1). The name of new 2nd Kalvari class submarines which is launched at the Mazagaon Dock Limited in Mumbai.
a) INS Shankul
b) INS Aridhaman
c) INS Khanderi
d) INS Kalvari
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: INS Khanderi – the second of the Kalvari class submarines – was launched at the Mazagaon Dock Limited in Mumbai on Thursday. It has superior stealth capabilities and also precision guided weapons that can be launched while underwater or on surface. The submarine will now undergo rigorous tests and trials, both in the harbour and at sea, till December 2017.
2). Which country recently has proposed to ban the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2015
a) Germany
b) France
c) England
d) Russia
e) Australia
Answer: d)
Explanation: Russia's Health Ministry has unveiled a proposal to ban the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2015, according to reports. If the proposal becomes a law, it would make Russia world's first country to completely phase out tobacco. The proposal, if approved, will take effect in 2033 when the affected Russian citizens (now babies) turn 18 years old.
3). The Theme of National Youth Day 2017 which is celebrated on 12 January of every year is ?
a) Youth the leaders of tomorrow
b) Youth makes India more powerful
c) Youth are the backbone of India
d) Youth for Digital India
e) Youth the Superior Power
Answer: d)
Explanation: National youth day (Yuva Diwas or Swami Vivekananda Birthday) 2017 is celebrated all over India on 12th of January, at Thursday. National Youth Day (Yuva Diwas or Swami Vivekananda Birthday) is celebrated with the great joy and enthusiasm in India every year on 12th of January. It is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, maker of the modern India. It is the aim of great importance of distributing the ideas and ideals of the Swami Vivekananda among the youths of India. It is the great way to wake up the eternal energy of the youths as well as their big efforts to make the country developed.
4). ________ has been appointed as the 1st woman Superintendent of a men's prison in Delhi's high-security Tihar jail.
a) Anju Mangla
b) Begum Akhtar
c) Amrita Pritam
d) Jhumpa Lahiri
e) Lilly Singh
Answer: a)
Explanation: Anju Mangla has been appointed as the first woman Superintendent of a men's prison in Delhi's high-security Tihar jail. She will look after nearly 800 prisoners in the 18-21 years age group and have one-to-one interactions with them daily. In the past, the jail has had two women Director Generals of Police, but never a female superintendent for men's prison.
5). The indian airline company which announced the reservation of six seats in the third row on every domestic flight for women travelling alone ?
a) AirAsia
b) Air India
c) Jet Airways
d) IndiGo
e) SpiceJet
Answer: b)
Explanation: Airline company Air India today announced the reservation of six seats in the third row on every domestic flight for women travelling alone, beginning January 18. "We feel, as national carriers, it is our responsibility to enhance comfort level to female passengers," an Air India official said.
6).Recently a car manufacturing company which recall nearly 3.43 lakh diesel cars across 13 models in India?
a) Mahindra and Mahindra
b) Renault
c) Toyato
d) Skoda
e) Volkswagen
Answer: e)
Explanation: German automaker Volkswagen will recall nearly 3.43 lakh diesel cars across 13 models in India as a part of a global recall to replace a software that helped vehicles fake pollution emission tests. The models to be recalled include Polo, Vento, Jetta, Audi A4 and A6 among others. Volkswagen has paid over $19 billion in fines for cheating emission tests.
7). The trains in ________ country has become 100% powered by wind energy since January 1.
a) Spain
b) Dutch
c) France
d) Japan
e) Singapore
Answer: b)
Explanation: All Dutch trains have become 100% powered by wind energy since January 1, according to the national railway company. A windmill running for an hour can power a train for about 200 kilometres, stated officials. The initiative, in collaboration with electricity company Eneco, aims to reduce the energy used per passenger by further 35% by 2020, as compared to 2005.
8). _________ has been sworn in as the President of Nicaragua, for the third consecutive term.
a) Aleksandr Lukashenko
b) Toomas Hendrik
c) Daniel Ortega
d) Benigno Aquino III
e) Ma Ying-Jeou
Answer: c)
Explanation: In Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega has been sworn in for a third consecutive term as President, with his wife Rosario Murillo as the new Vice President, giving a married couple the reins of power for the first time in the Central American country's history. Ortega, a 71-year old former rebel fighter, took the oath in Managua with the Presidents of Venezuela, Bolivia and Taiwan in attendance.
9). Former Harley-Davidson India MD Vikram Pawah is now appointed as the President of ________
a) Royal Enfield (India)
b) India Yamaha Motor
c) Ford India
d) KTM Sportmotorcycles
e) BMW India
Answer: e)
Explanation: BMW has appointed former Harley-Davidson India MD Vikram Pawah as the President of its India operations. Pawah has previously worked with Honda Cars in India and Australia as the Assistant Vice President and Operating Head of Sales. Current acting President Frank Schloeder will assume the position of Head of Business Steering - Luxury Class in Germany.
10). Indian government has decided to spent _________ on India's airport infrastructure to make it the world's 3rd largest aviation market in the next 5 years.
a) $12 billion
b) $10 billion
c) $9.5 billion
d) $11.2 billion
e) $15 billion
Answer: b)
Explanation: A sum of $10 billion (over Rs.68,000 crore) would be spent in next five years to develop India's airport infrastructure to make it the world's third largest aviation market, Civil Aviation Secretary RN Choubey said. Around 400 unused airstrips would be brought back to life, he said. Civil aviation is now just as popular and necessary as Railways, he added.
11). ________ country had made a Guinness World Record for the largest carpet of flowers, measuring 14,200 square metres , included about 1,26,000 flowers.
a) Colombia
b) Poland
c) Mexico
d) Canada
e) China
Answer: c)
Explanation: Mexico set the Guinness World Record for the largest carpet of flowers, measuring 14,200 square metres, last month. The display, in the gardens of Jardines de México, included about 1,26,000 flowers. The exhibit was created with the objective of promoting a flower variety known as Poinsettias, and to promote its commercialisation across the world.
12). ________ recently become the member of FIH (International Hockey Federation) from India.
a) Harbir Singh
b) PR Sreejesh
c) Udham Singh
d) V R Raghunath
e) Dilip Tirkey
Answer: b)
Explanation: The FIH (International Hockey Federation) Executive Board has confirmed the nomination of Indian men's hockey team captain PR Sreejesh to the FIH Athletes’ Committee. The committee, which comprises a total of eight current and former hockey players, acts as a liaison between the federation and the athletes to make sure the athletes have a voice in the federation's decision-making process.
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