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| 191001. |
Mahindra u0026 Mahindra Ltd recently introduced two new-age digital platforms to enhance the overall ownership experience of its automotive prospects . Identify their names. |
| A. | SYOUV and With You Hamesha |
| B. | NYASA and Sada Aapke Sath |
| C. | SIHMA and Be 4 You |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. NYASA and Sada Aapke Sath | |
| 191002. |
Which state/UT High Court recently set aside the Central government’s decision to ban 344 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) medicines? |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Delhi |
| D. | Puducherry |
| Answer» D. Puducherry | |
| 191003. |
A Book titled ‘The Modi Doctrine: New Paradigms in India’s Foreign Policy’ was launched at the Indian High Commission in London, UK. Which of the following is the publisher of this book? |
| A. | Simon u0026 Schuster |
| B. | Penguin Random House |
| C. | HarperCollins |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191004. |
Magnus Carlsen won the World Chess Championship for the third consecutive time, beating Sergei Karyakin. Magnus belongs to which country? |
| A. | Russia |
| B. | USA |
| C. | Norway |
| D. | Spain |
| Answer» D. Spain | |
| 191005. |
India and the US have inked a nearly Rs 5,000 crore deal for 145 M777 ultra-light howitzers. Which of the following options is correct about these howitzers? |
| A. | The M777 howitzer is a towed 155mm artillery piece and a successor to the M198 howitzer. |
| B. | It began as the Ultralight-weight Field Howitzer (UFH), developed by VSEL's armaments division in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom. |
| C. | The M777 is manufactured by BAE Systems' Global Combat Systems division. |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191006. |
Thailand’s parliament officially invited Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn to become the country’s next king. Whom will he be replacing? |
| A. | Pornpetch Wichitcholchai |
| B. | Bhumibol Adulyadej |
| C. | Saovabha Phongsri |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Saovabha Phongsri | |
| 191007. |
President Pranab Mukherjee recently presented the second ‘Distinguished Indologist’ Award to Prof. Yu Long Yu of China. Who was the first recipient of this award? |
| A. | Lingchei Letty Chen |
| B. | Judy Zhijun Mu |
| C. | Jingyi Wang |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191008. |
World Aids Day observed on December 1 every year is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic. When was it first observed? |
| A. | 1998 |
| B. | 1988 |
| C. | 2000 |
| D. | 1991 |
| Answer» C. 2000 | |
| 191009. |
The Centre has constituted a Committee of Chief Ministers headed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to promote digital payment systems. How many members are there in this committee? |
| A. | Thirteen |
| B. | Thirty |
| C. | Twenty Nine |
| D. | Fifteen |
| Answer» B. Thirty | |
| 191010. |
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch 83 satellites, in one go in January 2017. Out of it, how many satellites are non-Indian satellites? |
| A. | Three |
| B. | Four |
| C. | Seventy Nine |
| D. | Eighty |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191011. |
Consider the following statements with respect to UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL):nI. The legal body on international trade law UNCITRAL was established in the year 1967.nII. India is only one of the eight members that has been a member of UNCITRAL from its inception.nIII. India has been re-elected as a member of UNCITRAL for a six-year term.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. I and III | |
| 191012. |
Consider the following statements with respect to Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system:nI. So far 78 schemes implemented by 17 ministries and departments have been brought under DBT system.nII. DBT for foodgrains is in operation in Chandigarh and Puducherry since March 2016.nIII. DBT in fertilizer proposes 100 percent subsidy to beneficiaries.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | II and III |
| Answer» B. Only II | |
| 191013. |
Union Cabinet approved the inclusion of 15 new castes and modification in 13 other castes in the Central list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) of eight states. Which of the following states is not among these eight states? |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Uttarakhand |
| D. | Assam |
| Answer» C. Uttarakhand | |
| 191014. |
Union Cabinet approved the Mumbai Urban Transport Project Phase-III. With reference to it, which of the following statements is correct?nI - The areas covered by this project are Thane, Palghar, Raigad and Mumbai districts of Maharashtra.nII - Construction of additional double line between Panvel-Karjat Road will address the demand of commuters in this region. III - The project is expected to be completed by the year 2020. |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | Only I |
| D. | Only II |
| Answer» D. Only II | |
| 191015. |
South Africa launched a massive clinical trial of experimental vaccine HVTN 702 against AIDS virus. In this context which one of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | The HVTN 702 is adapted for the HIV strain prevalent in Kenya from the experimental vaccine RV144. |
| B. | The vaccine RV144 was tested seven years ago in Thailand in 2009. |
