1).What was the theme of the 2016 World AIDS Day?
a) Getting to zero
b) The time to act is now
c) Hands up for #HIVprevention
d) Getting No AIDS
e) Getting to zero #HIVprevention
Answer: c)
Explanation: World AIDS Day is observed across the world on 1 December annually. The theme for 2016 World Aids Day is ‘Hands Up for HIV Prevention’. The day is observed to raise awareness to the Aids pandemic caused by the spread of the HIV infection. The day is celebrated by the government organizations, NGOs, civil society and other health officials by organizing the speeches or forums discussion related to the AIDS.
2).Centre proposes to release Rs ___________cr to develop 100 Smart Cities?
a) 48,000
b) 46,000
c) 47,000
d) 49,000
e) 58,000
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Centre proposes to release 48,000 crore rupees in the next five years to develop 100 Smart Cities in the country under Smart Cities Mission. Presently, 20 Smart Cities are progressing. Stating this in a written reply in the RajyaSabha today, Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said, 612 projects have been identified amounting to a little over 34,200 crore rupees out of which some projects have been completed and work on 28 projects started.
3).Which state Raj Bhawan has adopted the cashless system for all kind of payments?
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Nagaland
e) New Delhi
Answer: b)
Explanation: As per the reports, the payments of Raj Bhawan would be made online, through cheques or another mode of e-payments. Governor AcharyaDevvrat has directed Raj Bhawan’s official in Shimla to use a cashless system or cheque in all kind of payments.The direction was issued after the Prime Minister’s appeal in this regard. Himachal Rajbhawan is the first in the country to adopt these cashless techniques so promptly.GovernorDevvrat has also appealed students, teachers and NGO are to make common people aware about the cashless system. Besides, Andhra Pradesh is also planning to launch a mobile wallet with the name ‘AP Purse’ to help the public in the adoption of cashless payments. The plan was announced by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. He said that his government would be the first state in India to switch to digital transactions.
4).The Union Cabinet has given approval to the India negotiating position at the recent 28th Meeting of Parties (MoP) in __________, Rwanda.
a) Kigali
b) Butare
c) Gitarama
d) Province
e) Ruhengeri
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Union Cabinet has approved baseline and freeze years proposal of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest (MoEFCC) over the issue of phasing down the climate-damaging refrigerants hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as negotiated in Kigali meet. The negotiations at Kigali meet held in October 2016 were aimed at including HFCs in the list of chemicals under the Montreal Protocol. In the Kigali meet, India had successfully negotiated the baseline years within a range of 2024 to 2030 and freeze year in subsequent years for phasing down the use of HFCs. It had two set of baselines years were agreed for developing countries. India along with nine other countries will have baseline years of 2024, 2025, 2026.
5).The 50th anniversary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) was recently hosted by which of the following countries?
a) India
b) USA
c) Brazil
d) China
Answer: a)
Explanation: India hosted the golden jubilee (50th anniversary) celebrations of United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) in New Delhi. The opening address at international conference of the golden jubilee celebrations of UNCITRAL was given by President Pranab Mukherjee.
6).Who won the 2016 World Chess Championship?
a) Garry Kasparov
b) Magnus Carlsen
c) Magnus Karjakin
d) Sergey Karjakin
e) Viswanathan Anand
Answer: b)
Explanation: Magnus Carlsen won the 2016 World Chess Championship on 30 November 2016 in New York City,USA.Carlsen defeated Sergey Karjakin to retain the World Chess Champion title. It’s the third time that Carlsen has won the championship. He has reigned as world champion since 2013
7).The UNESCO recently added rumba dance to its coveted list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The dance belongs to which of the following countries?
a) Argentina
b) Brazil
c) Colombia
d) Cuba
e) South Africa
Answer: d)
Explanation: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added Cuba’s rumba dance and Belgian beer to its coveted list of “intangible” cultural heritage at the meeting held in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on November 30, 2016. The Cuban delegation dedicated the rumba’s selection for the list to its long time leader Fidel Castro, who passed away recently at the age of 90. The UN body also included Portuguese pottery and Ugandan traditional music into the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.. The UNESCO stated that the rumba brings a sense “grace, sensuality and joy” in mind and since the rumba existed from poor communities in Cuba, the dance is an enduring “expression of resistance and self-esteem”.
