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| 1. |
India has announced to provide how many million dollar line of credit to Vietnam to deepen defense cooperation? |
| A. | 500 million dollars |
| B. | 100 million dollars |
| C. | 700 million dollars |
| D. | 900 million dollars |
| Answer» B. 100 million dollars | |
| 2. |
India and which other country signed 12 agreements to strengthen bilateral relations in the first week of September 2016? |
| A. | Sri Lanka |
| B. | Vietnam |
| C. | Malaysia |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» C. Malaysia | |
| 3. |
Autobiography of the world's best cricketer AB de Villiers will be published in September 2016. AB de Villiers is the leading cricketer of which country? |
| A. | South Africa |
| B. | England |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | New Zealand |
| Answer» B. England | |
| 4. |
Which of the following has been approved by the central government as an alternative to pellet guns? |
| A. | pava shells |
| B. | rubber gun |
| C. | Sound bomb |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» B. rubber gun | |
| 5. |
Which former Indian fast bowler has been made an honorary life member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in the first week of September 2016? |
| A. | Abhay Kurvilla |
| B. | zaheer khan |
| C. | Munaf Patel |
| D. | irfan pathan |
| Answer» C. Munaf Patel | |
| 6. |
The Prime Minister announced a package of Rs 200 crore for the youth of which state to engage in sports? |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» D. Kerala | |
| 7. |
Islam Karimov passed away in the first week of September 2016. Which country was he the President of? |
| A. | Uzbekistan |
| B. | Turkmenistan |
| C. | Kazakhstan |
| D. | Namibia |
| Answer» B. Turkmenistan | |
| 8. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Egypt on 2 September 2016 decided to enhance mutual defense and security cooperation in a big way. What is the name of the current President of Egypt? |
| A. | hosni mubarak |
| B. | Abdel Fattah Al Sisi |
| C. | Benjamin Netanyahu |
| D. | Islam Karimov |
| Answer» C. Benjamin Netanyahu | |
| 9. |
In which city of China will the G-20 summit begin on 4th September 2016? |
| A. | Beijing |
| B. | peaking |
| C. | hangzhou |
| D. | kumiang |
| Answer» D. kumiang | |
| 10. |
The Chinese government has ratified the Paris Agreement. Which fact is true about the Paris Agreement? |
| A. | A balance will be reached between greenhouse gases and their source by 2020. |
| B. | The goal of trying to limit the global temperature to 1.5 °C. |
| C. | To reduce carbon emissions by 2020, $100 billion will be provided every year to developing countries, which can be increased further. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
With which country India has taken cooperation in implementing the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP)? |
| A. | America |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | Italy |
| Answer» C. Germany | |
| 12. |
In order to promote the overall development of ports in the country, which company has been incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013? |
| A. | Sagarmala Development Company (SDC) |
| B. | Sethu Samudram Development Company (SDC) |
| C. | (1) and (2) both |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» B. Sethu Samudram Development Company (SDC) | |
| 13. |
The Election Commission has set certain conditions for granting a party the status of a national party. Which of the following conditions is not correct among the given options? |
| A. | The said party should have won two percent of the seats in at least three states out of the total seats in the last Lok Sabha elections. |
| B. | The said party must have secured 16 per cent of the total valid votes polled in at least four states in the Lok Sabha or assembly elections. |
| C. | It should have got state party status in four states. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. It should have got state party status in four states. | |
| 14. |
Which organization has designated 2nd September as World Coconut Day? |
| A. | Asian and Pacific Coconut Community |
| B. | North and South America Coconut Community |
| C. | America and Australia Coconut Community |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» B. North and South America Coconut Community | |
| 15. |
The Election Commission on 2 September 2016 accorded the status of a national party to the Trinamool Congress. Which of the given alternatives does not have the status of a national party? |
| A. | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| B. | Communist Party of India (CPI) |
| C. | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) |
| D. | Samajwadi Party (SP) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Which fact is true regarding the Montreal Protocol? |
| A. | The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty on substances that deplete the ozone layer. |
| B. | The treaty was opened for signature on 16 September 1987 and came into effect on 1 January 1989. |
| C. | The Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol provides funds to developed countries to assist in the phased containment of ozone-depleting substances. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
