1).Which country has started testing new voice recognition software to find the native of migrants without documentation?
a) Australia
b) Germany
c) Russia
d) Denmark
e) France
Answer: b)
Explanation: Germany is to begin testing new voice recognition software that can tell which country migrants without documentation come from. The Federal Office for Migrants and Refugees said the automated new system would begin within two weeks. The aim is to detect Arabic-speaking migrants claiming to be Syrian to increase their chances of asylum. Officials told news agency that the new software will run alongside techniques already in use to establish a person's identity.
2).Which country has recently launched a new satellite to track land and maritime movements in North Korea?
a) China
b) Japan
c) USA
d) Mongolia
e) Russia
Answer: b)
Explanation: : Japan launched a new satellite to track land and maritime movements in North Korea. The satellite will also be able to conduct surveys on the weapons programme of the secretive nuclear-armed state. The launch project was conducted jointly by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the aerospace manufacturer. The move comes shortly after North Korea launched four banned ballistic missiles into the sea off Japan's north-west coast, alarming both Japan and the United States.
3).What is the sports in which recently died Ashwin Sundar related to ?
a) Hockey
b) Billiards
c) Cricket
d) Car Racing
e) Boxing
Answer: d)
Explanation: National racing champion Ashwin Sundar and his wife died in a car accident in Chennai. The couple was travelling in a BMW Z4 at high speed with Ashwin driving when the car reportedly rammed into a tree and burst into flames. The 27-year-old racer had previously driven for German racing team Ma-Con Motorsport in 2008.
4).Name the aerospace company which set up India’s first full flight simulator and training centre near the Delhi Airport ?
a) General Electric
b) Lockheed Martin
c) Boeing
d) United Technologies
e) Airbus
Answer: e)
Explanation: French aerospace giant Airbus will set up India’s first full flight simulator and training centre near the Delhi Airport. The airport has signed a land license agreement with Airbus India to set up the facility. The training centre will be spread over almost 7,000 square metre and is expected to be operational by 2018-end with two full flight simulators.
5).Name the Indian sports person who donate Rs.6 lakh, to the families of the 12 Central Reserve Police Force jawans killed in an attack in Chhattisgarh?
a) Sachin Tendulkar
b) Joshna Chinappa
c) Saina Nehwal
d) Sakshi Malik
e) Yuvraj Singh
Answer: c)
Explanation: Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has decided to donate Rs.6 lakh, Rs.50,000 each, to the families of the 12 Central Reserve Police Force jawans killed in an attack in Chhattisgarh. Saina, who turned 27 , said she is pained by what happened in Chhattisgarh and this is a small contribution to the families who have suffered irreparable loss.
6).Which state government has recently has approved the recommendation of the Seventh Pay Commission ?
a) Assam
b) Mizoram
c) Telangana
d) Tamil Nadu
e) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Assam government has approved the recommendation of the Seventh Pay Commission constituted for over 4 lakh employees. The state cabinet in a meeting held in Guwahati decided to implement the recommendation of the Commission. The implementation will make state exchequer bear an additional burden of over three thousand crore rupees in the next financial year. The cabinet also decided to give the six months’ arrear salary to its employees before the ensuing Bohag Bihu.
7).Which of the following denomination does government has approved RBI to conduct field trials of plastic notes?
a) Rs. 50
b) Rs. 100
c) Rs. 10
d) Rs. 5
e) Rs. 20
Answer: c)
Explanation: The government said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been authorised to conduct field trials of plastic notes of Rs.10. Minister of State for Finance Arjun Ram Meghwal said “it has been decided” to conduct the trial with plastic notes at five locations of the country. He further said plastic notes are expected to last longer than cotton substrate based banknotes.
8).What is the name of private Small Finance Bank launched recently in Kerala?
a) Equitas Holdings P Limited
b) ESAF Small Finance Bank
c) Janalakshmi Financial Services Private Limited
d) Ujjivan Financial Services Private Ltd.
e) Au Financiers (India) Ltd.
