1).Govt launches Biotech-KISAN scheme to empower farmers, especially women, which of the following person inaugurate the scheme?
a) Harsh Vardhan
b) Narendra Modi
c) Raj Nath Singh
d) Smt. Sushma Swaraj
e) None of the above
Answer: a)
Explanation: Science and Technology Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today launched a new initiatives Biotech-KISAN (Krishi Innovation Science Application Network) to empower farmers, especially women. Under the scheme, fellowship will be given to women farmers for training and education in the farm practice. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Dr Harsh Vardhan said, the aim of the initiative to connect farmers, scientist and science institution across the country. He said, Biotech-KISAN will connect farmers to best global practices, training workshop in India and other countries.
2). Which of the following govt to observe next year as Garib Kalyan Varsh?
a) Kerala
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Sikkim
d) Haryana
e) Nagaland
Answer: d)
Explanation: Haryana government, which completed its two years today, would observe the next year as “Garib Kalyan Varsh” and emphasis would be laid on welfare of poor people and generating maximum employment opportunities for the youth. Chief Minister Mr Manohar Lal said this in Chandigarh today. He said that the next year will be the year of Golden Jubilee of the State and it would be dedicated to Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya. Mr Manohar Lal said that he had made about 2000 announcements during these two years out of which 1200 announcements have either been completed or work on them is in progress
3). Which of the following govt to sign MoU with UNICEF to procure 40,000 doses of HPV vaccine?
a) Punjab
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Sikkim
d) Haryana
e) Nagaland
Answer: a)
Explanation: In a bid to stamp out the menace of cervical cancer in the state, the Punjab government would soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the UNICEF to procure 40,000 doses of vaccine against Human Papilloma Virus in a phased manner. With this decision, Punjab would be the first state in the country to launch this free vaccination program to eradicate the curse of cervical cancer.
4). Name the country which has announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.
a) Angola
b) China
c) Russia
d) Gambia
e) Germany
Answer: d)
Explanation: Gambia has announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court. It has accused the Hague-based tribunal of "persecution and humiliation of people of colour, especially Africans". The announcement comes after similar decisions earlier this month by South Africa and Burundi to abandon the institution, set up to try the world's worst crimes. The ICC began functioning on 1 July 2002.
5). Who won the 2016 Man Booker Prize for his book, “The Sellout”?
a) David Means
b) David Szalay
c) Graeme Macrae Burnet
d) Paul Beatty
e) Wyl Menmuir
Answer: d)
Explanation: Paul Beatty was named as the first American to win the prestigious Man Booker fiction prize, for “The Sellout”. His novel tells the story of a young black man who tries to reinstate slavery and racial segregation in a suburb of Los Angeles. It is a literary prize awarded each year for the best original novel, written in the English language.
6). India began the 4th Joint Military Exercise, 'MITRA SHAKTI 2016' with which country?
a) USA
b) Sri Lanka
c) Oman
d) Indonesia
e) Canada
Answer: b)
Explanation: The fourth edition of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise 'MITRA SHAKTI 2016' is being conducted at Sinha Regimental Centre in Ambepussa, Sri Lanka. The main focus of the joint exercise is to enhance inter-operability. The Indian contingent is represented by a platoon from the Rajputana Rifles Regiment. The SL Army will be represented by a platoon from the Sinha Regiment.
7).Name the actress who was honored for her indelible style at the second annual InStyle Awards in Los Angeles.
a) Cobie Smulders
b) Freida Pinto
c) Nicole Kidman
d) Salma Hayek
e) Scarlett Johansson
Answer: c)
Explanation: Priyanka Chopra and Nicole Kidman were among the many members of Hollywood that were honored for their indelible style at the second annual InStyle Awards in Los Angeles. The InStyle Awards took place at The Getty Center in Los Angeles. Kidman was named InStyle’s Style Icon and Chopra with the Breakout Style Icon Award. InStyle is a monthly women’s fashion magazine published by Time Inc.
8).Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched 7 schemes in his Lok Sabha constituency, Varanasi, what is the overall cost of the project ?
a) 5000 crore
b) 5500 crore
c) 6000 crore
d) 5600 crore
e) 500 crore
Answer: a)
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched seven schemes at the total cost of Rs 5000 crore in his Lok Sabha constituency. The schemes launched included "Urja Ganga". It is an ambitious gas pipeline project which will bring piped cooking fuel to residents of this ancient temple town. Other programmes launched were expansion of Diesel Locomotive Works.
