1).When is National Milk Day observed in India?
a) November 25
b) November 26
c) November 27
d) November 28
e) November 29
Answer: b)
Explanation: Every year 26 November is being observed as National Milk Day (NMD) to mark birth anniversary Father of the White Revolution Dr.Verghese Kurien. The idea of observing National Milk Day was first mooted by Indian Dairy Association (IDA) in 2014 on the lines of World Milk Day observed on June 1. The first NMD was observed on 26 November 2014 by all Indian diary sector majors.
2).Narendra Modi launched the 'Indian Police at Your Call' mobile app at a national police conference in _____?
a) Hyderabad
b) Ahmadabad
c) Mumbai
d) New Delhi
e) Varanasi
Answer: a)
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the 'Indian Police at Your Call' mobile app at a national police conference in Hyderabad organized by the Intelligence Bureau. The app has a map-based interface to let users locate police stations near them along with numbers of the District Control Room and office of the Superintendent of Police.
3).Name the portal launched by the government to provide detailed information to farmers about bovine animals.
a) e-jaanwar
b) e-praani
c) e-pashu
d) e-jantu
e) e-paisa
Answer: c)
Explanation: Government has launched an e-pashu haat portal which will provide detailed information to farmers about bovine animals. Information relating to Certification of the animal, its picture, breeding, volume of milk given by the cow etc will also be available in this portal. Animal fodder varieties, its volume and price information will also be available at this portal.
4).Union Minister Prakash Javadekar has decided to adopt another tribal village in Madhya Pradesh, what is the name of the village?
a) Paldev
b) Maihar
c) Bharhut
d) Griddhraj
e) Birsinghpur
Answer: a)
Explanation: Two years after adopting Paldev village in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar has decided to adopt another tribal village in the state. The minister will adopt Khutiya village in Chhindwara district under the 'Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana'. Notably, Paldev has witnessed an improvement in the standards of education and sanitation since Javadekar adopted the village.
5).Which country has passed a new law regarding surveillance?
a) Brazil
b) Kenya
c) Russia
d) South Korea
e) UK
Answer: e)
Explanation: British Parliament has passed a new snooping law which, if gets royal assent, will give authorities power to access the internet browsing history of everyone in the UK. The new Investigatory Powers Bill has been dubbed the “snooper’s charter” for its sweeping nature of access to the British public’s internet history. The law forces UK internet providers to store browsing histories.
6).Which country has begun voting to phase out nuclear power plants?
a) China
b) Germany
c) Japan
d) Russia
e) Switzerland
Answer: e)
Explanation: Swiss voters are casting their ballots to decide whether or not to speed up the process of phasing out the country's nuclear power plants. If voters choose "yes" in referendum,it would force three of the country's five reactors to close next year & the remaining two by 2029. The five plants currently generate 40 per cent of Switzerland's electricity. Polls suggest a tight race on the issue.
7).AROGYA fair organized in which place?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Arnachal Pradesh
c) Sikkim
d) Madhya Pradesh
e) Assam
Answer: a)
Explanation: In Himachal Pradesh, the Union Ministry of AYUSH, the Confederation of Indian Industry and the State Ayurveda Department has organized AROGYA fair in Shimla. Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh inaugurated this three days fair yesterday. The Fair aims to promote and popularize Indian Systems of Medicine among the general public as well as bring the industry up to date about new developments in the sector.
8).Which of the following governmental body get an advanced system, called "Tri-Netra".
a) Airlines
b) Railways
c) Rickshaw
d) Ships
e) Taxi
Answer: b)
Explanation: Railways may soon get an advanced system, called "Tri-Netra". It will help reduce train accidents by keeping a record of the track maintenance & will also provide better visibility. Tri-Netra stands for terrain imaging for diesel drivers infrared, enhanced optical and radar assisted system. The system provides a locomotive pilot a clear view of up to one kilometre on a straight track.
9).Name the hill station, wich host Judima festival?
a) Assam
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Arnachal Pradesh
d) Sikkim
e) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: a)
Explanation: Haflong, a hill station in Assam, is hosting a three-day sports and culture festival between December 18-20. The festival, named 'Judima' after the traditional Dimasa rice wine, will focus on promoting Dimasa tribals' culture and give people a chance to take part in adventure sports like trekking and hiking. Further, singer Papon is expected to perform at the festival.
10).Who has been appointed Director of Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA)?
a) Aarti Kanakia
b) Swati Sharma
c) Upma Chawdhry
d) Varsha Deshmukh
e) Vindhya Tomar
Answer: c)
Explanation: Upma Chawdhary has been appointed Director of Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) at Mussoorie. She is the first woman to be named for the post. The post has been upgraded to Secretary rank and Chowdhary would be the 23rd director. She will replace Rajeev Kapoor. Academy imparts training to officers of civil services.
