1).Name the state which planned to launch an airline, named after the state's capital ?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Chatishghar
d) Andhra Pradesh
e) Gujarat
Answer: d)
Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government is planning to launch an airline, named after the state's capital Amaravathi, an official in the N Chandrababu Naidu-led government said. The initiative is aimed at bringing global exposure to the upcoming city and boost the state's aviation sector, the official added. The state government may also like to have its own international airport, he added.
2).Where does Nepal Investment Summit 2017 held ?
a) Patan
b) Pokhara
c) Bareilly
d) Tulsipur
e) Kathmandu
Answer: e)
Explanation: Two day Nepal Investment Summit 2017 has begun at Kathmandu and inaugurating the summit Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal said that his government is focusing on creating conducive investment opportunities in the country. President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Mr Jin Liqun has addressed the summit.
3).Which state government has signed MoU with Invest India to promote start-ups in the state ?
a) Mizoram
b) Karnataka
c) Odisha
d) Punjab
e) Jharkhand
Answer: c)
Explanation: To promote start-ups in the state, the Odisha government has signed an agreement with Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of the Union ministry of commerce and industries. A toll-free start up helpline, 1800-345-7100, was launched on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister, said Startup Odisha Initiative and Startup India Hub run by the Invest India will help us in achieving the Mission-1000 Startups by the year 2020 and help the youth in realising their dreams.
4).Name the Indian cricketer who is first to be nominated for the 3rd time as India's best international cricketer of the year by the BCCI ?
a) Ashwin
b) Virat Kohli
c) Ravindra jadeja
d) Lokesh Rahul
e) Jasprit Bumrah
Answer: b)
Explanation: Virat Kohli has been named India's best international cricketer of the year by the BCCI, making him the first player to win the top honour three times. He will be presented the award, which is named after veteran cricketer Polly Umrigar, at the annual award ceremony on March 8. Kohli had won the award earlier in 2011-12 and 2014-15.
5).Which state government planned to open health institutes named after Kalpana Chawla and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhaya ?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Nagaland
c) Haryana
d) Kerala
e) Bihar
Answer: c)
Explanation: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal has clarified that the State Government is setting up two health institutes, a Medical College named after Astronaut Kalpana Chawla and a Medical University named after Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhaya in Karnal district. Chief Minister was responding to the statements made by members of Congress party about changing the name of the University being set up at village Kutail in district Karnal in State Assembly yesterday.
6).Who is the newly appointed coach of India's Under-17 football team ?
a) Pronay Halder
b) Stephen Constantine
c) Vinit Rai
d) Jia Xiuquan
e) Luis Norton de Matos
Answer: e)
Explanation: The AIFF today appointed Portugal's Luis Norton de Matos as the head coach of the India Under-17 team for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to be held in October this year. A former manager with the Benfica Reserve side, De Matos replaces Nicolai Adam, who was forced to resign under controversial circumstances after a revolt from the players.
7).For which tennis tournament did Maria Sharapova is offered with wildcard to play in the tournament ?
a) Italian Open
b) Canadian Open
c) German Open
d) Shenzhen Open
e) Nottingham Open
Answer: a)
Explanation: Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has been given a wildcard to play in the Italian Open in May. Organisers announced this on Twitter today. Sharapova is a three-time Rome champion. The former world number one makes her return to the circuit in Stuttgart in April after completing a 15-month ban for doping.
8).Which ID card has been made mandatory for final settlement of pension claims by Employees' Provident Fund Organisation ?
a) PAN Card
b) Ration Card
c) Employee ID
d) Aadhaar Card
e) Voter's ID Card
Answer: d)
Explanation: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, EPFO has clarified that furnishing of Aadhaar is mandatory for final settlement of pension claims. EPFO reiterated in a statement that the requirement of submitting Aadhaar is not insisted for the time being, only in withdrawal benefit cases under Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995.
9).Which state government has extended the mid-day meal scheme for girls up to class 12?
a) Delhi
b) Haryana
c) Uttarakhand
d) Tamil Nadu
e) Manipur
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Delhi Government has extended the mid-day meal scheme for girls up to class 12, reportedly making it the first state in the country to do so, the city-state government claimed. The scheme will be applicable from April. The AAP government will set aside Rs.50 crore for extending the scheme, which currently covers all students till class 8.
10).Which state government has recently decided to make Sanskrit compulsory up to Class 8 ?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Assam
c) Nagaland
d) Karnataka
e) Maharashtra
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Assam government has decided to make Sanskrit compulsory up to Class 8 in all schools across the state. The government also decided to appoint a computer teacher in all high schools in Assam. "Teachers will be appointed in high schools under Swachh Bharat Mission and will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness," state Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary added.
11).Who is newly named as the next Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) ?
a) Vinit Rai
b) R Ankur Mittal
c) J S Deepak
d) R Manish Guptha
e) NK Sinha
Answer: c)
Explanation: Telecom Secretary J S Deepak was today named India's next Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) from June this year. A 1982 batch IAS officer from Uttar Pradesh, Deepak, who is at present attending the World Mobile Congress at Barcelona, has been shifted from the telecom ministry and has been made Officer on Special Duty in the commerce department.
12).For which country did Malaysia recently cancelled visa-free entry ?
a) Israel
b) USA
c) Afghanistan
d) North Korea
e) UAE
Answer: d)
Explanation: Malaysia has decided to cancel visa-free entry for North Koreans. Deputy Prime Minister, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, said in Kuala Lumpur that visa-free entry for North Koreans entering the country is cancelled from March 6, due to security reasons. He said North Koreans will be required to obtain a visa before entering Malaysia for national security reasons.
13).Name the Indian Chess player recently won bronze medal at the 2017 Women's World Chess Championship in Tehran ?
a) Mary Ann Gomes
b) Harika Dronavalli
c) Humpy Koneru
d) Eesha Karavade
e) Tania Sachdev
Answer: b)
Explanation: Indian grandmaster Harika Dronavalli has won a bronze medal at the 2017 Women's World Chess Championship in Tehran. Harika lost to China's Tan Zhongyi in a semi-final tie-breaker to settle for bronze for the third time in a row. Harika attained the title of Grandmaster in 2011 and is ranked eighth in the world among female players.
14).Who has been appointed for the newly-created post of Prime Minister of sudan ?
a) Hassan Saleh
b) Rashid Al Zayani
c) Omar Hassan al-Bashir
d) Ibrahim Abboud
e) Ahmed al-Mirghani
Answer: a)
Explanation: Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir named his first Vice President and long-time ally Hassan Saleh to the newly-created post of Prime Minister. The ruling party's Deputy Leader Ibrahim Mahmoud said yesterday in a meeting chaired by President Bashir approved the nomination of Hassan Saleh as prime minister and his retention of the post of first Vice President. Saleh will be sworn in today and immediately start negotiations on forming a new cabinet.
15).Name the Indian cricketer who is been nominated for Dilip Sardesai award ?
a) Ravichandran Ashwin
b) Ravindra jadeja
c) Jasprit Bumrah
d) Lokesh rahul
e) Karun nair
Answer: a)
Explanation: India captain Virat Kohli was today nominated for the prestigious Polly Umrigar award while all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin named for the Dilip Sardesai award. The awards will be presented at the BCCI Annual Awards to be held in Bengaluru on 8th March. Kohli becomes the first Indian cricketer to get Polly Umrigar award on the third occasion after 2011-12 and 2014-15 season.
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