

MCQOPTIONS
This section includes 4184 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 country is hosting the 3rd Edition of Global Exhibition on Services (GES - 2017)? |
A. | China |
B. | Japan |
C. | South Korea |
D. | India |
Answer» E. | |
2. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 April 2017 dedicated various units of the thermal power plants in Nagpur. Which of the following is not a part of the power plant whose unit was not launched? |
A. | Koradi thermal power plant |
B. | Chandrapur thermal power plant |
C. | Parli thermal power plant |
D. | Obra thermal power plant |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
India has signed defence deal with which country for advanced Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) systems? |
A. | Japan |
B. | South Korea |
C. | Israel |
D. | Russia |
Answer» D. Russia | |
4. |
India and the United Kingdom (UK) will set up how much amount (British Pound) of Green Growth Equity Fund (GGEF) to finance clean energy projects? |
A. | 255 million |
B. | 340 million |
C. | 555 million |
D. | 240 million |
Answer» E. | |
5. |
What is the India's rank in the world's largest tourism economy in terms of GDP, according to the latest report of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)? |
A. | 9th |
B. | 7th |
C. | 4th |
D. | 11th |
Answer» C. 4th | |
6. |
What is the India's rank in the WADA's Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) report for year 2015? |
A. | 1st |
B. | 4th |
C. | 3rd |
D. | 5th |
Answer» D. 5th | |
7. |
What is the India's rank in the 2017 Human Development Index (HDI)? |
A. | 131 |
B. | 145 |
C. | 168 |
D. | 122 |
Answer» B. 145 | |
8. |
Which of the following districts will become India's first carbon neutral district? |
A. | Majuli |
B. | Tawang |
C. | Visakhapatnam |
D. | Nalanda |
Answer» B. Tawang | |
9. |
India has recently signed a Social Security Agreement (SSA) with which country to protect rights of detached workers? |
A. | Indonesia |
B. | Brazil |
C. | China |
D. | South Africa |
Answer» C. China | |
10. |
EPFO has extended the last date of submission of digital life certificate through Jeevan Pramaan Patra (JPP) under Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) till |
A. | 15 March 2017 |
B. | 31 March 2017 |
C. | 10 April 2017 |
D. | 30 April 2017 |
Answer» C. 10 April 2017 | |
11. |
The Government of India (GoI) has recently approved investment proposal for generation component of Arun-3 Hydro Electric Project in which country? |
A. | Myanmar |
B. | Nepal |
C. | Bhutan |
D. | Bangladesh |
Answer» C. Bhutan | |
12. |
As per the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India's GDP in FY 2016-17 will grow by |
A. | 6.5 per cent |
B. | 6.6 per cent |
C. | 6.7 per cent |
D. | 6.8 per cent |
Answer» C. 6.7 per cent | |
13. |
Which Indian institute has won the International Mercury Awards for the year 2016-17? |
A. | Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services(INCOIS) |
B. | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) |
C. | Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI) |
D. | Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) |
Answer» E. | |
14. |
India has sanctioned how much amount of soft loan to Nepal for infra projects? |
A. | $444 million |
B. | $245 million |
C. | $340 million |
D. | $542 million |
Answer» D. $542 million | |
15. |
Which Indian-origin personality has been awarded the 2017 United Kingdom's (UK) Outstanding Bravery of the Year Award? |
A. | Jasleen Laghari |
B. | Aaleyah Khan |
C. | Shand Panesar |
D. | Harikiran Sharma |
Answer» D. Harikiran Sharma | |
16. |
India has recently signed MoU with which country to ease restrictions on number of scheduled flights? |
A. | United States |
B. | United Kingdom |
C. | South Africa |
D. | Brazil |
Answer» C. South Africa | |
17. |
The Indian Railway Ministry is set to approve a new ambitious railway project. The link will be the first-ever rail route in which Union Territory? |
A. | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
B. | Lakshadweep |
C. | Daman and Diu |
D. | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
Answer» B. Lakshadweep | |
18. |
Which operation was launched by the Income Tax Department to track deposits post demonetisation? |
A. | Operation Track Black Money |
B. | Operation Clean Deposits |
C. | Operation Clean Money |
D. | Operation Clean Black Money |
Answer» D. Operation Clean Black Money | |
19. |
The Government of India (GoI) has recently signed white shipping agreement with which country? |
A. | Brazil |
B. | China |
C. | France |
D. | Germany |
Answer» D. Germany | |
20. |
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. recently signed MoU with which Middle East country? |
A. | Dubai |
B. | Oman |
C. | Abu Dhabi |
D. | Qatar |
Answer» D. Qatar | |
21. |
What is the India's rank in the 2016 Corruption Perception Index (CPI)? |
A. | 66th |
B. | 82nd |
C. | 79th |
D. | 112th |
Answer» D. 112th | |
22. |
Recently, a group of Hindi scholars asked PM Narendra Modi to bar the addition of Hindi dialects in which schedule of the Indian Constitution? |
A. | Sixth Schedule |
B. | Seventh Schedule |
C. | Eighth Schedule |
D. | Ninth Schedule |
Answer» D. Ninth Schedule | |
23. |
India in recent past had its first strategic dialogue with this country and finalised the Strategic Cooperation Agreement aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation to different areas. |
A. | Iran |
B. | Israel |
C. | UAE |
D. | Mexico |
Answer» D. Mexico | |
24. |
What is the rank of Indian passport in the latest passport Index? |
A. | 88th |
B. | 112th |
C. | 57th |
D. | 78th |
Answer» E. | |
25. |
Name the municipal corporation of Delhi that presented its budget for financial year 2017-18. |
A. | East Delhi Municipal Council |
B. | North Delhi Municipal Council |
C. | South Delhi Municipal Council |
D. | New Delhi Municipal Council |
Answer» E. | |
26. |
It is with this country India signed a MoU on cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors. |
A. | Bhutan |
B. | Nepal |
C. | Kenya |
D. | Nigeria |
Answer» D. Nigeria | |
27. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently laid foundation stone for Shivaji Memorial in the Arabian Sea off Mumbai coast. What is the expected expenditure for the project? |
A. | Rs. 3600 crore |
B. | Rs. 3200 crore |
C. | Rs. 3700 crore |
D. | Rs. 3100 crore |
Answer» B. Rs. 3200 crore | |
28. |
The first Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana awards were announced by Union Government on Good Governance Day. What is the monetary amount that was awarded to the winners of these two awards? |
A. | Rs 1000 |
B. | Rs 5000 |
C. | Rs 10000 |
D. | Rs 20000 |
Answer» B. Rs 5000 | |
29. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj memorial off the coast of this city. |
A. | Visakhapatnam |
B. | Mumbai |
C. | Chennai |
D. | Tuticorin |
Answer» C. Chennai | |
30. |
What is the India's rank in the 2016 Global Wind Power Installed Capacity Index? |
A. | 4th |
B. | 9th |
C. | 11th |
D. | 21st |
Answer» B. 9th | |
31. |
India's first cashless bazaar recently came up in which of the following states? |
A. | Chhattisgarh |
B. | Punjab |
C. | Haryana |
D. | Assam |
Answer» B. Punjab | |
32. |
What is India's rank in the Global Wind Power Installed Capacity index? |
A. | Fourth |
B. | Fifth |
C. | First |
D. | Second |
Answer» B. Fifth | |
33. |
The helpline number which will be launched by the government to promote digital payments? |
A. | 14444 |
B. | 15555 |
C. | 16666 |
D. | 17777 |
Answer» B. 15555 | |
34. |
Which Indian State's High Court has ordered a liquor and tobacco ban in three of its districts? |
A. | Himachal Pradesh |
B. | Uttarakhand |
C. | Orissa |
D. | Tamil Nadu |
Answer» C. Orissa | |
35. |
The final of the third Hero Indian Super League will be held on 18 December 2016. Which Indian city would be hosting it? |
A. | Delhi |
B. | Kolkatta |
C. | Mumbai |
D. | Kochi |
