1). In Assam, Which telecom company is all set to revamp network connection at border and interior areas at the cost of two thousand crore rupees?
a) Airtel
b) Aircel
c) BSNL
d) Vodafone
e) Idea
Answer: c)
Explanation: In Assam, public sector telecom company BSNL is all set to revamp network connection at border and interior areas at the cost of two thousand crore rupees. Participating in an AIR talk show in Guwahati, Chief General Manager of BSNL Assam M K Seth said that the proposal has been sent to the Centre under Digital India program for this. He said that all Gram Panchyats in Assam will be connected through optical fibre network by this financial year.
2). Which of the following State government’s CM urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure early construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal, and sought a loan waiver scheme for farmers of the state?
a) Naveen Patnaik
b) Vijay Rupani
c) Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed
d) Nitish Kumar
e) Manohar Lal Khattar
Answer: e)
Explanation: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure early construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal, and sought a loan waiver scheme for farmers of Haryana. He also pleaded for speedy development of the Hisar Airport. Interacting with media persons after calling on the Prime Minister at New Delhi, the chief minister said the PM lent him a patient hearing on all aspects related to the SYL Canal.
3). Canada's Minister Harjit Sajjan visits Western Naval Command headquarters. Who is with Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Naval Command?
a) Sriharaj Dhara
b) Casthroper George
c) Girish Luthra
d) Jagmohan Almar
e) Naganthu Monia
Answer: c)
Explanation: Canada's Minister for National Defence Harjit Singh Sajjan visited the Western Naval Command headquarters in Mumbai. A release from Defence spokesperson said that Sajjan interacted with Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Naval Command Vice Admiral Girish Luthra. The minister highlighted areas of congruence between India and Canada and the need to further enhance cooperation between both nations. The discussions looked at continuing the current level of military interactions and the possibilities of increased cooperation.
4). India has obtained which position in largest LPG importer
Answer: c)
Explanation: India has become world’s second largest LPG importer, a position that was previously occupied by Japan. China remains as the world’s top importer. According to Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell, LPG imports in the country has increased 23% during the financial year 2016-2017 to about 11 million tonnes. The main reason behind the increase in the consumption of LPG in India is due to the two government schemes coupled with free gas connections.
5). Kalena Agrahara Lake which is located in Bangalore was Adopted by which of the following Ministers?
a) Venkaiah Naidu
b) Suresh Prabhu
c) Sandanantha Gowda
d) Rajnath Singh
e) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: e)
Explanation: Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman announced that she would adopt Kalena Agrahara Lake near Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru. Sitharaman said that she hopes to rejuvenate the lake with funds from MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) and also with the help of local authorities and Karnataka Lake Development Authority.
6). The India Post released a Commemorative Postage Stamp on which of the following in Bengaluru by Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Communications Manoj Sinha?
a) Coffee as a Sweet drink
b) Flower as a Fragrance
c) Coffee as a Fragrance
d) Milk as a Fragrance
e) Tree as a Fragrance
Answer: c)
Explanation: The India Post released a Commemorative Postage Stamp on Coffee as a Fragrance Stamp in Bengaluru. The stamp was jointly released by Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Communications Manoj Sinha. After releasing the postage stamp, Nirmala Sitharaman thanked the department of Posts for releasing the stamp and printing one lakh stamps in the denomination of Rs 100. These fragrance stamps will be available for sale at Bengaluru GPO, Mysuru, Mangaluru and Belgaum Philately Bureaus and other head post offices in the state from the date of its release.
7). Whom of the following has broken the record for most days in space carried out by a woman astronaut and is the first woman to command the International Space Station (ISS) twice?
a) Chris Hadfield
b) Peggy Whitson
c) Valentina Tereshkova
d) John Glenn Jr.
e) Yuri Gagarin
Answer: b)
Explanation: US astronaut Peggy Whitson has broken the record for most days in space. Dr Whitson already holds records for the most spacewalks carried out by a woman astronaut and is the first woman to command the International Space Station (ISS) twice. Now she's beaten the record previously set by Jeff Williams, who had a total of 534 days in space.
8). Which of the following has introduced 'Copyless Paste' feature?
a) Twitter
b) Flipkart
c) Facebook
d) Amazon
e) Google
Answer: e)
Explanation: Google on 23 April 2017 introduced the first code for its new feature ‘Copyless Paste’ in its Chrome app running on Android OS. The Copyless Paste feature will take data from Chrome usage and use that to improve the experience in other apps. Copyless Paste feature will automatically copy the useful information and will suggest it for pasting in apps where it might be relevant.
9). Who was honoured with P C Chandra Puraskaar 2017 award ?
a) Stephen Kelly
b) Kailash Satyarthi
c) Sunil Sood
d) Yoshiharu Ueki
e) Rajeev Suri
Answer: b)
Explanation: Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi was presented the P C Chandra Puraskar. Satyarthi was honoured with the award for his global crusade against child slavery and exploitative child labour. The 63-year-old Satyarthi was handed over a citation, a trophy and a cheque of Rs 10 lakh at an awards ceremony in Kolkata.
10). Who among the following is winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize ?
a) Guenter Butschek
b) Ashu Suyash
c) Prafulla Samantra
d) Himanshu Kapania
e) Anupam Shrivastava
Answer: c)
Explanation: Social activist Prafulla Samantra was announced one among six winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize for his “historic 12-year legal battle that affirmed the indigenous Dongria Kondh’s land rights and protected the Niyamgiri Hills from a massive, open-pit aluminum ore mine.” The other five winners for this year are: Mark Lopez (United States); Uroš Macerl (Slovenia); Rodrigo Tot (Guatemala); Rodrigue Katembo (Democratic Republic of Congo); and Wendy Bowman (Australia).
11). Which of the following Bollywood film has won the best film honour at the Hong Kong International Film Festival?
a) Thor
b) Batman
c) Maatr
d) Newton
e) Raees
Answer: d)
Explanation: Bollywood film "Newton" has won the best film honour at the Hong Kong International Film Festival. The lead actor of the film RajKumar Rao took to tweeter to announce the feat. Amit Masurkar-directed "Newton", which also stars Anjali Patil, is a political satire. It had its world premiere at the 67th Berlin Film Festival where it won the International Federation of Art Cinemas (CICAE) award in its Forum segment.
12). Which team won the team championship at the National Youth Athletics Meet, which concluded at G.M.C. Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad?
a) Kerala
b) Haryana
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra
e) Assam
Answer: b)
Explanation: Haryana beat arch rivals Kerala after six years to win the team championship at the National Youth Athletics Meet, which concluded at G.M.C. Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad. Haryana emerged champions with overall 166.5 points including girls and boys performance. Kerala, finished as runners-up managing 134.75 points. However, Kerala retained the team crown for girls with 100 points, while Haryana boys topped with 108.5 points at the end of the three day meet.
13). Which of the following has offered honourary life membership to Sandhya Agarwal, former captain of the Indian women's Test team?
a) FCCI
b) ICC
c) BCCI
d) MCC
e) PCCI
Answer: d)
Explanation: The Marylebone Cricket Club, MCC, has offered honourary life membership to Sandhya Agarwal, former captain of the Indian women's Test team. A resident of Indore, Agarwal has played 13 Tests and 21 ODIs from 1984 to 1995. Agarwal is being honoured in recognition of her. distinguished service to the game. After her retirement, she continued to contribute to the game as a selector and coach, besides being a member of the BCCI's women's committee. Presently, she is the chairperson of girl's Under-19 and senior women's team of MPCA.
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