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1).How many Mou’s were signed between India and South Africa at recently held India-South Africa CEOs forum?
Answer: d)
Explanation: Business leaders from India and South Africa on Friday signed eight MoUs at a CEO forum on the sidelines of PM Narendra Modi's visit to the African country. The MoUs were signed in sectors including mining, railways, defence and education.The biggest of the MoUs was signed between a South African port and Cipla, involving investment worth around $90 million.
Answer: d)
Explanation: Maharashtra Tourism has said that the state's Aurangabad town will host India's first SAARC Tourism Summit during the second week of October.The two-day summit aims to tap foreign direct investment under the Make in Maharashtra and Make in India schemes.
Answer: a)
Explanation: Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh launched an online portal designed to monitor nearly 645 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across the country.The centres will play a key role in broadcasting farm information at the grassroots level, the government is making efforts to strengthen them with a budget provision of Rs.300 crore.
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a joint issue of postage stamps between Department of India Posts and Portugal Post.India and Portugal enjoy excellent bilateral relationship with each other with frequent and active interaction through different platforms that allow both countries to exchange views on many of common issues of concern.
Answer: a)
Explanation: Kerala Government has proposed a “Fat Tax” on fast food items like burgers, pizzas, donuts and pasta etc. served in branded restaurants in a bid to discourage the junk food culture.
Answer: e)
Explanation: The Left Democratic Front government in Kerala announced a pension scheme, starting this year, for transgenders above 60 years of age.It also announced special education aid for transgender students. Only last year, Kerala became the first state in India to announce a Transgender Welfare Board that aims to end stigma towards the sexual minority group.
Answer: a)
Explanation: The festival is being organized by WWF-India in collaboration with CMSR foundation, Delhi with the support of the Himachal Pradesh’s Department of Language, Art and culture and Department of Forest.
Answer: d)
Explanation: In Arunachal Pradesh, Lohit district Administration has launched a mobile app “Aapna Lohit” at Itanagar. It is an effort of the Lohit District administration to make information and awareness available at the finger of the people.
Answer: c)
Explanation: Delhi government approved the new Slum and Jhuggi-Jhopdi Relocation and Rehabilitation Policy.As per the policy, the cut-off date for eligibility for alternative accommodation for slum and jhuggi-jhopdi dwellers has been revised from 4th of June, 2009 to 1st of January 2015, but JJ clusters must have been in existence prior to 1st of January, 2006.
Answer: b)
Explanation: Meghalaya cabinet has approved the formation of the fifth pay commission to increase the salaries, allowances and pension of State government employees under the chairmanship of P. J. Bazeley.
Answer: b)
Explanation: The West Bengal Government has taken up a project to set up three biotechnology hubs across the state to bring in more biotechnology innovations to the State.The three proposed biotechnology hubs will come in Bardhaman, Kalimpong and Medinipur districts. They will help in the coordination of various departments with the Biotechnology Department in a better way.
Answer: e)
Explanation: Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi set up a cyber-cell to tackle trolls that harass women and children online.Gandhi also advised women and children to use the hashtag #IamTrolledHelp if they are "bullied, stalked or abused online".
Answer: d)
Explanation: China's State Oceanic Administration (SOA) has issued this year's first red alert, warning people of heavy havoc expected to be caused by typhoon Nepartak, which is approaching the Chinese coast.
Answer: c)
Explanation: The IMF has announced a $5.34 billion program for Iraq to help strengthen the country's finances, hit by the crash in oil prices and the fight against the Islamic State group.The International Monetary Fund said the three-year loan will see $634 million immediately allocated to Baghdad, which needs the money to stabilise its balance of payments and ensure it can keep up with its debt obligations.
Answer: d)
Explanation: IDFC Mutual Fund has named Vishal Kapoor as its chief executive officer, who would assume charge from September this year. Presently he is a senior executive from Standard Chartered Bank. Vishal has over two decades of rich experience in Financial Services across functions and businesses.
Answer: a)
Explanation: Senior civil servant S K Kohli has been named as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA). He is an Indian Defence Accounts Service officer.The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has given its nod to Kohli’s empanelment for promotion to the post of CGDA.
Answer: e)
Explanation: Radhika Menon will become the first woman in the world to receive the Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for 2016, from the International Maritime Organisation, IMO.She will be awarded for saving the lives of seven fishermen, whose hopes of survival were all but over.
Answer: b)
Explanation: In a survey conducted by the magazine, The Oberoi Vanyavilas (Ranthambhore) was ranked 28th, while The Oberoi Rajvilas (Jaipur) was 59th. The list also included The Leela Palace New Delhi and the Taj Lake Palace (Udaipur).
