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| 190951. |
World Soil Day was observed on 5 December. In this context, which one of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | World Soil Day is celebrated by London-based Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). |
| B. | The theme of World Soil Day 206 is “Soils and pulses, a symbiosis for life”. |
| C. | The International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), in 2000, proposed the idea to celebrate 5th of December as World Soil Day. |
| D. | The 67th UN General Assembly declared 5th December as World Soil Day in 2012. |
| Answer» C. The International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), in 2000, proposed the idea to celebrate 5th of December as World Soil Day. | |
| 190952. |
Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia announced the appointment of Amar Abrol as its Managing Director in addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Where is AirAsia India headquartered? |
| A. | Kuala Lumpur |
| B. | New Delhi |
| C. | Chennai |
| D. | Kolkata |
| Answer» D. Kolkata | |
| 190953. |
Name the Indian golfer who won his first international title by winning the 2016 Panasonic Open in New Delhi. |
| A. | Mukesh Kumar |
| B. | Gaganjeet Bhullar |
| C. | Shiv Chawrasia |
| D. | Jyoti Randhawa |
| Answer» B. Gaganjeet Bhullar | |
| 190954. |
Which Indian bank launched a digital banking service, 'SIMsePAY '? |
| A. | ICICI Bank |
| B. | HDFC Bank |
| C. | YES Bank |
| D. | Dena Bank |
| Answer» D. Dena Bank | |
| 190955. |
How much amount will be given to each district for encouraging the adoption of digital payment systems, as announced by Niti Aayog? |
| A. | Rs. 10 lakh |
| B. | Rs. 5 lakh |
| C. | Rs. 15 lakh |
| D. | Rs. 20 lakh |
| Answer» C. Rs. 15 lakh | |
| 190956. |
Who among the following has been nominated as the new president of Austria? |
| A. | Norbert Hofer |
| B. | Van der Bellen |
| C. | Mithun Perera |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Mithun Perera | |
| 190957. |
In the context of new report from the Global Burden of Disease Cancer Collaboration, consider the following statements:nI. Nearly 17.5 million people were suffering from cancer around the globe and out of it, 8.7 million died of the disease in 2015.nII. Globally, the odds of developing cancer during a lifetime were 1 in 3 for men and 1 in 4 for women.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | OnlyII |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II | |
| 190958. |
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) raised the monthly wage threshold to Rs 21,000, from the current Rs ______, for coverage under its health insurance scheme |
| A. | 20,000 |
| B. | 10,000 |
| C. | 15,000 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 190959. |
The Prime Minister of New Zealand announced his resignation after more than eight years in power. Name him/her. |
| A. | Nigel Haworth |
| B. | Patsy Reddy |
| C. | Helen Clark |
| D. | John Key |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190960. |
Indian Navy Day recently observed on December 4, 2016 commemorates the launch of which Operation against Pakistan? |
| A. | Operation Vijay |
| B. | Operation Trident |
| C. | Operation Parakaram |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Operation Parakaram | |
| 190961. |
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced to issue new notes of Rs. 20 and Rs. 50. Which of the following is not one of the features of these notes? |
| A. | The new notes will come in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005. |
| B. | The new Rs. 50 notes will come with an inset letter 'L' in both the number panels. |
| C. | The year of printing '2016' will be printed on the reverse of the banknote. |
| D. | All the banknotes of Rs. 50 and Rs. 20 issued in the past will continue to be legal tender. |
| Answer» C. The year of printing '2016' will be printed on the reverse of the banknote. | |
| 190962. |
India lifted the 2016 Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Bangkok. With reference to it which of the following statements is correct?nI - It clinched its sixth title by defeating Thailand to win the tournament.nII - It was the sixth edition of the cup and was organized by Asian Cricket Council. III - Sana Mir won the Player of the series award. |
| A. | II and III |
