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1.

The Union Cabinet recently approved an MoU signed in the field of Cyber Security. The MoU was signed with which of the following countries?

A. The United States of America
B. Britain
C. Switzerland
D. Germany
Answer» B. Britain
2.

Which Union Ministry successfully celebrated Swachhta Pakhwada?

A. Human Resources Development
B. Women and Child Development
C. Commerce and Industry
D. Health and Family Welfare
Answer» C. Commerce and Industry
3.

Which party won the highest number of seats in the recently concluded elections to the House of Representatives of the Netherlands?

A. Party for Freedom
B. People's Party for Freedom and Democracy
C. Christian Democratic Appeal
D. Democrats 66
Answer» C. Christian Democratic Appeal
4.

The Union Commerce and Industry Ministry introduced the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) Bill, 2017 in the Lok Sabha. Who is the Union Commerce and Industry Minister?

A. Dharmendra Pradhan
B. Nirmala Sitharaman
C. Jayant Sinha
D. Mahesh Sharma
Answer» C. Jayant Sinha
5.

Which union ministry has launched "Mission Fingerling" to achieve Blue Revolution?

A. Ministry of Food Processing Industries
B. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
D. Ministry of Shipping
Answer» D. Ministry of Shipping
6.

The Union Cabinet approved introduction of the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Public Private Partnership (IIIT PPP) Bill, 2017. The bill grants statutory status to how many IIITs in Public Private Partnership and declares them as Institutions of National Importance?

A. Fifteen
B. Sixteen
C. Twenty
D. Ten
Answer» B. Sixteen
7.

The US Federal Reserve raised the benchmark interest rate by

A. 0.15 per cent
B. 0.25 per cent
C. 0.50 per cent
D. 0.75 per cent
Answer» C. 0.50 per cent
8.

Which union minister has inaugurated India's largest waste-to-power plant in New Delhi?

A. Raj Nath Singh
B. Narendra Modi
C. Venkaiah Naidu
D. Arun Jaitley
Answer» D. Arun Jaitley
9.

This party won majority seats in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly Elections 2017.

A. Bahujan Samaj Party
B. Samajwadi Party
C. Bharatiya Janata Party
D. Aam Aadmi Party
Answer» D. Aam Aadmi Party
10.

This party won the highest number of seats in the Manipur Legislative Assembly Elections 2017.

A. Bharatiya Janata Party
B. All India Trinamool Congress
C. Communist Party of India
D. Indian National Congress
Answer» E.
11.

Which union ministry is hosting the 13th executive committee meeting of International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN)?

A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
B. Ministry of Power
C. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer» C. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
12.

The Union Cabinet gave its approval for India's accession to the TIR Convention, which is related to

A. International transportation of goods
B. Emission of greenhouses gases
C. Eradication of Polio
D. Nuclear arms proliferation
Answer» B. Emission of greenhouses gases
13.

The Union Cabinet recently approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between India and the United Nations Entity of Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women). The headquarters of the UN-Women are located in which of the following cities?

A. Geneva
B. New York City
C. Zurich
D. Washington DC
Answer» C. Zurich
14.

What is the key objective of "Saathiya Resource Kit" launched by Union Government recently?

A. To provide information on GST related issues
B. To provide information on cyber security related issues
C. To provide information on adolescent related issues
D. To provide information on insurance related issues
Answer» D. To provide information on insurance related issues
15.

India, Bangladesh in recent past signed MoU to provide financial assistance to Bangladesh for sustainable development of a city. Name it.

A. Dhaka
B. Barisal
C. Sylhet
D. Chittagong
Answer» D. Chittagong
16.

It is in this station Union Minister of Railways dedicated the Antyodaya Express service to the nation.

A. Delhi Safdarjung Station
B. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
C. Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
D. Dudhsagar, Goa
Answer» B. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
17.

Which union ministery has launched the Botnet Cleaning and Malware Analysis Centre (BCMAC) for analysis of malware and botnets that affect networks and systems?

A. Ministry of Science and Technology
B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
D. Ministry of Earth Sciences
Answer» C. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
18.

The Union Government notified a protocol amending tax treaty with this country recently.

A. Saudi Arabia
B. Kuwait
C. Israel
D. Bangladesh
Answer» D. Bangladesh
19.

Which union minister has launched the "Cyber Swachhta Kendra" for Botnet cleaning and Malware analysis?

A. Jagat Prakash Nadda
B. Ravi Shankar Prasad
C. M Venkaiah Naidu
D. Arun Jaitley
Answer» C. M Venkaiah Naidu
20.

Which union ministry to host the 2nd Gateway of India Geo economic Dialogue-2017?

A. Ministry of Civil Aviation
B. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
C. Ministry of External Affairs
D. Ministry of Finance
Answer» D. Ministry of Finance
21.

Which union ministry has launched annual book 'India-2017' & 'Bharat-2017?

A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Human Resource Development
C. Ministry of Culture
D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer» E.
22.

The Union Government will launch which platform to leverage Information Technology (IT)?

A. Sangarsh
B. Swayam
C. Samarth
D. Sandesh
Answer» C. Samarth
23.

As per the Union Budget 2017, elimination of tuberculosis is targeted by which of the following years?

A. 2020
B. 2019
C. 2025
D. 2027
Answer» D. 2027
24.

The Digital Radio Round Table Conference has been launched by which union minister?

