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| 190451. |
Which former Miss Universe has been nominated to be on the judges panel on the 65th Miss Universe 2017 beauty pageant? |
| A. | Lara Dutta |
| B. | Sushmita Sen |
| C. | Priyanka Chopra |
| D. | Roshmitha Harimurthy |
| Answer» C. Priyanka Chopra | |
| 190452. |
Consider the following statements regarding Ajay Shirke and choose the correct option.nI - Ajay Shirke was elected head of the Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association (HPOA) for a four-year term.nII - Earlier, the Supreme Court removed Ajay Shirke from the post of BCCI Secretary over not complying with court orders. |
| A. | Only II |
| B. | Neither I nor II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Only I |
| Answer» B. Neither I nor II | |
| 190453. |
Which country Physicists have created new form of Hydrogen i.e. negatively charged hydrogen clusters? |
| A. | Australia |
| B. | United Kingdom |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | Austria |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190454. |
Which of the following has been recently barred from accepting deposits under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 2016? |
| A. | Commercial Bank |
| B. | Scheduled Bank |
| C. | Non-scheduled Bank |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190455. |
India Innovation Index 2017 will soon be released to measure and rank the innovation performance of all states. With reference to it, consider the following statements and choose the correct option.nI - It will be developed by the World Economic Forum (WEF), NITI Aayog, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Cornell University.nII - The first ranking of this index will be released at the India Economic Summit to be held in October 2017.nIII - The pillars of index are the capacity of human capital and research, strength of institutions and supporting infrastructure only. |
| A. | Both I and II |
| B. | Both I and III |
| C. | Both II and III |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Both I and III | |
| 190456. |
Govardhan eco-village of ISKCON has been conferred the United Nations award for taking innovative measures for ’sustainable tourism’ in the country. In which state Govardhan eco-village lies? |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» D. Karnataka | |
| 190457. |
Which state government has launched a Nasha Mukt campaign to make the state addiction-free? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» B. Punjab | |
| 190458. |
'FussballBild' was in news recently. What is it? |
| A. | Italian Magazine on Social Issues |
| B. | German Newspaper dedicated to Football |
| C. | The United States Football Tournament |
| D. | District rechristened in Kerala |
| Answer» C. The United States Football Tournament | |
| 190459. |
Which of the following ministries has signed an MoU with the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) to curtail malpractices in advertisements of related products across print and electronic media? |
| A. | Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers |
| B. | Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution |
| C. | Union ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190460. |
Which state government has launched aNasha Muktcampaign to make the state addiction-free? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» B. Punjab | |
| 190461. |
With which country India has conducted its first strategic dialogue to elevate the bilateral relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership? |
| A. | Norway |
| B. | Ireland |
| C. | Brunie |
| D. | UAE |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190462. |
Which of the following ministries has signed an MoU with the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) to curtail malpractices in advertisements of related products across print and electronic media? |
| A. | Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers |
| B. | Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution |
| C. | Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| D. | Union Ministry of AYUSH |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190463. |
Fill in the blanks. India and ______ held their first strategic dialogue in New Delhi. |
| A. | Norway |
| B. | Ireland |
| C. | Brunie |
| D. | United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190464. |
National Conference on Tourism, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports was held recently. With reference to it, consider the following statements and choose the correct optionnI - It was held at Rewari in Gujarat and inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi.nII - The theme of the Conference is “Converging Tourism, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports and Creating Synergy with States and UTs towards building a Resurgent Young India and strengthening Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”. |
| A. | Only II |
| B. | Only I |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» B. Only I | |
| 190465. |
To save time and resources, Indian Navy's only operational aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya will soon to have an ATM onboard. Which bank will provide this ATM facility? |
| A. | Bank of Baroda |
| B. | ICICI Bank |
| C. | State Bank of India |
| D. | Punjab National Bank |
| Answer» D. Punjab National Bank | |
| 190466. |
A Joint Venture Agreement was signed between Ministry of Railways and Government of Jharkhand. With reference to it, consider the following statements and choose the correct option.nI - The state government initially identified 2 projects namely Namkum - Kandra and Giridih - Parasnath-Madhuban only.nII - Covering a length of 222 km at a cost of Rs. 2150 Crore, the project aims to develop railway infrastructure in the State.nIII - Before Jharkhand, eight states have signed such agreement, which excludes Bihar and Tamil Nadu. |