| B. | Only I |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | Only II |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190963. |
Which is the only Indian city to be honoured with the best cities of 2016 award in recognition of its inspiring and innovative programme with regard to solid waste management? |
| A. | New Delhi |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Kolkata |
| D. | Chennai |
| Answer» D. Chennai | |
| 190964. |
Which Italian center-left Prime Minister recently submitted his resignation following anextraordinary cleardefeat in constitutional referendum? |
| A. | Matteo Renzi |
| B. | Sergio Mattarella |
| C. | John Key |
| D. | Nigel Haworth |
| Answer» B. Sergio Mattarella | |
| 190965. |
Which country parliament has recently approved a limited ban on “face-covering clothing” including Islamic veils and robes such as the burqa and niqab? |
| A. | Turkey |
| B. | The Netherlands |
| C. | Nigeria |
| D. | Iran |
| Answer» C. Nigeria | |
| 190966. |
Which former India footballer and coach has recently passed away? |
| A. | Bhaichung Bhutia |
| B. | Syed Abdus Salam |
| C. | Sailendra Nath Manna |
| D. | Jarnail Singh Dhillon |
| Answer» C. Sailendra Nath Manna | |
| 190967. |
Which country scientists have developed a new unique, low-cost method for producing high-quality nuclear fuel using electricity? |
| A. | Russia |
| B. | Switzerland |
| C. | The Netherlands |
| D. | Pakistan |
| Answer» B. Switzerland | |
| 190968. |
Chitra Ramkrishna has resined from the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Who will replace her? |
| A. | Ramesh Abhishek |
| B. | S Ramadorai |
| C. | Sudhakar Rao |
| D. | J Ravichandran |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190969. |
Which Indian research institution has recently reported that pure Bismuth, being a semimetal with a very low number of electrons per given volume, can superconduct at ultralow temperatures? |
| A. | Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research |
| B. | Indian Institute of Chemical Technology |
| C. | Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research |
| D. | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190970. |
Which American multinational conglomerate announced to open its largest Digital Hub globally in Bengaluru? |
| A. | Exxon Mobil |
| B. | JPMorgan Chase |
| C. | Berkshire Hathaway Inc. |
| D. | General Electric |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190971. |
India and Qatar have recently signed a series of five agreements following delegation-level talks led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. Which of the following is not among these agreements? |
| A. | MoU on investment in National investment u0026 infrastructure fund (NIIF) |
| B. | An MoU between Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani) and Indian Ports Global (IPG). |
| C. | Cooperation on mutual exemption of entry visas for holders of diplomatic, special and official passports. |
| D. | A protocol for technical co-operation in cyberspace and fight against cybercrime. |
| Answer» B. An MoU between Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani) and Indian Ports Global (IPG). | |
| 190972. |
The Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt has upheld a law that effectively bans protests, settling a years-long court battle and protecting the law from further challenges. When was this law originally passed? |
| A. | 2015 |
| B. | 2014 |
| C. | 2013 |
| D. | 2010 |
| Answer» D. 2010 | |
| 190973. |
Which athlete has recently won the IAAF male Athlete of the Year award for a record sixth time? |
| A. | Tiger Woods |
| B. | Michael Jordon |
| C. | Usain Bolt |
| D. | Michael Phelps |
| Answer» D. Michael Phelps | |
| 190974. |
Bekal Utsahi has recently passed away at the age of 88. Who was he? |
| A. | Singer and Film Director |
| B. | Poet and Santoor player |
| C. | Carnatic musician and Author |
| D. | Poet and Member of Parliament (MP) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190975. |
India's first women political party has recently been launched. With reference to it which of the following statements is incorrect? |
| A. | This party is named 'All India Women United Party'. |
| B. | Nasim Bano Khan is appointed as the first president and Lakshmi Krishnan is the General Secretary of the Party. |
| C. | 'Saree' will be the election symbol of this party. |
