1). World Red Cross Day is observed on which date?
a) May 7
b) May 9
c) May 8
d) May 10
e) May 4
Answer: c)
Explanation: World Red Cross Day is observed on May 8 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross as well as the founder of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The theme for this year (2017) is “Less Known Red Cross Stories”
2). Who has inaugurated the Indian heads of mission meet in New Delhi?
a) External Affairs Minister
b) Prime Minister of India
c) President of India
d) Textile Minister
e) Home Minister
Answer: a)
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an Indian heads of mission meet in New Delhi, which is brainstorming key foreign policy issues and challenges including India’s engagement with major powers as well as strain in ties with Pakistan and China. The four-day conference, was formally inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
3). To tackle of Left Wing Extremism, Which of the following is announced by Union Home Minister?
a) SAMAGAHAN
b) SAHAADHAN
c) SAMADHAX
d) SAMADHAN
e) SEMADHAN
Answer: d)
Explanation: The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on 8 May 2017 announced a new doctrine, SAMADHAN. The doctrine was announced during the Review Meeting of Left Wing Extremism affected States which was chaired by Rajnath Singh.
4). Which State government bans sale of junk food like potato chips and soft drinks in school canteens?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Manipur
c) Maharashtra
d) Tripura
e) Kerala
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Maharashtra government has imposed a ban on the sale of junk food in school canteens across the state. A Government Resolution said, potato chips, noodles, carbonated soft drinks, pizzas, burgers, cakes, biscuits, buns, pastries, etc. cannot be sold. It gave a list of 20 items that can be sold, which include wheat roti, vegetable pulav, idli-vada, coconut water and jaljira. The decision was taken on the recommendations of the Task Force, formed by the central government, to promote consumption of healthy food by children in schools and to ban sale of junk food.
5). Under which of the following scheme Union Ministry of Civil Aviation will bring 200 airports for regional air connectivity?
a) UDAN
b) PMGKY
c) PMMY
d) PMSBY
e) PMAPY
Answer: a)
Explanation: Union Minister of State for Aviation Jayanta Sinha today said the Centre will bring 200 airports under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) regional air connectivity scheme. Sinha added that there would be multiple rounds of bidding. He said that regional air connectivity was both pro-poor and pro-markets.
6). Who among the following Indian Cricketer will be conferred with Fellowship Award in UK?
a) K. L. Rahul
b) Sachin Tendulkar
c) Murali Vijay
d) Shikhar Dhawan
e) Virat Kohli
Answer: b)
Explanation: India’s cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar plans to support charities and various initiatives to help the under-privileged people. He has received the Fellowship Award at the 7th annual Asian Awards in UK. India’s playback singer Adnan Sami won the award for 'Outstanding achievement in Music'.
7). The cabinet appointments Committee has approved seven top-level changes in various public sector banks. As for the appointment Sunil Mehta has been appointed as MD & CEO of
a) Bank of India
b) Syndicate Bank
c) Indian Overseas Bank
d) Union Bank of India
e) Punjab National Bank
Answer: e)
Explanation: The cabinet appointments Committee has approved seven top-level changes in various public sector banks. Usha Ananthasubramanian (MD, and CEO, Punjab National Bank) has been appointed as MD & CEO of ‘Allahabad Bank'. Sunil Mehta, Executive (Director, Corporation Bank) has been appointed as MD & CEO of ‘Punjab National Bank’. R Subramaniakumar (Executive Director, Indian Overseas Bank) has been elevated as MD & CEO of Indian Overseas Bank. Dinabandhu Mohapatra (Executive Director at Canara Bank) as MD and CEO of Bank of India. G Rajkiran Rai (Executive Director at Oriental Bank of Commerce) has been appointed MD & CEO of Union Bank of India, for a period of three years (from 1st July 2017). A Sankara Narayanan (ED, Bank of India) has been appointed MD & CEO of Vijaya Bank (from 1st September) MO Rego (MD & CEO of Bank of India) has been appointed MD & CEO of Syndicate Bank.
8). The International Monetary Fund in its regional economic outlook has predicted the growth rate of India in 2018-19 fiscal will be
a) 7.2%
b) 7.4%
c) 7.6%
d) 7.7%
e) 7.5%
Answer: d)
Explanation: The International Monetary Fund in its regional economic outlook has predicted the growth rate of India as 7.2% in the 2017-18 fiscal and 7.7% in 2018-19 fiscal. The report has stated that the disruptions caused by the demonetisation would be offset by a favorable monsoon and continued progress in resolving supply-side bottlenecks. However, it has predicted the investment recovery to remain modest and uneven across sectors. Though weaknesses in bank and corporate balance sheets is likely to affect the near term credit growth, the report cites confidence and policy credibility gains and continued fiscal consolidation and anti-inflationary monetary policy to be the factors that underpin macroeconomic stability.
9). Which Country has been unanimously elected as the President of the UN-Habitat?
a) Indonesia
b) India
c) China
d) Russia
e) Japan
Answer: b)
Explanation: India has been unanimously elected as the President of the UN-Habitat. UN-Habitat, an organ of the United Nations’ Organisation (UNO) reports to the United Nations General Assembly. UN-Habitat promotes socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements across the world. India has been elected as the President of UN-Habitat after a gap of 10 years. This is only the third time that India has been elected as the President of UN-Habitat after 2007 and 1988. The UN-Habitat was established in 1978.
10). ‘Drive with Care-Protect Your Precious’ campaign was initiated by Which of following Automobile Company?
a) Honda Motor
b) Ford Motor
c) Volkswagen Group
d) General Motors
e) Toyota Motor
Answer: d)
Explanation: Chevrolet has initiated ‘Drive with Care-Protect Your Precious’ campaign to reinstate child safety measures on roads. Chevrolet’s Safety Ninjas will urge parents to sign a pledge for road safety. “We at Chevrolet believe in keeping our customers and all our employees at the centre of everything that we do,” said Chevrolet India VP Marketing and Customer Experience Jack Uppal.
11). Who has been named the Best Actress at the 17th edition of the New York Indian Film Festival?
a) Katharine Hepburn
b) Konkona Sen Sharma
c) Shirley MacLaine
d) Sissy Spacek
e) Meryl Streep
Answer: b)
Explanation: Konkona Sen Sharma has been named the Best Actress for the film 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' at the 17th edition of the New York Indian Film Festival. She also received the Best Director award for her directorial debut, 'A Death in the Gunj'. Notably, 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' was the opening film at the film festival.
12). Who has appointed as Pakistan's new High Commissioner to India?
a) Abdul Basit
b) Sohail Mahmood
c) Jin Liqun
d) Fatma Samoura
e) Rahul Johri
Answer: b)
Explanation: One of Pakistan's senior-most diplomats, Sohail Mahmood (55), will replace Abdul Basit as the country's new High Commissioner to India, as per reports. Mahmood is reportedly expected to take up the new role either by May end or early June. Mahmood, who is currently Pakistan's ambassador to Turkey, has also served in Pakistan's missions in the US and Thailand.
13). Who has organized the Under-19 CAPF Football Talent Hunt Tournament for Boys and Girls?
a) Assam Rifles
b) ONGC
c) Southern Railways
d) BHEL
e) BOI
Answer: a)
Explanation: The State level Under-19 CAPF Football Talent Hunt Tournament for Boys and Girls organized by Assam Rifles concluded today at Kohima. For the first time in the history of Indian Football, India is going to host the under-17 FIFA World Cup in the month of October. In regard to this event, Prime Minster Narendra Modi has taken initiative to conduct a nationwide Under-19 Football Talent Hunt Tournaments. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Nagaland Chief Minister, Dr. Shürhozielie Liezetsu expressed confident that such tournament will boost the efforts to promote football in the country.
14). Who has been named 2017 Footballer of the Year by Football Writers' Association?
a) Xavi
b) N’Golo Kante
c) Andres Iniesta
d) Yaya Toure
e) Robin van Persie
Answer: b)
Explanation: N’Golo Kante in the first week of May 2017 voted the 2017 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association. Kante topped the poll of the 340-strong membership ahead of his Blues team-mate Eden Hazard, with Tottenham’s Dele Alli in third place.
15). Who among the following Indian boxers is qualified for the World Championships in the 52 kilogram category?
a) Manoj Kumar
b) Kavinder Singh Bisht
c) Laishram Sarita Devi
d) Akhil Kumar
e) Mandeep Jangra
Answer: b)
Explanation: Indian boxer Kavinder Singh Bisht qualified for the World Championships in the 52 kilogram category after getting a walkover against Malaysia's Salam Abdul Kasim at the Asian Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, today. With Bisht, India now have five boxers confirmed for the World Championships. They are the bronze medal winning duo of Vikas Krishan in 75 and Amit Phangal in 49 kilogram weight categories and silver-medallists Shiva Thapa in 60 and Sumit Sangwan in 91 kilogram categories.
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