| C. | The vaccine RV144 was found to be 31 percent effective against AIDS virus. |
| D. | The clinical trial of HVTN 702 vaccine will run over a period of four years. |
| Answer» B. The vaccine RV144 was tested seven years ago in Thailand in 2009. | |
| 191016. |
What is the name of the coded formulation that has been developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) for minimizing side effects of Chemo in cancer patients? |
| A. | AYUSH-82 |
| B. | AYUSH-QOL-2C |
| C. | AYUSH-64 |
| D. | Ksharsutra |
| Answer» C. AYUSH-64 | |
| 191017. |
MM Kutty was appointed as the Chief Secretary of Delhi recently. Whom did he replace? |
| A. | Sanjay Kumar Srivastava |
| B. | Alok Tandon |
| C. | KK Sharma |
| D. | Amandeep Garg |
| Answer» D. Amandeep Garg | |
| 191018. |
Which 16th century temple changed the age-old dress code of women for entering the temple premises? |
| A. | Mahabaleshwar temple |
| B. | Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple |
| C. | Holy Goddess temple |
| D. | Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191019. |
By what amount the Gross Non Performing Assets (NPAs) of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) increased between July – September 2016 period? |
| A. | Rs. 550, 346 crore |
| B. | Rs. 79,977 crore |
| C. | Rs. 630, 323 crore |
| D. | Rs. 66, 640 crore |
| Answer» C. Rs. 630, 323 crore | |
| 191020. |
Pankaj Advani lost to Andrew Pagett of Wales in the semi-finals to win the bronze at the IBSF World Snooker Championship. Where was the championship held? |
| A. | New Delhi, India |
| B. | Doha, Qatar |
| C. | London, UK |
| D. | Dubai, UAE |
| Answer» C. London, UK | |
| 191021. |
She is the second Indian-American woman to be nominated to the top US post by US President-elect Donald Trump. Who is she? |
| A. | Kamala Harris |
| B. | Pramila Jayapal |
| C. | Nikki Haley |
| D. | Seema Verma |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191022. |
Which state government approved a policy to transfer the cash component of the government schemes into the beneficiaries’ bank account? |
| A. | Haryana |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» D. Gujarat | |
| 191023. |
The Senate of Brazil approved a constitutional amendment seeking cuts in federal spending. The move is a big victory for Brazilian President. What is his name? |
| A. | Fernando Henrique Cardoso |
| B. | Jose Samey |
| C. | Michel Temer |
| D. | Itamar Franco |
| Answer» D. Itamar Franco | |
| 191024. |
Union Government issued the draft of the India’s first ever National Software Policy. The policy seeks a tenfold increase in share of the global software product market by ______. |
| A. | 2020 |
| B. | 2025 |
| C. | 2019 |
| D. | 2023 |
| Answer» C. 2019 | |
| 191025. |
Which state has levied five percent cess on all online transactions by amending state Value Added Tax Rules, 2005? |
| A. | Haryana |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 191026. |
Ministry of State for Electronics and IT (MeitY) has recently issued the draft of the India’s first ever National Software Policy. Who among the following is currently heading this ministry? |
| A. | Rao Inderjit Singh |
| B. | Rajiv Pratap Rudy |
| C. | Mahesh Sharma |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191027. |
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley introduced the Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Bill, 2016 in Lok Sabha. In this context, which one of the following statements is incorrect? |
| A. | It proposes Taxation and Investment Regime for Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 2016’ (PMGKY). |
| B. | A surcharge to be called ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Cess’ at the rate of 30% of tax is also proposed to be levied. |
| C. | The declarant shall have to deposit 25% of undisclosed income in a Deposit Scheme called Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme, 2016. |
| D. | None of these are incorrect |
| Answer» C. The declarant shall have to deposit 25% of undisclosed income in a Deposit Scheme called Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme, 2016. | |
| 191028. |
Utkarsh Micro Finance received final license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to start operations as Small Finance Bank (SFB). When was it incorporated? |
| A. | 2010 |
| B. | 2012 |
| C. | 2009 |
| D. | 2007 |
| Answer» D. 2007 | |
| 191029. |
Businessman Jovenel Moise won the presidential election of ______ with 55.67% votes, well ahead of his closest rival Jude Celestin's 19.52%. |
| A. | Grenada |
| B. | Bahamas |
| C. | Antigua u0026 Barbuda |
| D. | Haiti |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191030. |
What is the name of the gene whose variations has been found to regulate alcohol consumption behavior in humans? |
| A. | Neurofibromatosis type 1 |
| B. | β-Klotho |
| C. | FGF21 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» C. FGF21 | |
| 191031. |
Who among the following was given the Additional Charge of Chairman of National Authority Chemical Weapons Convention? |
| A. | Gurdial Singh Sandhu |
| B. | Lalitha Kumaramangalam |
| C. | Upma Chowdhary |
| D. | Asha Ram Sihag |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191032. |
Akodara village in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat recently became the first digital village of India. Which of the following banks adopted this village under Digital Village Project? |
| A. | ICICI Bank |
| B. | HDFC Bank |
| C. | YES Bank |
| D. | State Bank of India |
| Answer» B. HDFC Bank | |
| 191033. |
Consider the following statements about Davis Cup that concluded recently in Zagreb, Croatia:nI. The 105th edition of the Davis Cup was won by Croatia.nII. Australia has won the Davis Cup for maximum 28 times since 1900.nIII. Davis Cup is an all-men tennis tournament.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 191034. |
The world’s largest metal moveable structure was unveiled over the Chernobyl nuclear power plant’s doomed fourth reactor. Where is Chernobyl nuclear power plant located? |
| A. | Denmark |
| B. | Ukraine |
| C. | Russia |
| D. | Poland |
| Answer» C. Russia | |
| 191035. |
The 47th edition of International Film Festival of India recently concluded in Goa. With reference to it, which of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | Iranian film “Daughter”, directed by Farhad Aslani, won the coveted Golden Peacock award. |
| B. | Best Actor Male award was given to Reza Mirkarimi for Daughter. |
| C. | Best Director award was jointly-shared by Soner Caner and Baris Kaya for Turkish film ‘Cold of Kalandar'. |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191036. |
Which state launched rural Wi-Fi services in 11 gram panchayats to foster digital inclusion in the state? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» C. Tamil Nadu | |
| 191037. |
Which state government decided to launch Annapurna Rasoi Programme to provide quality meal at cheap and affordable price to the weakers section and labourers? |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191038. |
India defeated Malaysia to win the Bronze medal at the Four Nations Invitational Tournament. Where was this tournament held? |
| A. | Melbourne, Australia |
| B. | New Delhi, India |
| C. | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| D. | Pulau Ujong, Singapore |
| Answer» B. New Delhi, India | |
| 191039. |
Who was the first farmer who planted and widely shared seeds of IR8 in India in 1967? |
| A. | Ram Lal Chauhan |
| B. | Dipak Vitthalrao Shinde |
| C. | Mekala Lakshmi Narayana |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191040. |
Who was nominated as the National President of Trade body Indo-American Chamber of Commerce for the period 2016-17? |
| A. | N V Srinivasan |
| B. | Lalit Bhasin |
| C. | Vasant Subramanyan |
| D. | Chester Bowles |
| Answer» B. Lalit Bhasin | |
| 191041. |
Which of the following sports and cultural festivals will be hosted by Haflong, Assam? |
| A. | Bihu festival |
| B. | Elephant festival |
| C. | Majuli Festival |
| D. | Judima festival |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191042. |
Which country's voters have recently rejected an effort to hasten the process of phasing out the country's nuclear power plants? |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | Switzerland |
| C. | India |
| D. | United Kingdom |
| Answer» C. India | |
| 191043. |
Upma Chowdhary was appointed as the Director of Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie. Who did she replace? |
| A. | Uday Bhaskar |
| B. | Rajeev Kapoor |
| C. | C Rajamohan |
| D. | Deepak Mohanty |
| Answer» C. C Rajamohan | |
| 191044. |
Ng Ka-long Angus became the first ever local Men's Singles Champion in 28 years to win the Hong Kong Open Badminton Championship. Whom has he defeated? |
| A. | Lin Dan |
| B. | Parupalli Kashyap |
| C. | Sameer Verma |
| D. | Chetan Anand |
| Answer» D. Chetan Anand | |
| 191045. |
When is National Milk day observed? |
| A. | November 27 |
| B. | November 28 |
| C. | November 30 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191046. |
Formula One driver Nico Rosberg clinched his maiden world title after finishing second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He belongs to which country? |
| A. | England |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | Spain |
| D. | France |
| Answer» C. Spain | |
| 191047. |
George Yeo, the Chancellor of Nalanda University, resigned from his post, stating that the University has lost its autonomy. He is a former politician of ________. |
| A. | Australia |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | Singapore |
| D. | United States |
| Answer» D. United States | |
| 191048. |
Giant landing craft utility (LCU) L-57 of Indian Navy was recently launched by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE). With reference to it, which of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | LCU L-57 is the world’s second largest ship of this kind. |
| B. | LCU L-57 is the ninth vessel in the series of LCU Ships being designed and built by GRSE for the Indian Navy. |
| C. | It is built for the protection of India’s island territories of Lakshadweep islands as well as Andaman and Nicobar. |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 191049. |
Ivan Mikoyan, aircraft designer and one of the minds behind the MiG-29 fighter jet died recently. He hailed from ________. |
| A. | Belarus |
| B. | Ukraine |
| C. | Latvia |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191050. |
Pakistan has approved Russia's request to use the strategic _________ Port for its exports, signalling a new alignment in bilateral relations after decades' of sour ties during the Cold War era. |
| A. | Keti |
| B. | Gwadar |
| C. | Qasim |
| D. | Karachi |
| Answer» C. Qasim | |