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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24 August 2016 approved the signing of MoU between India and which other country in the field of traditional medicine? |
| A. | Myanmar |
| B. | Chile |
| C. | Kuwait |
| D. | Yemen |
| Answer» B. Chile | |
| 2. |
Legendary batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan has decided to retire from all forms of cricket. Which country does he belong to? |
| A. | Sri Lanka |
| B. | Bangladesh |
| C. | Namibia |
| D. | UAE |
| Answer» B. Bangladesh | |
| 3. |
India's top badminton player Saina Nehwal has slipped four places to which position in the world rankings released in the third week of August 2016? |
| A. | seventh place |
| B. | ninth place |
| C. | third place |
| D. | tenth place |
| Answer» C. third place | |
| 4. |
In the cabinet meeting held on 24th August 2016, the Cabinet has approved the revised Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation between India and which country? |
| A. | Nigeria |
| B. | Cyprus |
| C. | kosovo |
| D. | Moldova |
| Answer» C. kosovo | |
| 5. |
In which country did Nootonomi take the first driverless taxi on the road, on 25th August 2016? |
| A. | Malaysia |
| B. | India |
| C. | Sri Lanka |
| D. | Singapore |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
The Reserve Bank of India issued a draft on Large Exposure Limit. Which fact is true regarding this? |
| A. | According to the new rule, no more than 25 percent of the back equity capital can be given loan to any one group. Earlier this limit was 55 percent. |
| B. | For individuals, this limit has been reduced from 20 per cent to 15 per cent. |
| C. | The proposed Large Exposure Framework will be fully implemented with effect from March 31, 2019. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
What is the reason for the popularity of surrogacy in India? |
| A. | The cost of surrogacy in India i.e. the cost of surrogacy is many times less than in other countries. |
| B. | Generally, there are many such women available in India who are easily ready to become a surrogate mother. |
| C. | (1) and (2) both |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» D. neither of the above | |
| 8. |
In which country will the first BRICS Film Festival be held from 2nd to 6th September to enhance cultural engagement among BRICS countries? |
| A. | China |
| B. | Brazil |
| C. | South Africa |
| D. | India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
At which place in Murshidabad district, President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a 'Mega Food Park' on 25 August 2016? |
| A. | Khairpur |
| B. | Jangipur |
| C. | Bhojpur |
| D. | churk |
| Answer» C. Bhojpur | |
| 10. |
On 24 August 2016, the former Governor of Bihar, West Bengal and Haryana and a prominent educationist passed away. What was their name? |
| A. | AR Kidwai |
| B. | Anupam Naoroji |
| C. | Ram Bahadur Shastri |
| D. | Rashid Alvi |
| Answer» B. Anupam Naoroji | |
| 11. |
The Union Cabinet has approved the Surrogacy (Rented Womb) Bill 2016 on 24 August 2016. What are the salient features of this bill? |
| A. | At the central level, National Surrogacy Boards will be set up under the chairmanship of the Health Minister and State Surrogacy Boards will be set up in the States and Union Territories. |
| B. | Surrogacy requires the couple to be married for at least 2 years. |
| C. | Foreign couples will not be able to come to India for surrogacy or surrogacy. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Which company has completed the acquisition process of the cement business of Anil Ambani's Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RIL)? |
| A. | Tata And Sons |
| B. | Jindal Corporation |
| C. | Birla Corporation Limited |
| D. | ultratech |
| Answer» D. ultratech | |
| 13. |
For which persons, the Central Government has launched an accessible e-library 'Sugamya Librarian', on 24th August 2016? |
| A. | Union Ministers |
| B. | domestic women |
| C. | working women |
| D. | handicapped |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Hundreds of people have fallen ill after a toxic gas leak at a fertilizer factory in Bangladesh. What is the name of this poisonous gas? |
| A. | di-ammonium phosphate |
| B. | ethylene |
| C. | methane |
| D. | butane |
| Answer» B. ethylene | |
| 15. |
The Airports Authority of India signed MoUs with the Central Government and the Government of Maharashtra. Which fact is true in this regard? |
| A. | 10 airports will be developed under the agreement. |
| B. | Under the Viability Gap Funding, the state government will contribute 20 percent of the total cost while the central government will bear the remaining 80 percent. |
