1). ________ is the new garden of Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi opened to the public from February 5.
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi will open to the public from February 5 after President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurates it. The Mughal Gardens will remain open for public till March 12, except on Mondays, between 0930 hours to 1600 hours. The public will also be able to visit the Spiritual Garden, Herbal Garden, Bonsai Garden, and Musical Garden.
Answer: e)
Explanation: : Kuwait has suspended the issuance of visas for travellers belonging to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Syria to prevent entry of radical Islamic terrorists. Authorities in Kuwait imposed restrictions on tourist, trade and visitor's visas for those belonging to these countries. A group of militants bombed a Shia mosque in 2015, killing 27 Kuwaiti nationals. The move comes after US President Donald Trump banned entry from seven majority-Muslim countries, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for 90 days.
Answer: c)
Explanation: American telecom company AT&T on Wednesday announced it will be launching 5G wireless network with a maximum speed of 400Mbps in two US cities, namely Austin and Indianapolis, this year. AT&T claims it will be first in the industry to launch 5G network. It further said deploying newer technologies could push the maximum speed to 1Gbps in some areas.
Answer: b)
Explanation: Olympic and Paralympic medals for the Tokyo 2020 Games will be made from recycled mobile phones. The Japanese public will be asked to donate old phones and small appliances to gather two tonnes of gold, silver and bronze for the 5,000 medals. The project hopes to promote sustainability and reduce costs. Members of Japan's Olympic organising committee gave the idea to the government officials and companies.
Answer: d)
Explanation: Fiscal deficit in the first nine months of 2016-17 touched 93(point)9 per cent of the Budget estimate. The fiscal deficit had stood at 87(point)9 per cent in the corresponding nine months a year ago.
Answer: a)
Explanation: Denmark-based MHI Vestas Offshore unveiled a prototype 9-megawatt wind turbine which broke the world record for energy generation over a 24-hour period by a single turbine. The 220-metre-tall V164 turbine, considered as the world's biggest wind turbine in production, achieved 2,16,000 kilowatt-hours over 24 hours, which is reportedly enough to power an average Indian household for over 200 years.
Answer: a)
Explanation: Olympic and Paralympic medals for the Tokyo 2020 Games will be made from recycled mobile phones. The Japanese public will be asked to donate old phones and small appliances to gather two tonnes of gold, silver and bronze for the 5,000 medals. The project hopes to promote sustainability and reduce costs. Members of Japan's Olympic organising committee gave the idea to the government officials and companies.
Answer: d)
Explanation: In US, Rex Tillerson, the former chairman and chief executive of Exxon Mobil, has been sworn in as President Donald Trump’s Secretary of State. The Texas native, 64, was cleared for full Senate approval in a 56-43 vote. Mr Tillerson, who has never held political office, faced intense scrutiny over his ties to Russia. As Mr Tillerson was sworn by the Vice President in the Oval Office.
Answer: b)
Explanation: UK Prime Minister Theresa May has received Parliament's first stage approval to begin the process of Britain's exit from the European Union (EU) after winning a crucial vote in the House of Commons last night. British MPs voted in favour of the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill.
Answer: c)
Explanation: Search giant Google has dethroned Apple as the world's most valuable brand with a brand value of more than $109.5 billion, according to Brand Finance's Global 500 list. Apple, which has been the world's most valuable brand for five straight years, registered a 27% drop in value at $107.1 billion over 2016. Jeff Bezos' e-commerce major Amazon was ranked third.
a) Indus Gardens
b) Mughal Gardens
c) Botanical Gardens
d) Hindustani Gardens
e) Indiana Gardens
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi will open to the public from February 5 after President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurates it. The Mughal Gardens will remain open for public till March 12, except on Mondays, between 0930 hours to 1600 hours. The public will also be able to visit the Spiritual Garden, Herbal Garden, Bonsai Garden, and Musical Garden.
2). ______ country issued ban on visas for travellers belonging to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Syria to prevent entry of radical Islamic terrorists.
a) Australia
b) Germany
c) Russia
d) USA
e) Kuwait
Answer: e)
Explanation: : Kuwait has suspended the issuance of visas for travellers belonging to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Syria to prevent entry of radical Islamic terrorists. Authorities in Kuwait imposed restrictions on tourist, trade and visitor's visas for those belonging to these countries. A group of militants bombed a Shia mosque in 2015, killing 27 Kuwaiti nationals. The move comes after US President Donald Trump banned entry from seven majority-Muslim countries, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for 90 days.
