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Answer: a)
Explanation: World Population Day is being observed today. The theme this year is Investing In Teenage Girls. This day is observed every year to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issue.
2).Recently India had signed number of MoU’s with Kenya. Among them one is India agreed provide concessional credit of how much amount for power transmission project to Kenya?
Answer: a)
Explanation: India and Kenya signed a number of agreements covering defence, tourism, agriculture and trade, avoidance of double taxation and exemption of Visa for official passport holders. A Memorandum of Understanding was also signed in the field of space Technology partnership. India would provide concessional credit of 60 million dollars for power transmission project to Kenya.
3).Recently India has signed an agreement of Cooperation in the field of water resource management and development with which among the following countries?
Answer: c)
Explanation: Five agreements with Tanzania are • MoU on Cooperation in the field of water resource management and development between the two countries. • MoU on Visa waiver agreement for Diplomatic/Official passport holders between the two countries. • Agreement on Joint Action Plan (JAP) between National Small Industries Corporation of India (NSIC) and Small Industries Development Organization Tanzania (SIDO). • MoU for Establishment of Vocational Training Centre at Zanzibar. • LOC of 92 million US dollar for rehabilitation and improvement of water supply system in Zanzibar.
4).Vahanchoritakrar is a mobile application launched by which among the following states of India for strengthening the public security system?
Answer: a)
Explanation: In order to strengthen public security system, Maharashtra police has launched four mobile apps for timely intervention into emergency situations. Four applications are: Pratisaad-Ask, Police Mitra, Vahanchoritakrar and Railway helpline app.
5).Meghalaya Governor launched the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA). Who is the Governor of Meghalaya?
Answer: e)
Explanation: Meghalaya Governor V.Shanmuganathan inaugurated the launch of PradhanMantriSurakshitMatritvaAbhiyan (PMSMA) in the East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya at a programme organized by the office of the District Medical & Health Officer, East Khasi Hills District, under the aegis of the National Health Mission. PMSMA Scheme is a new initiative of the central government aimed at boosting the health care facilities for pregnant women especially the poor.
6).Which manufacturing company of automatic sensor doors has set up its first assembly unit at Chennai (Maraimalai Nagar) with an investment of about Rs 12 crore?
Answer: d)
Explanation: Auto Ingress, Manufacturing Company of automatic sensor doors has set up its first assembly unit at Chennai (Maraimalai Nagar) with an investment of about Rs 12 crore. The unit, set up at SIPCOT Industrial Park, is spread across 20,000 square feet and will produce automatic sensor doors priced between Rs 50,000 and Rs 3 lakh per unit.
7).Which among the following countries to host Farnborough Airshow from July 11?
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Farnborough International Airshow 2016 will be held from July 11 to July 17 in the small town of Farnborough, southwest of London. The biennial aviation event will showcase 99 types of aircrafts this year, and witness acrobatic performances by fighter jets.
8).Who among the following women confirmed as first woman Chief Justice of Nepal?
Answer: c)
Explanation: Nepal’s Parliamentary Hearing Special Committee (PHSC) unanimously endorsed SushilaKarki as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Karki has become the first woman to lead Nepal’s judiciary. She will be appointed to the post by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari.
9).Ramesh Negi appointed as acting Chief Secretary of Delhi in the absence of
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Delhi government appointed Ramesh Negi as the acting Chief Secretary in the absence of K. K. Sharma, who will remain on leave till July 25. Negi, who is Principal Secretary in Urban Development Department and is retiring this month end, has been given the charge.
10).Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL)?
Answer: c)
Explanation: Sanjay Gupta has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). He is the youngest ever CMD of KRCL. Gupta had been officiating as the CMD since November 24, 2015, after the retirement of B P Tayal.
11).Antoine Griezmann won the Golden Boot at EURO 2016 after scoring six goals in the tournament. He belongs to which country?
