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This section includes 30 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Which start-up firm has launched an integrated accreditation and ERP technology solution to enable higher educational institutions to better manage their multiple accreditation standards? |
| A. | Accel Partners |
| B. | E-paathsala |
| C. | SAIF Partners |
| D. | Sequoia Capital |
| Answer» C. SAIF Partners | |
| 2. |
Who is the winner of the Syed Modi International Grand Prix Gold women’s singles title on January 29, 2017? |
| A. | Ashwini Ponnappa |
| B. | Jwala Gutta |
| C. | Saina Nehwal |
| D. | P.V. Sindhu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
Who has been crowned as the Miss Universe 2017? |
| A. | Andrea Tovar |
| B. | Raquel Pelissier |
| C. | Iris Mittenaere |
| D. | Roshmitha Harimurthy |
| Answer» D. Roshmitha Harimurthy | |
| 4. |
Which becomes the first country in the world to appoint ‘Digital Ambassador’ ? |
| A. | .USA |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | Switzerland |
| D. | Denmark |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
Who is the winner of the Men’s Single Australian Open 2017? |
| A. | Roger Federer |
| B. | Stan Wawrinka |
| C. | Grigor Dimitrov |
| D. | Rafael Nadal |
| Answer» B. Stan Wawrinka | |
| 6. |
India’s foreign Exchange Reserve rose to ________ billion dollars for the week ending January 20, 2017, compared to previous week of 359.843 billion dollars. |
| A. | 272.890 billion dollars |
| B. | 687.971 billion dollars |
| C. | .332.412 billion dollars |
| D. | 360.775 billion dollars |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
The General Anti-Avoidance (GAAR) Rule is scheduled to be effective from which date? |
| A. | February 1, 2017 |
| B. | April 1, 2017 |
| C. | March 1, 2017 |
| D. | May 1, 2017 |
| Answer» C. March 1, 2017 | |
| 8. |
Who has been appointed as the new governor of Meghalaya (additional charge) on January 27, 2017? |
| A. | Najma A. Heptulla |
| B. | Mridula Sinha |
| C. | Banwarilal Purohit |
| D. | Kaptan Singh Solanki |
| Answer» D. Kaptan Singh Solanki | |
| 9. |
What is the rank of Indian Think Tank Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in the Global Go to Think Tank Index under Asia category released on January 27, 2017 by the United State’s Lauder Institute? |
| A. | Second |
| B. | Fifth |
| C. | Fourth |
| D. | .First |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
The “Health for Humanity Yogathon” organized by the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh got recognition on its 10th anniversary from which country? |
| A. | New Zealand |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | United States |
| D. | United Kingdom |
| Answer» D. United Kingdom | |
| 11. |
How much amount of Fund of Funds have been announced by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for investing in Fin-tech Start-ups? |
| A. | Rs. 150 crore |
| B. | .Rs. 200 crore |
| C. | .Rs. 100 crore |
| D. | Rs. 250 crore |
| Answer» D. Rs. 250 crore | |
| 12. |
Which company has announced its intent to acquire US money transfer company MoneyGram for USD 880 million? |
| A. | Essel Group |
| B. | Future Group |
| C. | Microsoft Global Finance |
| D. | Ant Financial |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
Alexander Kadakin who died on January 26, 2017 was an embassy to India from which country? |
| A. | France |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | United Kingdom |
| D. | Vietnam |
| Answer» C. United Kingdom | |
| 14. |
How many people have been named by the President of India on January 25, 2017 to be conferred the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards 2016? |
| A. | 17 |
| B. | 30 |
| C. | 25 |
| D. | 36 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
India’s first Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSK) has been inaugurated in which city on January 25, 2017? |
| A. | Pune |
| B. | Mohali |
| C. | Mysuru |
| D. | Rajkot |
| Answer» D. Rajkot | |
| 16. |
What is the capital of Gambia? |
| A. | Belmopan |
| B. | Bangui |
| C. | Banjul |
| D. | St. George’s |
| Answer» D. St. George’s | |
| 17. |
Who has been accredited as the Indian Ambassador to the Central African Republic with residence in Kinshasa? |
| A. | Sanjeev Ranjan |
| B. | Ashok Warrier |
| C. | Pankaj Saran |
| D. | Birender Singh Yadav |
| Answer» C. Pankaj Saran | |
| 18. |
How much amount of penalty has been imposed by RBI on Bombay Mercantile Co-operative Bank for violating the KYC and anti-money laundering norms? |
| A. | Rs 80 lakhs |
| B. | Rs 66 lakhs |
| C. | Rs 75 lakhs |
| D. | Rs 92 lakhs |
| Answer» D. Rs 92 lakhs | |
| 19. |
Which Pakistani cricketer has become the first to score 1000 runs in 21 innings in ODI match on January 19, 2017? |
| A. | .Mohammad Hafeez |
| B. | Babar Azam |
| C. | Sharjeel Khan |
| D. | Asad Shafiq |
| Answer» C. Sharjeel Khan | |
| 20. |
Which bank has signed an MoU with India Post Payments Bank(IPPB) on January 17, 2017 to provide technology platform for pilot launch of IPPB? |
| A. | ICICI Bank |
| B. | Punjab National Bank |
| C. | State Bank of India |
| D. | HDFC Bank |
| Answer» C. State Bank of India | |
| 21. |
Name the scheme launched by the Railways Ministry on January 17, 2017 to save the Indian Railways’ expenditure on energy consumption over the next 10 years. |
| A. | Operation 41K |
| B. | Conservation 41K |
| C. | Mission 41K |
| D. | Save Energy |
| Answer» D. Save Energy | |
| 22. |
Mawlynnong village which was named as the Cleanest Village in Asia‘ in 2003 is located in which state of India ? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Meghalaya |
| C. | Manipur |
| D. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Manipur | |
| 23. |
What is the name of the Chinese Robot Journalist who made its debut reporting on January 18, 2017 by writing an article in a second? |
| A. | Xiao Nan |
| B. | Clank |
| C. | Changchang |
| D. | Tachikomas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
Which Indian cricketer has been inducted into the Legends Club ‘Hall of Fame’ on January 17, 2017? |
| A. | Mohammad Azharuddin |
| B. | Javagal Srinath |
| C. | Kapil Dev |
| D. | Ravi Shastri |
| Answer» D. Ravi Shastri | |
| 25. |
Who has won the 2017 Vodafone Premier Badminton League Tournament? |
| A. | Chennai Smashers |
| B. | Mumbai Rockets |
| C. | Awadhe Warriors |
| D. | Hyderabad Hunters |
| Answer» B. Mumbai Rockets | |
| 26. |
Which business enhancement program has been launched by Yes Bank recently to deepen its collaborations with financial technology start-ups? |
| A. | Yes Fintech |
| B. | Yes TechnoFin |
| C. | Yes TecnoBit |
| D. | Yes BitTech |
| Answer» B. Yes TechnoFin | |
| 27. |
What is the new withdrawal limit from ATMs as specified by Reserve Bank of India on January 16, 2017? |
| A. | Rs. 7,500 |
| B. | Rs. 10,000 |
| C. | Rs. 12,000 |
| D. | Rs. 9,500 |
| Answer» C. Rs. 12,000 | |
| 28. |
Which Firm has commissioned a 500 MW Thermal Unit In West Bengal on January 16 2017? |
| A. | BHEL |
| B. | NTPC |
| C. | Adani Power |
| D. | L&T |
| Answer» B. NTPC | |
| 29. |
What is the rank of India in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2017? |
| A. | 89 |
| B. | 92 |
| C. | 54 |
| D. | 98 |
| Answer» C. 54 | |
| 30. |
Who has been conferred with The Hindu Prize 2016 at the 7th edition of the Hindu Lit for Life festival 2017? |
| A. | Pradeep Sebastian |
| B. | Manjula Padmanabhan |
| C. | Kiran Doshi |
| D. | Anil Menon |
| Answer» D. Anil Menon | |