Answer: b)
Explanation: Waterfront resort Nihiwatu, which is on the Indonesian island of Sumba, has been voted the World's Best Hotel in a survey by the Travel + Leisure magazine.
Answer: c)
Explanation: He was the founder and head of the Edhi Foundation in Pakistan and ran the organization successfully for over 6 decades. He was known as Angel of Mercy, Pakistan’s ‘Father Teresa’ and was considered country’s most respected figure.
1).How many Mou’s were signed between India and South Africa at recently held India-South Africa CEOs forum?
Answer: d)
Explanation: Business leaders from India and South Africa on Friday signed eight MoUs at a CEO forum on the sidelines of PM Narendra Modi's visit to the African country. The MoUs were signed in sectors including mining, railways, defence and education.The biggest of the MoUs was signed between a South African port and Cipla, involving investment worth around $90 million.
2).Which city is to host the first ever SAARC Tourism Summit?
a) Pune
b) Mumbai
c) Nagpur
d) Aurangabad
e) Amravati
Answer: d)
Explanation: Maharashtra Tourism has said that the state's Aurangabad town will host India's first SAARC Tourism Summit during the second week of October.The two-day summit aims to tap foreign direct investment under the Make in Maharashtra and Make in India schemes.
3). How many Krishi Vigyan Kendras are working for farmers to assess agri-technology and demonstrate to farmer’s application and capacity development?
a) 645
b) 545
c) 872
d) 963
e) 781
Answer: a)
Explanation: Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh launched an online portal designed to monitor nearly 645 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across the country.The centres will play a key role in broadcasting farm information at the grassroots level, the government is making efforts to strengthen them with a budget provision of Rs.300 crore.
4). Department of Posts and Portugal Post will issue joint postage stamps on the theme of which among the following folk dance forms of India?
a) Swang of Haryana
b) Dandiya of Gujarat
c) Nacha of Madhya Pradesh
d) Naqqal of Punjab
e) Margam Kali of Kerala
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a joint issue of postage stamps between Department of India Posts and Portugal Post.India and Portugal enjoy excellent bilateral relationship with each other with frequent and active interaction through different platforms that allow both countries to exchange views on many of common issues of concern.
5). Which state government has proposed a “Fat Tax” on fast food items like burgers, pizzas, donuts and pasta etc. served in branded restaurants in a bid to discourage the junk food culture?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Haryana
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: Kerala Government has proposed a “Fat Tax” on fast food items like burgers, pizzas, donuts and pasta etc. served in branded restaurants in a bid to discourage the junk food culture.
6). The Left Democratic Front government in Kerala announced a pension scheme, starting this year, for transgenders above 60 years of age. Who is the chief minister of Kerala?
a) Virabadhra Singh
b) Manik Sarkar
c) Nara Chandra Babu Naidu
d) K Chandra Shekar Rao
e) Pinarayi Vijayan
Answer: e)
Explanation: The Left Democratic Front government in Kerala announced a pension scheme, starting this year, for transgenders above 60 years of age.It also announced special education aid for transgender students. Only last year, Kerala became the first state in India to announce a Transgender Welfare Board that aims to end stigma towards the sexual minority group.
7). Which among the following cities to host the three-day Woodpecker Environment and Wildlife Film Festival?
a) Shimla
b) New Delhi
c) Jodhpur
d) Jalandhar
e) Goa
Answer: a)
Explanation: The festival is being organized by WWF-India in collaboration with CMSR foundation, Delhi with the support of the Himachal Pradesh’s Department of Language, Art and culture and Department of Forest.
8). Name the mobile application developed by Arunachal Pradesh government that includes useful information about the district like history, geography, culture, disaster management, first aid guide, tourism, one touch helpline, etc.
a) Aapna Subansiri
b) Aapna Kameng
c) Aapna Siang
d) Aapna Lohit
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: In Arunachal Pradesh, Lohit district Administration has launched a mobile app “Aapna Lohit” at Itanagar. It is an effort of the Lohit District administration to make information and awareness available at the finger of the people.
9). Which state government approved the new Slum and Jhuggi-Jhopdi Relocation and Rehabilitation Policy?
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Delhi
d) Punjab
e) Mizoram
Answer: c)
Explanation: Delhi government approved the new Slum and Jhuggi-Jhopdi Relocation and Rehabilitation Policy.As per the policy, the cut-off date for eligibility for alternative accommodation for slum and jhuggi-jhopdi dwellers has been revised from 4th of June, 2009 to 1st of January 2015, but JJ clusters must have been in existence prior to 1st of January, 2006.