11).Who is appointed as new president of Hockey India?
a) Udham Singh
b) Dhyan Chand
c) Dhanraj Pillay
d) Mariamma Koshy
e) Mushtaque Ahmad
Answer: d)
Explanation: Mariamma Koshy, who was earlier the secretary general, has now taken over as the chairman of the Hockey India League Governing Board.The decision was taken at the 41st Hockey India Executive Board meeting. The decisions will require ratification in the Hockey India Congress to be held soon.
12).Which multiplex has partnered with SBI for ease of cash withdrawal?
a) City pride
b) E-Square
c) INOX Leisure
d) Pvr Cinemas
e) Rahul cinemas
Answer: c)
Explanation: Multiplex chain INOX Leisure has launched an initiative to ease the process of cash withdrawal in supporting the demonetization drive by the Government. The company has partnered with State Bank of India (SBI) to facilitate this transaction at the nearest INOX multiplex using a debit card. Citizens can swipe their debit cards & take up to Rs 2,000 in cash per card per day.
13).Who won the Gold Medal at AIBA Youth World Championships.?
a) Hawa Singh
b) Jorge Grinan
c) Mushtaque Ahmad
d) Naman Talwar
e) Sachin Singh
Answer: e)
Explanation: Sachin Singh became the third Indian boxer ever to bag gold at the AIBA Youth World Championships. In the 49 kg weight class, Sachin recorded a stunning unanimous victory over Cuban Jorge Grinan in the summit clash at St Peterburg, Russia. India thus finished the tournament with one gold and a bronze. Naman Tanwar in the 91 kg had settled for a bronze after losing in the semifinal.
14).Who leads the Rolex Ranking and wrested one crore rupees CG golf title?
a) Shamim Khan
b) Anisha Padukone
c) Jeev milkha singh
d) Khalin Joshi
e) Mushtaque Ahmad
Answer: a)
Explanation: Delhi's Shamim Khan has wrested the one crore rupees CG Open golf title and the lead in the Rolex Ranking. Bengaluru's Khalin Joshi finished runner-up at 18-under-262 after a final round of 65. He also moved up to second place in the Rolex Ranking.
15).How much percentage of incremental CRR(Cash Reserve Ratio) is introduced by RBI?
a) 50%
b) 100%
c) 75%
d) 80%
e) 90%
Answer: b)
Explanation: The RBI has introduced an incremental Cash Reserve Ratio of 100 per cent for the fortnight. It aims to absorb the surge in liquidity of banking system following the demonetisation of high value notes. CRR is the portion of the deposits which banks are required to park to the RBI. The incremental CRR is intended to be a temporary to drain excess liquidity in the system.
16).Who is the new President of PHDCCI?
a) Gopal Jiwarajka
b) Manmohan Singh
c) Raghuram Rajan
d) Rahul Gandhi
e) Sharad Pawar
Answer: a)
Explanation: Gopal Jiwarajka, CMD of Salora International,took over as the new President of PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Prior to becoming the President of PHD Chamber, Jiwarajka was its Senior Vice President. He is also a founder member of Indian Cellular Association. He has served on executive committee of Electronic Industries Association of India & Telecom committee of industry body Ficci.
17).Which company has got SEBI'S NOD to launch an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT).
a) IRB Infra
b) L&T Infra
c) Raheja Infra
d) Reliance Infra
e) Reliance Jio
Answer: d)
Explanation: Reliance Infrastructure has received Sebi's clearance to launch an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT). The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted the certificate of registration. The market watchdog has already granted InvIT licenses to IRB Infrastructure, GMR and MEP Infrastructure. SEBI had in August 2014 introduced InvITs.
18).How much business has been targeted by Bajaj allaianz and Canara bank in FY2017-18?
a) 200 crore
b) 300 crore
c) 400 crore
d) 50 crore
e) 500 crore
Answer: c)
Explanation: Canara Bank & Bajaj Allianz General Insurance have signed a corporate agency agreement for the distribution of Bajaj Allianz’s general insurance products.Both have set a target to achieve Rs 400 crore business in the first year (FY 2017-18) of operations.Under this agreement, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance will offer its products to Canara Bank customers.
19).Who unveiled the statue of Sathya Sai Baba?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Nitin Gadkari
c) Pranab Mukherjee
d) Venkaya naidu
e) Prakash Javadekar
Answer: a)
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of Sathya Sai Baba. He addressed the students of Sathya Sai Medical Institute in Palwal via Video conferencing. PM Modi said Sathya Sai Baba lived Mantra of Love all and serve all. Sathya Sai Baba was an Indian guru and philanthropist. He claimed to be the reincarnation of Sai Baba of Shirdi.
