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| 189851. |
Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved certain proposals with regard to the Fund of Funds of Start-ups (FFS). What is the corpus of FFS? |
| A. | Rs. 1000 crore |
| B. | Rs. 5000 crore |
| C. | Rs. 7500 crore |
| D. | Rs. 10000 crore |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189852. |
Which section of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 is being amended to extend the time line for teachers to acquire the minimum qualification by another four years? |
| A. | Section 23(2) |
| B. | Section 24(2) |
| C. | Section 25(2) |
| D. | Section 26(2) |
| Answer» B. Section 24(2) | |
| 189853. |
Which state assembly recently passed a bill to set up six universities in the state? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Haryana |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» C. Haryana | |
| 189854. |
What is the length of National Highway proposed to be developed in Meghalaya and Mizoram under the North East Road Network Connectivity Project Phase I? |
| A. | 505 km |
| B. | 305 km |
| C. | 403 km |
| D. | 110 km |
| Answer» D. 110 km | |
| 189855. |
The Election Commission of India decided to freeze the election symbolTwo Leavesbelonging to a National party. Name it. |
| A. | DMK |
| B. | AIADMK |
| C. | Trinamool Congress |
| D. | Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) |
| Answer» C. Trinamool Congress | |
| 189856. |
Consider the following statements with respect to amendments proposed in the NABARD Act, 1981.nI. It proposes to enable the Centre to increase the authorized capital of NABARD from Rs. 5,000 crore to Rs. 30,000 crore.nII. It proposes to transfer 0.4 percent equity of RBI in NABARD amounting to Rs. 20 crores to the Government of India.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II | |
| 189857. |
In which region of India the Fifth ‘Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav (RSM) – 2017’ will be organized? |
| A. | North Region |
| B. | Western Region |
| C. | Central Region |
| D. | North East region |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189858. |
The CCEA approved the closure of CREDA HPCL Biofuel Ltd (CHBL) and Indian Oil - Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) Biofuels Limited (ICBL). When were these joint ventures (JVs) formed? |
| A. | 2006 and 2007 |
| B. | 2008 and 2009 |
| C. | 2009 and 2010 |
| D. | 2010 and 2011 |
| Answer» C. 2009 and 2010 | |
| 189859. |
How much amount has been authorised for NASA's mission for the financial year 2018 by the NASA Transition Authorization Bill signed into law by President Donald Trump? |
| A. | $20 billion |
| B. | $19.5 billion |
| C. | $18 billion |
| D. | $20.5 billion |
| Answer» C. $18 billion | |
| 189860. |
The Union Government recently gave in principle approval for setting up 18 Greenfield airports at a cost of Rs 30,000 crore. Which of following is not one of the 18 airports? |
| A. | Shirdi (Maharashtra) |
| B. | Karaikal (Puducherry) |
| C. | Bhogapuram (Andhra Pradesh) |
| D. | Jodhpur (Rajasthan) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189861. |
Consider the following statements with respect to HIV, AIDS Bill 2014.nI. It grants equal rights to India’s HIV community in getting treatment, admission in educational institutions and jobs.nII. It puts an obligation on the Central or State governments to provide treatment to HIV or AIDS affected person “as far as possible”.nIII. It provides for the appointment of one or more ombudsman in every state in hospitals with 20 or more employees.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189862. |
The Rs. 3 lakh ceiling on cash transactions from April 1, 2017, proposed in the Union Budget 2017-18, has been revised to _____. |
| A. | Rs. 2.5 lakh |
| B. | Rs. 3.5 lakh |
| C. | Rs. 2 lakh |
| D. | Rs 1 lakh |
| Answer» D. Rs 1 lakh | |
| 189863. |
What is theme of World Water Day for the year 2017? |
| A. | Water the Bliss of Life |
| B. | Why Wastewater? |
| C. | Water Harvesting and Sustainable Development |
| D. | Water and Elimination of Poverty |
| Answer» C. Water Harvesting and Sustainable Development | |
| 189864. |
Who was appointed as the Interim Director General (IDG) of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) on a full time basis? |
| A. | Ajay Narayan Jha |
| B. | Dr Sharad Singh Negi |
| C. | Upendra Tripathy |
| D. | Laxman Singh Dangwall |
| Answer» D. Laxman Singh Dangwall | |
| 189865. |
What is the theme of International Day of Forests for the year 2017? |
| A. | Forests and Energy |
| B. | Forests and Empowerment of Women |
| C. | Forests: The Life |
| D. | Forests and Climate Change |
| Answer» B. Forests and Empowerment of Women | |
| 189866. |
Which country is the most happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report 2017? |
| A. | Denmark |
| B. | Finland |
| C. | Norway |
| D. | Sweden |
| Answer» D. Sweden | |
| 189867. |
