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Answer: b)
Explanation: Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the French National Day, which is celebrated on 14 July each year.
2). Name the operation that is started by Union Government to evacuate its citizens stranded in South Sudan's capital Juba.
Answer: a)
Explanation: Operation ‘SankatMochan’: Indian Air Force to airlift 600 Indians from war-torn South Sudan. Union Government started the operation 'SankatMochan' to evacuate its citizens stranded in South Sudan's capital Juba. The operation being undertaken by Indian Air Force (IAF) will be headed by Minister of State for External Affairs General (Retd.) VK Singh.
3).The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) to impart skilling to one crore people over the next four years (2016-2020). The outlay amount for the project is
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) with an outlay of 12000 crore rupees to impart skilling to one crore people over the next four years (2016-2020). PMKVY will impart fresh training to 60 lakh youths and certify skills of 40 lakh persons acquired non-formally under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
4).ASEM Summit the 11th Asia -Europe Meeting is being held at
Answer: d)
Explanation: Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari left for Mongolia to lead the Indian delegation at the 11th Asia -Europe Meeting. The two-day ASEM Summit is being held at UlaanBaatar - the capital of Mongolia.
5).Union Cabinet approves disinvestment of _____ per-cent in National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC).
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the disinvestment of 15% paid up equity of National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC). At present, Union Government holds 90 percent shareholding of the corporation (i.e. 54 crore share). This disinvestment would help the government to earn about 1706 crore rupees.
6).Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project is located in which among the following countries?
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for Revised Cost Estimate (RCE) of 7290.62 crore rupees for the ongoing 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (HEP) in Bhutan. The Hydroelectric project seeks to provide surplus power to India and thus augment power availability in the country.
7).Which state government confirmed its position as the most attractive solar project destination in the country with the latest NTPC auction?
Answer: b)
Explanation: Rajasthan confirmed its position as the most attractive solar project destination in the country with the latest NTPC auction in the desert state, which saw the winning bids falling to Rs 4.35-4.36 per kwH.
8).Postal Department of which state to deliver river water at the doorstep to facilitate the devotees who cannot make it possible to attend the approaching Krishna Pushkaralu?
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Department of Posts and Telegraph in Andhra Pradesh will deliver holy water, Pushkarajalam, of Krishna River in a bottle to facilitate the devotees who cannot make it possible to attend the approaching Krishna Pushkaralu. It will be delivered in a 500 ml bottle for 30 rupees only on pre-booking basis at the nearer post offices in the city.
9).Which country declares Zika emergency across northern half of the country?
Answer: d)
Explanation: Peru has declared Zika a health emergency across the northern half of the country after confirming that 102 people have been infected with the virus. The 90-day emergency was announced, which said the Health Ministry and local authorities were working to prevent the spread of the disease.
10).Who among the following appointed as the 76th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK)?
Answer: a)
Explanation: Queen Elizabeth-II appointed Theresa May as the 76th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK). She was appointed as prime minister following her election as the leader of Britain's ruling Conservative Party. With this appointment, she became the second women to assume the office of Prime Minister of the UK.
11).Who among the following was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)?
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Union Government appointed Ashok Patnaik as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), one of the most ambitious intelligence projects that failed to take off during United Progressive Alliance (UPA) rule. Patnaik is currently serving as Additional Director in the Intelligence Bureau and he will continue to hold this post till his superannuation in 2018.
12).“Ace Against Odds” is the autobiography of
Answer: c)
Explanation: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan launched the autobiography of tennis star SaniaMirza titled ‘Ace Against Odds’.
13).Spanish-made Talgo train has become the fastest train in India after clocking a speed of
Answer: b)
Explanation: Spanish-made Talgo train has become the fastest train in India after clocking a speed of 180 km/hour and covering 84 km in 38 minutes during a trial run on the Mathura-Palwal route. It has broken the record of Gatimaan Express at 160 km/hour.
14).“At Home Diva” is an on-demand beauty service launched by
Answer: c)
Explanation: Online classifieds portal Quikr has launched an on-demand beauty service called ‘AtHomeDiva’ within its category of QuikrServices. The launch follows Quikr’s recent acquisition of in-home beauty service provider, Salosa in May.
15).Name the most valuable sports team in National Football League.
Answer: e)
Explanation: Valued at $4 billion, NFL team Dallas Cowboys is the most expensive sports team in the world, according to Forbes' Most Valuable Sports Teams Of 2016.
1).Bastille Day is observed on July 14th every year as National Day in which country?
a) Austria
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the French National Day, which is celebrated on 14 July each year.
2). Name the operation that is started by Union Government to evacuate its citizens stranded in South Sudan's capital Juba.
a) Sankat Mochan
b) Shakthi Swaroop
c) Bal Pradarshan
d) Khaalee Naagarik
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: Operation ‘SankatMochan’: Indian Air Force to airlift 600 Indians from war-torn South Sudan. Union Government started the operation 'SankatMochan' to evacuate its citizens stranded in South Sudan's capital Juba. The operation being undertaken by Indian Air Force (IAF) will be headed by Minister of State for External Affairs General (Retd.) VK Singh.