3). The American telecom company _________ which announced its launch of 5G wireless network with a maximum speed of 400Mbps in two US cities.
a) Verizon Wireless
b) T-Mobile US
c) AT&T
d) Sprint Corporation
e) U.S. Cellular
Answer: c)
Explanation: American telecom company AT&T on Wednesday announced it will be launching 5G wireless network with a maximum speed of 400Mbps in two US cities, namely Austin and Indianapolis, this year. AT&T claims it will be first in the industry to launch 5G network. It further said deploying newer technologies could push the maximum speed to 1Gbps in some areas.
4). Olympic and Paralympic medals for the Tokyo 2020 Games will be made from recycled _________ ?
a) Car
b) Mobile phones
c) Bullets
d) Nuclear rod
e) Fused bulbs
Answer: b)
Explanation: Olympic and Paralympic medals for the Tokyo 2020 Games will be made from recycled mobile phones. The Japanese public will be asked to donate old phones and small appliances to gather two tonnes of gold, silver and bronze for the 5,000 medals. The project hopes to promote sustainability and reduce costs. Members of Japan's Olympic organising committee gave the idea to the government officials and companies.
5). According to recent budget report 2017 Fiscal deficit in the first nine months of 2016-17 touched _______ per cent of the Budget estimate
a) 95.6
b) 91.2
c) 97.4
d) 93.9
e) 96.5
Answer: d)
Explanation: Fiscal deficit in the first nine months of 2016-17 touched 93(point)9 per cent of the Budget estimate. The fiscal deficit had stood at 87(point)9 per cent in the corresponding nine months a year ago.
6). Denmark-based prototype 9-megawatt wind turbine V164 which broke the world record for energy generation by achieving kilowatt-hours over 24 hours.
a) 2,16,000
b) 1,46,000
c) 2,23,000
d) 1,91,000
e) 2,78,000
Answer: a)
Explanation: Denmark-based MHI Vestas Offshore unveiled a prototype 9-megawatt wind turbine which broke the world record for energy generation over a 24-hour period by a single turbine. The 220-metre-tall V164 turbine, considered as the world's biggest wind turbine in production, achieved 2,16,000 kilowatt-hours over 24 hours, which is reportedly enough to power an average Indian household for over 200 years.
7). The 2020 Olympic and Paralympic event to be held in _______
a) Tokyo, Japan
b) Beijing, China
c) Paris , France
d) London , United Kingdom
e) Canberra, Australia
Answer: a)
Explanation: Olympic and Paralympic medals for the Tokyo 2020 Games will be made from recycled mobile phones. The Japanese public will be asked to donate old phones and small appliances to gather two tonnes of gold, silver and bronze for the 5,000 medals. The project hopes to promote sustainability and reduce costs. Members of Japan's Olympic organising committee gave the idea to the government officials and companies.
8). __________ has been appointed as the U.S Secretary of State.
a) Wilbur Ros
b) Elaine Chao
c) Joe Hagin
d) Rex Tillerson
e) John Kelly
Answer: d)
Explanation: In US, Rex Tillerson, the former chairman and chief executive of Exxon Mobil, has been sworn in as President Donald Trump’s Secretary of State. The Texas native, 64, was cleared for full Senate approval in a 56-43 vote. Mr Tillerson, who has never held political office, faced intense scrutiny over his ties to Russia. As Mr Tillerson was sworn by the Vice President in the Oval Office.
9). Who is the present Prime Minister of United Kingdom ?
a) David Mundell
b) Theresa May
c) Liam Fox
d) Theresa Mary
e) Amber Rudd
Answer: b)
Explanation: UK Prime Minister Theresa May has received Parliament's first stage approval to begin the process of Britain's exit from the European Union (EU) after winning a crucial vote in the House of Commons last night. British MPs voted in favour of the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill.
10). Recently ______ company has become the world's most valuable brand with a brand by dethroning Apple company.
a) LinkedIn
b) Facebook
c) Google
d) Cicso
e) Infosys
Answer: c)
Explanation: Search giant Google has dethroned Apple as the world's most valuable brand with a brand value of more than $109.5 billion, according to Brand Finance's Global 500 list. Apple, which has been the world's most valuable brand for five straight years, registered a 27% drop in value at $107.1 billion over 2016. Jeff Bezos' e-commerce major Amazon was ranked third.
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