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1.

Gram Vidyut Abhiyantas will

A. Monitor the village electrification process
B. Undertake electrification process
C. Decide which villages are to be electrified on priority basis
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Undertake electrification process
Discussion
2.

Shri Devendra Jhajharia is in news because

A. He is a social worker
B. He is an economist
C. He is the new member of NITI Aayog
D. He won a medal at Rio
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

Shri Mariyappan Thangavelu is in news because

A. He is a social worker
B. He is an economist
C. He is the new member of NITI Aayog
D. He won a medal at Rio
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

Shri Varun Bhati is in news because

A. He is the new member of NITI Aayog
B. He is an economist
C. He won a medal at Rio
D. He is a social worker
Answer» D. He is a social worker
Discussion
5.

Saur Sujala Scheme is related to

A. Solar irrigation pumps
B. Solar cooker
C. Solar water heater
D. Electricity from solar power
Answer» B. Solar cooker
Discussion
6.

Which of the following is/are true regarding National Alliance againstOnline Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation?
1) Bring a common definition of child pornography
2) Try cases related to online abuse and exploitation of children
3) Showcases success stories of prevention of online abuse of children

A. 2, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 1, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
7.

Which of the following is/are true regarding the Adoption Regulations, 2017?
1) Adoptions by relatives need not be reported to CARA.
2) CARA shall be facilitating all adoptions under the JJ Act, 2015.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
Discussion
8.

ATAGS is related to

A. Defence System
B. Automatic toll collection
C. An experimental medicine in cancer treatment
D. Genes
Answer» B. Automatic toll collection
Discussion
9.

Recently the word Cold Start came into news. It is related to

A. Diplomacy
B. Defence
C. Space Technology
D. Environmental Conservation and Pollution Abatement
Answer» C. Space Technology
Discussion
10.

Jagadish Chandra Bose Centre for Advanced Technology will be established with the help of?

A. ISRO
B. DRDO
C. BEL
D. All of the above
Answer» C. BEL
Discussion
11.

Which is the first state in the country to become Open Defecation Free in urban areas?

A. Maharashtra
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer» C. Kerala
Discussion
12.

Which of the following facilities are included in recently launched Smart Toilets?
1) Mobile Charging
2) Bank ATM
3) Water ATM

A. 1, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 2, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
13.

The headquarter of DRDO is in -

A. Bangalore
B. Chennai
C. Vishakhapattanam
D. New Delhi
Answer» E.
Discussion
14.

Which of the following is a measure recently launched regarding urban public toilets?

A. Toilet Locator App
B. Toilets with wi-fi
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Toilets with wi-fi
Discussion
15.

Coal Mitra Web Portal is primarily for

A. Register complaints regarding illegal mining
B. Facilitate flexibility in utilization of domestic coal
C. Register grievances regarding leases and other matters
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Register grievances regarding leases and other matters
Discussion
16.

Citizen Engagement Window SAMVAD is related to

A. External Affairs Sector
B. Defence sector
C. Power sector
D. Fi ce Sector
Answer» D. Fi ce Sector
Discussion
17.

India s first Reverse Vendor Machine has been setup in

A. Chennai
B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru
D. New Delhi
Answer» E.
Discussion
18.

Who would be beneficiaries of the MoU between CRPF and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship?
1) Disabled personnel
2) Widows of martyrs
3) Interested Civilians

A. 2, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 1, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
19.

MoU has been exchanged between CRPF and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship for
1) Training CRPF Personnel into various vocational skills
2) Provide retired CRPF Personnel with vocational skills
3) Use CRPF to spread benefits of Skill Development Schemes

A. 2, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 1, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» B. 1, 2
Discussion
20.

Which of the following are recent initiatives for consumers?
1) Mobile app
2) 14404 number for national consumer helpline
3) Launch of a Microsite

A. 1, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 2, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
21.

Online Consumer Mediation Centre has been started in

A. Bengaluru
B. Noida
C. Mumbai
D. Chennai
Answer» B. Noida
Discussion
22.

The Vanjeevan programme will concentrate on which of the following states in the first phase?
1) Assam
2) Gujarat
3) Jharkhand

A. 1, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 2, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» C. 2, 3
Discussion
23.

What is Bunkar-Mitra?

A. Helpline for handloom weavers
B. Scheme for rejuvenation of land
C. Initiative for water conservation and watershed management
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Scheme for rejuvenation of land
Discussion
24.

The Sub-Committee constituted by the Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) to examine the issue relating to online sale of drugs has recommended which of the following?
1) Creation of a National Portal to act as the nodal platform for transacting and monitoring online sale of drugs
2) No Geographical restrictions for operation of e-pharmacies
3) Existing licensees of retail sale of drugs would also be able to register for online sale of drugs

A. 1, 2
B. 2, 3
C. 1, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
25.

National Resource Centre for Tribal Livelihood (Vanjeevan) will be launched in

A. Dispur
B. Raipur
C. Bhubaneswar
D. Ranchi
Answer» D. Ranchi
Discussion
26.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Center for Policy Research and Analysis is formally launched in

A. Shillong
B. Chennai
C. New Delhi
D. Pune
Answer» B. Chennai
Discussion
27.

Which of the following need mandatory labelling under the BEE standards and labelling programme?
1) Ceiling fans
2) Washing machine
3) Room Air Conditioners

A. 1, 2
B. 1, 3
C. 3
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
28.

Which of the following are schemes related to Solar and renewable energy launched by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)?
1) Solar Zones
2) 1000 MW of Grid- Connected Solar Power Projects by CPSUs
3) 300 MW of Grid connected Solar PV Power Projects by Defence Establishments
4) Solar Cities Programme

A. 1, 3, 4
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 2, 4
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
29.

