1).What is the name of the travel business start-up which is to be launched by Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) that would help travellers plan and execute road trips?
a) Jolly Roads
b) Plan Tour
c) Sketch Trip
d) Happy Roads
e) Plan Trips
Answer: d)
Explanation: State-controlled Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) is planning to enter the travel business with the launch of a startup called 'Happy Roads', that would help travellers plan and execute road trips. BPCL is looking to launch the startup's app in about two months. The app will also give real time updates on travel destinations and suggest nearby places to explore.
2).Which US State has recognised March 16 as 'Indian-American Appreciation Day' to honour an Indian techie who was killed last month in a racially-motivated hate crime ?
a) Arizona
b) Kansas
c) Alabama
d) Oregon
e) Colorado
Answer: b)
Explanation: : The US state of Kansas has recognised March 16 as 'Indian-American Appreciation Day' to honour an Indian techie who was killed last month in a racially-motivated hate crime. Srinivas Kuchibhotla was killed when a US Navy veteran Adam Purinton opened fire at him and his friend Alok Madasani in Olathe on February 22. Madasani and American national Ian Grillot were injured in the attack. Asserting that the senseless act of violence will not divided or define the state, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback said, the unique contribution of Indian community has made Kansas a better place.
3).What is the name of the Indian-American who became the head of US Centres for Medicare & Medicaid Services ?
a) Seema Verma
b) Kal Penn
c) Kamala Harris
d) Nikki Haley
e) Mindy Kaling
Answer: a)
Explanation: US President Donald Trump's pick Seema Verma was sworn-in as the administrator of the government's Centres for Medicare & Medicaid Services by placing her hand on the Hindu holy book Bhagwad Gita. The Indian-American, who was confirmed by the Senate in a 55-43 vote, has helped redesign Medicaid programs in several US states.
4).Which city stadium of Japan has been newly added for baseball and softball events in 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics ?
a) Kyoto
b) Hiroshima
c) Nagoya
d) Fukushima
e) Matsuyama
Answer: d)
Explanation: Organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics say the International Olympic Committee has approved their plan to add a stadium in Fukushima for newly added baseball and softball events. The IOC held a second-day Executive Board meeting today in the South Korean city of Pyeongchang, the host of the 2018 Winter Games. Tokyo organizing committee proposed Azuma Stadium in Fukushima Prefecture as an additional venue for baseball and softball.
5).Which country has recently signed Mou with India on social security agreement of exempting detached workers of the two countries?
a) Brazil
b) Vietnam
c) Egypt
d) South Africa
e) France
Answer: a)
Explanation: India and Brazil signed a social security agreement in Brazil's capital Brasilia, exempting detached workers of the two countries from making social security contribution in either country, as long as they were making such contributions in their own respective nations. The text was signed between the Indian delegation led by Joint Secretary of the External Affairs Ministry, K Nagaraj Naidu and Brazilian delegation led by Benedito A Brunca, Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Government of Brazil.
6).Which bank has signed agreement with Avenues India Pvt Ltd, on providing the merchants with seamless access to the Point of Sale (POS) and the payment gateway products ?
a) ICICI Bank
b) Bank of Baroda
c) Bandhan Bank Ltd
d) Yes Bank
e) Punjab National Bank
Answer: c)
Explanation: Bandhan Bank Ltd announced the signing of an agreement with Avenues India Pvt Ltd, the leading payment solution provider in India. The agreement signed at the Bandhan Bank headquarters in Kolkata. The pact was signed to provide the merchants with seamless access to the Point of Sale (POS) and the payment gateway products. The partnership will help merchants to have speedier and more direct access to POS machines, payment gateways and competitive financing options.
7).Name the person who is recently appointed as the Chief Secretary of Punjab ?
a) Yaduvendra Mathur
b) Ajit Seth
c) Karan Avtar Singh
d) Nand Kumar Sai
e) A S Kiran Kumar
Answer: c)
Explanation: Senior IAS officer Karan Avtar Singh appointed as the Chief Secretary of Punjab. His appointment came after the swearing-in ceremony of Captain Amarinder Singh as Punjab Chief Minister. Avtar Singh succeeded Sarvesh Kaushal who was posted as Special Chief Secretary-cum-Director General of the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration. Singh was also given the charge of the Principal Secretary of Department of Personnel, General Administration and Vigilance and Investment Promotion.
8).How much loan does the world bank group has approved for to strengthening gram panchayats (GPs) in West Bengal state ?
a) USD 252 million
b) USD 231 million
c) USD 206 million
d) USD 210 million
e) USD 175 million
Answer: d)
Explanation: The World Bank Group (WBG) approved USD 210 million loan to strengthen gram panchayats (GPs) in West Bengal. The loan amount will be utilized for the implementation of the Phase II of the West Bengal Support to Institutional Strengthening of Gram Panchayat Program (ISGPP-II). The ISGPP-II will support all 3,342 GPs in the state to eIectively utilize untied and discretionary funds that are being provided to them under the inter-governmental fiscal transfer system.
9).Which telecom company has been suggested by parliamentary panel to merge with BSNL for both companies long-term survival ?
a) Idea Cellular
b) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL)
c) Vodafone India
d) Brathi Airtel
e) Tata Docomo
Answer: b)
Explanation: A parliamentary panel has suggested the merger of state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL) for their long-term survival. The committee said the merger would give both the entities a chance to compete against private sector players. The Telecom Department informed the panel that both firms are in financial losses and face declining revenues.
10).In which city of Haryana does the first ever Haryana Sahitya Sangam takes place ?
a) Karnal
b) Hansi
c) Gurgaon
d) Ambala
e) Panchkula
Answer: e)
Explanation: In Haryana, the first ever three-day Haryana Sahitya Sangam began at Indradhanush Auditorium, Panchkula. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the Sahitya Sangam, in which more than 2,000 scholars, writers and thinkers from across the country are participating. The literary festival is being organised as part of the Haryana Swarna Jayanti celebrations.
11).How much loan fund does The World Bank Board has approved for National Hydrology Project to strengthen capacity of institutions?
a) USD 175 million
b) USD 135 million
c) USD 186 million
d) USD 142 million
e) USD 210 million
Answer: a)
Explanation: The World Bank Board approved the USD 175 million National Hydrology Project to strengthen capacity of institutions to assess water situation in their regions. This loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) of World Bank will have a 6-year grace period and a maturity of 23 years. The project is aimed at assisting the institutions in reducing the vulnerability to recurring flood and droughts.
12).In which state does International Buddhist conference recently held?
a) Punjab
b) Assam
c) Karnataka
d) Bihar
e) Nagaland
Answer: d)
Explanation: In Bihar, three day International Buddhist conference held at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Rajgir in Nalanda district of the state. Religious leader Dalai Lama and Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Mahesh Sharma jointly inaugurated this conference. Dalai Lama and other dignitaries released Pali Tripitaka book at the inaugural session of the conference. Over one thousand delegates from 35 countries including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Singapore and Indonesia are participating in it.
13).Name the Indian-American high school student who recently won the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search competition?
a) Shishir Kurup
b) Indrani Das
c) Ajay Naidu
d) Sudha Nayar
e) Rajiv Shah
Answer: b)
Explanation: Indrani Das, an Indian-American high school student, won the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search bagging the top award of USD 250000. Das won the prestigious high school science and mathematics competition for her new approach to neurological damage. The Indian-American teen is a student at the Academy for Medical Science Technology in Hackensack.
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