On 29 August 2016, the second unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant was connected to the Southern Grid. In which state is the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant located? |
| A. | Telangana |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw was conferred the title 'Chevalier de l'Order National de l'Légion d'Honour' on 1 September 2016 for her contribution to the biosciences and research. She is the Chairman and Managing Director of which company? |
| A. | Lupine Laboratory |
| B. | Cipla |
| C. | Trench Corporation |
| D. | Biocon Limited |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
In which country, angry protesters set fire to the country's National Assembly on 31 August 2016 after President Ali Bongo announced that he would win re-election? |
| A. | Mauritius |
| B. | Gabon |
| C. | Zimbabwe |
| D. | Syria |
| Answer» C. Zimbabwe | |
| 20. |
Railways has launched Optional Travel Insurance on 01 September 2016 under which insurance cover up to Rs 10 lakh will be provided to any person traveling by train. How much premium will the passengers have to pay for this? |
| A. | 92 paise |
| B. | 2 rupees |
| C. | 40 paise |
| D. | 10 paise |
| Answer» B. 2 rupees | |
| 21. |
The government has released the notification for the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme. Which fact is true in this regard? |
| A. | In this, 25 percent of the total stipend given to a trainee will be given by the Government of India directly to the employers. |
| B. | An outlay of Rs 10,000 crore has been set for this scheme with a target of 50 lakh apprentices by 2019-20. |
| C. | Brand ambassadors will be appointed by the states and local industry groups to promote apprenticeship training. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
In which country is the Indian Ocean Conference held? |
| A. | Maldives |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | Singapore |
| D. | Laos |
| Answer» D. Laos | |
| 23. |
What is the approximate percentage contribution of the construction sector to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)? |
| A. | 8% |
| B. | 6% |
| C. | 4% |
| D. | 2% |
| Answer» B. 6% | |
| 24. |
Which two Indians were honored with the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for the year 2016 on 31st August 2016? |
| A. | Bezwada Wilson and TM Krishna |
| B. | Natwar Singh and Arjun Lal |
| C. | Markandeya Katju and Vineet Iyer |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» B. Natwar Singh and Arjun Lal | |
| 25. |
Who is not among the recipients of Ramon Magsaysay Award 2016? |
| A. | Conchita Carpio Morales |
| B. | Dompet Dhuafa |
| C. | Vientiane Rescue |
| D. | maria carroll |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
Which fact is true regarding FDI in Defense sector? |
| A. | FDI has been allowed in the small arms sector. |
| B. | No permission is required from the government for FDI up to 49 per cent in the defense sector. |
| C. | The company which will set up the unit under FDI in India is also subject to giving technology to India. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
Brazil's Senate voted to remove President Dilma Rousseff from her post. Who has been appointed as the President in his place? |
| A. | Jerome Taylor |
| B. | Michael Phoebe |
| C. | michael tamer |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» D. neither of the above | |
| 28. |
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed fines on 10 cement companies. What is the main reason for imposing this fine? |
| A. | The CCI has found the companies guilty of keeping cement prices high by forming cartels. |
| B. | The CCI has found the companies guilty of selling adulterated cement. |
| C. | CCI has found the companies guilty of non-payment of loans |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. The CCI has found the companies guilty of selling adulterated cement. | |
| 29. |
The Union Cabinet on 30 August 2016 has approved major changes in the Foreign Direct Investment Policy announced in June 2016. Which fact is true in this regard? |
| A. | Stores can be opened under 100% FDI for the business of food items manufactured or produced in India. |
| B. | 100% FDI has been allowed in e-business of indigenous food items. |
| C. | (1) and (2) both |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» D. neither of the above | |
| 30. |
The cabinet on 31 August 2016 has given its nod to grant permanent resident status to foreign investors. Which fact is true in this regard? |
| A. | Permanent resident status with multiple entry will be given for ten years. |
| B. | This scheme will be for only those foreign investors who fulfill the prescribed eligibility conditions. |
| C. | To become a permanent resident, foreign investors will have to invest a minimum of Rs 10 crore in 18 months or Rs 25 crore in 36 months. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
National Crime Records Bureau is an office attached to which ministry of the Government of India? |
| A. | Ministry of Defence |
| B. | home Ministry |
| C. | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» C. Ministry of Women and Child Development | |
| 32. |
According to scientists, the new era of human (Anthropocene) has started. Which fact is true in this regard? |
