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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