8).The Union Cabinet recently approved the rehabilitation package of what amount for displaced families from Pakistan occupied Jammu & Kashmir (POJK)?
a) Rs 2000 crore
b) Rs 2500 crore
c) Rs 5000 crore
d) Rs 7500 crore
e) Rs 7600 crore
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, ShriNarendraModi has approved Central Assistance of Rs. 2000 crore for 36,384 displaced families from Pakistan occupied areas of Jammu & Kashmir (POJK) and Chhamb following an announcement of Prime Minister's Development Package for Jammu &Kashmir-2015 in November, 2015 As per the package, Rs. 5.5 lakh cash benefit per family will be disbursed to the displaced families to enable them to earn an income and subsist their livelihood. The amount will be released to the State Government of J&K to be disbursed to eligible families through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
9).The Central Statistical Office in November 2016 announced that India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) accelerated to what percentage?
a) 7.1 percent
b) 7.3 percent
c) 7.6 percent
d) 7.7 percent
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Central Statistical Office has announced that India's Gross Domestic Product accelerated to 7.3 % in the second quarter (July-September) of the 2016-17 financial year from a provisional 7.1 % expansion in the previous quarter. ii. On the other hand, the Gross Value Added (GVA) increased to 7.1 percent.
10).Who will head the Committee of Chief Ministers on demonetization that was constituted recently?
a) Manohar Lal Khattar
b) N Chandrababu Naidu
c) Pinarayi Vijayan
d) Shaktikanta Das
e) Vajibaiwaala
Answer: b)
Explanation: NITI Aayog, under the banner of the Union Government, on 30 November 2016 constituted a 13-member committee to promote cashless economy. The committee will be headed by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu. The committee will be formed by Chief Ministers of various states representing different political parties to examine and promote the use of digital payment systems across the country.
11).Which bank Bank launches Aadhaar-based disbursement of micro loan?
a) SBI
b) ICICI
c) RBL
d) AXIS
e) UBI
Answer: c)
Explanation: Private sector RBL Bank has launched Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS) for small ticket micro-finance loan disbursements. According to bank Head Rajeev Ahuja, it is the first bank to launch the APBS on its platform and the intent is to meet the government's target on digital banking. Aadhaar-based disbursement is the distribution of electronic Benefit transfer(EBT) and Providing basic financial services (cash deposit, balance enquiry, cash withdrawal and remittance) at low-cost access devices called Micro ATMs maintained at Business correspondents in an inter-operable way called Aadhaar Enabled Payment Service
12).India has signed government-to-government (G2G) deal with which county to buy 145 M-777 Ultra-Light Howitzers worth $750 million under the Foreign Military Sales programme?
a) France
b) Israel
c) Japan
d) United State (UK)
e) United States (US)
Answer: e)
Explanation: India has signed government-to-government (G2G) deal with the United States (US) to buy 145 M-777 Ultra-Light Howitzers worth $750 million under the Foreign Military Sales programme. This is the first defence deal signed by India for purchasing artillery guns since the Bofors scandal in 1980s. The deal was recently cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed by Prime Minister NarendraModi.
13).Name the autobiography of Sachin Tendulkar that won the prestigious Crossword Book of the Year Award in the Autobiography category?
a) The Test of My Life
b) Playing it my way
c) Out of the BOx
d) Straight from the Heart: An Autobiography
e) The Test of My cricket
Answer: b)
Explanation: The autobiography of India’s batting legend Sachin Tendulkar “Playing it my way” has won the prestigious Crossword Book of the Year Award in the Autobiography category. The book is penned by renowned cricket historian and Tendulkar’s close friend BoriaMajumdar. Earlier, it also had entered the Limca Book of World Records for being the best selling adult hardback across both fiction and non-fiction.
14).Facebook will invest $40000 in which Indian Fashion Startup under its FBStartProgramme?
a) Ajio
b) CoutLoot
c) fabindia
d) Vastragatha
e) Coutt
Answer: b)
Explanation: Under its FBStartProgramme, FB will invest $40000 in the Indian Fashion Startup, CoutLoot. The programme was launched by FB last year to help entrepreneurs with their startups by providing sufficient funds ans services to help grow their business. The Startup will also receive mentor-ship from the engineering teams of FB.
15).Name the bank which has tied up with Spice Digital for cash management services through the bank’s e-collection facility?
a) Federal Bank
b) State bank of India
c) ICICI
d) Axis
e) HDFC
Answer: a)
Explanation: Federal Bank has tied up with Spice Digital for cash management services through the bank’s e-collection facility.As per the arrangement, 20,000 plus retail outlets of Spice Digital can now remit its cash collection at the Federal Bank branches pan India.This helps the outlets to get replenished its running limits on the spot enabling them to continue to serve the customers hassle-free. Spice Digital Ltd is a market leader for mobile value added services (MVAS), mobile applications and Internet products and services.
16).Which country has signs MoU with Thailand to promote cooperation and collaboration?
a) Pakistan
b) China
c) Myanmar
d) India
e) Bangladesh
Answer: d)
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh and Thailand signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 29, 2016 for promoting cooperation and collaboration between the states. The MoU was signed between Surindra Rajabhat University Regional Development Strategies (SRRURDS) Foundation of Surin Province, North East of Thailand and Mahabodhi Lord Buddha College (MLBC) in Arunachal Pradesh.
