1).Which state government has launched has launched an e-learning at all public libraries of the state ?
a) Karnataka
b) Gujarat
c) Jammu and Kashmir
d) Bihar
e) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: c)
Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday launched an e-learning program by installing computers in the state's public libraries, thus assisting students to prepare for competitive exams like JEE and CET. The students can avail the facility by filling a form in the nearest libraries where resources like tabs, computers, and the expert-designed study materials are also available.
2).Central Excise Day celebrated on which day ?
a) March 26th
b) January 21st
c) February 24th
d) May 14th
e) January 12th
Answer: c)
Explanation: : Central Excise Day is commemorated every year all across the India on 24th of February to encourage the employees of excise department to carry out the central excise duty all over the India in better way in order to prevent the corruption in goods manufacturing business as well as implement other rules to carry out best possible excise services.
3).Which state has made concession of interest-free loans to Indian Oil Corporation Ltd's Paradeep Refinery project ?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Assam
e) Odisha
Answer: e)
Explanation: The Odisha government has withdrawn tax concession in the form of interest-free loans to Indian Oil Corporation Ltd's 15 million tonne Paradeep Refinery project. Informing this in the State Assembly yesterday, Finance minister Pradeep Kumar Amat said there was no logic behind allowing a profit making company to enjoy financial benefits and extension of financial benefit to the plant would have a negative impact on state's economy.
4).Where does 9th BRICS Summit going to held in China ?
a) Shanghai
b) Xiamen
c) Tianjin
d) Shenzhen
e) Beijing
Answer: b)
Explanation: The ninth BRICS Summit will be held in China's Xiamen city from September 3 to 5, State Councilor Yang Jiechi said this today. While addressing the First Sherpa Meeting of the summit in Nanjing, he said the theme of this year's event is 'BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future'.
5).Which IT company has been ranked as world's third most valuable brand in IT services industry ?
a) Infosys
b) Cognizant Technology Solutions
c) Wipro
d) Tata Consultancy Services
e) IBM India
Answer: d)
Explanation: Indian IT services major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been ranked the world's third most valuable brand in IT services industry by brand valuation firm Brand Finance. The brand value of TCS is estimated at $9,081 million. IBM topped the brand value list, followed by Accenture. Indian IT services companies Infosys and HCL are also ranked among the top ten.
6).What is the theme of 9th BRICS Summit which is going to held in China's Xiamen ?
a) We unite for worlds future
b) Marching towards the Brighter Future
c) Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future
d) Partnership that makes greater impact
e) Partnership to make greater world
Answer: c)
Explanation: The ninth BRICS Summit will be held in China's Xiamen city from September 3 to 5, State Councilor Yang Jiechi said this today. While addressing the First Sherpa Meeting of the summit in Nanjing, he said the theme of this year's event is 'BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future'.
7).Which department has launched a mobile app for GST to provide updates to taxpayers ?
a) Central Board of Excise and Customs
b) Ministry of Finance
c) Income tax Department
d) Central Board of Direct taxes
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) on Thursday launched a mobile app for GST to provide updates to taxpayers on the regime which is to be rolled out from July 1. The CBEC GST app will help taxpayers in migration to GST, provide reading material on GST, and also put draft laws and rules, among others.
8).Which sector has been made compulsory by Haryana government to install solar panel system ?
a) Government Housings
b) private schools
c) Government buildings
d) Government schools
e) Private Industries
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Haryana government has made it mandatory for all private schools to install solar systems. A special grant of Rs.20,000 per kilowatt will also be given to the schools for installing solar power plants, an official spokesperson informed. Further, the electricity generated from these solar power plants during the summer vacations would be added to the grid, the official added.
9).How much did Jammu and Kashmir state and central has planned to invest on boosting tourism in the state ?
a) Rs.3,700 crore
b) Rs.1,780 crore
c) Rs.2,250 crore
d) Rs.2,150 crore
e) Rs.2,400 crore
Answer: e)
Explanation: The Centre along with the Jammu and Kashmir government will invest Rs.2,400 crore in the next five years to boost tourism in the state, J&K Tourism Secretary Farooq Shah said on Wednesday. Shah added, "private sector is investing... Le Meridian, The Sheraton Group and ITC is making hotels". Meanwhile, he called Kashmir "our own Switzerland" and said it was safe.
10).Where does dance festival Brahan Natyanjali held ?
a) Kochin
b) Thanjavur
c) Patna
d) Krishna
e) Bangalore
Answer: b)
Explanation: The week-long Brahan Natyanjali, a dance obeisance to Lord Bragadeesvarar, began today on Mahashivarathri at the Big Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Over 600 artistes from around the world are taking part in the festival, which is being organised by the Brahan Natyanjali Foundation. Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Mohiniyattam and Kuchipudi are being performed during Brahan Natyanjali.
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