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This section includes 5400 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 4101. |
The FIFA Council decided to expand the FIFA World Cup to a 48-team competition as of which of the following editions? |
| A. | 2018 edition |
| B. | 2026 edition |
| C. | 2022 edition |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. 2022 edition | |
| 4102. |
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated 104th Indian Science Congress in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. What is the theme for the event? |
| A. | Dawn of science in modern India |
| B. | Unity of life |
| C. | The Classical Determinism and the Quantum Theory |
| D. | Science and Technology for National Development |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4103. |
The United Nations has designated a particular theme for the year 2017. What is the theme? |
| A. | International Year of Pulses |
| B. | International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development |
| C. | International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies |
| D. | International Year of Soils |
| Answer» C. International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies | |
| 4104. |
Which international organization has declared 2017 as the "International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development"? |
| A. | World Trade Organization (WTO) |
| B. | United Nations (UN) |
| C. | International Monetary Fund (IMF) |
| D. | Asian Development Bank (ADB) |
| Answer» C. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | |
| 4105. |
It is with this multilateral organisation Indian officials discussed issues regarding sharing of waters with Pakistan under the Indus Water Treaty. |
| A. | World Bank |
| B. | Asian Development Bank |
| C. | New Development Bank |
| D. | Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank |
| Answer» B. Asian Development Bank | |
| 4106. |
Noted Sitar player Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan, who passed away recently, is regarded as one of the 'Sitar Trinity' of India. Who are the other two? |
| A. | Ravi Shankar and Shujaat Khan |
| B. | Vilayat Khan and Imrat Khan |
| C. | Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan |
| D. | Ravi Shankar and Alla Rakha |
| Answer» D. Ravi Shankar and Alla Rakha | |
| 4107. |
Which agency released a consultation paper on net neutrality in India? |
| A. | Telecom and Regulatory Authority of India |
| B. | Department of Telecommunications |
| C. | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting |
| D. | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |
| Answer» B. Department of Telecommunications | |
| 4108. |
Which multilateral organisation lifted 3-year ban on import of vegetables from India? |
| A. | European Union |
| B. | Association of Southeast Asian Nations |
| C. | Shanghai Cooperation Organisation |
| D. | North American Free Trade Agreement |
| Answer» B. Association of Southeast Asian Nations | |
| 4109. |
Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar was sworn in as the 44th Chief Justice of India. He succeeds |
| A. | Justice H. J. Kania |
| B. | Justice T. S. Thakur |
| C. | Justice H. L. Dattu |
| D. | Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha |
| Answer» C. Justice H. L. Dattu | |
| 4110. |
Which committee has been constituted by the Union Government to suggest improvements in National Sports Development Code (NSDC)? |
| A. | Sathish Kumar committee |
| B. | Injeti Srinivas committee |
| C. | N M Sinha committee |
| D. | K S Rathore committee |
| Answer» C. N M Sinha committee | |
| 4111. |
Which British Indian received knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in New Year's Honours? |
| A. | Neena Gill |
| B. | Hardip Singh Begol |
| C. | Shankar Balasubramanian |
| D. | Kamaldeep Singh Bhui |
| Answer» D. Kamaldeep Singh Bhui | |
| 4112. |
The Supreme Court recently sacked Anurag Thakur and Ajay Shirke from their posts in BCCI. They served as |
| A. | Secretary and President of BCCI respectively |
| B. | President and Secretary of BCCI respectively |
| C. | President and Joint Secretary of BCCI respectively |
| D. | Vice President and Secretary of BCCI respectively |
| Answer» C. President and Joint Secretary of BCCI respectively | |
| 4113. |
Which Indian-origin British professor has been honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Knighthood? |
| A. | Nandini Koel |
| B. | Kamaldeep Begol |
| C. | Shankar Balasubramanian |
| D. | Mandeep Singh Bhui |
| Answer» D. Mandeep Singh Bhui | |
| 4114. |
Which of the following is the PSU bank that didn't slash its benchmark lending rates on 2 January 2017? |
| A. | State Bank of India |
| B. | Punjab National Bank |
| C. | Union Bank |
| D. | Bank of Baroda |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4115. |
According to a newly surfaced documentary, what was the real reason behind the sinking of RMS Titanic? |
| A. | Bad Weather |
| B. | Fire |
| C. | Tsunami |
| D. | Ice Berg |
| Answer» C. Tsunami | |
