1).Which place does Krishi Unnati Mela 2017 held recently ?
a) Mumbai
b) Patna
c) New Delhi
d) Ahmadabad
e) Gandhinagar
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Radha Mohan Singh on 15 March 2017 inaugurated the Krishi Unnati Mela 2017 in New Delhi. The mela is jointly organised by the Indian Council of Agriculutral Research (ICAR) and the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. For the Krishi Unnati Mela 2017, thousand invitations are being sent to ICAR Institutes, SAUs, KVKs, ATARIs, Public Sector Undertakings, NGOs, private organisations and farmers.
2).Name of Indian-American who has been appointed as head of US Medicare and Medicaid Services ?
a) Seema Verma
b) Nikki Haley
c) Norah Jones
d) Alexi Grewal
e) Sendhil Ramamurthy
Answer: a)
Explanation: The US Senate on Monday confirmed President Donald Trump's pick, Indian-American Seema Verma, to run the government's centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Verma, who has been described by the White House as "unquestionably qualified", was confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 55-43. Notably, she has helped redesign Medicaid programs in several US states.
3).What percentage point reached on Retail inflation which rose to 4-month high in the month of February ?
a) 3.15%
b) 2.79%
c) 3.87%
d) 3.45%
e) 3.65%
Answer: e)
Explanation: Retail inflation rose to 4-month high of 3(point)65 per cent in February this year, mainly due to an increase in the prices of food items. Inflation measured in terms of the Consumer Price Index had stood at 3.17 per cent in January this year. Retail inflation was 5.26 per cent in February last year. According to data released by the Central Statistics Office, retail inflation in food items rose to 2.01 per cent in February, from 0.61 per cent in January. But prices of vegetables declined by 8.29 percent and of pulses by 9.02 per cent.
4).Which bank has recently announced a one-time farm loan settlement scheme worth 6,000 crore rupees primarily for tractors
a) Indian Bank
b) State Bank of India
c) Karnataka Bank
d) Canara Bank
e) ICICI Bank
Answer: b)
Explanation: State Bank of India has announced a one-time farm loan settlement scheme worth 6,000 crore rupees primarily for tractors. SBI in a tweet said, One Time Settlement is announced for Agriculture Loans and the Scheme is valid until 31st of this month. Nation's largest lender urged farmers to contact their branch for details & benefits.
5).Which state government has approved development plans of five pilgrimage destinations in the state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Haryana
d) Jharkhand
e) Odisha
Answer: a)
Explanation: A high-powered committee headed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis yesterday approved development plans of five pilgrimage destinations in the state. A statement from the Chief Minister's office stated that Development Plans for Shri Sant Gulabrao Maharaj's birth place at Loni- Shri Kshetra Riddhapur, Shri Sant Gulabrao Maharaj Bhaktidham, Shirasgaon Band all three in Amaravati district and Shri Sant Sakharam Maharaj at Risod in Washim district and Shri Kshetra Jyotiba in Kolhapur were approved.
6).Which district administration of Rajasthan has launched an initiative offering 4G Android smartphones to men and sarees to women who opt for sterilisation ?
a) Sirohi
b) Udaipur
c) Jodhpur
d) Jhalawar
e) Jaipur
Answer: d)
Explanation: Jhalawar district administration in Rajasthan has launched an initiative offering 4G Android smartphones to men and sarees to women who opt for sterilisation. Speaking about the initiative's success, an official said, "[W]e have given smartphones to 15 men and sarees to 100 women who came forward for sterilisation." Notably, Jhalawar is Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje's home district.
7).What is the theme of 2017 World Consumer Rights Day which is celebrated on 15th March of every?
a) Expanding consumers at every part of World
b) More Consumers More Digital
c) Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust
d) Build the world around Consumers
e) Digital Consumers at every part of World
Answer: c)
Explanation: World Consumer Rights Day is being observed today which is an awareness day and theme for this year is 'Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust’. Several functions are being organised across the country to mark the occasion. Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan will also preside over a function in New Delhi. The day is an opportunity to promote basic rights of all consumers, demanding that those rights are respected and protected. It also gives people a chance to protest against the market abuses and social injustices.
8).Which state government has proposed to 'legalise' manual scavenging, against Supreme Court order?
a) Kerala
b) Tripura
c) West Bengal
d) Punjab
e) Karnataka
Answer: e)
Explanation: The Karnataka government has proposed to 'legalise' manual scavenging, which was banned by the Centre following a Supreme Court order. Karnataka Social Welfare Minister H Anjaneya said the proposal was for emergency situations if men are required to enter manholes when there is no choice. Anjaneya said manual scavenging was okay if police, fire department, and an ambulance were present.
