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| 1. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 September 2016 proposed the formation of a joint task force to work on the expansion of the Trilateral Highway and to improve connectivity. Which country is not included in this trilateral highway? |
| A. | India |
| B. | Myanmar |
| C. | Thailand |
| D. | Singapore |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Which bank has become the first bank in the country to use software robotics? |
| A. | HDFC bank |
| B. | ICICI Bank |
| C. | SB I |
| D. | This bank |
| Answer» C. SB I | |
| 3. |
What are the benefits of getting special status for a state? |
| A. | Significant concession in income tax and corporate tax, excise and customs duty. |
| B. | The central government itself bears 90% of the state expenditure (given as grants) on all centrally sponsored schemes and external assistance. |
| C. | 30 percent of the plan expenditure (the Union budget) is given to the 'special category' states. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
India on 8 September 2016 launched a state-of-the-art weather satellite weighing over two tonnes with the help of an indigenously built rocket from the Sriharikota launch site. What is the name of this satellite? |
| A. | INSAT-3DR |
| B. | Rohini-3DR |
| C. | scramjet |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» B. Rohini-3DR | |
| 5. |
Which state was given a special package in place of special state status by the central government on 7 September 2Bihar016? |
| A. | A state in Eastern India |
| B. | Andra Pradesh |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» C. Maharashtra | |
| 6. |
The control of INSAT-3DR will be with the ISRO Center in Hassan. In which state is Hassan located? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
With which country India has signed Open Sky Air Services Agreement to allow unlimited number of flights to each other's countries? |
| A. | France |
| B. | Italy |
| C. | Greece |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» D. Russia | |
| 8. |
The 2nd edition of India-Africa ICT Expo 2016 was held from 1st September to 3rd September, 2016 at which place? |
| A. | pretoria |
| B. | johannesburg |
| C. | nairobi |
| D. | Rabat |
| Answer» D. Rabat | |
| 9. |
The Supreme Court on 7 September 2016 directed all states and union territories to make FIRs online on their websites within how many hours of registration of FIRs in police stations? |
| A. | 24 |
| B. | 30 |
| C. | 36 |
| D. | 40 |
| Answer» B. 30 | |
| 10. |
International Literacy Day is celebrated on which date to know their rights for human development and society and to promote human consciousness towards literacy? |
| A. | 8 september |
| B. | 5 september |
| C. | 10 september |
| D. | 12 september |
| Answer» B. 5 september | |
| 11. |
The Ministry of Tourism approved projects worth Rs 450 crore in five states under the Swadesh Darshan scheme. Which state is not included in this list? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Uttarakhand |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
The Charter of the United Nations has been translated into Sanskrit. In which other language is it not available? |
| A. | Arabic |
| B. | Sugar |
| C. | English |
| D. | Japani |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
Joint military exercise Prabal Dostki-16 was started by the Indian and which other country's army on 3rd September 2016? |
| A. | Kazakhstan |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | Thailand |
| Answer» B. Russia | |
| 14. |
The year 2016 is celebrating the 50th anniversary of International Literacy Day, what is the theme of this year? |
| A. | Reading Past, Writing Future |
| B. | Reaching Past, Inventing Future |
| C. | into the future |
| D. | future of education |
| Answer» B. Reaching Past, Inventing Future | |
| 15. |
Quoting which case the Supreme Court said that criticism is not sedition? |
| A. | Kesavananda Bharti case |
| B. | Minerva Mills case |
| C. | Kehoto Holan case |
| D. | Kedar Nath Singh case |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Which section of the constitution states that any person who rebels against the country by writing, speaking, indicating or by any expression, incites people, acts to spread hatred, then he will be booked under the section of IPC. is made? |
| A. | 124(a) |
| B. | 226 (d) |
| C. | 142 (c) |
| D. | 243 (G) |
| Answer» B. 226 (d) | |
| 17. |