10). Meghalaya cabinet has approved the formation of the fifth pay commission to increase the salaries, allowances and pension of State government employees. Who is the chairman of fifth pay commission of the state?
a) P V Ramesh
b) P.J. Bazeley
c) P K Sinha
d) P J Mithilesh
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: Meghalaya cabinet has approved the formation of the fifth pay commission to increase the salaries, allowances and pension of State government employees under the chairmanship of P. J. Bazeley.
11). Which state government has taken up a project to set up three biotechnology hubs across the state to bring in more biotechnology innovations to the State?
a) Manipur
b) West Bengal
c) Haryana
d) Nagaland
e) Tripura
Answer: b)
Explanation: The West Bengal Government has taken up a project to set up three biotechnology hubs across the state to bring in more biotechnology innovations to the State.The three proposed biotechnology hubs will come in Bardhaman, Kalimpong and Medinipur districts. They will help in the coordination of various departments with the Biotechnology Department in a better way.
12). Who among the following has set up a cyber-cell to tackle trolls that harass women and children online?
a) Kalraj Mishra
b) Ananth Kumar
c) Arun Jaitely
d) Najma A. Heptulla
e) Maneka Gandhi
Answer: e)
Explanation: Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi set up a cyber-cell to tackle trolls that harass women and children online.Gandhi also advised women and children to use the hashtag #IamTrolledHelp if they are "bullied, stalked or abused online".
13). The tropical cyclone ‘Nepartak’ is approaching towards which of the following countries?
a) Russia
b) India
c) Moscow
d) China
e) Burma
Answer: d)
Explanation: China's State Oceanic Administration (SOA) has issued this year's first red alert, warning people of heavy havoc expected to be caused by typhoon Nepartak, which is approaching the Chinese coast.
14). The IMF has announced a ____ billion dollar program for Iraq to help strengthen the country's finances, hit by the crash in oil prices and the fight against the Islamic State group.
a) $ 5.86
b) $ 8.37
c) $ 5.34
d) $ 8.54
e) $ 5.94
Answer: c)
Explanation: The IMF has announced a $5.34 billion program for Iraq to help strengthen the country's finances, hit by the crash in oil prices and the fight against the Islamic State group.The International Monetary Fund said the three-year loan will see $634 million immediately allocated to Baghdad, which needs the money to stabilise its balance of payments and ensure it can keep up with its debt obligations.
15). Who among the following has been appointed as the new CEO of IDFC Mutual Fund?
a) Chaitanya Kapoor
b) Sivraj Kappor
c) Somesh Kapoor
d) Vishal Kapoor
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: IDFC Mutual Fund has named Vishal Kapoor as its chief executive officer, who would assume charge from September this year. Presently he is a senior executive from Standard Chartered Bank. Vishal has over two decades of rich experience in Financial Services across functions and businesses.
16).Who has been named as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)?
a) S K Kohli
b) R K Kohli
c) M K Kohli
d) V K Kohli
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: Senior civil servant S K Kohli has been named as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA). He is an Indian Defence Accounts Service officer.The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has given its nod to Kohli’s empanelment for promotion to the post of CGDA.
17). Who will become the first woman in the world to receive the Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for 2016?
a) Suchitra Menon
b) Sunitha Menon
c) Divya Menon
d) Gitika Kumari
e) None of these
Answer: e)
Explanation: Radhika Menon will become the first woman in the world to receive the Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for 2016, from the International Maritime Organisation, IMO.She will be awarded for saving the lives of seven fishermen, whose hopes of survival were all but over.
18). How many Indian hotels have made it to the 'Travel + Leisure' magazine's 100 Best Hotels list?
a) One
b) Five
c) Four
d) Six
e) Nine
Answer: b)
Explanation: In a survey conducted by the magazine, The Oberoi Vanyavilas (Ranthambhore) was ranked 28th, while The Oberoi Rajvilas (Jaipur) was 59th. The list also included The Leela Palace New Delhi and the Taj Lake Palace (Udaipur).
19). Waterfront resort Nihiwatu, has been voted the World's Best Hotel in a survey by the Travel + Leisure magazine. The resort is located in which country?
a) Malaysia
b) Indonesia
c) Philippines
d) Sweden
e) Denmark
Answer: b)
Explanation: Waterfront resort Nihiwatu, which is on the Indonesian island of Sumba, has been voted the World's Best Hotel in a survey by the Travel + Leisure magazine.
20). Eminent philanthropist, social activist, ascetic and humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi died. He belongs to which country?
a) Turkey
b) Iran
c) Pakistan
d) Turkmenistan
e) Tajikistan
Answer: c)
Explanation: He was the founder and head of the Edhi Foundation in Pakistan and ran the organization successfully for over 6 decades. He was known as Angel of Mercy, Pakistan’s ‘Father Teresa’ and was considered country’s most respected figure.
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