1).Who has been appointed as the Major General of Kyrgyzstan?
a) Shaikh Rafik Mohammed
b) Ali Mirza
c) Abdul Aalee
d) Muhammad Ali
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: An Indian-origin Saudi-based entrepreneur, Shaikh Rafik Mohammed, has been appointed Major General of Kyrgyzstan, by the Government of the Country. He was invited for the prestigious military position in view of his earlier contribution to the country.
2).Who has been appointed as the 25th Chief Justice of Pakistan?
a) Anwar Zaheer Jamali
b) Jawwad S. Khawaja
c) Mian Saqib Nisar
d) Nasir-ul-Mulk
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has been appointed as the as 25th Chief Justice of Pakistan.
3).State Bank of India (SBI) has cut benchmark interest rate across various maturities by _______ Percentage effective from 1st January 2017
a) 0.6
b) 0.8
c) 1.0
d) 0.9
e) 0.7
Answer: d)
Explanation: Country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has cut benchmark interest rate across various maturities by 0.9%, effective from 1st January 2017, a move that is expected to be shortly followed by other banks also.The bank has reduced marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR) by 0.9%
4).Which state launched the India’s first laser technology-based advanced AVMS RTO check-post
a) Maharashtra
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Bihar
e) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: c)
Explanation: Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani launched India’s first laser technology-based advanced AVMS RTO check-post and also laid foundation stones of various developmental works worth Rs 30 crore at Shamlaji of Aravalli district in Gujarat.
5).Which bank has launched an agricultural investment credit for the farmers of Rajasthan.
a) NABARD
b) United Bank of India
c) Oriental Bank of Commerce
d) Bank of Baroda
e) RBI
Answer: b)
Explanation: State-run Bank of Baroda has launched an agricultural investment credit for the farmers of Rajasthan.
6).Which state has launched School Management Information System (SMIS) to provide a complete database of all the government schools spread across the state.
a) Sikkim
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Rajasthan
d) Jammu and Kashmir
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti launched School Management Information System (SMIS), to provide a complete database ofall the government schools spread across the state.
7).The daily limit of ATM increased from Rs 2000 to _______ per day on 1 January 2017
a) Rs. 10,000
b) Rs. 5,000
c) Rs. 4,500
d) Rs. 3,500
e) Rs. 2,500
Answer: c)
Explanation: The daily limit of ATM withdrawal of banknotes on 1 January 2017 went up to Rs. 4500 daily from the existing Rs 2500.
8).Who has taken charge as the new Chief of Army Staff?
a) Dalbir Singh Suhag
b) Bikram Singh
c) Vijay Kumar Singh
d) Bipin Rawat
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: General Bipin Rawat on 31 December 2016 has taken charge as the new Chief of Army Staff.
9).The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the period of enhanced Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) limit of ___________
a) Rs 10,000
b) Rs 50,000
c) Rs 30,000
d) Rs 20,000
e) Rs 45,000
Answer: d)
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the period of enhanced Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) limit of Rs 20,000 as part of efforts to promote digital payments.
10).The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the last date for availing the Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme to ____________
a) March 31, 2017
b) December 31, 2016
c) January 31, 2017
d) April 01, 2017
e) March 01, 2017
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the last date for availing the Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme to January 31, 2017 from the earlier deadline of December 31, 2016.
11).India and which country has signed a Third Protocol to amend DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) recently
a) Singapore
b) USA
c) China
d) Thailand
e) Malaysia
Answer: a)
Explanation: India and Singapore have signed a Third Protocol to amend DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
12). Who has taken oath as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi?
a) Farooq Khan
b) Kiran Bedi
c) Mridula Sinha
d) Anil Baijal
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: Anil Baijal took oath as new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on 31 December 2016. His oath of the office and secrecy was administered by President Pranab Mukherjee in a ceremony held at Raj Niwas.
13).Who has taken charge as the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary?
a) V K Sasikala
b) O Panneerselvam
c) Deepa
d) K. Palanisamy
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: In Tamil Nadu, V K Sasikala has taken charge as the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary.
14). Which state is hosting a Digi-Dhan Mela in Raipur?
a) Rajasthan
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Haryana
d) Madhya Pradesh
e) Karnataka
Answer: b)
Explanation: Chhattisgarh is hosting a Digi-Dhan Mela today in Raipur. It is the first in a series of such fairs to be organised in the next fortnight to promote digital modes of payment.
15). India’s largest LNG importer Petronet has signed a MoU with Petrobangla to set up $950 million liquefied natural gas import project of 7.5 million tons a year in which country?
a) Nepal
b) Bangladesh
c) Bhutan
d) Sri Lanka
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: India’s largest LNG importer Petronet has signed a MoU with Petrobangla to set up $950 million liquefied natural gas import project of 7.5 million tons a year in Bangladesh.
16). PM Modi has announced to increase the number of houses to be built under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana in rural areas by what percentage?
a) 30%
b) 33%
c) 36%
d) 39%
e) 42%
Answer: b)
Explanation: 33 % more homes will be built for the poor under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana in rural areas.
17). India's first transgender school, Sahaj International, was inaugurated in in which state?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Karnataka
e) Telangana
Answer: a)
Explanation: India's first transgender school, Sahaj International, was inaugurated in Kochi (Kerala).
18). Which state government planning to develop 1,100 ‘climate-smart’ villages?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Madhya Pradesh
e) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: d)
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh has plan to develop 1,100 ‘climate-smart’ villages n a period of next 6 years to prepare farmers to manage the climate change risks timely and ensure good productivity said by state Farmer Welfare & Agriculture Development Department Principal Secretary Dr Rajesh Rajora.
19). Which state becomes the India’s first fully organic state in 2016?
a) Sikkim
b) Punjab
c) Meghalaya
d) Mizoram
e) West Bengal
Answer: a)
Explanation: Sikkim as it became India's first fully organic state besides being adjudged the cleanest state, overall best in education and tourist destination while the famed Kanchenjunga National Park was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
20). Who wins wins Mubadala Tennis Championships 2016 in Abu Dhabi?
a) Rodger Federer
b) Rafel Nadal
c) Novak Djokovic
d) Andy Murray
e) Stan Wawrinkka
Answer: b)
Explanation: Spanish tennis veteran Rafael Nadal defeated Belgian David Goffin 6-4, 7-6 to win the Mubadala World Tennis Championships.
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