9). India to provide LED bulbs, equipment to which of the following country as a grant?
a) Vanuatu
b) Vietnam
c) Nepal
d) Myanmar
e) None of the above
Answer: a)
Explanation: India will provide LED bulbs and other energy efficient equipment worth nearly 1.34 crore rupees to Pacific island nation Vanuatu as a grant. Power Minister Piyush Goyal, who is on a two-day visit to Vanuatu informed this. Mr Goyal held talks with Prime Minister of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas and Foreign Affairs Minister of the country Bruno Leingkone Tau.
10). What is India's rank in the latest World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2016?
a) 108th
b) 123rd
c) 76th
d) 87th
e) 99th
Answer: d)
Explanation: India has climbed 21 spots to rank 87th on the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2016. In 2015, India was ranked 108th. The improvement in ranking, the report says, is driven largely by major improvements in education. Iceland tops the latest rankings followed by Finland, Norway and Sweden.
11).Which country's Prime Minister arrived in New Delhi for a three-day long state visit on October 26?
a) Australia
b) China
c) Finland
d) New Zealand
e) UK
Answer: d)
Explanation: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key arrived in New Delhi for a three-day long state visit. During his stay, he will hold one-to-one meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi followed by official delegation level meeting to discuss growing bilateral relations. He will also call upon President Pranab Mukherjee. Prime Minister Key will also be attending a Business Summit.
12). Which country won against Australia in the 2016 RoboCup Challenge?
a) China
b) Germany
c) Japan
d) South Korea
e) USA
Answer: e)
Explanation: An American team of robots defeated an Australian rival in soccer to win the RoboCup Challenge. The University of Texas at Austin's Austin Villa beat the University of New South Wales' Runswift 7-3 during China's 2016 World Robot Conference. RoboCup is an annual international robotics competition founded in 1997. It aims to promote robotics and artificial intelligence research.
13). Carlos Alberto, a legendary football player who passed away on October 25 was of which nationality?
a) Spanish
b) Brazilian
c) Argentinian
d) Portuguese
e) American
Answer: b)
Explanation: Carlos Alberto was a Brazilian football player. He captained Brazil to World Cup glory in 1970, in which he scored one of the most famous goals in the tournament's history. He quit international football in 1977. His achievements saw him named in the World Team of the 20th Century in 1998. FIFA included him on its list of the greatest 100 living players in 2004.
14). The government has recommended anti-dumping duty of ______% on jute.
a) 5-20
b) 3-15
c) 2-5
d) 10-25
e) 7-30
Answer: a)
Explanation: Commerce Ministry arm DGAD has recommended anti-dumping duty of 5-20% on jute and jute products to protect the domestic industry. The recommendations of the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) would require Finance Ministry's nod. Dumping of products was causing huge financial losses to the country's jute sector. West Bengal is a major player in the jute industry.
15). Sanjay Baweja, CFO of _____ resigned on October 26.
a) TCS
b) Amazon India
c) Wells Fargo
d) Capgemini
e) Flipkart
Answer: e)
Explanation: Sanjay Baweja is the chief financial officer (CFO) of Flipkart. He has put in his papers after a two-year stint. Mr Baweja had joined Flipkart from Tata Communications about two years ago. Flipkart has seen a string of exits in recent months. In April, Flipkart chief product officer Punit Soni and vice president and head of seller ecosystem Manish Maheshwari resigned.
16).According to the World Bank's' latest 'Doing Business' report, India ranks ____ in terms of ease of doing business.
a) 130th
b) 131th
c) 132nd
d) 133rd
e) 139th
Answer: a)
Explanation: India ranks 130th position in terms of ease of doing business. In the World Bank's latest 'Doing Business' report, India's place remained unchanged from last year's original ranking of 130 among the 190 economies. The government aims to bring the country in the top 50. The list of countries in the Doing Business 2017 is topped by New Zealand while Singapore is ranked second.
17). Who was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of International Hockey Federation (FIH)?
a) Jason McCracken
b) Kelly Fairweather
c) Renato Sanches
d) Tom Hayden
e) Graeme Macrae Burnet
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Answer: a)
Explanation: Jason McCrackenwas appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of International Hockey Federation.
Answer: a)
Explanation: Jason McCrackenwas appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of International Hockey Federation.
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