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51. |
Inclusive Growth and Development Report 2017 was released by |
A. | World Economic Forum |
B. | New Development Bank |
C. | Asian Development Bank |
D. | Organanisation for Economic Cooperation and Development |
Answer» B. New Development Bank | |
52. |
EPFO made Aadhaar Card mandatory for its about 50 lakh pensioners and around four crore subscribers. EPFO stands for? |
A. | Employees' Product Fund Organisation |
B. | Employees' Provident Financial Organisation |
C. | Employees' Permanent Fund Organisation |
D. | Employees' Provident Fund Organisation |
Answer» E. | |
53. |
"Global Risks Report 2017" has been released by which international organisation? |
A. | United Nations (UN) |
B. | International Monetary Fund (IMF) |
C. | Asian Development Bank (ADB) |
D. | World Economic Forum (WEF) |
Answer» E. | |
54. |
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 | |
55. |
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 | |
56. |
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 | |
57. |
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 | |
58. |
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 | |
59. |
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. | |
60. |
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. | |
61. |
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 | |
62. |
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 | |
63. |
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. | |
64. |
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 | |
65. |
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 | |
66. |
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 | |
67. |
Which of the following is a non-OPEC country that recently agreed to cut oil production? |
A. | Russia |
B. | Algeria |
C. | Angola |
D. | Ecuador |
Answer» B. Algeria | |
68. |
Name the challenge in which around 100000 people participated to test Albert Einstein's understanding of the microscopic world? |
A. | Mannequin Challenge |
B. | BIG Bell Test |
C. | Monochrome Challenge |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» C. Monochrome Challenge | |
69. |
Which committee has been constituted by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) to fight against the menace of online piracy? |
A. | D B Shekatkar committee |
B. | Ratan Watal committee |
C. | Nagana Gowda committee |
D. | Ajit Mohan committee |
Answer» E. | |
70. |
Name the free-to-air channel that was launched by Union IT Minister Ravishankar Prasad to educate people about digital payment. |
A. | Digishala Tv |
B. | Pathshala Tv |
C. | Digi TV |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» B. Pathshala Tv | |
71. |
Which high court of India has termed the practice of triple talaq (Talaq-e-bidat) among Muslims as unconstitutional? |
A. | Allahabad High Court |
B. | Delhi High Court |
C. | Calcutta High Court |
D. | Mumbai High Court |
Answer» B. Delhi High Court | |
72. |
What is the purpose of drones employed by The North-Eastern Space Applications Centre? |
A. | To map water bodies |
B. | To map areas affected by natural disasters |
C. | To map soil erosion |
D. | To map the roadways |
Answer» C. To map soil erosion | |
73. |
Which new currency note is facing criticism for containing traces of animal fat? |
A. | USD 5 |
B. | GBP 5 |
C. | AED 500 |
D. | INR 2000 |
Answer» C. AED 500 | |
74. |
Name India's traditional practice/art that was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in November 2016. |
A. | Yoga |
B. | Chhaudance |
C. | BuddhistchantingofLadakh |
D. | Ramlila |
Answer» B. Chhaudance | |
75. |
Which advisory committee has been formed by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) on service providers? |
A. | Ajay Tyagi committee |
B. | M S Sahoo committee |
C. | Uday Kotak committee |
D. | Mohandas Pai committee |
Answer» E. | |
76. |
South Korea approved a deal to share intelligence on North Korea directly with a country. Name it. |
A. | The United States |
B. | Japan |
C. | Germany |
D. | Russia |
Answer» C. Germany | |
77. |
Which committee has been constituted to convert 100% Government - Citizen Transactions to the digital platform? |
A. | Piyush Goyal committee |
B. | Arun Jaitely committee |
C. | Kirti Parekh committee |
D. | Amitabh Kant committee |
Answer» E. | |
78. |
The 2016 Wangala harvest festival has celebrated by which tribe of North-East India? |
A. | Deori tribe |
B. | Khasi tribe |
C. | Garo tribe |
D. | Nyishi tribe |
Answer» D. Nyishi tribe | |
79. |
The Palampur Assembly Constituency of Himachal Pradesh that became the first e-Assembly constituency of India. Palampur constituency lies in which district of Himachal Pradesh? |
A. | Hamirpur |
B. | Bilaspur |
C. | Mandi |
D. | Kangra |
Answer» E. | |
80. |
Which committee was constituted by Union Government on Yoga Education in Universities? |
A. | M M Lal committee |
B. | Dwarakanath Bhavan Committee |
C. | Suresh Lal Barnawal committee |
D. | H R Nagendra committee |
Answer» E. | |
81. |
Which train derailed near Kanpur recently due to rail fracture? |
A. | Indore-Patna Express |
B. | Gyan Ganga Express |
C. | Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express |
D. | North East Express |
Answer» B. Gyan Ganga Express | |
82. |
Ministry of Minority affairs launched an exhibition to exhibit the exhibit and promote the arts and artisans from minority communities at 2016 India International Trade Fair in New Delhi. Name the exhibition. |
A. | Kala Haath Haath |
B. | Hunar Haat |
C. | Kala Haat |
D. | Art Haat |
Answer» C. Kala Haat | |
83. |
How much Minimum Support Price (MSP) has been hiked in wheat by the Union Government for 2016-17? |
A. | Rs. 60 per quintal |
B. | Rs. 100 per quintal |
C. | Rs. 200 per quintal |
D. | Rs. 150 per quintal |
Answer» C. Rs. 200 per quintal | |
84. |
"Sampriti-2016" a joint military training exercise will be conducted between India and which country? |
A. | Myanmar |
B. | Bangladesh |
C. | Italy |
D. | Venezuela |
Answer» C. Italy | |
85. |
Name the digital exhibition that was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 141st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. |
A. | Uniting India: Sardar Patel |
B. | Sardar Patel: The Unificatio Code |
C. | United India and Sardar Patel |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» B. Sardar Patel: The Unificatio Code | |
86. |
Which Indian Armed Force has launched "Operation school chalo" in South Kashmir? |
A. | Indian Army |
B. | Indian Air Force |
C. | Indian Navy |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» B. Indian Air Force | |
87. |
Which five year period has been reported as the warmest by World Meteorological Organisation's (WMO) state of the global climate report? |
A. | 2011-2015 |
B. | 2001-2005 |
C. | 2012-2016 |
D. | 2010-2014 |
Answer» B. 2001-2005 | |
88. |
The Pradhan Mantri YUVA Yojana has been launched by Union Government for what purpose? |
A. | Entrepreneurship |
B. | Women Education |
C. | Sports |
D. | SC/ST Education |
Answer» B. Women Education | |
89. |
For benefit of farmers, the Rajasthan government recently organised a three-day meet GRAM in Jaipur. What is the full form of GRAM? |
A. | Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet |
B. | Grand Revolution by the Agricultural Merchants |
C. | Grid Resource Allocation Meet |
D. | Global Resource Allocation and Management |
Answer» B. Grand Revolution by the Agricultural Merchants | |
90. |
What was the name of Trump's Board Game? |
A. | Trump Shuttle |
B. | Trump Tower |
C. | Trump Monopoly |
D. | Trump |
Answer» E. | |
91. |
Which committee has been constituted by the Supreme Court (SC) to verify the availability of night shelters? |
A. | H L Dattu committee |
B. | T S Thakur committee |
C. | S K Seth committee |
D. | Kailash Gambhir committee |
Answer» E. | |
92. |
What is the full form of NGT? |
A. | Natural Green Treaty |
B. | National Government Trust |
C. | New Green Tribunal |
D. | National Green Tribunal |
Answer» E. | |
93. |
Which Indian environmental organization ordered a ban on heavy diesel vehicles in Delhi? |
A. | Centre for Science & Environment (CSE) |
B. | National Green Tribunal (NGT) |
C. | Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) |
D. | Greenpeace India |
Answer» C. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) | |
94. |
Supermoon was seen on 14 November 2016 across the world. Last time, it was observed in which year? |
A. | 1934 |
B. | 1948 |
C. | 1973 |
D. | 2001 |
Answer» C. 1973 | |
95. |
Which company launched the photo scanning app named PhotoScan? |
A. | |
B. | |
C. | Microsoft |
D. | Yahoo |
Answer» C. Microsoft | |
96. |
Name the court that allowed Enforcement Directorate (ED) to send a Letter of Request to the British government for execution of a non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi and his transfer to India for facing probe in a money laundering case. |
A. | Special Court in Mumbai |
B. | Allahabad High Court |
C. | High Court of Gujarat |
D. | Supreme Court of India |
Answer» B. Allahabad High Court | |
97. |
Name the sprinter who was recently handed an eight-year ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency. |
A. | Makhan Singh |
B. | Dharambir Singh |
C. | Paramjit Singh |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. Paramjit Singh | |
98. |
The Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar recently launched a scheme to provide free electricity connection to about 50 lakh homes by 2018. What is the scheme called? |
A. | Bihar Gram Jyoti Yojana |
B. | Har Ghar Bijli Lagatar |
C. | MukhyaMantri Ujjwala Yojana |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. MukhyaMantri Ujjwala Yojana | |
99. |
The Supreme Court held that a child adopted by a Hindu widow will not have any rights on the property of the woman's deceased husband under which Act? |
A. | The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 |
B. | Child, Family and Community Service Act, 1931 |
C. | Mother and Child Act, 1911 |
D. | Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 |
Answer» E. | |
100. |
Which of the following machines was recently named as the world's fastest supercomputer in the TOP500 list? |
A. | Sunway TaihuLight |
B. | Cori |
C. | IBM Sequoia Supercomputer |
D. | Tianhe-2 |
Answer» B. Cori | |