| D. | This party follows the vision of Rights guaranteed by UN Declarations and Conventions to Women and the Right to Equality guaranteed by the Constitution of India. |
| Answer» D. This party follows the vision of Rights guaranteed by UN Declarations and Conventions to Women and the Right to Equality guaranteed by the Constitution of India. | |
| 190976. |
As per Central Statistical Office (CSO), India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at a rate of ______ percent in the July-September quarter i.e Q2 of the fiscal year 2016-17. |
| A. | 8.4 |
| B. | 7.3 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 8.5 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 190977. |
Anil Kumar Jain was recently appointed as National President of The Bharat Scouts and Guides. Whom has he replaced? |
| A. | Arun Srivastava |
| B. | Ashok Gehlot |
| C. | Sunil Singh |
| D. | Srishti Banerjee |
| Answer» C. Sunil Singh | |
| 190978. |
Which professional badminton player has been ranked first in the Women’s singles of Badminton World Federation (BWF) Rankings? |
| A. | PV Sindhu |
| B. | Saina Nehwal |
| C. | Ayaka Takahashi |
| D. | Tai Tzu Ying |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190979. |
Adama Barrow, a representative of United Democratic Party, has been appointed as the president of The Gambia. Whom has he replaced? |
| A. | Yahya Jammeh |
| B. | Mama Kandeh |
| C. | Banjul Seimah |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Mama Kandeh | |
| 190980. |
Who has been re-nominated as the Chairperson of the Governing Board of Auroville Foundation? |
| A. | Karan Malhotra |
| B. | Swatanter Kumar |
| C. | Vishal Pandey |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190981. |
The Supreme Court approved Central Government’sGraded Response Action Planto tackle different levels of pollution in ________. Which of the following options is incorrect, if placed in the above blank? |
| A. | Noida |
| B. | Ghaziabad |
| C. | Kota |
| D. | Rewari |
| Answer» D. Rewari | |
| 190982. |
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) banned the use of disposable plastic in Delhi and NCR with effect from __________ and directed the city government to take steps to reduce dumped waste. |
| A. | December 3, 2016 |
| B. | January 1, 2017 |
| C. | April 1, 2017 |
| D. | March 23, 2017 |
| Answer» C. April 1, 2017 | |
| 190983. |
The Heart of Asia ministerial conference began in the state of Punjab. With the reference to it, which of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | It was the sixth edition of Heartof Asia Conference. |
| B. | The Istanbul initiative started in Kabul in 2011. |
| C. | It was held in Pathankot city of Punjab. |
| D. | The 5th edition of Heart of Asia conference was held in December 2015 in Lahore. |
| Answer» B. The Istanbul initiative started in Kabul in 2011. | |
| 190984. |
Indian-origin UAE girl Kehkashan Basu recently received International Children's Peace Prize in The Hague. Who has conferred this award? |
| A. | Muzoon Almellehan |
| B. | Divina Maloum |
| C. | Muhammad Yunus |
| D. | Amartya Sen |
| Answer» D. Amartya Sen | |
| 190985. |
Who has been appointed as the Interim Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)? |
| A. | Anil Sinha |
| B. | Manu Prakash |
| C. | Pooja Sharma |
| D. | Rakesh Asthana |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190986. |
Every year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2016 is observed on December 3. What is the theme for 2016 IPPD? |
| A. | Inclusion Matters: Access and Empowerment for People of all Abilities |
| B. | Sustainable Development: The Promise of Technology |
| C. | Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want |
| D. | Break Barriers, Open Doors: For an Inclusive Society and Development for All |
| Answer» D. Break Barriers, Open Doors: For an Inclusive Society and Development for All | |
| 190987. |
When will India’s first private moon mission be launched by TeamIndus, a Delhi-based aerospace startup company? |
| A. | December 28, 2017 |
| B. | December 31, 2016 |
| C. | March 31, 2017 |
| D. | January 1, 2017 |
| Answer» B. December 31, 2016 | |
| 190988. |
Dhasai village in Thane distrtict’s Murbad taluka has become the firstcashless villagein Maharashtra. Which of the following banks has collaborated with NGO Veer Savarkar Pratishthan to make this village fully digital? |