Which campaign was launched by Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, on 6th September 2016? |
| A. | getgasinindia |
| B. | Gas 4 India |
| C. | gastool |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» C. gastool | |
| 18. |
Which state's Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) was awarded the 2016 UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy on 1st September 2016? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» B. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 19. |
Who was awarded the prestigious Heritage Heroes Award by the International Union for Conservation of Nature on 4th September 2016? |
| A. | Bibhuti Lahkar |
| B. | mike pandey |
| C. | Manoj Biswas |
| D. | Vishwaroop Sarkar |
| Answer» B. mike pandey | |
| 20. |
Which of the following is true about the India-Chile Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)? |
| A. | The Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between India and Chile was signed on March 8, 2006. |
| B. | Under the expanded PTA, Chile has proposed to rebate on 1798 tariff lines with MOP ranging between 30 and 100 percent. |
| C. | Among the LAC countries, Chile was India's third largest trading partner during 2015-16. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Which Indian film won the Best Film award at the first BRICS Film Festival which lasted five days in the capital Delhi? |
| A. | Sairat |
| B. | date |
| C. | blue umbrella |
| D. | Madari |
| Answer» C. blue umbrella | |
| 22. |
With which organization has the central government signed an MoU for the operation of 99 irrigation projects under PMKSY? |
| A. | SIDBI |
| B. | SB I |
| C. | nabard |
| D. | Bank Of Baroda |
| Answer» D. Bank Of Baroda | |
| 23. |
With which country did India sign the Agreement for Extension of Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) during the meeting held on 6th September 2016? |
| A. | Malaysia |
| B. | Laos |
| C. | Chile |
| D. | Brunei |
| Answer» D. Brunei | |
| 24. |
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is India's main law enforcement and intelligence agency to fight drug trafficking and illicit substance abuse. In which year was it established? |
| A. | 1986 |
| B. | 1976 |
| C. | 1966 |
| D. | 1956 |
| Answer» B. 1976 | |
| 25. |
Indian mixed doubles pair of Sikki Reddy and Pranaav Jerry Chopra won the Brazil Open badminton tournament by registering straight game wins over Tobi Ng and Rachel Hondrich of which country? |
| A. | France |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | Holland |
| Answer» C. Australia | |
| 26. |
A cargo truck carrying a consignment of goods from Bangladesh arrived in India for the first time under BBIN-MVA. Which country is not included in BBIN-MVA? |
| A. | India |
| B. | Bhutan |
| C. | Nepal |
| D. | Thailand |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
The biggest disease diagnosis campaign was launched by the Ministry of Health from September 5, 2016 to diagnose which disease in the country? |
| A. | leprosy |
| B. | Malaria |
| C. | Diarrhea |
| D. | AIDS |
| Answer» B. Malaria | |
| 28. |
In which year the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act was passed as part of India's drug policy? |
| A. | 1985 |
| B. | 1990 |
| C. | 1995 |
| D. | 2000 |
| Answer» B. 1990 | |
| 29. |
Where was the BBIN-MVA agreement signed on June 15, 2015? |
| A. | Thimphu |
| B. | Kathmandu |
| C. | Delhi |
| D. | Dhaka |
| Answer» B. Kathmandu | |
| 30. |
The 'Water Jet Fast Attack Craft' built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata was handed over to the Indian Navy on 30 August 2016. What is its name? |
| A. | Third |
| B. | Nature |
| C. | start |
| D. | pinak |
| Answer» B. Nature | |
| 31. |
With which country has Britain appointed its ambassador after 2011 to improve relations? |
| A. | Pakistan |
| B. | China |
| C. | Iran |
| D. | Syria |
| Answer» D. Syria | |
| 32. |
According to wealth research company New World Wealth, which country has the most equality in the world? |
| A. | China |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | America |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» C. America | |
| 33. |
According to wealth research company New World Wealth, which country is the second most unequal country in the world after Russia? |
| A. | England |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | India |
| D. | Singapore |
| Answer» D. Singapore | |
| 34. |
