1). __________ state government has decided to send examination result of their students through SMS on their mobile phones.
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Karnataka
d) Jammu and Kashmir
e) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: d)
Explanation: The government is planning to send examination results to students of Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education through SMS on their mobile phones. The state's Education Minister Naeem Akhtar has directed the board's officials to start text services. He also asked officials to establish an e-learning cell at the board's office for the transition to digital mode.
2).Hanamanthappa Koppad the indian soldier who died after he was miraculously rescued alive from beneath the snow six days after an avalanche hit is awarded with _______
a) Nausena Medal
b) Sena Medal
c) Yudh Seva Medal
d) Samar Seva Star
e) Kirti Chakra
Answer: b)
Explanation: The soldier who died after he was miraculously rescued alive from beneath the snow six days after an avalanche hit his post in Siachen Glacier, Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad, was awarded the Sena Medal on Sunday. Along with him, fifteen other soldiers will be awarded gallantry awards, of which five were martyred.
3). India has recently (on January) test fired the missile named _________ in Odisha coast.
a) Akash
b) Barak 8
c) Shaurya
d) Pinaka Mark-II
e) Agni-IV
Answer: d)
Explanation: India on Thursday successfully test-fired guided rocket Pinaka Mark-II from a defence test facility off Odisha coast. The rocket was fired from a multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL). The weapon's capability to incorporate several types of warheads makes it deadly for the enemy as it can even destroy their solid structures and bunkers, said a defence official.
4). Which team has won the recently concluded Ranji Trophy title against Mumbai ?
a) Tamil nadu cricket team
b) Jharkhand cricket team
c) India Red Team
d) India A team
e) Gujarat cricket team
Answer: e)
Explanation: Gujarat won their first ever Ranji Trophy title beating Mumbai by five wickets in the final at the Holkar stadium in Indore on Saturday. Our correspondent reports that Parthiv Patel‟s 143 and Munprit Juneja‟s 54 runs helped Gujrat to chase down the highest successful chase in the final at the historic Holkar stadium.
5). Surjit Singh Barnala who is a member of Shiromani Akali Dal passed away at the age of 91 belongs to which field ?
a) Musician
b) Reporter
c) Politician
d) Journalist
e) Writer
Answer: c)
Explanation: Former Punjab Chief Minister Surjit Singh Barnala passed away at the age of 91 on Saturday. Barnala was a Shiromani Akali Dal member and had served as the Chief Minister of the state from 1985-1987. The BJP made Barnala the Vice Presidential candidate in 1997 but he lost the elections. Barnala had also served as the first Governor of Uttarakhand.
6). A Contract of Rs.5 crore for the production of drones, which is baged by _______ of 14-year-old from Gujarat for his design.
a) Harshwardhan Zala
b) Nithu Chandhru
c) Amrish Dala
d) chaman bahar
e) Rishi dev
Answer: a)
Explanation: A 14-year-old from Gujarat, Harshwardhan Zala, has received a Rs.5 crore contract from the state government for the production of drones designed by him. The drone, made for the detection of landmines, can send out waves up to eight square meters while it is two feet above the ground. It can also carry a bomb to destroy landmines.
7). Michael Lynton who is former CEO of Sony Entertainment has now become the chairman of ____ comany.
a) LinkedIn
b) YouTube
c) Alphabet Inc
d) Snap Inc
e) Ubisoft Entertainment
Answer: d)
Explanation: Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton will step down to become the Chairman of the Board of messaging app Snapchat's owner Snap Inc. Lynton, who joined Sony 13 years ago, will give up his position at the firm's movie and television unit on February 2. Notably, Snap is preparing for an initial public offering, which could value it at $25 billion.
8).January 16 of every year is declared as __________ day in accordance with a yearly tradition by former US President Barack Obama
a) Religious Freedom
b) Ordinance Day
c) Democratic Day
d) Leaders Day
e) White House Day
Answer: a)
Explanation: US President Barack Obama has declared January 16 as Religious Freedom Day in accordance with a yearly tradition. Urging his countrymen to stand against religious intolerance, Obama said, "religious freedom is a principle based not on shared ancestry, culture, ethnicity, or faith but on a shared commitment to liberty." He further said that America's strength comes from its diversity.
