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51.

'Saanjhi Saanjh' the national newspaper for senior citizen has been launched by which union ministry?

A. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C. Ministry of Human Resource Development
D. Ministry of Rural Development
Answer» C. Ministry of Human Resource Development
52.

As per a Union Cabinet decision, the Indian Enterprise Development Services will be created in the Ministry of

A. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
B. Human Resources Development
C. Commerce and Industry
D. Heavy Industries
Answer» B. Human Resources Development
53.

Which Union Ministry/Government Agency launched the Performance on Health Outcomes Index to rank various States on the basis of health indicators?

A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B. NITI Aayog
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
D. Ministry of Human Resources Development
Answer» C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
54.

Vittiya Saksharata Abhiyan (VISAKA) is an initiative of which of the following ministries?

A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Human Resource Development
C. Ministry of Commerce
D. Ministry of Textiles
Answer» C. Ministry of Commerce
55.

The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs has recently launched "OCMC" to provide speedy redressal of consumer grievances. What does "OCMC" stands for?

A. Online Consumer Media Centre (OCMC)
B. Online Consumer Mediator Centre (OCMC)
C. Online Consumer Mediacy Centre (OCMC)
D. Online Consumer Mediation Centre (OCMC)
Answer» E.
56.

Which Union Ministry launched the Twitter Seva to improve its service delivery?

A. Ministry of Communications and IT
B. Ministry of External Affairs
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Rural Development
Answer» C. Ministry of Home Affairs
57.

Which country tested the 5th-generation fighter jet FC-31 Gyrfalcon?

A. China
B. South Korea
C. Japan
D. Germany
Answer» B. South Korea
58.

"Swachh Swasth Sarvatra" initiative has been launched by the Union Health Ministry in collaboration with which union ministry?

A. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation
D. Ministry of AYUSH
Answer» B. Ministry of Finance
59.

Name the member of Congress party who died in December 2016. He was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India from the Kopargaon constituency of Maharashtra.

A. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil
B. Balram Jakhar
C. Praveen Rashtrapal
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Balram Jakhar
60.

Akhilesh Yadav, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, was expelled from the party for six years in recent past. Name the party to which he belonged before exclusion.

A. Bahujan Samaj Party
B. Rashtriya Lok Dal
C. Samajwadi Party
D. Janata Dal (United)
Answer» D. Janata Dal (United)
61.

Which Chief Minister launched the Aarogya Raksha family health insurance scheme on the first day of the New Year?

A. Pinarayi Vijayan
B. Siddaramaiah
C. N Chandrababu Naidu
D. K Chandrashekar Rao
Answer» D. K Chandrashekar Rao
62.

The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) is the statutory body of which union ministry?

A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Minority Affairs
C. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer» C. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
63.

The Union government of India has launched a Swachh Bharat survey in 500 cities and towns. Which one of the following statements is incorrect in terms of the survey rules?

A. The survey will judge the cities only on the basis of citizen feedback.
B. The survey will give ranks to the cities based on the level of sanitation standards
C. The evaluation areas will include information, education and behaviour change of the public
D. The citizens will be able to give their feedback back through missed calls
Answer» B. The survey will give ranks to the cities based on the level of sanitation standards
64.

Union Government approved 26% strategic stake sale in this public sector undertaking.

A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
B. Bharat Earth Movers Limited
C. Container Corporation of India
D. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Answer» C. Container Corporation of India
65.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated CISF Eastern HQ in _____.

A. Ranchi
B. Kolkata
C. Guwahati
D. Bhubaneswar
Answer» B. Kolkata
66.

'SEZ India' mobile app has been launched by which union ministry for special economic zones?

A. Ministry of Labour and Employment
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer» D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
67.

Election Commission of India recognised Akhilesh Yadav faction as a Party and permitted it to use the name of the party and its symbol. Name the party to which Akhilesh belongs.

A. Rashtriya Lok Dal
B. Samajwadi Party
C. Bahujan Samaj Party
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Bahujan Samaj Party
68.

Which portal has been launched by the Union Government for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)?

A. Shiksha portal
B. Maitri portal
C. Desh Bharti portal
D. Shagun portal
Answer» E.
69.

Union Cabinet approved trade agreement negotiations with which country recently?

A. Serbia
B. UK
C. Peru
D. Iran
Answer» D. Iran
70.

Union Cabinet approved India's membership in the Governing Council of International Vaccine Institute (IVI). Against this backdrop, identify the country in which the IVI is located.

A. Japan
B. Germany
C. South Korea
D. Australia
Answer» D. Australia
71.

The Union Government accepted this State Government's draft proposal, which seeks to remove legal hurdles to Jallikattu bull taming sport.

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Telangana
D. Karnataka
Answer» C. Telangana
72.

Which committee has recently submitted report on Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) act to the Union Government?

A. N K Singh committee
B. H R Khan committee
C. N R Madhav committee
D. H Devaraj committee
Answer» B. H R Khan committee
73.

The Union Government constituted a Committee to set rules for implementation of Disabilities Act, 2016. The Committee will be headed by

A. Union Health Minister
B. Secretary from Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
C. Secretary of DoPT
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Secretary of DoPT
74.

Which committee of Chief Ministers (CMs) has recently submitted report on preparing road map for rapid adoption of digital payment methods to the Union Government?

A. Raman Singh committee
B. Sarbananda Sonowal committee
C. Chandrababu Naidu committee
D. Nitish Kumar committee
Answer» D. Nitish Kumar committee
75.

The Union Cabinet approved the ratification of the Second Commitment Period of the Kyoto Protocol. The Second Commitment Period ends in which of the following years?