In which state Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana (BKRY) has been launched on 3rd September 2016? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Odisha |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» C. Gujarat | |
| 35. |
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on 1st September 2016 announced the honorary Oscar award to whom? |
| A. | Jackie Chan |
| B. | lane stallmaster |
| C. | Frederick Wiesmann |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
The Indian team performed brilliantly in the 9th Asian Wushu Championship held in Taoyuan city of which country, winning four silver and five bronze medals? |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | South Korea |
| C. | taiwan |
| D. | Vietnam |
| Answer» D. Vietnam | |
| 37. |
The government of which state has signed a lease agreement with Falcon Marine Exports to operate the Jagatjor shrimp farming project? |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Telangana |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
In which year Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize? |
| A. | 1960 |
| B. | 1973 |
| C. | 1979 |
| D. | 1989 |
| Answer» D. 1989 | |
| 39. |
Which Privacy Shield framework has been officially adopted by Microsoft, Google and Salesforce? |
| A. | EU-US |
| B. | Indian-American |
| C. | australian-american |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» B. Indian-American | |
| 40. |
On 4 September 2016, the world famous Mother Teresa, who dedicated her life to the poor, was canonized by Pope Francis in Vatican City. In which year did he establish the Missionaries of Charity? |
| A. | 1950 |
| B. | 1980 |
| C. | 1990 |
| D. | 1999 |
| Answer» B. 1980 | |
| 41. |
Rio Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik has been announced as the Director of Wrestling at Maharishi Dayanand University. Where is this university located? |
| A. | Delhi |
| B. | Rohtak |
| C. | Lucknow |
| D. | Kanpur |
| Answer» C. Lucknow | |
| 42. |
At which place a new species of snake 'Cat Eyed Snack' has been discovered, which has been renamed as 'Ghost Snack'? |
| A. | Bermuda |
| B. | Marshall Islands |
| C. | airy |
| D. | madagascar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg beat teammate Lewis Hamilton to win the Italian Grand Prix Formula 1 race on 4 September 2016. Which country does he belong to? |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | America |
| C. | Serbia |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» B. America | |
| 44. |
Scientists have named a new fish after US President Barack Obama. Where is this fish found? |
| A. | Andaman Nicobar |
| B. | Papahna Umokuaki |
| C. | Lakshadeep |
| D. | Bay of Bengal |
| Answer» C. Lakshadeep | |
| 45. |
Which player has surpassed Martina Navratilova's record of 307 wins by a female player in a Grand Slam tournament? |
| A. | Steffi Graf |
| B. | Maria Sharapova |
| C. | Serena Williams |
| D. | Martina Hingis |
| Answer» D. Martina Hingis | |
| 46. |
Senior Supreme Court judges stayed away from the collegium meeting on 1 September 2016. What is their name? |
| A. | J Chelameswar |
| B. | TS Thakur |
| C. | P Sathasivam |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» B. TS Thakur | |
| 47. |
Name the first foreign government to issue Masala Bonds? |
| A. | Australia |
| B. | Malaysia |
| C. | British Columbia |
| D. | Indonesia |
| Answer» D. Indonesia | |
| 48. |
Where was the first India-Africa Health Sciences meeting held? |
| A. | ridge |
| B. | Nagpur |
| C. | Delhi |
| D. | Bangalore |
| Answer» D. Bangalore | |
| 49. |
Noted poet, literary critic and writer and Sahitya Akademi award winner Nalini Dhar Bhattacharya passed away. She was the main poet of which language? |
| A. | Manipuri |
| B. | Punjabi |
| C. | Dogri |
| D. | Assamese |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
Which of the following facts is true regarding the collegium system? |
| A. | The appointment and transfer of judges are determined by a collegium system. |
| B. | It consists of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and four other senior-most judges. |
| C. | Under this, the Collegium recommends the appointment of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. This recommendation is sent to the Prime Minister and the President for consideration and approval. On this, the respective appointment is made after the approval of the President. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |