1). Where does the event Swachh Shakti Divas recently celebrated?
a) Andaman and Nicobar
b) Delhi
c) Goa
d) West Bengal
e) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: a)
Explanation: Andaman and Nicobar Islands is celebrating the Swachh Shakti Divas. To mark the occasion, a function will be held at Tagore B Ed College Auditorium this evening. A brief description of Swatch Bharat Mission - Grameen, present status of implementation, documentary presentation and prize distribution will be held on the occasion.
2). What is the name of the program under which 5th satellite been launched by European Union ?
a) Naturo Weather Program
b) Aqua Ground water Program
c) Fossil refinery program
d) Copernicus observation program
e) Disaster alert Program
Answer: d)
Explanation: European Union launched the fifth satellite of the Copernicus observation program, which will cut the time of imaging the earth by half. The European Commission said in a statement that latest Copernicus satellite launch will improve services for farmers, fishermen and other users of land and sea maps. The Copernicus earth observation program, created by the European Union, is served by a set of satellites. The program is aimed at improving the life of EU communities by providing near-real-time global environment data.
3). What is the purpose of mobile app launched by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for students ?
a) Students to know exam time table
b) Students to know exam results
c) Students to locate exam centre
d) Students to know about attendance status
e) Students to download study materials
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a mobile application, Exam Locator, to help students locate their examination centre. A student can find the address, images, geolocation of the centre on the map, and the route to reach there through the application, an official said. CBSE exams for Class 10 and 12 begin on March 9.
4). Which bank has recently launched a facility called ' work from home ' for its employees ?
a) Federal Bank
b) HDFC bank
c) Karur Vysya Bank
d) Bank of Maharashtra
e) State Bank of India
Answer: e)
Explanation: The State Bank of India (SBI) launched a 'work from home' facility to enable employees to work while at home using mobile devices. SBI will centrally control all the work from home-enabled devices to secure their data and applications. Services like cross-sell, marketing and complaints management will also be enabled to be worked from home.
5). Name the spin bowlers who jointly hold the 1st place in ICC Bowlers ranking for the first time ?
a) Ashwin and Narine
b) Jadeja and Lyon
c) Jadeja and Ajmal
d) Ashwin and Jadeja
e) Aswin and Mishra
Answer: d)
Explanation: The Indian duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja became the first set of spinners to be jointly ranked number one in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers. Jadeja caught up with Ashwin in the rankings after the second Test against Australia in Bengaluru which India won. Jadeja's seven wickets in the match, which included crucial six wickets in the first innings, have helped him move up one rank to reach the top position for the first time in his career, the ICC said in a statement. The last time two bowlers shared the top spot was in April 2008, when Dale Steyn and Muttiah Muralidaran were at the top.
6). Name the player who won Men's Singles title at All England Open badminton championships ?
a) Peng Soon Chan
b) Lee Chong Wei
c) Liu Ying Goah
d) Lu Kai
e) Shi Yuqi
Answer: b)
Explanation: Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia has lifted the Men's Singles crown at the All England Open badminton championships. In the final in Birmingham, the 34-year-old world number one defeated Shi Yuqi of China in straight games 21-12, 21-10. For the Malaysian, it is his fifth Singles Title in seven finals in the prestigeous championships.
7). Who is appointed as the Ambassador for the ICC Women's World Cup 2017?
a) Sunil Gavaskar
b) Brain Lara
c) Sachin Tendulkar
d) Wasim Akram
e) Adam Gilchrist
Answer: c)
Explanation: The International Cricket Council (ICC) appointed Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar as the UNICEF and Cricket For Good Ambassador for the ICC Women's World Cup 2017, scheduled to start from June 24. "Women for sport and sport for women goes hand in hand... I'm here to extend all my support and above all, enjoy that competitiveness," said Sachin.
8). Who is India's Ambassador to Egypt, who recently attended cultural festival 'India by the Nile' ?
a) M Chandrakasu
b) Giriraj Singh
c) Srinath Reddy
d) Sanjay Bhattacharyya
e) Jagadeesh Singh
Answer: d)
Explanation: In Egypt, the mega cultural festival 'India by the Nile' got off to a colourful start at the foot of the Pyramids in Cairo with a Crafts Mela, showcasing joint handicraft exhibition of India and Egypt. India's Ambassador to Egypt, Sanjay Bhattacharyya said the event is a special moment as this year India celebrate 70 years of independence and also 70 years of its diplomatic relations with Egypt. He said the ties that bind the Nile and the Ganga, the Pyramids and Taj Mahal find expression in the affection shared between the two peoples and nurtures their vibrant partnership.
9). Name the Indian golfer who successfully defended Indian Open title recently?
a) Shiv Chawrasia
b) Anirban Lahiri
c) Jyoti Randhawa
d) Arjun Atwal
e) Shiv Kapur
Answer: a)
Explanation: Golfer Shiv Chawrasia became only the second Indian golfer and the third golfer overall to successfully defend his Indian Open title. Chawrasia clinched the title with a seven-stroke win at the DLF golf club in Gurgaon. The title, which is Chawrasia's overall sixth international victory, will earn the golfer almost Rs.2 crore as prize money.
10). Where does the North-East Business Summit (NEBS) held recently?
a) Vishakhapatnam
b) Lucknow
c) New Delhi
d) Goa
e) Kolkata
Answer: c)
Explanation: A two-day North-East Business Summit (NEBS) begins in New Delhi. The summit aims to display the strengths, potentials and initiatives of the North-East, promote investment the region and also have focused deliberations on strategic areas like healthcare, connectivity, agriculture, food processing and energy. The Summit will also showcase the untapped business potential of North-East to investors worldwide. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh, will address the conclave tomorrow.
11). Who has been awarded with Polly Umrigar award for the best international cricketer by BCCI?
a) Ravichandran Ashwin
b) M S Dhoni
c) Lokesh Rahul
d) Virat Kohli
e) Jasprit bumrah
Answer: d)
Explanation: Indian skipper Virat Kohli and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin were awarded at the annual BCCI awards ceremony in Bengaluru. Kohli, for the third time in his career, received the Polly Umrigar award for the best international cricketer, while Ravichandran Ashwin was given the Dilip Sardesai award. For the first time, women cricketers were honoured for their performances.
12). Who has been appointed as the new US Ambassador to Russia?
a) Kathleen Stephens
b) Jon Huntsman
c) Richard Verma
d) Robert Blackwill
e) George T. Marye
Answer: b)
Explanation: In US, former Utah Republican Governor Jon Huntsman has accepted President Donald Trump's offer to be Ambassador to Russia. The job requires Senate confirmation. Huntsman had served as Ambassador to China under former President Barack Obama.
13). Which country National Assembly has recently passed the Hindu Marriage Bill 2016 ?
a) Indonesia
b) Bangladesh
c) Nepal
d) Sri lanka
e) Pakistan
Answer: e)
Explanation: Pakistan National Assembly has passed the Hindu Marriage Bill 2016, after amendments made by the Senate, to regulate marriages of Hindus in Pakistan. Minister of Human Rights, Kamran Michael said there was no law to regulate the registration of Hindu marriages and ancillary matters in Pakistan. The Hindu Marriage Bill 2016 prohibits the marriage of minors and prescribes a minimum age of 18-years for contracting marriage in addition to protecting the customs and customary rites of the Hindu community.
14). Name the Indian women hockey player who recently withdrawn her retirement announcement and made a comeback in 18-member Indian squad ?
a) Ritu Rani
b) Poonam Rani
c) Monika Malik
d) Sunita Lakar
e) Preeti Dubey
Answer: a)
Explanation: Former hockey captain Ritu Rani has shunned retirement to make a comeback in the Indian team after a seven-month sabbatical. She figures in the 18-member Indian squad announced by Hockey India for the women's Hockey World League Round 2. The tournament will be held in Canada from April 1. Midfielder Ritu had announced her retirement in September last year, post her wedding. India will be up against Belarus, Canada, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay and Chile in the Round 2.
15). Which Indian sports team has registered its first ever win in an international level match ?
a) Women's Ice Hockey team
b) Women's Volley ball team
c) Women's Rugby team
d) Women's Beach Volley ball team
e) Women's Hand ball team
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Indian women's ice hockey team registered its first ever win in an international ice hockey match by beating Philippines 4-3 at the Challenge Cup of Asia in Bangkok. The Indian team had to rely on over 3,000 donors who contributed through a crowdfunding platform to pay for the team's accommodation, training, visa, air fares, equipment and jerseys.
16). Which day CISF Raising Day is celebrated ?
a) March 10th
b) March 13th
c) Feb 19th
d) May 20th
e) March 21st
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Central Industrial Security Force (C.I.S.F) (established in its present form: 15 June 1983) is a Central Armed Police Force in India. Every year March 10th is celebrated as CISF Raising Day It was set up under an Act of the Parliament of India on 10 March 1969 with a strength of 2,800. CISF was subsequently made an armed force of the Republic of India by another Act of Parliament passed on 15 June 1983. Its current sanctioned strength is 142,526 personnel.
17). Which state has announced on opening of All India Institute of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy ?
a) Maharashtra
b) Haryana
c) Nagaland
d) Tamil Nadu
e) West Bengal
Answer: b)
Explanation: An All India Institute of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy will be opened at Mata Mansa Devi complex in Panchkula. This institute would be developed on the pattern of Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal informed the State Assembly that Union Ministry of Ayush has approved this proposal. He said, Haryana Government has taken possession of the land for opening the institute.
18). What is the name of the Indian supersonic cruise missile which is recently test-fired successfully by DRDO ?
a) Prithivi
b) Agni V
c) Barak 8
d) Pinaka
e) BrahMos
Answer: e)
Explanation: India successfully test-fired the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, which is capable of carrying a warhead of 300 kg, from a test range along the Odisha coast. The missile has already been inducted into the Army and Navy, while the Air Force version is in the final stage of its trial, DRDO officials said.
19). What is the name of the new bill passed in lok shaba for the well fare of women ?
a) Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill
b) Women workers bill
c) Mid-day Healthy Meal Bill
d) Women security amendment Bill
e) Women Daughter Benefit Bill
Answer: a)
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the passage of Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, calling it a landmark moment in the efforts towards women-led development. In a series of tweets, Mr Modi said, Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill ensures better health and wellbeing of the mother and child and increase in maternity leave is a welcome provision. He said, employment of women is protected through the Bill. He said, mandatory provision of crèche in offices is also laudable.
20). What is the capacity of India's largest waste-to-power plant opened recently at Narela-Bawana in New Delhi ?
a) 50 Mega Watt
b) 16 Mega Watt
c) 24 Mega Watt
d) 35 Mega Watt
e) 42 Mega Watt
Answer: c)
Explanation: Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the country's largest waste-to-power plant at Narela-Bawana in New Delhi. Inaugurating the 24 Mega Watt plant, Mr Naidu said without a scientific solid waste management system objectives of Swachh Bharat Mission cannot be achieved. He said solid waste management was one of the challenges in the country. The Minister said the plant would not only dispose of 1,300 Metric Tonne waste on a daily basis but also produce compost and energy. Mr Naidu said, this plant can be taken as an example by other corporations to emulate the model.
21). Name the Indian icon who performed Bharatanatyam at the United Nations headquarters on the occasion of International Women's Day ?
a) Aishwarya Rai Bachan
b) Shobana
c) Deepika Padukone
d) Aishwaryaa Dhanush
e) Mallika Sarabhai
Answer: d)
Explanation: Aishwaryaa R Dhanush, the elder daughter of actor Rajinikanth, performed Bharatanatyam at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on the occasion of International Women's Day. Aishwaryaa, who is married to actor Dhanush, is also the UN Women's Goodwill Ambassador of India. Meanwhile, the event was organised by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN.
22). Where does India's first air-conditioned rail ambulance launched ?
a) Kolkatta
b) Bangalore
c) Mumbai
d) Chennai
e) Cochin
Answer: c)
Explanation: India's first air-conditioned rail ambulance was unveiled in Mumbai. The Central Railway ambulance aims to provide victims of train accidents emergency treatment within the first hour, when chances of survival are highest. An official said the rail ambulance is capable of providing medical facilities to 50 patients at a time and transporting organs between states for transplants.
23). Which country has introduced a constitutional amendment bill in Parliament to revive the controversial special military courts ?
a) Israle
b) Germany
c) Nigeria
d) Pakistan
e) Denmark
Answer: d)
Explanation: Pakistan government introduced a constitutional amendment bill in Parliament to revive the controversial special military courts for trying hardcore militants.Apart from changes sought in the constitution to set up such courts, another bill was presented to seek amendment in the army law to enable military to regulate these courts. Law Minister Zahid Hamid moved both the bills in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament.
24). What is the recent position of Indian football team ranked by FIFA ?
a) 153rd
b) 121st
c) 132nd
d) 147th
e) 138th
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Indian football team slipped two places to be at 132nd in the latest FIFA rankings issued. India secured 233 points, which is 11 lower than its previous month's total. Among the countries from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), India rose a place to 19th among 46 nations. Iran, ranked 33rd internationally, leads the way. Among the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) members, India are comfortably placed the highest.
25). In which city the first floating hotel is inaugurated in India?
a) Nagpur
b) Goa
c) Kolkata
d) Mumbai
e) Vishakhapatnam
Answer: d)
Explanation: AB Celestial, a three-tier yacht featuring restaurants and a sky deck, is harboured near Bandra-Worli Sea Link toll plazas. "The floatel will give a 360-degree view of Mumbai and the Arabian Sea and has a capacity to cater to around 650 guests," an official said.
26). Name the actor who recently won Best Actor at Zee Cine Awards 2017?
a) Salman Khan
b) Amir Khan
c) Amitabh Bachchan
d) Abishek Bachchan
e) Hirthik Roshan
Answer: c)
Explanation: Amitabh Bachchan won the Best Actor award for 'Pink' and Alia Bhatt was named the Best Actress for her role in 'Udta Punjab' at Zee Cine Awards 2017. 'Pink' was declared the winner in the Best Film category while Ram Madhvani won the Best Director Award for 'Neerja'. Further, Jim Sarbh was named the Best Debutant (Male) for 'Neerja'.
27). Who is been newly appointed as the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) after the end of R. Gandhi’s term period by April ?
a) Shathi kandha Das
b) B.P. Kanungo
c) Rohit Ranveer
d) Rajat Sharma
e) K. Radhakrishnan
Answer: b)
Explanation: The government appointed B.P. Kanungo as a deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) said that Kanungo will take charge on 3 April, after present deputy governor R. Gandhi’s retirement. Kanungo is a career central banker and was appointed as an RBI executive director on 1 March 2016. He has been incharge of the foreign exchange department, internal debt management department and department of government and bank accounts.
28). For which film, director Ram Madhvani won the Best Director Award in Zee Cine Awards 2017 ?
a) Pink
b) Udta Punjab
c) Neerja
d) Sulthan
e) Air Lift
Answer: c)
Explanation: Amitabh Bachchan won the Best Actor award for 'Pink' and Alia Bhatt was named the Best Actress for her role in 'Udta Punjab' at Zee Cine Awards 2017. 'Pink' was declared the winner in the Best Film category while Ram Madhvani won the Best Director Award for 'Neerja'. Further, Jim Sarbh was named the Best Debutant (Male) for 'Neerja'.
29). Who has been appointed as the new defence minister of India?
a) Ramesh Powhar
b) Ravi Shankar Prasadh
c) Arun Jaitley
d) Nitin Gadkari
e) Venkaiah naidu
Answer: c)
Explanation: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been given the additional charge of the Defence Ministry after President Pranab Mukherjee accepted Manohar Parrikar's resignation. Parrikar resigned as the Defence Minister to head the BJP-led alliance in Goa as the Chief Minister. Notably, Jaitley had headed the Defence Ministry from May 2014 to November 2014 before Parrikar was appointed to the post.
30). Which agency recently signed a MOU with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the National Skill Development Fund (NSDF) for execution of skill development programmes ?
a) Border Security Force
b) Sashastra Seema Bal
c) Rapid Action Force
d) Central Reserve Police Force
e) National Security Guard
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the National Skill Development Fund (NSDF) for execution of skill development programmes. The MoU was signed on 10 March 2017 in the presence of Union Minister of State for Skill
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