1). From the following Personalities Who was honoured with Padma Vibhushan?
a) Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
b) Aruna Mohanty
c) Narendra Kohli
d) Swami Niranjana Nanda Saraswati
e) K.J.Yesudas
Answer: e)
Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee today conferred the Padma awards to 42 people at a Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Eminent Singer Yesudas, spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev were given Padma Vibhushan award.Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Sunder Lal Patwa was given Padma Vibhushan posthumously. Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Dr Devi Prasad Dwivedi were given Padma Bhushan. Eminent Journalist Cho Ramaswamy was given the award posthumously.
2).Which State government has decided to increase the reservations to backward Muslim population and Scheduled Tribes in the state?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Haryana
d) Telangana
e) Punjab
Answer: d)
Explanation: Telangana Government has decided to increase the reservations to backward Muslim population and Scheduled Tribes in the state. State Cabinet that met in Hyderabad last evening has approved raising quota quota to socially and economically backward Muslim population who will be referred as BC-E in the state, besides raising the existing 7.5 per cent quota of the STs to 12 per cent in line with their population.
3). Which got approval from Cabinet on stock exchanges through public offer of shares upto 25 per cent of Government shareholding?
a) BHEL
b) BEL
c) SAIL
d) IRCTC
e) BEML
Answer: d)
Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for listing of 11 Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) on stock exchanges. They include Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Limited, Bharat Dynamics Limited and IRCON International Limited. The listing of CPSEs will be done through public offer of shares upto 25 per cent of Government shareholding, which may include offer of fresh shares for raising of resources from market
4). Which of the following launched 'Areo' app which lets users order food and hyperlocal home services from local providers?
a) Facebook
b) Amazon
c) Snapdeal
d) Google
e) Paytm
Answer: d)
Explanation: Google has started rolling out an Android app called 'Areo' in India that lets users order food and hyperlocal home services from local providers. Areo aggregates services like beauty, plumbing, electrical work, fitness training, and physiotherapy among others. Google has reportedly partnered with Indian startups like UrbanClap, FreshMenu, and Faasos to provide the services.
5). 'Operation Durga' was launched by which state government police teams act as a anti-Romeo squads?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Megalaya
d) Manipur
e) Haryana
Answer: e)
Explanation: On the lines of the anti-Romeo squads in Uttar Pradesh, the Haryana government on Wednesday launched 'Operation Durga'. The police teams nabbed 72 people from across the state on the very first day. The teams visited public places such as schools, colleges, bus stands and railway stations, and nabbed persons indulging in crimes against women.
6). India has MoU with Which Country for cooperation in Science & Technology that was apprised by the Union Cabinet?
a) Iran
b) Srilanka
c) Bangladesh
d) Syria
e) Russia
Answer: e)
Explanation: The Union Cabinet was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Russia for cooperation in the field of Science and Technology (S&T). The MoU was signed in October 2016. The MoU is aimed at facilitating and supporting the joint scientific and research activities between scientific organizations that are subordinated to the Agency and scientific organizations and scientists of the Republic of Russian Federation.
7). India has Framework of Understanding (FoU) with which Country for hydrocarbon cooperation?
a) Iran
b) Srilanka
c) Bangladesh
d) Syria
e) Russia
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Union Cabinet, presided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 12 April 2017 approved signing of Framework of Understanding (FoU) on Cooperation in the Hydrocarbon Sector with Bangladesh. The proposed Framework of Understanding aims to establish a cooperative institutional framework mechanism to facilitate and enhance India-Bangladesh bilateral cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.
8).In which place the Union Cabinet approved setting up of Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy?
a) Chennai
b) Trivendram
c) Bangalore
d) Hydrabad
e) Visakhapatnam
Answer: e)
Explanation: The Union Cabinet gave its approval for setting up of Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The institute will be set up as "an Institute of National Importance" through an Act of Parliament. The IIPE will have the governance structure as well as legal mandate to grant degrees in a manner similar to that enjoyed by IITs. A separate Act will also impart the required status to the Institute to become a "Centre of Excellence" in petroleum and energy studies.