| A. | Only II and III |
| B. | Only I and III |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | Only I |
| Answer» B. Only I and III | |
| 190467. |
A Joint Venture Agreement was signed between Ministry of Railways and Jharkhand. With reference to it, consider the following statementsnI - Covering a length of 222 km at a cost of Rs. 2150 Crore, the project aims to develop railway infrastructure in the State.nII - The state government initially identified 2 projects namely Namkum - Kandra and Giridih - Parasnath-Madhuban only.nIII - Before Jharkhand, eight states have signed such agreement, which excludes Bihar and Tamil Nadu.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | II and III |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | Only I |
| Answer» C. Only III | |
| 190468. |
Where was Joint International Taskforce on Shared Intelligence and Collaboration (JITSIC) meeting on Panama Papers recently held? |
| A. | Jersey |
| B. | Monaco |
| C. | Spain |
| D. | Paris |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190469. |
The National Conference on Tourism, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports began recently. With reference to it, consider the following statementsnI - The Conference was held at Rewari in Haryana and inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi.nII - The theme of the Conference is “Converging Tourism, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports and Creating Synergy with States and UTs towards building a Resurgent Young India and strengthening Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | Only II |
| B. | Only I |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» B. Only I | |
| 190470. |
Where was the Joint International Taskforce on Shared Intelligence and Collaboration (JITSIC) meeting on Panama Papers recently held? |
| A. | New Jersey |
| B. | Monaco |
| C. | Madrid |
| D. | Paris |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190471. |
With which country India renewed the bilateral air force training agreement for another five years? |
| A. | Guyana |
| B. | Singapore |
| C. | Greece |
| D. | Fiji |
| Answer» C. Greece | |
| 190472. |
Pro Wrestling League (PWL) concluded recently in New Delhi. With reference to it, consider the following statementsnI - NCR Punjab Royals won the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) by defeating Mumbai Maharathi.nII - It was the second season of League in which six teams participated from five weight categories.nIII - Revanta Mumbai Garuda was the winner of the first season of PWL.nChoose the correct option. |
| A. | Only II |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | II and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190473. |
Consider the following statements regarding 2017 Inclusive Development Index (IDI).nI - India has been ranked at 60th position among the 82 developing countries.nII - Lithuania has been ranked first as the Top Developing Economy.nIII - Afghanistan has been ranked last (29th) among the developed economies.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | I and III |
| B. | Only III |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | Only II |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190474. |
A new book ‘From Kalburgi to Ayodhya’ was launched recently. With reference to it, consider the following statementsnI - Originally written in Hindi, it is a collection of 52 poems authored by Poet-lyricist Gulzar.nII - The English version of this book is titled ‘The Road not taken’ authored by Pavan K Varma. Choose the correct option |
| A. | Only II |
| B. | Only I |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» C. Both I and II | |
| 190475. |
Name the satellite launched by the United Sates (US) to detect and defeat the missile attacks from space. |
| A. | Liana satellite |
| B. | Delta IV Heavy |
| C. | Geo-3 satellite |
| D. | Atlas V |
| Answer» D. Atlas V | |
| 190476. |
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) recently approved a resolution expressingfull supportto Gambia's new President. Identify him/her. |
| A. | Adama Barrow |
| B. | Yahya Jammeh |
| C. | António Costa |
| D. | Mark Rutte |
| Answer» B. Yahya Jammeh | |
| 190477. |
Which city emerged as the most dynamic city in the world, as per the Jones Lang LaSalle’s City Momentum Index (CMI)? |
| A. | Hyderabad |
| B. | Shanghai |
| C. | Silicon Valley |
| D. | Bengaluru |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190478. |
What was the theme of the second edition of Raisina Dialogue held in New Delhi? |
| A. | The New Normal: Multilateralism in a multipolar world |
| B. | Asia: Regional and Global Connectivity |
| C. | Global Connectivity in Observer Research |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Asia: Regional and Global Connectivity | |
| 190479. |
With which of the following regional groupings India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for MSME Cooperation? |
| A. | South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) |
| B. | Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) |
| C. | Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) |
| D. | Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190480. |
India has been ranked 78th in the 'Passport Index' prepared by Arton Capital. Which country has topped this index? |
| A. | Sweden |
| B. | Singapore |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | Afghanistan |
| Answer» D. Afghanistan | |
| 190481. |