| 4116. |
Name the inter-linking rivers project that received clearance from the National Board of Wildlife in the recent past. |
| A. | Godavari-Krishna project link |
| B. | Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar link |
| C. | Mahanadi-Godavari Link |
| D. | Ken-Betwa link |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4117. |
A study involving 1200 bird species was conducted by researchers from the University of Bath in the UK. Which of the following sentence is the correct result of the study? |
| A. | Birds with larger brains are more likely to survive harsh climatic conditions |
| B. | Birds with smaller brains are more likely to survive harsh climatic conditions |
| C. | Birds with a bigger body are more likely to survive harsh climatic conditions |
| D. | Birds with a smaller body are more likely to survive harsh climatic conditions |
| Answer» B. Birds with smaller brains are more likely to survive harsh climatic conditions | |
| 4118. |
Name the institution/organisation that launched India's first Performance on Health Outcomes' index. |
| A. | World Bank |
| B. | WHO |
| C. | UNESCO |
| D. | NITI Aayog |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4119. |
Name the ordinance that was promulgated by President Pranab Mukherjee on 30 December 2016. |
| A. | Specified Bank Notes (Cessation of Liabilities) Ordinance, 2016 |
| B. | Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Ordinance, 2016 |
| C. | Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Ordinance, 2016 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Ordinance, 2016 | |
| 4120. |
Name the world's highest bridge that was inaugurated in China in recent past. |
| A. | Puli Bridge |
| B. | Beipanjiang Bridge |
| C. | Sidu River Bridge |
| D. | Baluarte Bridge |
| Answer» C. Sidu River Bridge | |
| 4121. |
"BHIM" mobile app has been launched by Union Government to make digital payments easier. What does "BHIM" stands for? |
| A. | Build Interface for Money |
| B. | Built-up Interface for Money |
| C. | Bi-aural Interface for Money |
| D. | Bharat Interface for Money |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4122. |
Which committee has submitted report on promoting digital payments to the Union Government? |
| A. | Vinod Rai committee |
| B. | Ajit Seth committee |
| C. | H R Khan committee |
| D. | Ratan Watal committee |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4123. |
How much amount was recently approved by the World Bank for the Bihar Rural Roads Project? |
| A. | USD 230 million |
| B. | USD 335 million |
| C. | USD 235 million |
| D. | USD 236 million |
| Answer» D. USD 236 million | |
| 4124. |
Indian Army has partnered with which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) for critical technology requirements? |
| A. | IIT Bombay |
| B. | IIT Roorkee |
| C. | IIT Kanpur |
| D. | IIT Gandhinagar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4125. |
Name the train that derailed near Rura railway station in Kanpur Dehat district in last week of December 2016. |
| A. | Sealdah Ajmer Express |
| B. | North-East Express |
| C. | Indore-Patna Express |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. North-East Express | |
| 4126. |
Which previously popular Delhi mall is going to get a Cyber hub-like makeover? |
| A. | Select Citywalk |
| B. | Metro Walk |
| C. | Pacific Mall |
| D. | Ansal Plaza |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4127. |
Which of the following will launched "Digitally Safe Consumer" campaign in India? |
| A. | |
| B. | |
| C. | Microsoft |
| D. | |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4128. |
Which of the following transactions are eligible through "Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana" for merchants? |
| A. | Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) |
| B. | Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) |
| C. | Unified Payment Interface (UPI) |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4129. |
The agreement to "buy or sell a debt instrument at a specified future date at a pre-determined price" is called? |
| A. | Interest Rate Future |
| B. | Hedge |
| C. | Option |
| D. | Interest Rate Derivative |
| Answer» B. Hedge | |
| 4130. |
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) links the Pakistani port of Gwadar with Kashgar in China. In which of the following provinces, Kashgar is located in China? |
| A. | Xinjiang |
| B. | Qinghai |
| C. | Shaanxi |
| D. | Ningxia |
| Answer» B. Qinghai | |
| 4131. |
With which of the following, the BliSS scheme is related to __? |
| A. | Travel & Tourism Promotion |
| B. | Mother and Child Health |
| C. | Biotechnology Education |
| D. | Business & Economy Transactions |
| Answer» D. Business & Economy Transactions | |
| 4132. |
"National Index for Performance on Health Outcomes" has been launched recently by NITI Aayog to __? |
| A. | Map the incremental improvement in health by states of India |
| B. | Map and index the outcomes of schemes run by Ministry of Health |
| C. | Rank the states as per public expenditure on health |