Answer: d)
Explanation: France's Antoine Griezmann won the Golden Boot at EURO 2016 after scoring six goals in the tournament. Griezmann's tally is the second highest at a single EURO, behind Michel Platini's nine in France's title-winning 1984 campaign.
12).The Telecom Ministry has reportedly cleared the Rs3,500-crore 4G spectrum trading deal between Bharti Airtel and
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Telecom Ministry has reportedly cleared the Rs3,500-crore 4G spectrum trading deal between BhartiAirtel and Aircel. As part of the deal, Airtel acquired rights from Aircel in eight telecom circles including Bihar and Assam.
13).Who won the British Grand Prix title of Formula One at the Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, United Kingdom?
Answer: d)
Explanation: Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton claimed the 2016 British Grand Prix title of Formula One at the Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, United Kingdom. It is Hamilton’s overall fourth British Grand Prix title after winning it in 2008, 2014 and 2015. He also became the first driver to win the British Grand Prix three times in a row.
14).Who won the Euro football championship league 2016?
Answer: b)
Explanation: Portugal lifted the Euro 2016 football championship. In the final clash played at Saint-Denis in Paris, Portugal defeated France 1-0.
15).Who won the recently concluded Wimbledon 2016?
Answer: b)
Explanation: Britain's Andy Murray clinched a second Wimbledon title and third Grand Slam crown. With this win, the world number two added the 2016 trophy to his 2013 triumph at the All England Club and his 2012 US Open title.
1).World Population Day is being observed on July 11th annually. The theme this year is
a) Investing in teenage Girls
b) Raise awareness of the needs of vulnerable women and girls
c) Investing in teenagers
d) Population and Control
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: World Population Day is being observed today. The theme this year is Investing In Teenage Girls. This day is observed every year to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issue.
2).Recently India had signed number of MoU’s with Kenya. Among them one is India agreed provide concessional credit of how much amount for power transmission project to Kenya?
a) 60 million dollar
b) 60 billion dollar
c) 60 trillion dollar
d) 6 billion dollar
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: India and Kenya signed a number of agreements covering defence, tourism, agriculture and trade, avoidance of double taxation and exemption of Visa for official passport holders. A Memorandum of Understanding was also signed in the field of space Technology partnership. India would provide concessional credit of 60 million dollars for power transmission project to Kenya.
3).Recently India has signed an agreement of Cooperation in the field of water resource management and development with which among the following countries?
a) Comoros
b) Seychelles
c) Tanzania
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: Five agreements with Tanzania are • MoU on Cooperation in the field of water resource management and development between the two countries. • MoU on Visa waiver agreement for Diplomatic/Official passport holders between the two countries. • Agreement on Joint Action Plan (JAP) between National Small Industries Corporation of India (NSIC) and Small Industries Development Organization Tanzania (SIDO). • MoU for Establishment of Vocational Training Centre at Zanzibar. • LOC of 92 million US dollar for rehabilitation and improvement of water supply system in Zanzibar.
4).Vahanchoritakrar is a mobile application launched by which among the following states of India for strengthening the public security system?
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Mizoram
d) Meghalaya
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: In order to strengthen public security system, Maharashtra police has launched four mobile apps for timely intervention into emergency situations. Four applications are: Pratisaad-Ask, Police Mitra, Vahanchoritakrar and Railway helpline app.
5).Meghalaya Governor launched the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA). Who is the Governor of Meghalaya?
a) ESL Narasimham
b) Ram Nath Kovind
c) Kaptan Singh Solanki
d) Narendra Nath Vohra
e) None of these
Answer: e)
Explanation: Meghalaya Governor V.Shanmuganathan inaugurated the launch of PradhanMantriSurakshitMatritvaAbhiyan (PMSMA) in the East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya at a programme organized by the office of the District Medical & Health Officer, East Khasi Hills District, under the aegis of the National Health Mission. PMSMA Scheme is a new initiative of the central government aimed at boosting the health care facilities for pregnant women especially the poor.
6).Which manufacturing company of automatic sensor doors has set up its first assembly unit at Chennai (Maraimalai Nagar) with an investment of about Rs 12 crore?
a) Lokpal Industries
b) Sio Vasundhara International
c) Photoplay Systems
d) Auto Ingress
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: Auto Ingress, Manufacturing Company of automatic sensor doors has set up its first assembly unit at Chennai (Maraimalai Nagar) with an investment of about Rs 12 crore. The unit, set up at SIPCOT Industrial Park, is spread across 20,000 square feet and will produce automatic sensor doors priced between Rs 50,000 and Rs 3 lakh per unit.
7).Which among the following countries to host Farnborough Airshow from July 11?
c) Netherlands
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Farnborough International Airshow 2016 will be held from July 11 to July 17 in the small town of Farnborough, southwest of London. The biennial aviation event will showcase 99 types of aircrafts this year, and witness acrobatic performances by fighter jets.
8).Who among the following women confirmed as first woman Chief Justice of Nepal?
a) Sunitha Karki
b) Suchitra Karki
c) Sushila Karki
d) Sunanda Karki
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: Nepal’s Parliamentary Hearing Special Committee (PHSC) unanimously endorsed SushilaKarki as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Karki has become the first woman to lead Nepal’s judiciary. She will be appointed to the post by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari.
9).Ramesh Negi appointed as acting Chief Secretary of Delhi in the absence of
a) K. K. Sharma
b) Vineet Chadra
c) Akilesh Mohanthi
d) K. K. Subramaniam
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Delhi government appointed Ramesh Negi as the acting Chief Secretary in the absence of K. K. Sharma, who will remain on leave till July 25. Negi, who is Principal Secretary in Urban Development Department and is retiring this month end, has been given the charge.
10).Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL)?
a) Ashok Gupta
b) Dinesh Gupta
c) Sanjay Gupta
d) Anand Gupta
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: Sanjay Gupta has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). He is the youngest ever CMD of KRCL. Gupta had been officiating as the CMD since November 24, 2015, after the retirement of B P Tayal.
11).Antoine Griezmann won the Golden Boot at EURO 2016 after scoring six goals in the tournament. He belongs to which country?
a) Germany
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: France's Antoine Griezmann won the Golden Boot at EURO 2016 after scoring six goals in the tournament. Griezmann's tally is the second highest at a single EURO, behind Michel Platini's nine in France's title-winning 1984 campaign.
12).The Telecom Ministry has reportedly cleared the Rs3,500-crore 4G spectrum trading deal between Bharti Airtel and
b) Vodafone
c) Tata Docomo
d) Reliance
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Telecom Ministry has reportedly cleared the Rs3,500-crore 4G spectrum trading deal between BhartiAirtel and Aircel. As part of the deal, Airtel acquired rights from Aircel in eight telecom circles including Bihar and Assam.
13).Who won the British Grand Prix title of Formula One at the Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, United Kingdom?
a) Nico Rosberg
b) Sebastian Vettel
c) Kimi Räikkönen
d) Lewis Hamilton
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton claimed the 2016 British Grand Prix title of Formula One at the Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, United Kingdom. It is Hamilton’s overall fourth British Grand Prix title after winning it in 2008, 2014 and 2015. He also became the first driver to win the British Grand Prix three times in a row.
14).Who won the Euro football championship league 2016?
a) Germany
b) Portugal
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: Portugal lifted the Euro 2016 football championship. In the final clash played at Saint-Denis in Paris, Portugal defeated France 1-0.
15).Who won the recently concluded Wimbledon 2016?
c) Djokavic
d) Federer
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: Britain's Andy Murray clinched a second Wimbledon title and third Grand Slam crown. With this win, the world number two added the 2016 trophy to his 2013 triumph at the All England Club and his 2012 US Open title.
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