17).Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Tata Steel’s 55,000 TPA ferro-chrome plant in ______?
a) Andari
b) Bodaguda
c) Boliguda
d) Damunaikguda
e) Gopalpur
Answer: e)
Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurates the 55,000-tonne per annum (TPA) Odishaferro-chrome plant set up by Tata Steel at a cost of Rs 542 crore in its Gopalpur Industrial Park in Ganjam district.The plant is a unique environment-friendly unit with state-of-the-art pollution control equipment and technology such as ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant) and STP (Sewage Treatment Plant). It is the first plant in India to use briquetting method of chrome ore fine agglomeration.
18).Which village becomes first cashless village in Maharashtra?
a) Dhasai
b) Abitkhind
c) Bori
d) Bholewadi
e) Digambar
Answer: a)
Explanation: Amid the Centre's push for digital transaction, Dhasai village in Thane district has become the first "cashless village" in Maharashtra. This was informed by Maharashtra Finance Minister SudhirMungantiwaryesterday.All payments in the Dhasai village are being done through plastic money. Traders, vegetable and fruit vendors and others providing goods and services in Dhasai are using swipe machines for cashless transactions
19).India International Science festival 2016 to be held in__________?
a) Jaipur
b) Kolkata
c) Mumbai
d) New Delhi
e) Varanasi
Answer: d)
Explanation: India International Science festival 2016 will be held from 7th to 11th of this month in New Delhi. Briefing reporters about the upcoming event Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said, 5 nominated students from every Adarsh gram would travel to Delhi to participate in this festival. The festival being organized by ministries of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences in collaboration with VijnanaBharati(VIBHA) will be inaugurated by Home minister Rajnath Singh on 8th of December. The theme of the science festival is science for the masses. The minister said, more than 5000 young Indian scientists would be showcasing their scientific work to the public during the festival.
20).Govt provides how many essential medicines through AMRIT scheme?
a) 540
b) 530
c) 550
d) 580
e) 600
Answer: a)
Explanation: Government is providing 540 essentials medicines and 109 stents to the people at discount price through AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) scheme.In a written reply in the LokSabha today, Health Minister J P Nadda said 33 AMRIT pharmacies are functioning in the country at various places and it has served 5.14 lakh patients till October this year. Mr. Nadda informed that over 18 crore rupees worth medicines have been sold through theses outlets. He said the Centre is in the process opening 79 more such outlets.
21).Hornbill Festival Kicks Off In______
a) Sikkim
b) Manipur
c) Nagaland
d) Assam
e) Mizoram
Answer: c)
Explanation: The 10-day long Hornbill Festival began at the Naga Heritage village Kisama on December 1, 2016, which is coinciding with the Statehood Day of Nagaland. Hornbill FestivalObjective: To revive, protect and preserve the richness and uniqueness of the Naga heritage. The festival was inaugurated by Guru SangyusangPongener of Ungma village under Mokokchung district while the inaugural celebrations of ‘Unity in Culture’ was presented by Sky Entertainment. The festival is a tribute to the revered bird for the Nagas ‘Hornbill’ for its qualities of alertness and grandeur
22).Under Section ______ of the RBI Act, the Reserve Bank of India made the decision regarding demonetisation.
a) 24(2)
b) 24(5)
c) 24(1)
d) 24(3)
e) 24(4)
Answer: c)
Explanation: The government told the Supreme Court on December 1 that the Reserve Bank of India board had recommended the move to demonetize Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. The government said RBI had the power to impose such restrictions on currency use. Under Section 24(1) of the RBI Act, the board could take such a decision and the government functioned only as a delegate of Parliament.
23).The government will issue _______ at toll plazas from December 2.
a) DISTANCETags
b) FASTags
c) Hero ags
d) KMTags
e) SPEEDTags
Answer: b)
Explanation: The collection of toll at all toll plazas on national highways across the country will resume from midnight. All toll plazas have been equipped with adequate number of swipe machines through which people can make payments using their credit or debit cards. The government is also encouraging people to buy FASTags introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
24).______ has been included in the UNESCO's Representative List.
a) Yoga
b) Tai Chi
c) Jujitsu
d) KravMaga
e) KukSool
Answer: a)
Explanation: Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has inscribed yoga in UNESCO's Representative List. The move is being seen as a diplomatic triumph for India. UNESCO has recognised yoga's role as a social practice, an oral tradition and a system of ancient and scientific knowledge.
