1).How much Percent does the interest rates on small savings deposits has been reduced by Government from April 1 2017 ?
a) 0.5%
b) 1.5%
c) 0.3%
d) 2.0%
e) 0.1%
Answer: e)
Explanation: The government lowered the interest rates on small savings deposits, including PPF, by 0.1% effective April 1. This brings the interest rate on PPF down to 7.9%. The interest rates cut also affects savings in government schemes namely National Savings Certificate, Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme and Kisan Vikas Patra among others.
2).Name the Malaysian Prime Minister who recently visits India on a six day official tour ?
a) Najib Razak
b) Lee Hsien Loong
c) Malcolm Turnbull
d) Lobsang Sangay
e) Erna Solberg
Answer: a)
Explanation: Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak arrived Chennai on the first leg of his six day official tour to India. The visiting Prime Minister is accompanied by his wife and a high ranking delegation including Foreign Minister Anifa Aman. He was given a warm reception at the Raj Bhavan by Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao and Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswamy. Prime Minister Najib is scheduled to attend a business meeting organised by Malaysian Associated Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and interact with the Malaysian community as well as students. He is also expected to perform prayers at the Anjuman mosque before leaving for New Delhi.
3).Name the indian Hockey player who is named as the Asian Player of the Year 2016 by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) ?
a) Sandeep Singh
b) Yuvraj Walmiki
c) Raghunath Vokkaliga
d) S V Sunil
e) Birendra Lakra
Answer: d)
Explanation: Indian forward S V Sunil on 30 March 2017 was named the Asian Player of the Year 2016 by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF). On the other hand, drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh was named the Asian Promising Player of the Year. Sunil played a vital role in India's successful outing at the FIH Champions Trophy in London where the team grabbed a silver medal. While Harmanpreet won the award in the junior men's category, Sunil has been honoured in the senior men's section.
4).What is the name of the App launched by Sachin Tendulkar by his own?
a) STR Cri
b) ST 50/50
c) 100MB
d) All Round 100
e) All Cricket
Answer: c)
Explanation: Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar launched his own app titled '100MB' in Mumbai on. Sachin posted a video on Twitter introducing the app, which aggregates personalised cricket content besides having a live stream option connecting the cricketer with his followers. The app, available both on Android and Apple devices, also includes a networking platform for fans.
5).Which state assembly has passed the Animal Preservation (Amendment) Bill, 2017 ?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Gujarat
d) Jharkhand
e) Tamil Nadu
Answer: c)
Explanation: Gujarat Assembly passed the Gujarat Animal Preservation (Amendment) Bill, 2017 unopposed in absence of opposition members. This bill has more stringent provision against the Cow slaughtering and cow transportation for slaughtering. According to the provisions of this bill, the Cow transportation will be possible only with permit issued by Government authority. Transportation during night hours will not allowed even with permit. Only 7 officials are notified for issuance of permit contrary to 25 earlier. Minimum 10- year imprisonment to life term jail punishment for those proven guilty of slaughtering cow.
6).Name the Tiger Reserve in India which became the first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot, named Bhoor singh the Barasingha ?
a) Melghat Tiger Reserve
b) Bhadra Tiger Reserve
c) Valmiki Tiger Reserve
d) Kanha Tiger Reserve
e) Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Answer: d)
Explanation: Kanha Tiger Reserve in the last week of Macrh 2017 became the first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot, named Bhoorsingh the Barasingha. The step was taken to present the hard ground swamp deer as the spirit of the reserve. It will also spread awareness to save the species from possible extinction. Barasingha (swamp deer) is the state animal of Madhya Pradesh. The Kanha tiger reserve is the only place in the world where the species exists.
7).Name the Indian cricketer who recently conferred with the Padma Shri Award by President Pranab Mukherjee ?
a) MS Dhoni
b) Virat Kohli
c) Ravichandran Ashwin
d) Suresh Raina
e) Ajinkya Rahane
Answer: b)
Explanation: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli was conferred with the Padma Shri Award by President Pranab Mukherjee at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. "What an absolute honor and a memorable day to receive the Padma Shri award from the President of India. God's been kind. Jai Hind," the 28-year-old tweeted.