Answer» E. | |
36. |
Which Indian company recently started health insurance arm? |
A. | Reliance India Ltd |
B. | Adani Enterprises |
C. | Aditya Birla Group |
D. | Tata Group |
Answer» D. Tata Group | |
37. |
Which Guided Missile Destroyer ship was commissioned into the Indian Navy recently by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar? |
A. | INS Vikrant |
B. | INS Chennai |
C. | INS Kolkata |
D. | INS Vikramaditya |
Answer» C. INS Kolkata | |
38. |
What was India's rank in the Information Society Report that was released in recent past? |
A. | 99 |
B. | 108 |
C. | 138 |
D. | 142 |
Answer» D. 142 | |
39. |
PM Narendra Modi recently launched Pradhan Mantri Grameen Awas Yojna. The scheme aims to provide affordable houses to all by which year? |
A. | 2019 |
B. | 2022 |
C. | 2029 |
D. | 2032 |
Answer» C. 2029 | |
40. |
The Unique Identification Authority of India recently launched a revamped version of its toll-free helpline number. Which of the following is the number? |
A. | 1947 |
B. | 1945 |
C. | 1946 |
D. | 1990 |
Answer» B. 1945 | |
41. |
Which Indian firm has won the 2016 Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Governance? |
A. | Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) |
B. | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) |
C. | Food Corporation of India (FCI) |
D. | GAIL (India) Limited |
Answer» B. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) | |
42. |
Which scheme was launched by Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship recently? |
A. | Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana |
B. | Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana |
C. | Pradhan Mantri YUVA Yojana |
D. | Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana |
Answer» D. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana | |
43. |
Government declared existing 500 and 1000 rupees currency notes as invalid recently. What is the maximum cash amount that a person can deposit in his/her bank accounts within the threshold period of 50-days? |
A. | 1 lakh rupees |
B. | 1.50 lakh rupees |
C. | 2 lakg rupees |
D. | 2.50 lakh rupees |
Answer» E. | |
44. |
Union Government recently issued guidelines for suspension or banning of business dealings in which sector? |
A. | Infrastructure Sector |
B. | Agriculture Sector |
C. | Banking Sector |
D. | Armament Sector |
Answer» E. | |
45. |
What is the India's position on the global business optimism index, as per the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report? |
A. | 5th |
B. | 9th |
C. | 2nd |
D. | 4th |
Answer» D. 4th | |
46. |
India has signed a MoU with which country for setting up of Techo Park in Ramallah? |
A. | Israel |
B. | Iran |
C. | Afghanistan |
D. | Palestine |
Answer» E. | |
47. |
Saur Sujala Yojana was recently launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which of the following states? |
A. | Chhattisgarh |
B. | Madhya Pradesh |
C. | Uttar Pradesh |
D. | Punjab |
Answer» B. Madhya Pradesh | |
48. |
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched an online survey to assess level of awareness among Overseas Indian Citizens in collaboration with which institute? |
A. | Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology |
B. | Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha |
C. | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology |
D. | Tata Institute of Social Sciences |
Answer» E. | |
49. |
Which Ministry recently signed MoU with LinkedIn to create jobs for students? |
A. | Ministry of Human Resource Development |
B. | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
C. | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship |
D. | Ministry of Small Medium Enterprises |
Answer» B. Ministry of Women and Child Development | |
50. |
Indian Railways recently set the target to achieve 100 percent de-carbonisation with 90 percent electrification by which year? |
A. | 2019 |
B. | 2021 |
C. | 2023 |
D. | 2025 |
Answer» C. 2023 | |