3).The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) to impart skilling to one crore people over the next four years (2016-2020). The outlay amount for the project is
a) 10000 crores
b) 11000 crores
c) 12000 crores
d) 13000 crores
e) 14000 crores
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) with an outlay of 12000 crore rupees to impart skilling to one crore people over the next four years (2016-2020). PMKVY will impart fresh training to 60 lakh youths and certify skills of 40 lakh persons acquired non-formally under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
4).ASEM Summit the 11th Asia -Europe Meeting is being held at
a) Mumbai, India
b) Bucharest, Romania
c) Rome, Italy
d) Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari left for Mongolia to lead the Indian delegation at the 11th Asia -Europe Meeting. The two-day ASEM Summit is being held at UlaanBaatar - the capital of Mongolia.
5).Union Cabinet approves disinvestment of _____ per-cent in National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC).
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the disinvestment of 15% paid up equity of National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC). At present, Union Government holds 90 percent shareholding of the corporation (i.e. 54 crore share). This disinvestment would help the government to earn about 1706 crore rupees.
6).Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project is located in which among the following countries?
a) Myanmar
c) Sri Lanka
d) Bangladesh
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for Revised Cost Estimate (RCE) of 7290.62 crore rupees for the ongoing 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (HEP) in Bhutan. The Hydroelectric project seeks to provide surplus power to India and thus augment power availability in the country.
7).Which state government confirmed its position as the most attractive solar project destination in the country with the latest NTPC auction?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Haryana
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: Rajasthan confirmed its position as the most attractive solar project destination in the country with the latest NTPC auction in the desert state, which saw the winning bids falling to Rs 4.35-4.36 per kwH.
8).Postal Department of which state to deliver river water at the doorstep to facilitate the devotees who cannot make it possible to attend the approaching Krishna Pushkaralu?
a) Telangana
b) Karnataka
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Department of Posts and Telegraph in Andhra Pradesh will deliver holy water, Pushkarajalam, of Krishna River in a bottle to facilitate the devotees who cannot make it possible to attend the approaching Krishna Pushkaralu. It will be delivered in a 500 ml bottle for 30 rupees only on pre-booking basis at the nearer post offices in the city.
9).Which country declares Zika emergency across northern half of the country?
b) Portugal
c) Bolivia
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: Peru has declared Zika a health emergency across the northern half of the country after confirming that 102 people have been infected with the virus. The 90-day emergency was announced, which said the Health Ministry and local authorities were working to prevent the spread of the disease.
10).Who among the following appointed as the 76th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK)?
a) Theresa May
b) Andrea Leadsom
c) Philip Hammond
d) Amber Rudd
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: Queen Elizabeth-II appointed Theresa May as the 76th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK). She was appointed as prime minister following her election as the leader of Britain's ruling Conservative Party. With this appointment, she became the second women to assume the office of Prime Minister of the UK.
11).Who among the following was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)?
a) Ashok Patnaik
b) Kishore Patnaik
c) Manohar Patnaik
d) Vishal Patnaik
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Union Government appointed Ashok Patnaik as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), one of the most ambitious intelligence projects that failed to take off during United Progressive Alliance (UPA) rule. Patnaik is currently serving as Additional Director in the Intelligence Bureau and he will continue to hold this post till his superannuation in 2018.
12).“Ace Against Odds” is the autobiography of
a) Saina Nehwal
b) Abhinav Bindra
c) Sania Mirza
d) Mahesh Bhupathi
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan launched the autobiography of tennis star SaniaMirza titled ‘Ace Against Odds’.
13).Spanish-made Talgo train has become the fastest train in India after clocking a speed of
a) 190 kmph
b) 180 kmph
c) 210 kmph
d) 220 kmph
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: Spanish-made Talgo train has become the fastest train in India after clocking a speed of 180 km/hour and covering 84 km in 38 minutes during a trial run on the Mathura-Palwal route. It has broken the record of Gatimaan Express at 160 km/hour.
14).“At Home Diva” is an on-demand beauty service launched by
b) Locanto
d) Sell Dude
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: Online classifieds portal Quikr has launched an on-demand beauty service called ‘AtHomeDiva’ within its category of QuikrServices. The launch follows Quikr’s recent acquisition of in-home beauty service provider, Salosa in May.
15).Name the most valuable sports team in National Football League.
a) OAKLAND RAIDERS
b) PITTSBURGH STEELERS
c) BUFFALO BILLS
d) INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
e) None of these
Answer: e)
Explanation: Valued at $4 billion, NFL team Dallas Cowboys is the most expensive sports team in the world, according to Forbes' Most Valuable Sports Teams Of 2016.
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