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1). Which of the following day is observed on March 21?
a) World Radio day
b) World Down Syndrome Day
c) Commonwealth Day
d) World Health Day
e) World Consumer Rights Day
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). 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.
4). 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
5). 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.
6). Where does the event National Theatre Festival held ?
a) Kolkata
b) New Delhi
c) Patna
d) Thiruvananthapuram
e) Panaji
Answer: d)
Explanation: National Theatre Festival held in the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. The Festival is organised by the Information and Public Relations Department and will be held from March 16 to 24. Popular theatre groups from across the country will perform in the festival. There will be a total of 17 plays, from various states, including six from Kerala. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the NTF 2017
7). Which bank has launched digital Loan against Securities (LAS) allowing customers to avail loans in less than 3 minutes ?
a) ICICI Bank
b) HDFC Bank
c) Axis Bank
d) Dena Bank
e) Federal Bank
Answer: b)
Explanation: HDFC Bank launched digital Loan against Securities (LAS) allowing customers to avail loans in less than 3 minutes. The service will also be available to customers with no credit history. The bank, which will offer 10.5 per cent interest rate on the product, will soon expand the offering to other securities such as mutual funds, bonds and insurance policies.
8). What is the name of the newly appointed Chairman of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis?
a) Dalip Kallu Hathibed
b) Manhar Valji Bhai Zala
c) Manju Diler
d) Amrish jayanth
e) Narain Dass
Answer: b)
Explanation: The newly appointed Chairman of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis, Manhar Valji Bhai Zala along with two members Manju Diler and Dalip Kallu Hathibed today assumed his office in New Delhi. Welcoming the new Chairman and the members, Secretary of the commission, Narain Dass said that the commission can now work in a more effective manner as the posts of the Chairman and the members were lying vacant for the past almost one year.
9). Who has been elected as the new chief Minister of Punjab?
a) Murli Manohar Joshi
b) Captain Amarinder Singh
c) Rajnath Singh
d) Manohar parrikar
e) Pramod Mahajan
Answer: b)
Explanation: Captain Amarinder Singh of Congress was sworn in as the 26th Chief Minister of Punjab. This is the second time that Singh took over as Punjab CM, dethroning former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. Navjot Singh Sidhu took oath as minister in Punjab cabinet. Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh attended the swearing-in ceremony.
10). 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.
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). 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.
13). 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.
14). 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'.
15). 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'
16). What is the name of the first fully India-made suburban train which launched recently ?
a) Durga
b) Nargo
c) Medha
d) Dura
e) Madhim
Answer: c)
Explanation: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu flagged off the first fully India-made suburban train 'Medha'. The train will save foreign exchange worth Rs.32 crore per rake along with 25% saving in the manufacturing cost. It can run at a maximum speed of 105 km per hour, and has been fitted with LED lights and GPS-based passenger information system
17). Chuck Berry who recently passed away related to which field ?
a) Foot ball
b) Singer
c) Director
d) Politician
e) Social Activist
Answer: b)
Explanation: Rock and roll legend Chuck Berry has died aged 90. Police said, the singer was found unresponsive at lunchtime in the State of Missouri. Berry's seven-decade career boasted a string of hits, including classics Roll Over Beethoven and Johnny B. Goode. He received a lifetime achievement Grammy in 1984 and was among the first inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
18). Who has been newly elected as the CM of Uttar Pradesh ?
a) Subramanian Swamy
b) Yogi Aditya Nath
c) Manohar Parrikar
d) N Biren Singh
e) Amarinder Singh
Answer: b)
Explanation: BJP leader Yogi Aditya Nath will be sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh today, governor Ram Naik will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Aditya Nath and his Cabinet at a function in Lucknow's Kanshiram memorial ground. State BJP President Keshav Prasad Maurya and the party's National Vice-President Dinesh Sharma will be the Deputy Chief Ministers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Party President Amit Shah and Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled States will attend the ceremony.
19). What is the name of the app launched by ICICI with various agri and other valuable service for rural customers ?
a) Mobile Grama
b) Mera iMobile
c) Hamara iMobile
d) Kishan Mobile
e) Kishan mGrama
Answer: b)
Explanation: ICICI India's largest private sector bank by consolidated assets, announced the launch of a mobile banking app for rural customers that allow them to access banking services as well as information on agri services. The app is open for both bank customers as well as others and is available in eleven different languages. Named 'Mera iMobile', it allows users in rural areas to avail as many as 135 services -- some of which are unprecedented in the industry -- on their mobile phone, helping them to save the time and cost of visiting a branch to avail these services.
20). Name the Australian cricketer who recently become an Overseas Citizen of India ?
a) Glenn Maxwell
b) Adam Gilchrist
c) Michael Hussey
d) Shaun Tait
e) Michael Clarke
Answer: c)
Explanation: Australian bowler Shaun Tait took to twitter to announce that he has become an Overseas Citizen of India. Tait is married to Indian model Mashoom Singha, tying the knot in 2014 after a four-year courtship. As an Overseas Citizen of India, Tait will get the same privileges as an NRI, except the right to vote or hold public offices
21). Which state cabinet has decided to ban the use of beacons on government vehicles ?
a) Punjab
b) Kerala
c) Goa
d) Mizoram
e) Odisha
Answer: a)
Explanation: In a bid to end VIP culture in the state, the Punjab Cabinet has decided to ban the use of beacons on government vehicles, foreign travel of ministers for two years and hosting banquets at state expense. It was also decided to provide 33% reservation for women in all government jobs. The Cabinet meeting was presided by CM Amarinder Singh
22). Who is appointed as the new CEO of FreeCharge who also works as a Chief Strategy and Investment Officer of Snapdeal ?
a) Dilip Shanghvi
b) Sanjiv Mehta
c) Jason Kothari
d) Sumit Jain
e) Ashish Goel
Answer: c)
Explanation: Snapdeal has committed to invest $20 million in online recharge platform FreeCharge and appointed Snapdeal's Chief Strategy and Investment Officer Jason Kothari as the CEO of FreeCharge. Kothari will continue with his role at Snapdeal but will also join FreeCharge's board. In 2015, Snapdeal had acquired FreeCharge for an estimated Rs. 2,400 crore
23). Name the India's first multi-bank mobile payment platform which planned to launch UPI facility ?
a) Trupay
b) Jio Money
c) Chillr
d) BHIM App
e) FTcash
Answer: c)
Explanation: India's first multi-bank mobile payment platform Chillr is all set to launch its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) facility by March-end, which will enable customers of nearly 45 banks to make payments on a single platform. "We will meet bank officials in a couple of days for deciding the date of launch," Sony Joy, CEO and Co-Founder, Chillr, told BusinessLine
24). On which day The International Day of Happiness is observed ?
a) 27th June
b) 12th September
c) 2nd February
d) 20th March
e) 16th April
Answer: d)
Explanation: The International Day of Happiness (known as Happiness Day) is celebrated throughout the world on the 20th of March. The International Day of Happiness ("Happiness Day") was founded by United Nations adviser Jayme Illien on June 28, 2012, when all 193 member states of the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted UN resolution 66/281 The International Day of Happiness, following a multiyear campaign initiated in 2011 by the Illien Global Public Benefit Corporation.
25). Name the tennis player who recently won the men's final in Indian Wells Masters 2017 tournament ?
a) Andy Murray
b) Novak Djokovic
c) Pete Sampras
d) Roger Federer
e) Andy Roddick
Answer: d)
Explanation: Swiss tennis player Roger Federer defeated compatriot Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 7-5 to win the Indian Wells Masters for the fifth time, tying Novak Djokovic's tournament record. With the win, 35-year-old Federer became the oldest player to win an ATP Masters 1000 title. This was Federer's 90th career title, putting him third on the all-time list in the Open era
26). Which of the following day is observed on 20th March ?
a) World Consumer Rights Day
b) World Red Cross Day
c) World Habitat Day
d) World Day for Water
e) World Sparrow Day
Answer: e)
Explanation: The World Sparrow Day was observed across the world on 20 March 2017. The day was created with an aim to raise awareness about the house sparrow and then other common birds to urban environments. The World Sparrow Day also speaks of threats to their populations. The day also provides an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the common biodiversity which is taken so much for granted.
27). Pyari Mohan Mohapatra is related to which field ?
a) Defence
b) Politician
c) Actor
d) Social Activist
e) Poet
Answer: b)
Explanation: Pyari Mohan Mohapatra, former bureaucrat turned politician, once considered the most influential force behind Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's BJD government succumbed to a brain haemorrhage late last evening at a hospital in Mumbai. The 77-year-old former Rajya Sabha member and founder of the Odisha Jan Morcha was battling lung cancer in the hospital. Leaders across party lines condoled the death of Mohapatra
28). Who is recently appointed as the MD & CEO of IDBI Bank replacing Kishor Kharat ?
a) Mahesh Kumar Jain
b) Aditya Puri
c) Rakesh Sethi
d) Rana Kapoor
e) M. Narendran
Answer: a)
Explanation: IDBI Bank said it has appointed Mahesh Kumar Jain as its new managing director and chief executive officer. "Mahesh Kumar Jain, MD & CEO of Indian Bank has been appointed as MD & CEO of IDBI Bank," the bank said in a statement. Mr Jain will head IDBI Bank for the remaining period of his current tenure or until further orders, whichever is earlier, IDBI Bank added. The present MD and CEO of IDBI Bank, Kishor Kharat, has been appointed as MD and CEO of Indian Bank, it added. The appointment will be effective from the date Mr Jain will assume charge of the bank.
29). What is the rank of India in recently released world's happiest countries category ?
a) 113
b) 122
c) 136
d) 118
e) 129
Answer: b)
Explanation: India has been ranked 122nd in the world's happiest countries category, claimed a global report. Furthermore, it is ranked behind its neighbouring countries Pakistan, which is ranked 80th, and China. The rankings are based on gross domestic product per person, healthy life expectancy with four factors from global surveys. India's previous rank was 118th. Norway has replaced Denmark as top in the world's happiest country list. Iceland, Switzerland and Finland completed top five, while the US and UK were ranked 14 and 19 respectively
30). On which day International Day of Forests is celebrated ?
a) 21st January
b) 13th March
c) 29th August
d) 21st March
e) 17th May
Answer: d)
Explanation: International Day of Forests is celebrated on 21st March . The United Nations General Assembly designated March 21st as the International Day of Forests to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and of trees outside forests for the benefit of current and future generations. The theme of this year is 'Forests and Energy'
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