9).Border Security Force (BSF) has recently launched operation __________ , at the western international border of Rajasthan.
a) Surgical Strike
b) Anti-tunneling operation
c) Sard Hawa
d) Operation Cold
e) Green Hunt
Answer: c)
Explanation: Border Security Force (BSF) launched operation „Sard Hawa‟ at the western international border of Rajasthan, under which vigil will be beefed-up to check the instances of infiltration due to the dense fog in the area. The operation will continue till 28 January 2017. The purpose of the operation is to keep a hawk‟s eye on the international border, where vigil has been beefed-up and officers have also been asked to be part of the operation to motivate jawans.
10).India's present rank ______ in global index of talent competitiveness released by INSEAD Produced in partnership with The Adecco Group and the Human Capital Leadership Institute of Singapore (HCLI)
a) 78th
b) 89th
c) 95th
d) 92nd
e) 84th
Answer: d)
Explanation: India has slipped 3 places to 92nd rank on the global index of talent competitiveness that measures how countries grow, attract and retain talent, a list topped by Switzerland. India‟s ranking is worst among the five BRICS countries. While China was ranked at the 54th place, Russian Federation was placed at 56th, followed by South Africa at 67th and Brazil 81st. Switzerland topped the overall index, followed by Singapore and the United Kingdom in second and third places respectively.
11). _______ is the mobile app which provides detailed information related to special economic zones is launched by Commerce Ministry.
a) E-Com India
b) COM India
c) E-Zone India
d) ECO SPL Zone
e) SEZ India
Answer: e)
Explanation: The Commerce Ministry has launched a mobile app "SEZ India‟ which provides detailed information related to special economic zones. The app was launched under the ministry's e- Governance initiatives. The app and would help the SEZ units and developers to find information easily and track their transactions on SEZ Online System. Developers and units can now file all their transactions digitally through this system and track the status.
12). In 62nd Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 ________ has been awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in film industry.
a) Shatrughan Sinha
b) Om Puri
c) Naseeruddin Shah
d) Anupam Kher
e) Arjun Rampal
Answer: a)
Explanation: Shatrughan Sinha, who completed close to five decades in the film industry, was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 62nd Jio Filmfare Awards 2017. Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who has worked with Sinha in five films, was on stage to raise a toast to him, before the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented. The award, which is his first Filmfare, was presented to him by daughter and actress Sonakshi Sinha.
13). _______ Corporation in Kerala state has become the first Elderly-Friendly Corporation in the state.
a) Kochi
b) Kollam
c) Kannur
d) Kozhikode
e) Thrissur
Answer: d)
Explanation: In Kerala, the Kozhikode Corporation has become the first Elderly-Friendly Corporation in the state. As part of the elderly friendly status, the Corporation has begun to collect basic details of all the senior citizens in the city through its 543 Anganwadis, in 75 wards. Senior citizen‟s club will also be set up under every Anganwadi and there will be a ward-level apex committee for the running of these clubs.
14).Who is going become the interim CEO of the public broadcaster 'Prasar Bharati Board' after S C Panda retires in February
a) Jawhar Sircar
b) Rajeev Singh
c) Surya Prakash
d) Shri Muzaffar Ali
e) Sunil Alagh
Answer: b)
Explanation: Rajeev Singh, Member (Finance) in Prasar Bharati Board, will take charge as interim CEO of the public broadcaster after S C Panda retires in February. The previous CEO Jawhar Sircar had quit in October last year, a few months before his tenure was due to end, following which Panda, who is Member (Personnel), was made the acting CEO. However, Panda is also due to retire in February.
15). _______ country has got lifted of economic embargo that remained for the past 20-years by United States.
a) Cuba
b) Jordan
c) Gambia
d) Sudan
e) Liberia
Answer: d)
Explanation: The United States has announced the end of a 20-year economic embargo on Sudan, lifting trade and financial sanctions in an effort to foster ties with the Sudanese government. The announcement made by outgoing President Barack Obama's administration on Friday comes after an executive order to permanently repeal a range of sanctions as a result of Sudan's efforts to improve security in the region.
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