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has constituted a negotiation committee to assess availability and utilisation of water of Mahanadi and its tributaries. Who is the head of this committee? |
| A. | G.S. Jha |
| B. | Narendra Kumar |
| C. | S Masood Husain |
| D. | Bhopal Singh |
| Answer» D. Bhopal Singh | |
| 190482. |
Alok Kumar Verma was appointed as the Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). With reference to it, consider the following statementsnI - Alok Verma is currently the Police Commissioner of Delhi.nII - He succeeded Rakesh Asthana and will have a term of three years.nIII - Alok will be the 27th Director (including two acting chief) of CBI. Choose the correct option |
| A. | Only II |
| B. | Only III |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | I and II |
| Answer» D. I and II | |
| 190483. |
Who is the author of the book titled ‘Faith, Unity, Discipline: The Inter-Service-Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan’? |
| A. | Hamid Mir |
| B. | Hein Kiessling |
| C. | Moeed Pirzada |
| D. | Lt. General Naveed Mukhtar |
| Answer» C. Moeed Pirzada | |
| 190484. |
Which edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) commenced in Jaipur with the theme “Freedom to dream: India at 70”? |
| A. | Tenth |
| B. | Ninth |
| C. | Seventh |
| D. | Sixth |
| Answer» B. Ninth | |
| 190485. |
On which of the following issues Supreme Court recently constituted a high-level panel? |
| A. | Recruitment of judges in lower judiciary |
| B. | Recruitment of judges in High Courts |
| C. | Implementation of Lodha Committee's report on BCCI restructuring |
| D. | Implementation of Soli Sorabjee Committee Recommendations on Police Reforms |
| Answer» B. Recruitment of judges in High Courts | |
| 190486. |
Renowned American Gene Cernan died recently. Who was he? |
| A. | Musician |
| B. | Film-maker |
| C. | Poet and Author |
| D. | Astronaut |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190487. |
Scientists have named three relatively rare diseases that could cause the next global health emergency. Which of the following diseases is not one of them? |
| A. | Middle East Respiratory Syndrome |
| B. | Lassa fever |
| C. | Nipah virus |
| D. | Fields' disease |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190488. |
The United Nations (UN) has released a report titled ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2017’. With reference to it, consider the following statements.nI - India would grow at the rate of 7.6 percent in the financial year 2017.nII - India would grow at the rate of 7.7 percent in the financial year 2018.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | Neither I nor II |
| B. | Only I |
| C. | Only II |
| D. | Both I and II |
| Answer» B. Only I | |
| 190489. |
The fourth edition of Joint Indo-Oman Air Exercise 'Eastern Bridge IV’ commenced recently at _______. |
| A. | Pokhran |
| B. | Jamnagar |
| C. | Talcher |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Talcher | |
| 190490. |
What is the name of the web portal on Sarva Siksha Abhiyaan (SSA) launched by Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar? |
| A. | Deepam |
| B. | ShaGun |
| C. | AtalSiksha |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. AtalSiksha | |
| 190491. |
What percent of primate species in the world are in danger of becoming extinct , as per a study published in journal ‘Science Advances’? |
| A. | 40 |
| B. | 30 |
| C. | 60 |
| D. | 70 |
| Answer» D. 70 | |
| 190492. |
What is the rank of India for global executives in overall growth prospects over the next 12 months, according to a global CEO survey by consultancy giant PwC? |
| A. | sixth |
| B. | seventh |
| C. | eighth |
| D. | nineth |
| Answer» B. seventh | |
| 190493. |
Anchanto, an NRI owned e-commerce service provider launched a one-stop platform that enables merchants and enterprises to sell on various e-marketplaces across Asia. What is the name of the platform? |
| A. | SelluSeller |
| B. | ArossAsia |
| C. | SellOne |
| D. | SelluConnect |
| Answer» B. ArossAsia | |
| 190494. |
Consider the following statements and identify the Indian physicist, who recently died.nI - He was among the first to study “black holes” even before they had been so named. II - Till his death, he was the founding director of the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru. |
| A. | M. Visvesvaraya |
| B. | A. P. Balachandran |
| C. | Thanu Padmanabhan |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190495. |
Which country declared a health emergency after a tragic food poisoning outbreak in a small-town restaurant killing at least 150 people? |
| A. | Yemen |
| B. | Saudi Arabia |
| C. | Georgia |
| D. | Turkey |
| Answer» C. Georgia | |
| 190496. |
Which Indian cricketer was recently inducted into Legends Club 'Hall of Fame'? |
| A. | Madhav Apte |
| B. | Nandu Natekar |
| C. | Kapil Dev |
| D. | Sunil Gavaskar |
| Answer» D. Sunil Gavaskar | |
| 190497. |
In which country a baby was born using a three-person IVF method called ‘Pronuclear Transfer’ which is claimed to be first in the world? |
| A. | Mexico |
| B. | Poland |
| C. | Norway |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190498. |
'16 Psyche' was in news recently. What is it? |
| A. | German weather Satellite |
| B. | An Iron-rich Asteroid |
| C. | A dwarf planet |
| D. | A Comet |
| Answer» C. A dwarf planet | |
| 190499. |
Antonio Tajani has replaced Martin Schulz to become the new president of the European Parliament. He belongs to________? |
| A. | Norway |
| B. | Italy |
| C. | Ukraine |
| D. | Sweden |
| Answer» C. Ukraine | |
| 190500. |
Identify the Asia's cleanest village of Meghalaya which has become a role model for other Indian state in cleanliness. |
| A. | Anggalgre |
| B. | Rongram |
| C. | Mawkyrwat |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |