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193101.

Consider the following statements:n1. Lok Sabha has passed the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016.n2. It will amend the Enemy Property Act, 1968.n3. It will amend a 48 years old law to guard against claims of succession or transfer of properties left by people who migrated to Pakistan and China after the wars.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1 u0026 2
B. Only 2 u0026 3
C. Only 1 u0026 3
D. All are correct
Answer» E.
193102.

Consider the following statements regarding Labour Laws:n1. Indian Government has relaxed the Labour Laws norms for Start-ups. 2. Now, the start-ups have been exempted from inspection by labour inspectors for up to three years if they give a self-declaration for compliance to nine labour laws.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 u0026 2
D. None
Answer» E.
193103.

Which of the following cities has been judged as the world's most expensive city by Economist Intelligence Unit recently?

A. Paris
B. New York
C. Singapore
D. Bengaluru
Answer» D. Bengaluru
193104.

Which of the following states government has withdrawn its controversial order to fill up a portion of the Methran Lake?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh
193105.

Which of the following banks has approved the plan to raise the bank’s capital to the extent of ₹1,000 crore?

A. SBI
B. Bank Of India
C. UCO Bank
D. Corporation Bank
Answer» E.
193106.

Who among the following persons has appointed as the new CEO of DHFL Pramerica Mutual Fund?

A. Mahesh Verma
B. Suresh Soni
C. Narendra Bhalotra
D. Ajay Sivaraman
Answer» C. Narendra Bhalotra
193107.

Consider the following statements:n1. Union Cabinet approved the amendment in Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act.n2. The Amendment will allow transfer for captive mining leases issued prior to 12 January 2015, in case of mergers and acquisitions.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 u0026 2
D. None
Answer» D. None
193108.

Which of the following companies has planned to invest of Rs. 2,000 crore for retail expansion in Haryana?

A. IKYA Global
B. IKEA India
C. Walmart
D. Alibaba
Answer» C. Walmart
193109.

Which of the following companies has signed a MoU with the Haryana Government for the development of three Industrial Park?

A. Unitech
B. DLF
C. Embassy
D. HDIL
Answer» D. HDIL
193110.

Consider the following statements regarding Reliance Defence:n1. Reliance Defence is a subsidiary Reliance Infrastructure Limited.n2. Reliance Defence has got approval for 12 industrial licenses from DIPP, Union Ministry of Commerce for making defence equipment.n3. Reliance Defence will aim to address defence requirements in India and overseas market.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. All are correct
B. Only 1 u0026 2
C. Only 2 u0026 3
D. Only 1 u0026 3
Answer» B. Only 1 u0026 2
193111.

Who among the following persons has been elected president of Aluminium Association of India?

A. Sethurathnam Ravi
B. Tapan Kumar Chand
C. Naveen Jindal
D. D C Bharadwaj
Answer» C. Naveen Jindal
193112.

Consider the following statements regarding PMEGP:n1. Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme will generate more than four lakh Jobs during 2016-17.n2. The scheme announced by the former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India on 15th August 2008.n3. This is credit linked Scheme of Govt. of India by merging erstwhile REGP and PMRY scheme. 4. KVIC is the Nodal Agency at National Level.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1 , 2 u0026 3
B. Only 2, 3 u0026 4
C. Only 1 , 3 u0026 4
D. All are correct
Answer» E.
193113.

Consider the following statements:n1. Recently, Telangana and Maharashtra government have signed an agreement in Mumbai.n2. It will provide the way for construction of five barrages on the Godavari River and its tributary Pranahita and Penganga in Mumbain3. The agreement was signed in the presence of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao and his Maharashtra counterpart Devendra Fadnavis.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1 u0026 2
B. Only 2 u0026 3
C. Only 1 u0026 3
D. All are correct
Answer» E.
193114.

Consider the following statements:n1. S Ramadorai has retired from the position of BSE Chairman.n2. He would be replaced by Sudhakar Rao whose appointment is subject to the approval of SEBI.n3. Sudhakar Rao is a retired IFS Officer of the 1978 batch. He has previously held several positions in state and central government level.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1 u0026 2
B. Only 1 u0026 3
C. Only 2 u0026 3
D. All are correct
Answer» B. Only 1 u0026 3
193115.

Who among the following pairs have won the II Peru International Series 2016 in the Peruvian capital of Lima?

A. Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes
B. Job Castillo and Lino Munoz
C. Tarun Kona and Alwin Francis
D. Kariko polo u0026 Jene Joseph
Answer» D. Kariko polo u0026 Jene Joseph
193116.

Consider the following statements:n1. Mahila E-Haat' is an online platform from the Women and Child Development Ministry for women entrepreneurs.n2. To promote women entrepreneurs, Indian government has launched a first-of-its-kind website that would offer them a platform to sell their products. Which of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. None
D. Both 1 u0026 2
Answer» E.
193117.