Who won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize 2017 given by the Dubai-based Varkey Foundation? |
| A. | Hanan al-Hroub of Palestine |
| B. | David Calle of Spain |
| C. | Maggie MacDonnell of Canada |
| D. | Salima Begum of Pakistan |
| Answer» D. Salima Begum of Pakistan | |
| 189868. |
India and Pakistan agreed to review the Miyar Hydroelectric Project during the two-day talks between Indus Water Commissioners. On the right bank of which river is the Miyar HEP situated? |
| A. | Jhelum |
| B. | Chenab |
| C. | Beas |
| D. | Sutlej |
| Answer» C. Beas | |
| 189869. |
With which country the National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC) recently signed a MoU to execute social housing project in that country? |
| A. | Maldives |
| B. | Bangladesh |
| C. | Mauritius |
| D. | Rwanda |
| Answer» D. Rwanda | |
| 189870. |
Who was conferred with the KCK International Award for Excellence in Print Journalism for the year 2015 by President Pranab Mukherjee? |
| A. | Wanjohi Kabukuru and team |
| B. | Rakesh Sharma and team |
| C. | Akshaya Mukul and team |
| D. | Kunal Rajnikanth Purohit |
| Answer» C. Akshaya Mukul and team | |
| 189871. |
Who among the following Olympians has not been designated as National Observers for implementing action plan for Mission Olympics 2020, 2024 and 2028? |
| A. | Abhinav Bindra (Shooting) |
| B. | Somdev Devraman (Tennis) |
| C. | Khajan Singh (Swimming) |
| D. | Vijender Singh (Boxing) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189872. |
Name the Pakistan’s first-ever woman Foreign Secretary who assumed charge recently. |
| A. | Tehmina Janjua |
| B. | Naela Chohan |
| C. | Sherry Rehman |
| D. | Maleeha Lodhi |
| Answer» B. Naela Chohan | |
| 189873. |
The Secretary-General of United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres has proposed to shut down the UN peacekeeping mission in _________ by October 15, 2017. |
| A. | Sudan |
| B. | Côte d'Ivoire |
| C. | Lebanon |
| D. | Haiti |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189874. |
Which country's researchers developed a new wireless Internet based on infrared rays that is reportedly 100 times faster than existing Wi-Fi networks? |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | USA |
| C. | The Netherlands |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» D. Japan | |
| 189875. |
Which state was defeated by Tamil Nadu to win the Vijay Hazare trophy for the record fifth time? |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Delhi |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Delhi | |
| 189876. |
Which High Court of India recently gave a judgment to accord human status to river Ganga and Yamuna? |
| A. | Allahabad High Court |
| B. | Patna High Court |
| C. | Uttarakhand High Court |
| D. | Kolkata High Court |
| Answer» D. Kolkata High Court | |
| 189877. |
The Director of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Soumya Swaminathan has been named to a high-level inter agency group on antimicrobial resistance set up by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Who is the head of this UN Group? |
| A. | Amina Mohammed |
| B. | Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka |
| C. | Margaret Chan |
| D. | Both (a) and (c) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189878. |
Under the new regulations issued by Donald Trump administration, passengers of 10 airlines travelling from eight Middle East nations will be barred from carrying large electronic devices tablets and laptops into the main cabin. Which of the following countries is not one of them? |
| A. | Jordan |
| B. | Kuwait |
| C. | Saudi Arabia |
| D. | Lebanon |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189879. |
What is the rank of Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani in the recently released Forbes's 'The World's Billionaires' list? |
| A. | 33 |
| B. | 56 |
| C. | 72 |
| D. | 25 |
| Answer» B. 56 | |
| 189880. |
Which one of the following states was not granted full membership and voting rights of the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI), as per the new constitution finalised by Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA)? |
| A. | Manipur |
| B. | Uttarakhand |
| C. | Telangana |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189881. |
Name the Gujarati poet who passed away recently at the age of 78. |
| A. | Raghuveer Chaudhari |
| B. | Chinu Modi |
| C. | Tarak Mehta |
| D. | Chintan Shelat |
| Answer» C. Tarak Mehta | |
| 189882. |
Who was sworn-in as the Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court recently? |
| A. | Justice Navanithi Prasad Singh |
| B. | Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan |
| C. | Justice Prashant Mishra |
| D. | Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava |
| Answer» C. Justice Prashant Mishra | |
| 189883. |
Name the former Rajya Sabha MP and president of Odisha Janamorcha party who passed away recently after a prolonged illness. |
| A. | Chinu Modi |
| B. | Navanithi Prasad Singh |
