1).Which country has launched its largest military operation into Syria, sending tanks, planes and ground forces into Jarabulus?
Answer: c)
Explanation: Turkey launched its largest military operation into Syria, sending tanks, planes and ground forces into Jarabulus in an effort to clear the Islamic State from its last remaining frontier with Turkey. The offensive, led by Turkey-backed Syrian rebels, came days after an Islamic State-linked suicide attack in a Turkish border town.
2).Delhi Assembly today ratified the Goods and Service Tax (GST) Constitution Amendment Bill, becoming the third non-BJP-ruled state Delhi's share in central taxes has been stagnant (slow-moving) at ___________for the last 17 year and rolling out of GST is expected to increase its share in central taxes significantly.
a) Rs225 crore
b) Rs325 crore
c) Rs425 crore
d) Rs525 crore
Answer: b)
Explanation: Delhi Assembly today ratified the Goods and Service Tax (GST) Constitution Amendment Bill, becoming the third non-BJP-ruled state Delhi's share in central taxes has been stagnant (slow-moving) at Rs.325 crore for the last 17 year and rolling out of GST is expected to increase its share in central taxes significantly.
3).Akhlaq Ur Rahman Kidwai, who served as Governor of many states, including Bihar, West Bengal and Haryana, passed away after brief illness. He was a recipient of_______
a) Bharat Ratna
b) Padma Bhushan
c) Padma Vibhushan
d) Arjuna Award
e) Both B and C
Answer: c)
Explanation: Akhlaq Ur Rahman Kidwai, who served as Governor of many states, including Bihar, West Bengal and Haryana, passed away after brief illness. He was 96. He was a recipient of Padma Vibhushan.
4).Name the Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister and DRDO's DG (Missiles & Strategic Systems), who was conferred the first IEI-IEEE Award for engineering excellence 2015.
a) A. Sivathanu Pillai
b) V. K. Saraswat
c) Shri Sudhir Kumar Mishra
d) G. Satheesh Reddy
Answer: d)
Explanation: G. Satheesh Reddy, Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister and DRDO's DG (Missiles & Strategic Systems), was conferred the first IEI-IEEE Award for engineering excellence 2015.
5).Which ministry has launched new Hindi website and updated and revamped English portal of the Ministry?
a) Railway ministry
b) Finance, Corporate Affairs ministry
c) Home Affairs
d) Minority Affairs Ministry
e) None of the above
Answer: d)
Explanation: Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday launched a new Hindi website and released an updated version of the English website of his ministry.
6).The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of new Air Services Agreement (ASA) between India and
b) South Korea
c) Malaysia
e) Ukraine
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of new Air Services Agreement (ASA) between India and Fiji. The updation is as per latest ICAO template keeping in view the latest developments in civil aviation sector and with an objective to improve the air connectivity between the two countries.
7).The Children's Film Society of India (CFSI) has organised a film festival in
a) Mizoram
d) Karnataka
e) Nagaland
Answer: e)
Explanation: The Children's Film Society of India (CFSI) has organised a film festival in Nagaland. Titled ‘CFSI Film Bonanza’, the week-long festival opened on August 23 and will cover all major cities like Kohima, Wokha, and Dimapur.
8).Cabinet approves MoU with which country to establish cooperation in Grassroots Innovation?
a) South Korea
b) Germany
c) South Africa
d) Australia
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Africa to establish cooperation in Grassroots Innovation.
9).How many Indian companies have made it to the Forbes list of 'World's Most Innovative Companies' of 2016?
Answer: b)
Explanation: A total of five Indian companies have made it to the Forbes list of 'World's Most Innovative Companies' of 2016. India's largest paint company Asian Paints was ranked 18, the highest among Indian firms.
10).Rio Olympics bronze medal winner Sakshi Malik has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Beti Bachao, Beti Padao for which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Uttar Pradesh
d) Haryana
Answer: d)
Explanation: Wrestler Sakshi Malik was named as Haryana’s brand ambassador for Beti Bachao, Beti Padao (save daughter, educate daughter) campaign in Haryana. Sakshi Malik had won bronze medal in wrestling at 2016 Rio Olympics in the 58 kg category.
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