25).Who leads the popular lead over President-elect Donald Trump?
a) Hillary Clinton
b) Jill Stein
c) Jim Webb
d) Mike Pence
e) Rocky De La Fuente
Answer: a)
Explanation: US Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton's popular lead over President-elect Donald Trump surpassed 2.5 million votes as ballots are still being tallied. Clinton has won 48.1 per cent of the vote so far, while Trump's share of the vote so far is 46.4 per cent. Trump won the Election clinching crucial 270 Electoral College votes. He has 306 Electoral College votes to Clinton's 232.
26).CRISIL has lowered India's GDP growth forecast to ______%.
a) 7.9
b) 8.9
c) 5.9
d) 6.9
e) 4.9
Answer: d)
Explanation: CRISIL has lowered the country's GDP growth forecast by 100 basis points to 6.9% from 7.9% earlier for the current fiscal. The agency said consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation to be at 4.7% as compared to its earlier estimate of 5%. CRISIL noted that there is uncertainty on how much time it will take for the economy to return to 'business as usual'.
27).UN report has lowered India's GDP growth forecast to ____%
a) 7.9
b) 7.6
c) 5.9
d) 6.6
e) 4.9
Answer: b)
India's economy is projected to grow at 7.6 % in 2017 as investment regains momentum and manufacturing base strengthens on the back of structural reforms in the country, a UN study said.Crediting India and China for steady growth of the Asia-Pacific region."India's economy is projected to sustain a 7.6 per cent growth rate in both fiscal years 2016-17 and 2017-18," according to the year-end update of the flagship report Economic and Social Survey for Asia and the Pacific 2016 of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
28).Which state's education board has made it mandatory for students of Class 10 and 12 to have Aadhaar card?
a) Maharashtra
b) Haryana
c) Kerala
d) Bihar
e) Telangana
Answer: a)
Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) has made it mandatory for students of Class 10 and 12 to have Aadhaar card. Aadhar is required for applying for the 2017 examination. The use of Aadhaar will prevent forgery of certificates and impersonation cases, and ensure that the candidates' details are complete and accurate.
29).Which Bank launches new product ‘SIMsePAY’ for money transfer through feature phones?
a) Federal Bank
b) Yes bank
c) ICICI
d) Axis
e) HDFC
Answer: b)
Private sector lender Yes Bank has launched a new digital transaction service through mobile phones named SIMsePAY, that allows any account holder to do money transfers, pay utility bills and other mobile banking services, without the need for smart phones or internet. The technology is based on wafer-thin sticker attached to any SIM card of a telecom provider that sources information from a co-branded prepaid wallet linked to it.The service is based on a “sim-sleeve” technology, in association with Taisys Technologies, who holds global patent for the same, and has implemented the same successfully in other countries including Kenya and China.
30).BHEL commissions first unit of Pulichintalahydel project, what is the capacity of unit?
a) 4x30 MW
b) 4x40 MW
c) 4x80 MW
d) 4x380 MW
e) 4x100 MW
Answer: a)
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has commissioned the first unit of the 4x30 MW Pulichintala hydroelectric project in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh. The project is being set up by TS Genco on river Krishna.BHEL has undertaken the project work which includes design, manufacture, supply erection of four sets of 30 MW vertical Kaplan turbine and generator along with associated auxiliaries. The equipment has been manufactured at BHEL's plants at Bhopal, Jhanshi, Rudrapur and Bengaluru.
31).The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft will be launched in which year by ISRO?
a) 2018
b) 2017
c) 2019
d) 2020
e) 2021
Answer: a)
Chandrayaan 2, India’s second mission to the Moon, is an advanced version of the previous Chandrayaan-1 mission. It is a totally indigenous mission comprising of Orbiter, Lander and Rover. Chandrayaan-1, India's first mission to Moon, was launched successfully on October 22, 2008. ISRO is working towards the launch of Chandrayaan-2 during the first quarter of 2018.
32).Who will head the parliamentary committees to examine the Central government's monetary policy?
a) Shaktikanta Das
b) AnjulyChibDuggal
c) Urjit Patel
d) All of the above
e) None of the above
Answer: d)
Two parliamentary committees, have decided to call RBI Governor Urjit Patel to examine the “monetary policy” of the Centre. He along with two secretaries will assess the “impact of demonetisation”. Department of Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das and Financial Services Secretary AnjulyChibDuggal in the first week of January to discuss the issue.
33).Makkal Pavalar Inkulab passed away, who is he?
a) Sports
b) Music
c) Journalist
d) Politician
e) poet
Answer: e)
Legendary poet and activist Makkal Pavalar Inkulab passed away in Chennai on December 1, 2016. He was a rationalist writer and professor of Tamil literature. His original name was ShahulHameed . He was known for his poems like NaangaManushangada (We are human beings) and Avvai, a drama. was also involved in vocal expression of discontent over the removal of statue of Tamil legendary icon Kannaki in 2002 by the then All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) government of Tamil Nadu.
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