1). In which lake of Manipur does India's first ever floating elementary school has opened ?
a) Ikop Pat
b) Singda Dam
c) Loktak Lake
d) Palak Lake
e) Rungdil Lake
Answer: c)
Explanation: India's first ever floating elementary school has opened on Loktak Lake, the freshwater lake in the country, in Manipur. Situated about 50 km from Imphal, the school will not only cater to the need of the children but of the illiterate adults as well. The school will be accommodating around 25 students and two teachers from the local community.
2). In which country the world's longest elevated cycleway has been recently opened ?
a) France
b) China
c) Australia
d) Switzerland
e) Austria
Answer: b)
Explanation: : The longest elevated cycleway in the world recently opened for a month-long trial period in the Chinese city of Xiamen. The cycleway, which is over eight kilometres long, can carry over 2,000 cyclists in an hour. The bike path, which reportedly took less than a year from planning to completion, covers five major residential areas and features 11 entrances.
3). Name the Former German Foreign Minister who has been elected as President of Germany ?
a) Angela Merkel
b) Joschka Fischer
c) Thomas de Maizière
d) Frank-Walter Steinmeier
e) Gerd Müller
Answer: d)
Explanation: Former German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been elected as President by a Parliamentary Assembly. He won 931 out of 1,260 votes. The Social Democrat, Steinmeier is one of Germany's most popular politicians. He was chosen by the Federal Assembly meeting in Parliament in Berlin. Lawmakers and representatives from various social fields delegated by Germany's 16 states are represented in the assembly.
4). In which of the following place Haryana government has planned to setup smog-free towers ?
a) Panipat
b) Gurugram
c) Noida
d) Panchkula
e) Rohtak
Answer: b)
Explanation: Considering the high levels of smog in NCR, the Haryana government is in talks with a Holland-based company to set up smog-free towers in Gurugram and Faridabad. Notably, the two districts contribute nearly one-fifth of the air pollution in the region. A smog-free tower is a seven-metre-high air purifier with an effective range of 300 m to 7 km.
5). The Indian musician Sandeep Das who won the Best World Music Album award for 'Sing Me Home' at the Grammys 2017 is specialised in which instrument ?
a) Flute
b) Thavil
c) Tanpura
d) Sitar
e) Tabla
Answer: e)
Explanation: Indian Tabla player Sandeep Das won the Best World Music Album award for 'Sing Me Home' at the Grammys 2017 as part of Chinese American cellist Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble. The album also includes the New York-based Syrian clarinet player Kinan Azmeh. Ma's album features tunes composed or arranged by global artists on the ever-changing idea of home.
6). Name the first Indian warship which is to be equipped with solar panels on board ?
a) INS Sarvekshak
b) INS Viraat
c) INS Vikramaditya
d) INS Trishul
e) INS Betwa
Answer: a)
Explanation: Navy's survey-class vessel INS Sarvekshak has become India's first warship to install solar panels on board. The Navy said the system was 100% reliable and could be used for communication equipment, battery charging and general lightings. It was "maintenance free" whereas the diesel generator requires regular maintenance, it added. Notably, the system would save 22,995 litres of diesel annually.
7). Every year February 13th will be celebrated as ?
a) Human Rights Day
b) World Radio Day
c) National Youth Day
d) Commonwealth Day
e) World Telecommunication Day
Answer: b)
Explanation: Today is the World Radio Day that is celebrated every year on 13th of February to celebrate radio as the medium for entertainment, information and the mode for communication. This year, the theme is - Radio is You, a call for greater participation of audiences and communities in the policy and planning of radio broadcasting.
8). Name of the buffalo-racing sport on which Karnataka assembly has passed the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2017.
a) Dhopkhel
b) Jallikattu
c) Tennikoit
d) Kambala
e) Mallakhamba
Answer: d)
Explanation: The Karnataka government today passed the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2017, in the Legislative Assembly to legalise the traditional buffalo-racing sport Kambala. Earlier in November, the Karnataka High Court had banned Kambala through an interim order after a petition was filed by the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
9). Name the singer who won five awards in 59th Grammy Awards 2017 ?
a) Rihanna
b) Lukas Graham
c) Justin Bieber
d) Beyoncé
e) Adele
Answer: e)
Explanation: Singer Adele won five awards including Album Of The Year for '25' at the 59th Grammy Awards this year. Her single 'Hello' won in both the Record of The Year and the Song Of The Year categories. The 28-year-old British singer also won the Grammys for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance.
10). For which film role British actor Dev Patel won the Best Supporting Actor in BAFTA Award 2017
a) The Man Who Knew Infinity
b) Chappie
c) Lion
d) Slumdog Millionaire
e) Child 44
Answer: c)
Explanation: Actor Dev Patel was named the Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film 'Lion' at this year's British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards held today. Casey Affleck won the Leading Actor award for 'Manchester by the Sea'. Further, Viola Davis was named the Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Fences' at the awards ceremony.
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