| D. | Provide inputs to finance commission for including health as a criterion for grants-in-aid |
| Answer» B. Map and index the outcomes of schemes run by Ministry of Health | |
| 4133. |
Which of the following communities has become the first Scheduled Tribe of Puducherry? |
| A. | Eravallan |
| B. | Kammara |
| C. | Irular |
| D. | Kattunayakan |
| Answer» D. Kattunayakan | |
| 4134. |
As per a recent report by the World Health Organisation, 46% population of this continent suffers high blood pressure. |
| A. | Asia |
| B. | Africa |
| C. | Europe |
| D. | South America |
| Answer» C. Europe | |
| 4135. |
Which reigning monarch has decided to step down as the patron of some of the charity organisations by the end of 2016? |
| A. | King Philippe |
| B. | Queen Margrethe II |
| C. | Queen Elizabeth II |
| D. | Emperor Akihito |
| Answer» D. Emperor Akihito | |
| 4136. |
Which Queen's last letter to India has been put up on display at an Indian Museum? |
| A. | Victoria |
| B. | Elizabeth II |
| C. | Margrethe II |
| D. | Diana |
| Answer» B. Elizabeth II | |
| 4137. |
The Central Board of Trustees of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reduced the interest rate payable on their PF savings for 2016-17 to |
| A. | 5.65 percent |
| B. | 6.65 percent |
| C. | 7.65 percent |
| D. | 8.65 percent |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4138. |
Which High Court recently banned the unauthorised functioning of 'Sharia Courts' in the state? |
| A. | Delhi High Court |
| B. | Allahabad High Court |
| C. | Kerala High Court |
| D. | Madras High Court |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4139. |
A huge dead zone has been discovered recently in one of the major water bodies. Which among the following is the water body? |
| A. | Indian Ocean |
| B. | Arabian Sea |
| C. | Bay of Bengal |
| D. | South China Sea |
| Answer» D. South China Sea | |
| 4140. |
For the first-time in history, the 'black cat' commandos may participate during the Republic day parade. The name 'Black cat' is used to refer to which Indian special force unit? |
| A. | Para Special Forces |
| B. | National Security Guard |
| C. | Special Frontier Force |
| D. | Garud Commando Force |
| Answer» C. Special Frontier Force | |
| 4141. |
Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar was recently appointed as the Chief Justice of India by the President Pranab Mukherjee. Justice Kehar is the |
| A. | 44th Chief Justice of India |
| B. | 43rd Chief Justice of India |
| C. | 42nd Chief Justice of India |
| D. | 45th Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» B. 43rd Chief Justice of India | |
| 4142. |
Name the foundation who's 100 Million for 100 Million campaign was flagged off by President Pranab Mukherjee Campaign on his 81st birth anniversary. |
| A. | Azim Premji Foundation |
| B. | Children's Development Trust |
| C. | SOS Children's Villages India |
| D. | Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4143. |
A biopic, titled Blond Ambition, was named as the most admired unproduced film script available at present in the Hollywood system. It is a biopic of whom of the following? |
| A. | Madonna |
| B. | Nicolas Cage |
| C. | John Travolta |
| D. | Bruce Willis |
| Answer» B. Nicolas Cage | |
| 4144. |
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Bill, 2016 seeks to enhance reservation for Divyangs in government jobs from 3% to |
| A. | 4% |
| B. | 5% |
| C. | 6% |
| D. | 7% |
| Answer» B. 5% | |
| 4145. |
The United Nations extended its peacekeeping mission in this country for a year till December 2017. |
| A. | South Sudan |
| B. | Nigeria |
| C. | Ghana |
| D. | Mali |
| Answer» B. Nigeria | |
| 4146. |
What was India's position in the vacation deprived country ranking as per 2016 Expedia vacation deprivation report? |
| A. | 1st |
| B. | 2nd |
| C. | 3rd |
| D. | 4th |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4147. |
How many cities were identified by the Union Government under the Development of Solar Cities Programme? |
| A. | 30 cities |
| B. | 40 cities |
| C. | 50 cities |
| D. | 60 cities |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4148. |
Which Union Ministry is implementing the Swasthya Raksha Programme to promote health education in villages? |
| A. | Ministry of AYUSH |
| B. | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| C. | Ministry of Rural Development |
| D. | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Answer» B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | |
| 4149. |
The FCRA license of this NGO was cancelled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for violating the law? |
| A. | Greenpeace India |
| B. | Centre for Health and Social Justice |
| C. | North East Network |
| D. | Digital Empowerment Foundation |
| Answer» B. Centre for Health and Social Justice | |
| 4150. |
How much India will contribute to UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) for 2016-17? |
| A. | $300,000 |
| B. | $500,000 |
| C. | $450,000 |
| D. | $400,000 |
| Answer» C. $450,000 | |