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189401.

Which country successfully test-flight its indigenously developed C919 passenger jet plane?

A. USA
B. China
C. Australia
D. India
Answer» C. Australia
189402.

Second seed tennis player Marin Cilic won the Istanbul Open recently. The country to which he belongs is _______.

A. Bulgaria
B. Canada
C. Croatia
D. Spain
Answer» D. Spain
189403.

What is the name of autobiography of Justice Leila Seth who passed away recently?

A. A Suitable Boy
B. On Balance
C. Hit Judge
D. Talking of Justice
Answer» C. Hit Judge
189404.

Which Indian pugilist won the silver medal at the Asian Boxing Championship held at Tashkent?

A. Akhil Kumar
B. Manoj Kumar
C. Shiv Thapa
D. Vijender Singh
Answer» D. Vijender Singh
189405.

Who is the second Asian to win the 2016 Wisden-MCC (Melbourne Cricket Council) Cricket Photograph of the Year award?

A. Saqib Majeed
B. Atul Kamble
C. Yogesh Kardile
D. Atul Kasbe
Answer» B. Atul Kamble
189406.

Name the Japan's men-only island that has been recommended by UNESCO for World Heritage status.

A. Hashima Island
B. Sakhalin Island
C. Tashirojima Island
D. Okinoshima Island
Answer» E.
189407.

Which state has decided to introduce boat ambulance in the four districts of the state?

A. West Bengal
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Odisha
Answer» E.
189408.

Who won the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup recently?

A. Australia
B. Great Britain
C. India
D. Malaysia
Answer» C. India
189409.

In which of the following states was the Facebook'sExpress Wi-Fiservice launched?nI. GujaratnII. RajasthannIII. UttarakhandnIV. Meghalaya

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. III and IV
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
189410.

Which reputed magazine has named Ganga as one of the 'six river cruises to take in 2017'?

A. TripAdvisor
B. National Geographic Traveler
C. Condé Nast Traveller
D. Sidetrip Travel Magazine
Answer» D. Sidetrip Travel Magazine
189411.

In which state was India's first private sector small arms manufacturing unit inaugurated?

A. Haryana
B. Gujarat
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Jharkhand
Answer» D. Jharkhand
189412.

Where was the 8th Heads of Mission (HOM) Conference held?

A. Washington DC
B. Tel Aviv
C. Brussels
D. New Delhi
Answer» E.
189413.

Which state has been declared as 'disturbed area' under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958?

A. Meghalaya
B. Nagaland
C. Assam
D. Manipur
Answer» D. Manipur
189414.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made substantial changes in the norms for dealing with stressed loans. In this context, consider the following statements:nI. It made the changes under the 'Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy’.nII. It eased the decision making process in the Joint Lenders' Forum (JLF) and Corrective Action Plan (CAP).nIII. A minimum of 60% of creditors by value and 50% of creditors by number in the JLF would be considered as the basis for deciding the CAP.nIV. Banks are required to implement decision of the JLF within 90 days of the approval.nChoose the correct option

A. I, II and III
B. II, III and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
189415.

Where was the India Integrated Transport and Logistics Summit (IITLS) held?

A. Ahmedabad
B. Gurgaon
C. Greater Noida
D. New Delhi
Answer» E.
189416.

Who was appointed as the chairman of the Coffee Board of India?

A. MS Boje Gowda
B. Prabhat Kamal Bezboruah
C. Vimlender Sharan
D. Gurucharan Sandhu
Answer» B. Prabhat Kamal Bezboruah
189417.

Who was appointed as the chairman of Tea Board of India?

A. MS Boje Gowda
B. Prabhat Kamal Bezboruah
C. Vimlender Sharan
D. Gurucharan Sandhu
Answer» C. Vimlender Sharan
189418.

Which state recently decided to offer meals at subsidised rates for construction workers under the Antyodya Anna Yojana?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Haryana
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer» D. Tamil Nadu
189419.

So far how many States and Union Territories have included HIV+ children in 'Disadvantaged Group' for the purposes of Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009?

A. 10 States, 1 Union Territory
B. 11 States, 1 Union Territory
C. 9 States, 2 Union Territory
D. 11 States, 2 Union Territory
Answer» C. 9 States, 2 Union Territory
189420.

What is the probable cause of formation of world's biggest and most active volcanoes in Hawaii, as per a recent study?

A. Shift in the Pacific plate's direction three million years ago.
B. Collision of Pacific Plate with North American Plate three million years ago.
C. Breaking away of Greenland from North American Plate two million years ago.
D. Shift in the North American plate's direction three million years ago.
Answer» B. Collision of Pacific Plate with North American Plate three million years ago.
189421.

Who is the author of the set of books titled 'Swachh Jungle ki kahani – Dadi ki Zubani'?

A. Anita Desai
B. Madhu Pant
C. Anant Pai
D. Neelam Saxena
Answer» C. Anant Pai
189422.

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a bill to repeal Obamacare. In this context, consider the following statements:nI. Obamacare is also known as American Health Care Act, 2010.nII. It prevented insurers from charging those with pre-existing conditions higher rates.nIII. It required health insurers to cover 10 essential health benefits.nChoose the correct option

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
189423.

Which of the following is part of the integrated solutions provided by the eVIN project of the Health Ministry?nI. TechnologynII. GovernancenIII. Human Resource

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
189424.

Gujarat government decided to shut down the 164-year old school where Mahatma Gandhi studied. What is the name of the school?

A. Kasturba Gandhi School
B. Alfred High School
C. Irwin High School
D. Both (a) and (b)
Answer» C. Irwin High School
189425.

Which city has been ranked the dirtiest in the Swachh Survekshan 2017 released recently?