| A. | State Bank of India |
| B. | Bank of India |
| C. | Bank of Baroda |
| D. | Dena Bank |
| Answer» D. Dena Bank | |
| 190989. |
TeamIndus, a Delhi-based aerospace starup company is all set to propel a spacecraft to the moon aboard an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rocket on December 28, 2017. Who is leading this company currently? |
| A. | Sameer Joshi |
| B. | Indranil Chakraborty |
| C. | Dilip Chabria |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190990. |
Which of the following Indian tradition has been inscribed in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage list of UNESCO? |
| A. | Ramlila |
| B. | Koodiyattam |
| C. | Chhau dance |
| D. | Yoga |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190991. |
The member countries of oil cartel Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) have recently agreed its first supply cut in eight years in order to boost the price of oil. Which of the following is not the member(s) of this organisation? |
| A. | Russia |
| B. | United States |
| C. | Ecuador |
| D. | Both A and B |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190992. |
Indian Railways has opened up an expression of interest for developing, constructing and running an ultra high speed railway system, paving the way for World's fastest train. Which is currently the fastest train of the world? |
| A. | Hayabusa Shinkansen E5 |
| B. | Shanghai Maglev |
| C. | DeutscheBahn ICE |
| D. | Harmony CRH380A |
| Answer» C. DeutscheBahn ICE | |
| 190993. |
Asia’s first and longest cycle highway, from Agra to Etawah, was inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. Which of the following tourist destinations is not on this route? |
| A. | Naugava ka Quila |
| B. | Raja Bhoj ki Haveli |
| C. | Bateshwarnath Temple |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190994. |
In a boost for the central government’s efforts to improve the ease of doing business, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has become operational on __________. |
| A. | October 31, 2016 |
| B. | December 3, 2016 |
| C. | December 1, 2016 |
| D. | December 2, 2016 |
| Answer» D. December 2, 2016 | |
| 190995. |
Which country scientists have created the world’s first ‘water-wave laser’ that emits a beam through the interaction of light and water waves? |
| A. | Iran |
| B. | Iraq |
| C. | Israel |
| D. | India |
| Answer» D. India | |
| 190996. |
Praveen Mahajan became the first woman President of the All India Tennis Association (AITA), replacing Anil Khanna. Who is Praveen Mahajan? |
| A. | She is the former Central Board of Excise and Customs. |
| B. | She is the current Secretary of Asian Tennis Federation. |
| C. | She is the former chairperson of Sports Authority of India |
| D. | Both A and C |
| Answer» B. She is the current Secretary of Asian Tennis Federation. | |
| 190997. |
Prakash Javadekar has launched an initiative to encourage, create awareness and motivate people to use a digitally enabled cashless economic system for transfer of fund. What is the name of this initiative? |
| A. | Nai Manjil Yojana |
| B. | Vittiya Saksharata Abhiyan |
| C. | Pradhan Mantri Saksharata Abhiyan |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Pradhan Mantri Saksharata Abhiyan | |
| 190998. |
The Supreme Court ordered all cinema halls across the country to play the national anthem before the screening of films and that all present must stand up in respect till the anthem ended. Which of the following acts/codes will be violated in not following this act? |
| A. | Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1951 |
| B. | Prevention of Insults to National Respect Act, 1971 |
| C. | Flag Code of India, 2002 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Prevention of Insults to National Respect Act, 1971 | |
| 190999. |
Indian Railways recently retained the title of the 64th Senior National Women Kabaddi Championship after defeating Haryana. Where was this championship held? |
| A. | Vishakapatnam |
| B. | New Delhi |
| C. | Kolkata |
| D. | Patna |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191000. |
Which country's scientists has officially approved the procedures and use ofthree-parent babyfertility treatments? |
| A. | United Kingdom |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | Norway |
| D. | Iceland |
| Answer» B. Germany | |