| A. | The 35-member Working Group unanimously recognized the New Age of Humans (Anthropocene) as a reality and voted 3 to 30 to register it officially. |
| B. | According to scientists, the Anthropocene or the new era of humans will start from the mid 20th century. |
| C. | (1) and (2) both |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» D. neither of the above | |
| 33. |
The Cabinet meeting held on 31 August 2016 approved the proposal for dissolution of Inland Water Transport Corporation Limited (CIWTC). In which year CIWTC was established? |
| A. | 1967 |
| B. | 1960 |
| C. | 1957 |
| D. | 1954 |
| Answer» B. 1960 | |
| 34. |
The Supreme Court has quashed the Singur land acquisition by which company? |
| A. | Jindal Steel |
| B. | Bye |
| C. | Mahindra u0026 Mahindra |
| D. | Reliance Jio |
| Answer» C. Mahindra u0026 Mahindra | |
| 35. |
According to scientists, the new era of human (Anthropocene) has started. Which era was going on before this? |
| A. | Meliocene |
| B. | tyrosine |
| C. | Holocene |
| D. | Oleocene |
| Answer» D. Oleocene | |
| 36. |
According to the data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for the year 2015, which city recorded the highest number of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO) than any other city? |
| A. | Lucknow |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Bangalore |
| D. | Kolkata |
| Answer» D. Kolkata | |
| 37. |
The Central Government has approved the proposal of Rs 500 crore Project Development Fund to increase the economic presence in CLMV countries. Which country is not included in CLMV countries? |
| A. | Cambodia |
| B. | Laos |
| C. | Vietnam |
| D. | Mongolia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Which institution signed 20 Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with taxpayers on 30th August 2016? |
| A. | irda |
| B. | CBDT |
| C. | home Ministry |
| D. | CII |
| Answer» C. home Ministry | |
| 39. |
The first annual joint disaster relief exercise program 'Prakampan' started on 30 August 2016 at which place? |
| A. | Dispur |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Visakhapatnam |
| D. | Kolkata |
| Answer» D. Kolkata | |
| 40. |
Which state has become the first state in the country to distribute two crore LED bulbs under the Ujala scheme of the central government? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Manipur |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
According to the latest information of the National Crime Research Bureau, in the year 2015, a total of 327394 cases of crime against women were registered in India. Which state has the highest number of crimes against women? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» B. West Bengal | |
| 42. |
India's 100-year-old veteran athlete won the gold medal in her age category at the American Masters Games on 29 August 2016. what is his name? |
| A. | Man Kaur |
| B. | Anujot Kaur |
| C. | Gayatri Prabha |
| D. | Maninder Kaur |
| Answer» B. Anujot Kaur | |
| 43. |
The central government has fixed the minimum wages for unskilled sector workers from Rs.246 to Rs. |
| A. | Rs 350 |
| B. | Rs 450 |
| C. | 550 rupees |
| D. | 650 rupees |
| Answer» B. Rs 450 | |
| 44. |
Where was the 2nd Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (Su0026CD) between India and the US held on August 30, 2016? |
| A. | New Delhi |
| B. | Singapore |
| C. | Panaji |
| D. | Kochi |
| Answer» B. Singapore | |
| 45. |
In its annual report, the Reserve Bank has projected the economic growth rate of the country for the year 2016-17. |
| A. | 8% |
| B. | 7.6% |
| C. | 7% |
| D. | 6% |
| Answer» C. 7% | |
| 46. |
In which state the 11 day Velankanni festival started on 29th August 2016? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Bengal |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
Which Central Committee, set up to tighten security along the India-Pakistan border, submitted its report to Home Minister Rajnath Singh on 29 August 2016? |
| A. | Madhukar Gupta Committee |
| B. | TVS Mohan Committee |
| C. | Mohandas Pai Committee |
| D. | N Khamman Committee |
| Answer» B. TVS Mohan Committee | |
| 48. |
Where is the meeting of Tourism Ministers of BRICS countries starting from 01st September 2016? |
| A. | Khajuraho |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Mumbai |
| D. | Delhi |
| Answer» B. Chennai | |
| 49. |
On 29 August 2016, India and which other country signed an agreement on the exchange of goods in the defense sector. Which fact is true in this regard? |
| A. | This agreement will provide for logistical cooperation, supply and service arrangements between the armies of the two countries. |
| B. | This arrangement will provide innovation and cutting edge opportunities in defense technology and trade cooperation. |
| C. | This includes food, water, housing, transportation, petrol, oil, clothing, medical services, parts, repair and maintenance services, training services, and other logistical goods and services. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
India and which other country signed an agreement on the exchange of goods in the defense sector, on 29th August 2016? |
| A. | America |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | China |
| Answer» B. Russia | |