9).Which country has recently launched its first-ever Girls Council ?
a) Germany
b) Egypt
c) UAE
d) Saudi Arabia
e) Israel
Answer: e)
Explanation: Saudi Arabia launched its first-ever Girls Council in an event on Saturday that appeared to have been attended only by men. A photograph shows only men on stage and does not include Princess Abir bint Salman, who chairs the council. The women and girls were reportedly allowed to watch the meeting from a separate room via video feed.
10).Name the person who recently resigned his ICC Chairman post?
a) Russell Domingo
b) N Srinivasan
c) Shashank Manohar
d) Zaheer Abbas
e) David Richardson
Answer: c)
Explanation: ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar has resigned from his post with immediate effect. In his resignation sent to ICC CEO Dave Richardson, Manohar said it was not possible for him to hold the office due to personal reasons. Former President of the BCCI, Manohar became ICC's first independent chairman in May 2016 for a two-year term, succeeding N Srinivasan
11).The name of the book authored by Indian-American Siddhartha Mukherjee which is shortlisted for Welcome Book Prize?
a) When Breath Becomes Air
b) The Gene
c) Serious Men
d) The Man Beside the wall
e) The Fresh Mind
Answer: b)
Explanation: Two Indian-American authors have been shortlisted for the 30,000 pound Wellcome Book Prize. The award celebrates fiction and non-fiction works engaged with the topics of health and medicine. Siddhartha Mukherjee is on the list of the annual prize for his study of genetics and mental health in his book 'The Gene'. He is joined by fellow Indian-American author Paul Kalanithi, who could become the first posthumous winner of the prize for his life-affirming reflection on facing mortality 'When Breath Becomes Air'. The winner will be announced at a ceremony at Wellcome Collection on the 24th of next month.
12).The UK cyclist and Double time Olympic gold medallist who recently announced her retirement?
a) Lynn Gaggioli
b) Emily Batty
c) Niki Gudex
d) Joanna Rowsell Shand
e) Willow Koerber
Answer: d)
Explanation: Double Olympic gold medallist Joanna Rowsell Shand on 14 March 2017 announced her retirement from international cycling. Shand had won the women's team pursuit at four editions of the World Championships (2008, 2009, 2012 and 2014). She grabbed the gold medal in the same discipline at the Olympic Games in London and Rio in 2012 and 2016. The cyclist also won the individual pursuit at the 2014 World Championship.
13).Who has recently step in as chief justice of Patna high court?
a) Ranjan Gogoi
b) Arun Mishra
c) Rajendra Menon
d) R.F. Nariman
e) Navin Sinha
Answer: c)
Explanation: Justice Rajendra Menon today took oath as the chief justice of Patna high court. Governor Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of office to Justice Menon. Justice Rajendra Menon was a senior judge of Madhya Pradesh high court. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and other dignatories were present on this occasion.
14).Name the Indian actress who has featured on the cover of the April issue of magazine 'Marie Claire' ?
a) Priyanka Chopra
b) Katrina Kaif
c) Kangana Ranaut
d) Alia Bhatt
e) Deepika Padukone
Answer: a)
Explanation: Actress Priyanka Chopra has featured on the cover of the April issue of magazine 'Marie Claire' America. She can be seen dressed in a semi-sheer dress with crystallized firework embellishment across the bust and a metal stud-embellished black leather harness both by Gucci. The magazine has named her 'Hollywood's Most Bankable Badass' in its cover story.
15).Who has been newly elected as the CM of Manipur?
a) Sachin Pilot
b) N Biren Singh
c) Naveen Jindal
d) Supriya Sule
e) Omar Abdullah
Answer: b)
Explanation: Manipur got its first BJP-led government as N Biren Singh today took oath as the Chief Minister of the state in Imphal. This comes after Governor Najma Heptulla invited the BJP to form a government. The BJP emerged as the second largest party in the 60-member Assembly, securing 21 seats, after elections results were declared on March 11.
16).Which Indian automobile company singed MoU with Volkswagen Group and Skoda to explore strategic alliance opportunities for joint development of products
a) Maruthi
b) Suzuki
c) Toyota
d) Mahindra
e) Tata
Answer: e)
Explanation: Tata Motors announced the signing of a MoU for a long-term partnership with Volkswagen Group and Skoda to explore strategic alliance opportunities for joint development of products. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Guenter Butschek, CEO & MD of Tata Motors, Matthias Mueller, CEO of Volkswagen AG and Bernhard Maier, CEO of Skoda Auto.
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