9). Who was named as new administrator of UNDP by UN chief?
a) Achim Steiner
b) António Guterres
c) Paul Ryan
d) Irina Bokova
e) Kōichirō Matsuura
Answer: a)
Explanation: : UN chief Antonio Guterres has named a German with extensive experience at the world organization, Achim Steiner, as the new administrator of the UN Development Programme (UNDP). Headquartered in New York City, the UNDP seeks to reduce poverty, improve social development and encourage women's empowerment. According to a letter by Guterres dated yesterday Steiner, who previously served at the UN Environment Programme and headed the UN office in Kenya, was selected to succeed Helen Clark, a former New Zealand Prime Minister, who has steered the UNDP since 2009.
10). Which portal transacts record Rs. 15,000 Cr business in 1 year?
a) BSE
b) NABARD
c) SIDBI
d) eNAM
e) NSE
Answer: d)
Explanation: The national agriculture market- eNAM has transacted a record 15 thousand crore rupees business in one year. In April last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched National Agriculture Market portal eNAM to connect e-mandis in several States. Additional Secretary of Agriculture Ministry Ashok Dalwai said this after holding the review meeting of Agricultural market reforms and other initiatives to enhance farmers’ income in New Delhi.
11). Which of the following organization to be merged with Grasim Industries?
a) RIL
b) BSNL
c) AIR
d) ABNL
e) AVSL
Answer: d)
Explanation: : The shareholders of Grasim Industries Limited, Aditya Birla Nuvo Limited (ABNL) and Aditya Biral Financial Services Limited (ABFSL approved the Scheme of amalgamation of ABNL with Grasim. Besides, the shareholders also approved demerger and listing of the Aditya Biral Financial Services Limited, which is a part of the ABFSL. The merged entity Grasim will have proforma consolidated turnover of Rs 59,766 crore, EBITDA of Rs 11,961 crore and a net profit of Rs 4,245 crore for the year ended March 2016.
12). Who was appointed as Co-chairman of Infosys?
a) Vishal Sikka
b) R. S. Sharma
c) Vinod Rai
d) Ramachandra Guha
e) Ravi Venkatesan
Answer: e)
Explanation: Infosys on Thursday named Ravi Venkatesan, former chairman of Microsoft India, as Co-chairman of its board, where he was already an independent director. The appointment comes after a public disagreement with Co-founder Narayana Murthy, who had raised concerns about the company's governance, and pay hikes of top executives. Notably, Venkatesan has been on the Infosys board since 2011
13). Which Bank appointed Mahabaleshwara MS as it's new MD and CEO?
a) Indian Bank
b) Indian Overseas Bank
c) Canara Bank
d) Karnataka Bank
e) IDBI
Answer: d)
Explanation: Karnataka Bank Ltd has announced top-level management changes with the present Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD and CEO) of the bank, P Jayarama Bhat, assuming the charge of part-time non-executive Chairman of the bank on Wednesday. The Chief General Manager of the bank, Mahabaleshwara MS, who is appointed as MD and CEO of the bank.
14). Who was honoured by Canada with honorary Canadian citizenship?
a) Anthony Lake
b) Ashish Chauhan
c) Sushil Chandra
d) Malala Yousafzai
e) Diana Edulji
Answer: d)
Explanation: Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai became only the sixth person to receive honorary Canadian citizenship, as she called on the country to be bold in advocating for girls' education. The Pakistani activist was welcomed to the seat of Canada's democracy by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. At age 19, Yousafzai is the youngest person to speak to Canadian members of parliament and senators in a joint session.
15). Munshi Venu related which field?
a) Literature
b) Film
c) Journalism
d) Medicine
e) Economist
Answer: b)
Explanation: Malayalam actor Munshi Venu passed away at the age of 63 today due to kidney failure in Thrissur, Kerala. He was reportedly undergoing dialysis since last year. The actor has featured in over 60 Malayalam films. He is known for his performance in films like 'Pachakuthira' (2006), 'Salt 'n' Pepper' (2011), 'Kanyaka Talkies' (2013), among others.
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