1).Who won the 2016 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences?
a) Angus Deaton and Oliver Hart
b) Oliver Hart and BengtHolmstrom
c) Angus Deaton and BengtHolmstrom
d) Bernard L. Feringa and Oliver Hart
e) BengtHolmstrom and Bernard L. Feringa
Answer: b)
Explanation: Two U.S-based economists, Oliver Hart (U.K) of Harvard University and BengtHolmstrom (Finland) of MIT have been awarded the 'SverigesRiksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel' for their contributions to contract theory. Last year Nobel prize in Economics was awarded to Angus Deaton "for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare".
2).Which of the following state has launched 'LalimaAbhiyan' with an aim to make state free from anaemia?
a) Punjab
b) Haryana
c) Telangana
d) Madhya Pradesh
e) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: d)
Explanation: Aiming to make Madhya Pradesh anaemia-free, the state government has decided to launch a 'LalimaAbhiyan' on November 1, an official statement said. Under the campaign, free iron folic acid tablets will be provided in anganwadis, academic institutions and hospitals. According to figures, 52.5% women in the age group of 15-49 years and 25.5% men suffer from anaemia in India.
3).What was the theme for World Mental Health Day that was observed on 10 October 2016?
a) Psychological first aid
b) Dignity in mental health
c) Living with schizophrenia
d) Mental health and older adults
e) Living with mental health
Answer: a)
Explanation: World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10 October. This year theme is ‘Psychological First Aid’. The day is annually observed with an aim to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world and mobilising efforts in support of mental health.
4).Who won the 2016 China Open Men's Singles title?
a) Roger Federer
b) GrigorDimitrov
c) Novak Djokovic
d) Andy Murray
e) Max Verstappen
Answer: d)
Explanation: British tennis player Andy Murray beat Bulgaria's GrigorDimitrov in straight sets to win the China Open on 09 October 2016. Dimitrov went down 6-4, 7-6 (7/2). This is Murray's 5th singles title of 2016 and 40th of his career. OTHER WINNERS LIST Men's Doubles: P. CarrenoBusta / R. Nadal, Women's Singles: Radwanska, Women's Doubles: C. Garcia / K. Mladenovic
5).Who won the 2016 China Open Women's Singles title?
a) Johanna Konta
b) AgnieszkaRadwanska
c) Serene Williams
d) Svetlana Kuznetsova
e) GrigorDimitrov
Answer: b)
Explanation: British tennis player Andy Murray beat Bulgaria's GrigorDimitrov in straight sets to win the China Open on 09 October 2016. Dimitrov went down 6-4, 7-6 (7/2). This is Murray's 5th singles title of 2016 and 40th of his career Men's Doubles P. CarrenoBusta / R. Nadal Women's Singles Radwanska Women's Doubles C. Garcia / K. Mladenovic
6).Who has won 2016 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix?
a) Lewis Hamilton
b) NicoRosberg
c) Max Verstappen
d) Sebastian Vettel
e) Johanna Konta
Answer: b)
Explanation: Mercedes' Rosberg wins Japanese Grand PrixMercedes' German Formula One driver NicoRosberg won the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka on Saturday. Starting on the pole position, Rosberg won his maiden Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen and teammate Lewis Hamilton. With the win, Rosberg now holds a 33 point advantage over teammate Lewis Hamilton in the drivers' championship standings.
7).Name the American boxer, who has passed away recently?
a) Aaron Pryor
b) Asron finch
c) Angus Deaton
d) Oliver Hart
e) Muhammad ali
Answer: a)
Explanation: American boxer Aaron Pryor died on 09 October 2016 at the age of 60 after a long battle with heart disease. Pryor built a 39-1 record with 35 knockouts during his career. His biggest moments in the ring were his two junior welterweight victories over Arguello.