Which of the following states government has planned to set up a joint venture company with Indian Railways for developing the rail network?

A. Haryana
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer» B. Maharashtra
193118.

Consider the following statements regarding the SPV by Indian Railways:n1. Indian Railways has formed a new Special Purpose Vehicle to implement the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Bullet Train project.n2. The entity has been named the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited. The project aims to introduce trains running at speeds over 300 kilometers per hour. Which of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 u0026 2
D. None
Answer» D. None
193119.

Which of the following companies has acquired Venus Communications Ltd, a PR and communication agency in Vietnam?

A. HFL Group
B. MSL Group
C. IIFL
D. NDMC
Answer» C. IIFL
193120.

Recently, which of the following companies has signed the partnership agreement with ICC to be an associate sponsor the ICC World Twenty20 2016?

A. Hotstar
B. Oppo
C. Micromax
D. Pepsico
Answer» B. Oppo
193121.

Which of the following countries will partner with India to develop Bhubaneswar into a smart city?

A. US
B. China
C. Germany
D. Japan
Answer» D. Japan
193122.

Consider the following statements:n1. NTPC, IIT, Delhi have signed a MoU for research and development in several key areas of mutual interest.n2. The agreement signed on joint research projects will be taken up for the development of new technologies and performance improvement.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. None
D. Both 1 u0026 2
Answer» E.
193123.

Consider the following statements:n1. The Central Board of Direct Taxes has set up a dedicated structure for delivery and monitoring of taxpayer services in the income tax department.n2. The CBDT plans to set up two separate directorates –Directorate of Tax Payer Services I (‘TPS-I’) and Directorate of Tax Payer Services II (‘TPS-II’).n3. The member (Revenue and Tax payer services) in the CBDT will oversee the delivery and monitoring of taxpayer services under the new structure.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1 u0026 2
B. Only 1 u0026 3
C. Only 2 u0026 3
D. All are correct
Answer» E.
193124.

Which of the following countries has signed an agreement with Bharat Forge and General Dynamics Land Systems for the Future Infantry Combat Vehicle programme?

A. Tata Motors
B. Mahindra Defence
C. DRDO
D. RDSO
Answer» B. Mahindra Defence
193125.

Which of the following villages has been selected by PM Narendra Modi for development under the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana?

A. Nagepur Village
B. Jayapur Village
C. Madhepura Village
D. Lalpura
Answer» B. Jayapur Village
193126.

Which of the following couuntries has won the Asia Cup T20 trophy for a record sixth time?

A. Sri Lanka
B. Pakistan
C. India
D. Bangladesh
Answer» D. Bangladesh
193127.

Ray Tomlinson passes away recently. He was an inventor of

A. Utensils
B. CFL
C. Email
D. Radio
Answer» D. Radio
193128.

Which of the following countries has set to begin their largest joint military exercises with South Korea?

A. India
B. U S
C. Japan
D. China
Answer» C. Japan
193129.

Consider the following statements:n1. SEBI is planning to introduce reforms commodity market rules.n2. It aims to bring transparency, reduce risks and include new participants such as banks, mutual funds and foreign portfolio investors, to improve liquidity.n3. The reforms suggested by Commodity Derivatives Market Advisory Committee formed after FMC merger with SEBI in September 2015.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1 u0026 2
B. Only 2 u0026 3
C. Only 1 u0026 3
D. All are correct
Answer» E.
193130.

Consider the following statements regarding Dadasaheb Phalke Award-2015:n1. Veteran Film Actor and Director Shri Manoj Kumar has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2015.n2. It is the 48th Dadasaheb Phalke Award given this year.n3. The Award consists of a Swarn Kamal (Golden Lotus), a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakhs and a shawl.n4. The Award is given on the basis of recommendations of a Committee of eminent personalities set up by the Government for this purpose.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1, 2 u0026 3
B. Only 1, 3 u0026 4
C. Only 2, 3 u0026 4
D. All are correct
Answer» C. Only 2, 3 u0026 4
193131.

Consider the following statements:n1. The Indian government has planned to include merit and integrity as prime criteria for appointment of judges to the higher judiciary.n2. The government has also proposed the selection of up to three lawyers and jurists as Supreme Court judges.n3. Earlier, The MoP drafted in 1999 did not mention merit and integrity as eligibility criteria.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1 u0026 2
B. Only 2 u0026 3
C. Only 1 u0026 3
D. All are correct
Answer» E.
193132.

Recently, Indian Government has released a new four-colour classification scheme for industries based on their pollution potential. Which of the following classifications are not matched correctly?

A. Most polluting industries - Red
B. Moderately polluting Industries - Orange
C. Low polluting Industries - Green
D. Zero or No Polluting Industries- Yellow
Answer» E.
193133.

Which of the following companies has launched a wide range of electric mobility vehicles in India recently?