A. Arun Jaitley
B. Raj Nath Singh
C. M Venkaiah Naidu
D. Narendra Modi
Answer» D. Narendra Modi
25.

Which union ministry has instituted the "National Entrepreneurship Awards" to encourage a culture of entrepreneurship across India?

A. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
B. Ministry of Labour and Employment
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Answer» B. Ministry of Labour and Employment
26.

Union Cabinet approved an interest subsidy scheme to boost

A. Rural housing
B. Software exports
C. Cloud computing
D. Cashless transactions
Answer» B. Software exports
27.

Donald Trump was sworn-in as the 45th President of US. Name the party to which he belongs?

A. Conservative Party
B. Republican Party
C. Libertarian Party
D. Democratic Party
Answer» C. Libertarian Party
28.

"Mission 41K" has been launched by which union ministry to save energy?

A. Ministry of Urban Development
B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C. Ministry of Urban Development
D. Ministry of Railways
Answer» E.
29.

Union Government released a roadmap for early completion of this many number of projects under PMKSY and AIBP.

A. 96
B. 97
C. 98
D. 99
Answer» E.
30.

The Union Government recently launched OCMC to provide speedy redressal of consumer grievances. What does OCMC stand for?

A. Online Consumer Mediation Centre
B. Online Consumer Media Centre
C. Online Consumer Merchant Centre
D. Online Consumer Medical Centre
Answer» B. Online Consumer Media Centre
31.

Union Government notified Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2016 to replace the

A. Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2008
B. Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2009
C. Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010
D. Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2011
Answer» D. Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2011
32.

Railway Ministry and National High Speed Rail Corporation entered into a tripartite agreement with this agency to develop Mumbai- Ahmedabad High Speed Railway Project.

A. New Development Bank
B. Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank
C. Japan International Cooperation Agency
D. Asian Development Bank
Answer» D. Asian Development Bank
33.

Union Government announced Rs 207 crore for development of Majuli Island. The island is located in

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Assam
D. Odisha
Answer» D. Odisha
34.

Which Union Ministry will set up the Bunkar Mitra helpline centre?

A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Textiles
D. Ministry of Railways
Answer» D. Ministry of Railways
35.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended a national policy to curb the rise of which natural phenomena affecting the environment?

A. Floods
B. Forest Fires
C. Soil Erosionu
D. Drought
Answer» C. Soil Erosionu
36.

Railway Ministry and National High Speed Rail Corporation entered into a tripartite agreement with this agency to develop Mumbai- Ahmedabad High Speed Railway Project. Name it.

A. New Development Bank
B. Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank
C. Japan International Cooperation Agency
D. Asian Development Bank
Answer» D. Asian Development Bank
37.

Which union ministry has launched GARV-II mobile app to monitor rural electrification data?

A. Ministry of Power
B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
D. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Answer» B. Ministry of Rural Development
38.

"Swasthya Raksha Programme" has been launched by which union ministry?

A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B. Ministry of AYUSH
C. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer» C. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
39.

Which union minister has launched Digidhan campaign to promote digital transactions?

A. Narendra Modi
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Ravi Shankar Prasad
D. Venkaiah Naidu
Answer» D. Venkaiah Naidu
40.

"Stanpan Suraksha app" has been launched by which union ministry to promote breastfeeding?

A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
C. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
D. Ministry of Women and Child Development
Answer» D. Ministry of Women and Child Development
41.

Which portal has been launched by Union Government to track air flights & register complaints?

A. AirSuraksha Portal
B. AirSandesh Portal
C. AirTrack Portal
D. AirSewa Portal
Answer» E.
42.

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna -Gramin (PMAY-G) has been launched in which city for rural poor ?

A. Agra
B. Bhopal
C. New Delhi
D. Jaipur
Answer» B. Bhopal
43.

"Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan" scheme has been launched by which union minister in New Delhi?

A. Maneka Gandhi
B. M. Venkaiah Naidu
C. Narendra Modi
D. Jagat Prakash Nadda
Answer» E.
44.

The Healthy India Initiative magazine has been launched by which union minister?

A. Jagat Prakash Nadda
B. Raj Nath Singh
C. Prakash Javadekar
D. Narendra Modi
Answer» B. Raj Nath Singh
45.

"Smart India Hackathon 2017" has been launched by which union minister?

A. Ravi Shankar Prasad
B. Narendra Modi
C. Prakash Javadekar
D. Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Answer» D. Dr. Harsh Vardhan
46.

"e-pashuhaat portal" has been launched by which union ministry for livestock?

A. Narendra Modi
B. Arun Jaitley
C. Radha Mohan Singh
D. Rajnath Singh
Answer» D. Rajnath Singh
47.

"Indian Police at Your Call" mobile app has been launched by which union minster?

A. Rajnath Singh
B. Arun Jaitely
C. Narendra Modi
D. Sushma Swaraj
Answer» D. Sushma Swaraj
48.

Which portal has been launched by Ministry of Women and Child Development to register online complaints of child sexual abuse?

A. POCSO e-BOX
B. POCSO m-BOX
C. POCSO c-BOX
D. POCSO m-BOX
Answer» B. POCSO m-BOX
49.

The Winter Fog Experiment (WIFEX) 2016-17 campaign has been launched by which union ministry?

A. Ministry of Urban Development
B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
C. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
D. Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer» C. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
50.

Which union ministry has won gold medal in the Web Ratna category of 2016 Digital India Awards?

A. Ministry of Human Resource Development
B. Ministry of Tourism
C. Ministry of Power
D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer» E.