8).Name the person, who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Austria?
a) Angus Deaton
b) Oliver Hart
c) Renu Pall
d) BengtHolmstrom
e) Renuthamas
Answer: c)
Explanation: Former Indian Foreign Service officer Ms. Renu Pall has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Austria. It was announced by Ministry of External Affairs. Austria is a German-speaking country in Central Europe, characterized by mountain villages and baroque architecture.
9).Who has won the mixed doubles title at the Russian Open?
a) Pranaav jerry chopra and n sikki
b) Popna and saniya
c) Somdev and n sikki
d) Renuthams and p jerry
e) None of the above
Answer: a)
Explanation: India's 19-year-old shuttlerRuthvikaShivaniGadde won the women's singles title at the Russian Open in Vladivostok. Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N Sikki Reddy added to India's tally by winning the mixed doubles title at the event.
10).Who has won the women’s single title at the Russian Open?
a) RuthvikaShivaniGadde
b) Renuthams
c) P V sindhu
d) Saina
e) Ruthvikasingh
Answer: a)
Explanation: India's 19-year-old shuttlerRuthvikaShivaniGadde won the women's singles title at the Russian Open in Vladivostok. Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N Sikki Reddy added to India's tally by winning the mixed doubles title at the event.
11).Which of the following CM launches Samajwadi smartphone scheme?
a) Punjab
b) Haryana
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Andhra Pradesh
e) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: a)
Explanation: India's 19-year-old shuttlerRuthvikaShivaniGadde won the women's singles title at the Russian Open in Vladivostok. Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N Sikki Reddy added to India's tally by winning the mixed doubles title at the event.
12).Centre provides over Rs……..crore to Railways for bio toilets & CCTV cameras?
c) 1800
Answer: a)
Explanation: Railways has received 1655 crore rupees from the government for the installation of CCTVs at stations and bio-toilets in trains across the country. Railway Board Chairman AK Mital said, 1155 crore rupees has been given to the railways for installing bio-toilets in trains under Swachh Bharat Mission and 500 crore rupees under Nirbhaya Fund for putting all major stations under CCTV surveilance, for enhancing passenger safety and security.Railway Board Chairman said, 40 thousand bio-toilets are being installed in trains and 30 thousand more will be installed by the end of the current fiscal. He said, all new proposed trains like Tejas, Humsafar will be equipped with bio-toilets. railways has set the target of making the entire network as discharge-free zone by September 2019.
13).Name the person who has Launches Enhanced Foreign Trade Data Dashboard?
a) SushmaSwaraj
b) NitinJairamGadkari
c) Sushri UmaBharati
d) Smt. NirmalaSitharaman
e) RamdasAthawale
Answer: d)
Explanation: Commerce and Industry Minister NirmalaSitharaman today said exports will gradually increase. MrsSitharam launched a new enhanced Dashboard on Foreign Trade Data as part of the initiative of the ministry to provide easy access to the public with regard to India’s export, import and balance of trade data in an analytical format, over time and space.
14).Which of the following state govt to link Public Distribution System to Aadhar cards to make it corruption-free & transparent?
a) Punjab
b) Haryana
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Andhra Pradesh
e) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: b)
Explanation: Haryana government is planning to link the Public Distribution System (PDS) to Aadhar cards to make it corruption-free and inject transparency in the distribution of ration. Addressing a public meeting at Hasanpur in Palwal district yesterday, Chief Minister ManoharLalKhattar said those registered in the ration card will be able to get ration only after marking biometric attendance.
15).BHEL commissions another 660 Mw thermal unit in……?
a) Punjab
b) Haryana
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Andhra Pradesh
e) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: e)
Explanation: State-run BHEL has commissioned 660 Mw coal-based supercritical thermal power unit in Uttar Pradesh.The unit has been commissioned at the 3x660 Mw Prayagraj super thermal power project, located in Bara tehsil in Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh. The project is owned by Prayagraj Power Generation Company Ltd (PPGCL), a subsidiary company of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd.
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