A. Tata Motors
B. TVS Motors
C. Mahindra and Mahindra
D. Bajoria E-motors
Answer» E.
193134.

Which of the following institution has been the largest beneficiary of the dividend approved by CIL?

A. Indian Government
B. Jindal steel and power
C. BHEL
D. NHRC
Answer» B. Jindal steel and power
193135.

Who among the following persons has won the Kansas Republican caucuses in US recently?

A. Ted Cruz
B. Hilary Clinton
C. Donald Trump
D. Bill Clinton
Answer» B. Hilary Clinton
193136.

Which of the following countries has planned to sign a new bilateral agreement with EU recently?

A. Egypt
B. Brazil
C. Cuba
D. Morocco
Answer» D. Morocco
193137.

What is the expected growth rate target by China for the current fiscal year?

A. 7%
B. 8%
C. 9%
D. 7.5%
Answer» B. 8%
193138.

Consider the following statements:n1. Myanmar has granted operating licenses to four Asian banks.n2. Overall 13 foreign banks allowed conducting business in Myanmar.n3. Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam, State Bank of India, Taiwan's Sun Commercial Bank and South Korea's Shinhan Bank were granted preliminary licenses, Myanmar's Foreign Bank Licensing Committee.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1 u0026 2
B. Only 1 u0026 3
C. Only 2 u0026 3
D. All are correct
Answer» E.
193139.

Which of the following states government has unveiled its Ayush policy recently?

A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Telangana
Answer» B. Tamil Nadu
193140.

Consider the following statements:n1. Indian Railway plans to create a special unit for conducting in-house research named SRESHTAn2. SRESHTA stands for Special Railway Establishment for Strategic Technology and Holistic Advancement.n3. SUTRA would be set up for carrying out detailed analysis for optimal investment decisions and operationsnWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1 u0026 2
B. Only 2 u0026 3
C. Only 1 u0026 3
D. All are correct
Answer» E.
193141.

Who among the following persons has launched the Kozhikode light metro project recently?

A. Narendra Modi
B. Venkiah Naidu
C. Oommen Chandy
D. Suresh Prabhu
Answer» D. Suresh Prabhu
193142.

Which of the following states government has announced to set up an institution-Gita Gyan Sansthanam?

A. Haryana
B. Uttrakhand
C. Rajasthan
D. Punjab
Answer» B. Uttrakhand
193143.

Consider the following statements regarding Mahindra Lifetime Achievement Award:n1. Dr Amrita Patel has been conferred with the Mahindra Samriddi India Agri Lifetime Achievement Aear-Krishi Shiromani Samman in New Delhi.n2. The Mahindra Samriddhi India Agri Awards were instituted by Mahindra u0026 Mahindra Ltd, Farm Equipment Sector Company.n3. It is presented to a renowned personality in the agri space whose contribution is recognized at national and international levels.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1 u0026 2
B. Only 2 u0026 3
C. Only 1 u0026 3
D. All are correct
Answer» E.
193144.

Former Lok Sabha Speaker P A Sangma passes away in New Delhi. He is the sitting MP from

A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Tripura
D. Goa
Answer» C. Tripura
193145.

Consider the following statements regarding Swadheen Kshatriya Committee:n1. The Maharashtra Government has set up a committee under Chief Secretary Swadheen Kshatriya.n2. The committee will ensure proper implementation of MoUs signed during the Make in India week.n3. The state government had hosted the MII week from 13-18 February 2016.n4. It was jointly organised by the Maharashtra government, Development of Industry Policy and Promotion (DIPP) and the Government of India.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1, 3 u0026 4
B. Only 2, 3 u0026 4
C. Only 1, 2 u0026 3
D. All are correct
Answer» E.
193146.

Consider the following statements:n1. The Central Board of Direct Taxes has eased norms for the stay of demand at the stage of the first appeal.n2. This is based on the recommendations of Justice RV Easwar committee to simply the Income Tax Act.nWhich of the above statements are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. None
D. Both 1 u0026 2
Answer» E.
193147.

Which of the following companies has commissioned its first 700-MW super critical thermal unit in Karnataka recently?

A. Tata Power
B. NTPC
C. BHEL
D. Power Grid
Answer» D. Power Grid
193148.

Who among the following persons has defeated the Chinese Olympic team, Pang Wei and Wang Zhiwei in 50m Pistol event at ISSF World Cup?

A. Surjoy Gupta
B. Jitu Rai
C. Ashok Kumar
D. Mukesh Kumar
Answer» C. Ashok Kumar
193149.

Which of thefollowing companies has acquired Singapore-based Orbitol Solutions, a merchant trading and agriculture business company across South-East Asia?

A. HUL
B. Chambal Fertilizer
C. IFCI
D. Pincon Spirit
Answer» E.
193150.

Cricketer Martin Crowe passed away recently. He was the former captain of

A. Australia
B. England
C. New Zealand
D. South Africa
Answer» D. South Africa