Which of the following roads will be included in the Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Affected Areas?
1) State Highways
2) Village Roads
3) Major District Roads

A. 1, 3
B. 2
C. 2, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
30.

The CRPF, for the first time, is raising an exclusive composite tribal Battalion by recruiting from which region?

A. Bastar
B. Dantewada
C. Gadchiroli
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Dantewada
Discussion
31.

Which of the following is/are true regarding the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK)?
1) The age group covered is 11-18 years.
2) It covers males and females from rural areas only.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
32.

Department of Telecommunications has launched IVRS for call drop issue. Customers will get calls from

A. 1955
B. 1947
C. 1840
D. 1999
Answer» B. 1947
Discussion
33.

Which of the following is/are true regarding Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Affected Areas?
1) The scheme comes under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
2) The fund sharing pattern will be 90:10 for LWE affected areas.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Only 2
Discussion
34.

Which of the following are principles of the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK)?
1) Adolescent leadership
2) Equity and inclusion
3) Gender Equity

A. 2, 3
B. 1, 3
C. 1, 2
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
35.

SwachhSwasthSarvatra isjoint Initiative of
1) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2) Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
3) Ministry of Human Resource Development

A. 1, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 2, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» C. 2, 3
Discussion
36.

Which of the following is/are true regarding NIDHI (National Initiative for Development and Harnessing Innovations)?
1) There are 3 components of NIDHI.
2) The first one is PRAYAS.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
Discussion
37.

NIDHI is related to

A. Fi cing housing loans and insurance
B. Information system to manage Direct Taxes
C. Fi cing pro-poor schemes
D. Fi cing Start-ups
Answer» E.
Discussion
38.

Which of the following are key components of SwachhSwasthSarvatra?
1) Community Health Centres (CHCs) in ODF blocks supported to achieve Kayakalp certification
2) Gram Panchayat of Kayakalp Primary Health Centres (PHCs) prioritized to become ODF
3) Training in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

A. 1, 2
B. 1, 3
C. 2, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
39.

What is Mining Tenement System (MTS)?

A. Renting a mining block for very short period of time
B. Leasing a mine to locals
C. Automating the entire mineral concession life-cycle
D. Mining using robots
Answer» D. Mining using robots
Discussion
40.

Which district overall tops the list for Swachh Bharat Survey?

A. Kottayam
B. Indore
C. Mandi
D. Sindhudurg
Answer» E.
Discussion
41.

Who publishes THE STATE OF THE WORLD S CHILDREN 2016 ?

A. WHO
B. UNICEF
C. Amnesty International
D. Red Cross
Answer» C. Amnesty International
Discussion
42.

Which ministry won gold in the Web Ratna category in the recently concluded Digital India awards, 2016?

A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer» C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Discussion
43.

Which of the following is/are true?
1) Indian railways will promote Self-help groups (SHGs) for providing catering/cooking services.
2) Indian Railways will provide support and access to IRCTC s website.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
44.

Which of the following is/are true?
1) B and C class stations are being earmarked for Self Help Groups.
2) SBI is partnering in this project with the Indian Railways.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
45.

ShaGun is a web portalfor

A. Sports
B. Defence
C. Elementary Education
D. Inter-caste Marriage encouragement
Answer» D. Inter-caste Marriage encouragement
Discussion
46.

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has created a new Portal. It is called

A. Wonders of India
B. Visit Monuments and Archaeological Sites of India
C. Must See Monuments and Archaeological Sites of India
D. Visit Wonders of India
Answer» D. Visit Wonders of India
Discussion
47.

Department of Posts have released two commemorative stamps on 2nd October, 2016. They are related to

A. MGNREGA
B. Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri
C. Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan
D. Make in India and Digital India
Answer» D. Make in India and Digital India
Discussion
48.

Which of the following is/are true regarding National AYUSH Mission (NAM)?
1) The Government of India provides fi cial assistance to State/UT Governments for co-location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs) & District Hospitals (DHs).
2) Fi cial assistance is provided to States / UTs for cultivation of medicinal plants.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
49.

Which of the following is/are true regarding Health Indicators from the publication THE STATE OF THE WORLD S CHILDREN 2016 brought out by UNICEF?
1) Life expectancy at birth in 2015 in Bangladesh is more as compared to that in India.
2) India has lower infant mortality rate than Sri Lanka in 2015.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Only 2
Discussion
50.

Where is the main program of the Second International Yoga Day going to be, which will be attended by the Prime Minister of India?

A. Agra
B. Gurgaon
C. New Delhi
D. Chandigarh
Answer» E.
Discussion