| C. | The airports to be developed will be provided connectivity with roads, rail, metro and waterways. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the government of which state signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), on 23rd August 2016? |
| A. | Maharashtra Government |
| B. | Tripura Government |
| C. | Nagaland Government |
| D. | Kerala government |
| Answer» B. Tripura Government | |
| 17. |
Which state's police launched the DNA index system on 20 August 2016? |
| A. | Andra Pradesh |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| D. | Tripura |
| Answer» B. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 18. |
The list of the top ten wealthiest countries in the world was released by New World Wealth on 23 August 2016. What is the rank of India in this list? |
| A. | 7th |
| B. | 9th |
| C. | 5th |
| D. | 8th |
| Answer» B. 9th | |
| 19. |
Which organization announced the initiative to promote safe food culture in the country on 23rd August 2016? |
| A. | Patanjali Institute |
| B. | FSSAI |
| C. | home Ministry |
| D. | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Answer» C. home Ministry | |
| 20. |
What is the main function of DNA profiling? |
| A. | solving crimes |
| B. | promotion of education |
| C. | supervising the affairs of the government |
| D. | Proper Maintenance of Police Stations |
| Answer» B. promotion of education | |
| 21. |
Nine new breeds of indigenous farm livestock have been registered by the National Institute of Animal Genetics. Where is the National Institute of Animal Genetics located? |
| A. | Mumbai |
| B. | Kolkata |
| C. | Karnal |
| D. | Jodhpur |
| Answer» D. Jodhpur | |
| 22. |
In the meeting of which institution held in New Delhi on 22nd August 2016 Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress being made in key infrastructure sectors? |
| A. | Planning Commission |
| B. | NITI Aayog |
| C. | center state council |
| D. | CII |
| Answer» C. center state council | |
| 23. |
Telangana Chief Minister Chandrashekhar Rao signed the historic water sharing agreement with the Chief Minister of which state on 23rd August 2016? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Goa |
| Answer» D. Goa | |
| 24. |
Which state cabinet approved a new start-up policy to promote entrepreneurship in the state through provision of incentives for enterprises, on 23rd August 2016? |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Andra Pradesh |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Andra Pradesh | |
| 25. |
Which state government has proposed to bring an Internal Security Act to deal with the challenges of terrorism and communal and caste violence? |
| A. | Manipur |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 26. |
Which award has been presented to cricketer Ajinkya Rahane? |
| A. | Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award |
| B. | Dronacharya Award |
| C. | Dhyan Chand Award |
| D. | Arjuna Award |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress in basic sectors in the meeting of NITI Aayog. Which fact is true in this regard? |
| A. | In the presentation presented by NITI Aayog, it was found that unprecedented progress has been made in many important areas including renewable energy, railways. |
| B. | While reviewing the progress in the field of petroleum and natural gas, the Prime Minister received information regarding blending of ethanol in petrol. |
| C. | The Prime Minister also reviewed the progress made in key policy areas such as security and connectivity in the aviation sector. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
At which place BRICS countries have decided to set up a joint task force to deal with natural disasters, on 23rd August 2016? |
| A. | Jaipur |
| B. | Udaipur |
| C. | Nagpur |
| D. | Lucknow |
| Answer» C. Nagpur | |
| 29. |
With which banks did Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust sign agreement for external commercial borrowing, on 22nd August 2016? |
| A. | State Bank of India and Singapore Development Bank |
| B. | State Bank of India and China Federal Bank |
| C. | Punjab National Bank and Federal Bank of America |
| D. | Punjab National Bank and Dena Bank |
| Answer» B. State Bank of India and China Federal Bank | |
| 30. |
Which country has announced new aid of $138 million for South Sudan, on 22nd August 2016? |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | France |
| C. | United States |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» D. Russia | |
| 31. |
The former President of Singapore of Indian origin passed away on 23 August 2016. What was his name? |
| A. | P Jagannath |
| B. | S. Karunakaran |
| C. | N Manikantan |
| D. | SR Nathan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Which state has issued a draft notification to create 17 new districts by reversing the district boundaries? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Goa |