20).The 51st Annual Conference of Directors-General of Police of States was held in which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Rajasthan
c) Telangana
d) Gujarat
e) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: c)
Explanation: The 51st Annual Conference of Directors-General of Police of States was held in Hyderabad, Telangana. The three day conference was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. It was attended by around 100 DGPs of states, Director Generals of Central paramilitary forces and their Inspectors General. The Conference focused on cross-border terrorism, infiltration and radicalisation of youth.
21).Which country won the silver medal in the 13th World Robot Olympiad (WRO)?
a) China
b) India
c) Qatar
d) Russia
e) Thailand
Answer: b)
Explanation: Team "High Voltage" from India (Gurugram) won a silver in the Regular Junior High category in the 13th World Robot Olympiad. The championship was jointly organised by National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) and India STEM Foundation (ISF). Over 2,000 students from over 50 countries showcased innovative solutions using robotics technology to reduce, manageand recycle waste.
22).Name the mobile payment company which has partnered with the National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) to pay toll tax.
a) Airtel Money
b) Freecharge
c) Mobikwik
d) Oxigen Wallet
e) Paytm
Answer: c)
Explanation: MobiKwik said its customers will be able to pay toll tax at 391 toll plazas using the mobile wallet. The company has received an approval from NHAI to enable commuters across all toll plazas in the country pay cashless through its mobile wallet. MobiKwik has about 40 million users and is accepted at 2.5 lakh merchants, including IRCTC, Big Bazaar, OYO Rooms, Zomato, Grofers & Big Basket.
23).The Competition Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of which chemical company by Norway’s Yara Fertilisers?
a) Ceyenar Chemicals
b) Tata Chemicals
c) Natinal Fertilizers
d) Pidilite Industries
e) Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers
Answer: b)
Explanation: CCI has approved the proposed acquisition of urea and fertilisers business of Tata Chemicals by Norway’s Yara Fertilisers. Under the deal, Tata Chemicals will sell its urea plant in Babrala, Uttar Pradesh. It has an annual capacity of about 1.2 million tonnes for an estimated Rs. 2,670 cr. Mergers and acquisitions beyond a certain threshold requires the approval of CCI.
24). Who won the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
a) Nico Rosberg
b) Daniel Ricciardo
c) Lewis Hamilton
d) Sergio Pérez
e) Jenson Button
Answer: c)
Explanation: Lewis Hamilton claimed the victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but loses the World Championship title. Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg finishes second and becomes the 33rd World Champion. He claimed his first F1 world title with a second-place finish at the Abu Dhabi GP. He becomes the third German driver to win the world title 34 years after his father Keke won his own championship in 1982.
25).Which cab company has partnered with SBI and Punjab National Bank to ease cash crunch?
a) Zoomcar
b) City Cool
c) Wings
d) Ola
e) Meru
Answer: d)
Explanation: Ola cabs partners with lenders like SBI and Punjab National Bank to ease cash crunch. Cash dispensing through swipe of debit cards at POS machines was introduced at around 3,700 petrol pumps. The same is being replicated by Ola on a test basis in its cabs in Kolkata and Hyderabad. Taxis with a bank officer and POS machine are parked at different locations and dispense cash of Rs. 2,000 per card.
26).Which state will become the first state in India to go cashless from December 31?
a) Assam
b) Goa
c) Bihar
d) Maharashtra
e) Rajasthan
Answer: b)
Explanation: Goa is likely to become the first state in India to go cashless from December 31. People will be able to buy perishables items or anything else at the press of a button on their mobile. One has to dial *99# from their mobile phone, not necessarily a smart phone, and follow the instructions to complete the transcation. This system is being introduced to transfer money to small vendors.
27).Anand Yadav who passed away on November 27 was a ______ language author.
a) Dogri
b) Hindi
c) Kannada
d) Marathi
e) Sanskrit
Answer: d)
Explanation: Anand Yadav was a noted marathi language author. His autobiography 'Zombi' won him Sahitya Akadmi award in 1991. Mr Yadav faced a major controversy over his book 'Santsurya Tukaram', wrote on Sant Tukaram, a 17th century saint poet from Maharashtra. He has penned around 40 books which comprise collection of essays, poems, criticism among others.
28).Which bank will be the pin issuer for CentrumPay?
a) Axis
b) HDFC
c) KVB
d) SC
e) Yes
Answer: e)
Explanation: Centrum Direct has launched a unique mobile wallet that also offers a physical card under the label of CentrumPay. The CentrumPay will be launched next week on the MasterCard platform with Yes Bank being the PIN issuer. CentrumPay can be used both as a virtual mobile wallet for any type of payment. User can also to withdraw cash at any bank ATMs as per the permissible limits now.
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