Answer: b)
Explanation: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched the bank, the State’s first private sector bank since Independence, at a function in Thrissur. The bank’s ATM-cum-debit cards, official Web site and digital banking channels were also launched simultaneously. Promoted by ESAF Microfinance and Investments, the bank proposes to open 85 branches in the first year. The newly-launched ESAF Small Finance Bank will offer interest rates between 5.75 and 9 per cent for term deposits of varying maturities. For savings deposits, the rates will vary from 6 to 7 per cent, based on the outstanding balance in the account.
9).Who has recently become the new CM of Uttarakhand?
a) Yogi Adityanath
b) N Biren Singh
c) Manohar Parrikar
d) Trivendra Singh Rawat
e) Amit Shah
Answer: d)
Explanation: Senior BJP leader Trivendra Singh Rawat was sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Governor KK Paul administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr Rawat and his council of ministers at a function in Dehradun’s Parade Ground. Mr Rawat was unanimously elected the leader of BJP legislature party.
10).With which country thus India has signed maintenance and technical support for Sukhoi-30 fighter jets ?
a) Japan
b) France
c) Russia
d) China
e) Australia
Answer: c)
Explanation: India signed two agreements with Russia for long-term maintenance and technical support for the Indian Air Force's Sukhoi-30 fighter jets. India has inducted 240 Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft out of the 272 contracted from Russia. "Russian companies should come forward for technology transfer to Indian companies," Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said.
11).What is the theme of World Sleep Day 2017 which is celebrated on March 18th ?
a) Sleep on Time, Live long
b) Sleep Soundly, Nurture Life
c) Sleeping, a must for Life
d) Sleep daily, Stay Healthy
e) Sound Sleep, Nature life
Answer: b)
Explanation: World Sleep Day is an annual event, intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep, including medicine, education, social aspects and driving. It is organized by the World Sleep Day Committee of World Sleep Society (founded by WASM and WSF) and aims to lessen the burden of sleep problems on society through better prevention and management of sleep disorders. As of 2016, World Sleep Day had a total of 394 delegates in 72 countries around the globe. Theme : 'Sleep Soundly, Nurture Life'
12).Which state government has been requested by South Korean steelmaker Posco to take back land acquired for setting up of a steel plant by the company ?
a) Haryana
b) Odisha
c) Kerala
d) Assam
e) Uttarakhand
Answer: b)
Explanation: South Korean steelmaker Posco has asked the Odisha government to take back the 2 thousand 7 hundred acre land acquired for setting up of a steel plant in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha, citing its failure to start work for the project. Briefing the newsmen in Bhubaneswar, state industries Minister Debi Prasad Mishra said that for the proposed steel plant project at Paradip, this land was acquired by IDCO on behalf of the Industries department during 2008-10.
13).Name the magazine in which Oscar-winning film 'La La Land' actor Ryan Gosling , who featured on the cover of the March issue ?
a) GQ India
b) The Week
c) Man's World
d) Maxim India
e) Elle
Answer: a)
Explanation: Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling, who starred in Oscar-winning film 'La La Land', has featured on the cover of the March issue of men's magazine 'GQ India'. He is wearing a grey polo T-shirt with grey pants, accessorising his look with a watch. The magazine has called the edition 'The Big Hollywood Issue' and it has described Ryan as 'Super Suave'.
14).A school student who recently invented a gadget called 'Goggle For Blind' (G4B) is belongs to which state of India ?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Mizoram
c) Gujarat
d) Arunachal Pradesh
e) Maharashtra
Answer: d)
Explanation: A Class 11 student from Arunachal Pradesh, Anang Tadar, has invented a gadget called 'Goggle For Blind' (G4B). The gadget will help blind people in detecting objects through sound waves and echoes, a technique used by bats. Global bodies like UNICEF have reportedly shown interest in launching G4B in the market and Anang has been asked to create prototypes.
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