A. Indore
B. Gonda
C. Bahraich
D. Katihaar
Answer» C. Bahraich
189426.

Which Act will be amended to deal with growing Non Performing Assets (NPAs) with Public Sector Banks (PSBs)?

A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934
B. Banking Regulation Act, 1949
C. Subsidiary Banks General Regulation, 1959
D. Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002
Answer» C. Subsidiary Banks General Regulation, 1959
189427.

How much amount has been allocated for Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters (SAMPADA)?

A. Rs. 10000 crore
B. Rs.5000 crore
C. Rs. 2000 crore
D. Rs. 6000 crore
Answer» E.
189428.

Which one of the following structural changes has/have been made in the National Youth Awards?nI. The National Youth Awards will be given to 25 individuals and 10 organisations.nII. The prize money in organisation category has been enhanced to Rs 2 lakhs.nIII. The nomination for these awards will be received and processed through online mode.

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
189429.

Which of the following hotels of India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (ITDC) will be divested in the first phase?nI. Hotel Lake View Ashok, BhopalnII. Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok, GuwahatinIII. Hotel Bharatpur Ashok, Bharatpur

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
189430.

Which of the following airports has been declared as international airport by the Union Government?

A. Kannur Airport, Kerala
B. Pakyong Airport, Sikkim
C. Vijaywada Airport, Andhra Pradesh
D. Mopa Airport,Goa
Answer» D. Mopa Airport,Goa
189431.

Which of the following is/are goals of National Steel Policy 2017?nI. To achieve 500 million tonnes (MT) of steel-making capacity by 2030.nII. To increase per capita steel consumption to the level of 160 Kgs by 2030.nIII. To reduce import dependence on coking coal from about 85% to around 65% by 2030.

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. All of the above
Answer» C. I and III
189432.

Recently Banganapalle mango was accorded GI tag. The native state of these mangoes is ________.

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Kerala
Answer» B. Karnataka
189433.

Which country's scientists have claimed to develop world's first quantum computing machine?

A. Singapore
B. South Korea
C. China
D. Japan
Answer» D. Japan
189434.

Union Cabinet recently approved the MoU on cooperation in Rail Safety with Japan. In this context, which of the following areas is/are covered under the MoU?nI. Track SafetynII. Rolling Stock SafetynIII. Latest technology related to Railway Track Safety

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
189435.

In which constellation was the Solar System 2.0 found by the scientists?

A. Eridanus
B. Tucana
C. Indus
D. Norma
Answer» B. Tucana
189436.

Union Cabinet gave approval to the signing of MoU with a country on development of a Urea and Ammonia manufacturing plant in that country. Name the country.

A. Bhutan
B. Bangladesh
C. Malaysia
D. Afghanistan
Answer» D. Afghanistan
189437.

Which team has topped the latest ICC T20 rankings released recently?

A. Pakistan
B. New Zealand
C. Australia
D. India
Answer» C. Australia
189438.

What will be the base year of new Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?

A. 2009-10
B. 2010-11
C. 2013-14
D. 2011-12
Answer» E.
189439.

With which country did India sign a MoU on Cooperation in the sphere of Civil Aviation?

A. Georgia
B. Spain
C. Romania
D. Cyprus
Answer» C. Romania
189440.

Who has won the World Snooker Championship title?

A. John Higgins
B. Mark Selby
C. Pankaj Advani
D. Ronnie O'Sullivan
Answer» C. Pankaj Advani
189441.

What is the name of the campaign launched in 1000 educational institutions to help create a spirit of respect for our real heroes?

A. Wall of Valour
B. Veeron ki Gaathan
C. Valour Hall of Fame
D. Param Veer Chakra
Answer» B. Veeron ki Gaathan
189442.

What is the name of the web portal launched for information sharing on Mobile Towers and EMF Emission compliance?

A. Mobile Sanchar
B. Tarang Sanchar
C. Waves Communication
D. None of these
Answer» C. Waves Communication
189443.

Which state became the first to introduce new financial year starting from January and ending in December?

A. Haryana
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh
189444.

Which of the following is correct with respect to first World Tuna Day observed by the UN on May 02, 2017?nI. The UN General Assembly (UNGA) established World Tuna Day in December 2016.nII. Tuna species account for 20 percent of the value of all fish caught throughout the world.

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» D. Neither I nor II
189445.

From where was the block-III version of BrahMos cruise missile successfully test-fired recently?

A. APJ Abdul Kalam Island
B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C. Sriharikota
D. Pokhran
Answer» C. Sriharikota
189446.

Which film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues?

A. Ventilator
B. Pink
C. Rustom
D. Minnaminungu-The Firefly
Answer» C. Rustom
189447.

Which Ministry has launchedVidya-Veerta Abhiyaanto instill a sense of patriotism and nationalism among students?

A. Human Resource Development
B. Defence Ministry
C. Culture
D. Science and Technology
Answer» B. Defence Ministry
189448.

In which city twoKalam Libraryfor underprivileged children was opened recently?

A. New Delhi
B. Gurgaon
C. Mumbai
D. Puducherry
Answer» D. Puducherry
189449.

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) will be starting two new tour circuits of Maharaja Express in 2017. What is their name?

A. Northern Sojourn and Northern Jewels
B. Eastern Sojourn and Eastern Jewels
C. Southern Sojourn and Southern Jewels
D. Central Sojourn and Central Jewels
Answer» D. Central Sojourn and Central Jewels
189450.

Which hockey player has been recommended for Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by Hockey India?

A. Pargat Singh
B. Sandeep Kumar
C. Sardar Singh
D. Dharamvir Singh
Answer» D. Dharamvir Singh