| C. | Pyarimohan Mohapatra |
| D. | Lulu Bidyadhar Mohapatra |
| Answer» D. Lulu Bidyadhar Mohapatra | |
| 189884. |
Who won the women's singles title of the Indian Wells Open? |
| A. | Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia |
| B. | Elena Vesnina of Russia |
| C. | Serena Williams of US |
| D. | Venus Williams of US |
| Answer» C. Serena Williams of US | |
| 189885. |
Idea Cellular and Vodafone India announced a merger creating the country's largest telecom operator. In this context, consider the following statements.nI. Vodafone India will own 45.1 percent of the merged entity.nII. Together, they will boast of around 40 crore customers or 35% market share.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II | |
| 189886. |
The Union Cabinet cleared four supporting GST legislations, paving the way for their introduction as Money Bill in the Parliament. Which of the following is not one of them? |
| A. | Compensation Law |
| B. | Central-GST (C-GST) Law |
| C. | Integrated-GST (I-GST) Law |
| D. | State-GST (S-GST) Law |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189887. |
Five-month-long economic blockade of two national highways to Manipur was ended by United Naga Council (UNC) on March 19, 2017. The National Highways in question are _______. |
| A. | NH-2 and NH-53 |
| B. | NH-2 and NH-31 |
| C. | NH-31 and NH-53 |
| D. | NH-31 and NH-155 |
| Answer» B. NH-2 and NH-31 | |
| 189888. |
International Day of Happiness was observed across the world on March 20, 2017. When was the day first observed? |
| A. | 2012 |
| B. | 2013 |
| C. | 2014 |
| D. | 2011 |
| Answer» C. 2014 | |
| 189889. |
Name the former national racing champion who along with his wife died in a mishap recently. |
| A. | Akbar Ebrahim |
| B. | Karun Chadhok |
| C. | Ashwin Sundar |
| D. | Narain Karthikeyan |
| Answer» D. Narain Karthikeyan | |
| 189890. |
In which countryBread Warhas begun due to gripping economic crisis? |
| A. | Zimbabwe |
| B. | Venezuela |
| C. | Colombia |
| D. | Nigeria |
| Answer» C. Colombia | |
| 189891. |
From where was the 1.6 billion year old Red Algae found by a group of geologists? |
| A. | Chitrakoot |
| B. | Koderma |
| C. | Idukki |
| D. | Rann of Kutch |
| Answer» B. Koderma | |
| 189892. |
Anang Tadar of Arunachal Pradesh has invented a unique pair of goggles that helps visually impaired to detect obstacles on their path. In this context, consider the following statements.nI. The google is named Google For Blind (G4B).nII. The google uses the principle of echolocation as used by bats.nIII. Anang Tadar was awarded the Dinanath Pandey Smart Idea Innovation Award for G4B.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189893. |
Which of the following contributions of meteorologist Dev Raj Sikka is stated correctly?nI. He was first one to propose a link between the El Nino phenomenon and the Indian monsoon in 1982.nII. He was among the pioneers of developing weather models and computer-modelling techniques to forecast the monsoon.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II | |
| 189894. |
Which state government announced 33 percent reservation for women in state jobs? |
| A. | Haryana |
| B. | Goa |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» D. Manipur | |
| 189895. |
What is the estimated revenue deficit of Maharashtra for the financial year 2017-18, according to annual State Budget presented recently? |
| A. | Rs 8233 crore |
| B. | Rs 4511 crore |
| C. | Rs 3500 crore |
| D. | Rs 4000 crore |
| Answer» C. Rs 3500 crore | |
| 189896. |
Name the Deputy Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh who were sworn-in along with Chief Minister Yogi Aditya Nath. |
| A. | Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma |
| B. | Manoj Sinha and Dinesh Sharma |
| C. | Keshav Prasad Maurya and Manoj Sinha |
| D. | Nand Kumar Nandi and Satish Mahana |
| Answer» B. Manoj Sinha and Dinesh Sharma | |
| 189897. |
Who is the second richest Asian in the United Kingdom (UK), according to the Britain’s 101 Wealthiest Asians 2017 released recently? |
| A. | Prakash Lohia |
| B. | Anil Agrawal |
| C. | Lakshmi N Mittal |
| D. | Lord Swaraj Paul |
| Answer» D. Lord Swaraj Paul | |
| 189898. |
Justice Hemant Gupta took oath as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh (MP) High Court. Whom does he succeed? |
| A. | Justice Rajendra Menon |
| B. | Justice SK Seth |
| C. | Justice SK Gangele |
| D. | Justice PK Jaiswal |
| Answer» B. Justice SK Seth | |
| 189899. |
The Under-Secretary General of the United Nations' Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), Rima Khalaf, resigned over Israel’s apartheid report. To which country does she belongs? |
| A. | Jordan |
| B. | Turkey |
| C. | Lebanon |
| D. | Palestine |
| Answer» B. Turkey | |
| 189900. |
Which place has been confirmed as additional baseball venue for 2020 Olympics to be held in Tokyo? |
| A. | Fukuoka |
| B. | Okinawa |
| C. | Fukushima |
| D. | Wakayama |
| Answer» D. Wakayama | |