| C. | Telangana |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 33. |
The Central Government has decided to confer the country's highest sports honor 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award' to four sportspersons for the year 2016. Which player is not included in this list? |
| A. | PV Sindhu |
| B. | Deepa Karmakar |
| C. | Sakshi Malik |
| D. | Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Two Indian-American women have been selected for the prestigious White House Fellows Program 2016-17. What is their name? |
| A. | Veena Shastri and Tina R Shah |
| B. | Anjali Tripathi and Tina R Shah |
| C. | Anjali Tripathi and Shruti Mehra |
| D. | Veena Shastri and Shruti Mehra |
| Answer» C. Anjali Tripathi and Shruti Mehra | |
| 35. |
The Summer Olympics 2016 concluded in Rio de Janeiro. Which country won the most medals in this Olympics? |
| A. | America |
| B. | China |
| C. | Britain |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» B. China | |
| 36. |
Which country has won the Rio Olympics gold medal in the game of football? |
| A. | Portugal |
| B. | Honduras |
| C. | Brazil |
| D. | Germany |
| Answer» D. Germany | |
| 37. |
What was the name of the mascot of the Rio Olympic Games? |
| A. | frankly |
| B. | Vinicius |
| C. | Wenlock |
| D. | argo |
| Answer» C. Wenlock | |
| 38. |
Which veteran economist and former deputy governor of the Reserve Bank has been named a Senior Fellow of the prestigious Yale University's Institute for Global Affairs? |
| A. | Vimal Jalan |
| B. | D Subbarao |
| C. | Urjit Patel |
| D. | Rakesh Mohan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
Which of the following facts about the Jaipur Declaration is true? |
| A. | In the Declaration, the member countries agreed to make rapid strides towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and further strengthen mutual cooperation. |
| B. | In the manifesto, the climate change due to the changing environment was discussed. |
| C. | It has been said in the manifesto that women parliamentarians of BRICS countries should make special efforts to implement 25 goals in their respective country's parliament. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
Jaipur Declaration is related to which international organization? |
| A. | brix |
| B. | world bank |
| C. | OIC |
| D. | adb |
| Answer» B. world bank | |
| 41. |
Eminent writer Sunita Jain was awarded the Vyas Samman for the year 2015 for which of her poetry collections, on 17th August 2016? |
| A. | Forgiveness |
| B. | Mercy |
| C. | tolerance |
| D. | Anger |
| Answer» B. Mercy | |
| 42. |
At which place the Defense Ministry has decided to set up a huge museum in which the aeronautical history of the Air Force will be presented? |
| A. | Patna |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Kanpur |
| D. | Dehradun |
| Answer» C. Kanpur | |
| 43. |
Who will be the flag bearer of the Indian contingent at the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics? |
| A. | PV Sindhu |
| B. | Sania Mirza |
| C. | Sakshi Malik |
| D. | Saina Nehwal |
| Answer» D. Saina Nehwal | |
| 44. |
The OIC is the largest organization of Islamic countries. How many countries are its members? |
| A. | 57 |
| B. | 62 |
| C. | 66 |
| D. | 72 |
| Answer» B. 62 | |
| 45. |
The President of Afghanistan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Store Palace in Kabul via video conferencing from Delhi on 22 August 2016. What is the name of the President of Afghanistan? |
| A. | Ashraf Ghani |
| B. | Muhammad Albardei |
| C. | Raheel Sharif |
| D. | Sajjad Gharib |
| Answer» B. Muhammad Albardei | |
| 46. |
Where is the headquarters of Organization of Islamic Cooperation located? |
| A. | mogdishu |
| B. | Jeddah |
| C. | Karachi |
| D. | Cairo |
| Answer» C. Karachi | |
| 47. |
Actor Kamal Haasan has been selected for which country's prestigious Chevalier Award? |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | France |
| C. | Italy |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» C. Italy | |
| 48. |
CRRC has set up its joint plant between New Delhi and Bombay in Bavo Industrial District of Haryana. CRRC is a company of which country? |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | China |
| C. | America |
| D. | Germany |
| Answer» C. America | |
| 49. |
Mitchell Starc has become the fastest bowler to take 100 wickets in ODIs. Which country does he belong to? |
| A. | New Zealand |
| B. | South Africa |
| C. | England |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
Which aircraft has landed at Passi Ghat in Arunachal Pradesh for the first time in the month of August 2016? |
| A. | Mirage 1 |
| B. | Sukhoi 30 |
| C. | mig 12 |
| D. | F16 |
| Answer» C. mig 12 | |