8).What is the cost worth of loan agreement signed by India with the New Development Bank (NDB) for development and upgradation of major district roads project in Madhya Pradesh ?
a) USD 350 million
b) USD 220 million
c) USD 150 million
d) USD 460 million
e) USD 245 million
Answer: a)
Explanation: India on 30 March 2017 signed loan agreement with the New Development Bank (NDB) of USD 350 million for development and upgradation of major district roads project in Madhya Pradesh. The loan agreement was signed by Raj Kumar, Joint Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) and Xian Zhu, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of the New Development Bank. While, the project agreement was signed by Pramod Agrawal, Principal Secretary of Public Works Department and Manish Rastogi, Managing Director of Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation (MPRDC). This is the first loan agreement for NDB assisted project in India.
9).Which bank has recently faced the biggest Unified Payments Interface (UPI) frauds cost of Rs. 25 crore by a bug in government's UPI app ?
a) Bank of Baroda
b) ICICI Bank
c) Canara Bank
d) Bank of Maharashtra
e) Vijaya Bank
Answer: d)
Explanation: In one of the biggest Unified Payments Interface (UPI) frauds till date, state-run Bank of Maharashtra lost Rs.25 crore after a few people moved money illegally exploiting a bug in government's UPI app. The bug allowed people to send money without having the necessary funds in their accounts. As many as 44 banks are registered on UPI's platform.
10).Where does the annual meeting of the New Development Bank recently held ?
a) Bangalore
b) Guwahati
c) Agra
d) Patna
e) New Delhi
Answer: e)
Explanation: The three Day annual meeting of the New Development Bank, NDB, began in national capital with a focus on building a sustainable future. BRICS Business Council will meet followed by the Opening Ceremony of the meeting of the NDB Board of Governors’. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who is also the NDB Governor for India will deliver the address. Other speakers include NDB President K V Kamath, Minister of Finance of China among others.
11).In which state does Namami Brahmaputra festival celebrated ?
a) Gujarat
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Assam
d) Odisha
e) Maharashtra
Answer: c)
Explanation: The biggest river festival of India, Namami Brahmaputra, begins in 21 districts of Assam. President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the festival on the banks of the river, which is considered country's only male river. Prime Minister of Bhutan, Governor of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and Chief Ministers will also attend the inaugural ceremony. Various cultural programmes, traditional sports, Brahmaputra Aarti, exhibition, film shows, seminars and competitions will be the part of the 5 day festival. Spiritual leader Dalai Lama and several Union ministers will also attend the festival. AIR correspondent reports that Guwahati city has got a new look for the festival. Big banners and hoardings have been put up across the city welcoming all to the event.
12).In which city does the residential facility for child cancer patients inaugurated recently ?
a) Vishakhapatnam
b) Mumbai
c) Lucknow
d) Cochin
e) Bangalore
Answer: b)
Explanation: Union Shipping Minister, Mr Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a residential facility for child cancer patients in Mumbai. This Child Care Centre for patients of Tata Memorial Hospital has been developed by Mumbai Port Trust as part of its corporate social responsibility. The 1.2 acre facility, located in Cotton Green area will provide a free of cost; clean and cheerful shelter to children suffering from cancer.
13).In which city becomes first Indian city to the launch of 1 Gbps wired broadband internet service which is provided by ACT Fibernet ?
a) Bangalore
b) Chennai
c) Pune
d) New Delhi
e) Hyderabad
Answer: e)
Explanation: India's third largest Internet Service Provider ACT Fibernet announced the launch of 1 Gbps wired broadband internet service for Hyderabad, making it the first Indian city to offer such a service. "Giga speeds will allow downloads from the internet faster than transferring data from a USB drive," said ACT Fibernet CEO Bala Malladi.
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