A. 2018
B. 2019
C. 2020
D. 2021
Answer» D. 2021
76.

The Union Government recently approved the amendments in the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, to modify the list of SC in which of the following states?

A. Jharkhand
B. Odisha
C. Rajsthan
D. Telangana
Answer» C. Rajsthan
77.

Which new scheme will be launched by the Union Government to fund export infrastructure?

A. Trade Infrastructure for Export Support (TIES)
B. Trade Infrastructure for Export Supply (TIES)
C. Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES)
D. Trade Infrastructure for Export Standard (TIES)
Answer» D. Trade Infrastructure for Export Standard (TIES)
78.

Which initiative will be launched by Union Government to provide education and skills through digital means, as per the Union Budget 2017?

A. BharatNet
B. Bhim App
C. DigiGaon
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
79.

Which portal was launched by Union Government to ensure transparent award of statutory clearances for mining operations?

A. GARV
B. TAMRA
C. BHIM
D. SHAGUN
Answer» C. BHIM
80.

The Union Cabinet approved the merger of the State Bank of India with five of its associate banks. Which of the following is not one of the associate banks?

A. State Bank of Travancore
B. State Bank of Mysore
C. State Bank of Saurashtra
D. State Bank of Patiala
Answer» D. State Bank of Patiala
81.

Which portal has been launched by the union government to ensure transparency in mining operations?

A. Taboo
B. Tamra
C. Tanra
D. Tacma
Answer» C. Tanra
82.

The Union Cabinet gave approval to amend the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 to extend its jurisdiction to

A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Assam
Answer» B. Andhra Pradesh
83.

The Union Cabinet approved the signing of a bilateral Air Services Agreement with this country.

A. Nigeria
B. Rwanda
C. Uganda
D. Ethiopia
Answer» C. Uganda
84.

Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang resigned as Chief Minister of the state in February 2017. Name the party to which he belongs.

A. Indian National Congress
B. Kohima Democratic Front
C. Bharatiya Janata Party
D. Naga People's Front
Answer» E.
85.

The Union Ministries of Social Justice and Empowerment and Textiles signed a tripartite agreement with this agency for the development of artisans.

A. National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation
B. National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation
C. National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation
D. National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation
Answer» B. National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation
86.

The Union Cabinet approved signing of an Air Services Agreement with this country to boost investment and trade recently.

A. Greece
B. Sri Lanka
C. Nepal
D. Afghanistan
Answer» B. Sri Lanka
87.

Which union ministry will launch the World Integrated Medicine Forum on Regulation of Homeopathic Medicine?

A. Ministry of Human Resource Development
B. Ministry of Ayush
C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation
Answer» C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
88.

Union Government has approved development of Bet Dwarka Darshan Circuit under the Central Scheme HRIDAY. Name the state where the Bet Dwarka Darshan Circuit will be developed.

A. Gujarat
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Odisha
Answer» B. Uttar Pradesh
89.

Which union ministry to host Cultural Harmony Conclave under "Hamari Dharohar" Scheme in New Delhi?

A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Minority Affairs
C. Ministry of Human Resource Development
D. Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Answer» C. Ministry of Human Resource Development
90.

The legislature of this country passed the landmark Hindu marriage bill recently.

A. Bangladesh
B. Sri Lanka
C. Iran
D. Pakistan
Answer» E.
91.

It is in this African country the Vice President Hamid Ansari paid floral tributes at the Kigali genocide memorial recently.

A. Rwanda
B. Burundi
C. Nigeria
D. Kenya
Answer» B. Burundi
92.

As per a survey conducted by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the percentage of 'Not of Standard Quality' (NSQ) drugs in India is

A. 3.16 per cent
B. 4.16 per cent
C. 5.16 per cent
D. 6.16 per cent
Answer» B. 4.16 per cent
93.

What is the purpose of Saathiya Resource Kit that was launched by Union Government recently?

A. To provide information on GST related issues
B. To provide information on adolescent related issues
C. To provide information on health related issues
D. To provide information on issues related to digital payments
Answer» C. To provide information on health related issues
94.

Former Union Minister P. Shiv Shankar recently passed away. He was first elected to the Lok Sabha from which of the following constituencies?

A. Sirpur
B. Secunderabad
C. Malakpet
D. Karimnagar
Answer» C. Malakpet
95.

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has recently imposed a 5-year ban on BBC. NTCA is the statutory body of which union ministry?

A. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
B. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
C. Ministry of External Affairs
D. Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
Answer» E.
96.

Which committee has submitted its' report to the Union Government to protect the interests of the migrants?

A. Partha Mukhopadhay committee
B. N K Singh committee
C. R.V. Easwar committee
D. Madhukar Gupta committee
Answer» B. N K Singh committee
97.

How much amount was sanctioned by the Union Government for the treatment of the cataract patients over the next five years?

A. Rs 421 crore
B. Rs 579 crore
C. Rs 756 crore
D. Rs 825 crore
Answer» D. Rs 825 crore
98.

As per the data by Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, approximately how many districts in India became Open Defecation Free till date under Swachh Bharat Mission?

A. 100
B. 150
C. 200
D. 250
Answer» B. 150
99.

The Union Government recently notified the Specified Bank Notes (Cessation of Liabilities) Act, 2017. As per the Act, a person can hold how many notes if it is for the purposes of study, research or numismatics?

A. Twenty-five notes
B. Ten notes
C. Twenty notes
D. Fifteen notes
Answer» B. Ten notes
100.

The Union government has launched the first-ever across-the-river survey to determine the population of aquatic life in which major Indian river?

A. Ganga
B. Yamuna
C. Godavari
D. Brahmaputra
Answer» B. Yamuna