1). The World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2017 was observed across the world on which date?
a) 10 May
b) 11 May
c) 9 May
d) 4 May
e) 8 May
Answer: a)
Explanation: The World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2017 was observed across the world on 10 May 2017. The theme for WMBD 2017 is " Their Future is our Future – A Healthy Planet for Migratory Birds and People”. The theme for the year throws light on the topic ofSustainable Development for Wildlife and People.
2). Who launched integrated case management system of Supreme Court in presence of CJI?
a) External Affairs Minister
b) Home Minister
c) Textile Minister
d) Prime Minister
e) Railway Minister
Answer: d)
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the digital filing system of the Supreme Court which will mark the movement towards a paperless Apex Court. Mr. Modi uploaded Integrated Case Management Information System ICMIS with Supreme Court Website. Greeting the people on the occassion of Budha Purnima Mr Modi congratulated the Supreme Court for the new initiative. He also said that he was happy that High Court and Supreme Court Judges cut short their vacation and are working for the poor.
3). Which State govt decides to set up Act East Policy Affairs department in the state?
a) Manipur
b) Sikkim
c) West Bengal
d) Maharashtra
e) Assam
Answer: e)
Explanation: The Assam govt. has decided to set up Act East Policy Affairs department in the state. The new department will be set up in a bid to give the boost to the ‘Act East policy’. The State Cabinet has also decided to create a Rhino Protection Force to curb poaching.
4). Railways to acquire EOTT system to run trains without guards. What is the full form of EOTT?
a) End of Train Telemetry
b) End of Train Tele-Communication
c) Engaged of Train Telemetry
d) End of Ticket Telemetry
e) Entry of Train Telemetry
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Indian Railways will soon run 1000 trains without guards by installing sophisticated equipment in them. A senior Railway Ministry official involved with the project said, Railways will acquire 1000 End of Train Telemetry , EoTT equipment to begin with, for its container operations and later more such units will be procured for all trains.
5). Which State govt has decided to gather a detailed data of every resident and issue a sleek identity for every house in the state?
a) Punjab
b) Haryana
c) Manipur
d) Meghalaya
e) Assam
Answer: b)
Explanation: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar has decided to gather a detailed data of every resident and issue a sleek identity for every house in Haryana. The objective of this two-month long data generating exercise, to be launched on June 15, 2017 is to get details of land holdings and status of facilities. The facilities includes social security pension, scholarship, MGNREGA, loans and LPG connection. During the survey, address of each house, location, details of owner of the house, bank account numbers, IFSC code and Aadhaar and personal details will be gathered.
6). Which organization signs MoU with Jharkhand for cloud-based citizen services?
a) Chevrolet
b) ONGC
c) ISRO
d) Oracle
e) IMD
Answer: d)
Explanation: The Government of Jharkhand and Oracle signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) intended to improve cloud-based citizen services and to make Jharkhand an attractive destination for start-ups. Oracle will offer its support to the state through its vast portfolio of technology solutions, including Oracle Cloud. As part of the MoU, the Government of Jharkhand and Oracle will jointly explore and identify areas in which Oracle’s latest cloud-based technologies can be used to deliver improved citizen services and to address the state’s citizen and business requirements.
7). Who is the first High Court judge to be sentenced to jail for repeated incidents of contempt of court by Supreme Court?
a) Indira Banerjee
b) Ajit Singh
c) R. Subhash Reddy
d) C S Karnan
e) Mansoor Ahmad Mir
Answer: d)
Explanation: A seven-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court (SC), headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar sentenced Justice C S Karnan, the Calcutta High Court judge, to six months of imprisonment.Justice Karnan has been sentenced for imprisonment for repeated incidents of contempt of court. It is the first time that the Supreme Court has sent a high court judge to jail on charges of contempt
8). Who among the following have signed an agreement to establish Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISC)?
a) DIPP & WIPO
b) TRAI & ISRO
c) NASA & ISRO
d) AIIB & WIPO
e) TRAI & DIPP
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have signed an agreement to establish Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISC). WIPO’s Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISC) program provides innovators in developing countries with access to locally based, high-quality technology information and related services, helping them to exploit their innovative potential and to create, protect, and manage their intellectual property (IP) rights.
9). India has decided to replace its Maitri research station in the next three to four years. In which of the following Places Maitri research station is located?
a) Arctic
b) Antarctica
c) Pacific Region
d) Philippines Coastal
e) Atlantica
Answer: b)
Explanation: India has decided to replace its Maitri research station in Antarctica with a new one in the next three to four years. The same was announced by Madhavan Nair Rajeevan, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences. Rajeevan made the announcement while speaking on the sidelines of a programme to formally commence ship building by Titagarh Wagons Ltd in Kolkatta, India. He also stated that India is poised to expand its research activity in the coldest continent and a new ship, with a special ice-cutting facility, will be procured for the purpose.
10). Which Life Insurance has recently launched PoS Saral Nivesh the first product to be approved by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India's (IRDAI) guidelines on point of sale-life insurance products?
a) LIC
b) HDFC Ergo
c) ICICI
d) Edelweiss Tokio
e) Axis
Answer: d)
Explanation: Edelweiss Tokio launched India's first and the simplest life insurance product that can be bought at a point of sale (PoS) has finally been launched. Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance has recently launched PoS Saral Nivesh the first product to be approved by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India's (IRDAI) guidelines on point of sale-life insurance products. PoS Saral Nivesh is a non-linked, non-participating endowment life insurance plan which offers both protection and saving.
11). Who among the following is newly elected President of South Korea?
a) Vajiralongkorn
b) Juan Manuel Santos
c) Moon Jae-in
d) Pushpa Kamal Dahal
e) Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed
Answer: c)
Explanation: The newly elected President of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, has been sworn in as 19th President of the country. Mr. Moon took the oath of office, a day after his liberal Democratic Party's decisive victory in a snap election called to find a replacement for Park Geun-hye, who was ousted in March over a corruption scandal. Soon after the swearing in ceremony, Mr. Moon, in a departure from current policy, said he would be willing to visit North Korea in the right circumstances. South Korean President said he is ready to negotiate with China and the United States over a controversial anti-missile defense system.
12). Jordan and the United States kicked off an annual military exercise in Jordan. What is the name of the military exercise?
a) Rainbow
b) Indradhanush
c) Garuda
d) Eager Lion
e) SLINEX
Answer: d)
Explanation: Jordan and the United States kicked off Eager Lion, an annual military exercise in Jordan with about 7,400 troops from more than 20 nations taking part. Jordan is a key recipient of US financial aid and a partner in the US-led coalition battling Islamic State group jihadists in Syria and Iraq.
13). Which organization acquires BlogX, the largest blog conference where bloggers and content managers connect in India?
a) Techmagnate
b) TechBrilliant
c) TechMaha
d) TechHawai
e) TechYuga
Answer: a)
Explanation: Techmagnate, India’s leading Digital Marketing Agency acquired BlogX, India’s largest blog conference where bloggers and content managers connect. In the event, top bloggers from across the country share their experiences and stories of journey towards becoming successful bloggers. The blogger’s meet emphasizes on content, relationship and brand building.
14). India's largest cab aggregator Ola has partnered with Which of the following Telecommunication Giant to roll out integrated digital offerings to customers?
a) Vodafone
b) Aircel
c) Airtel
d) Relience
e) Idea
Answer: c)
Explanation: India's largest cab aggregator Ola has partnered with Bharti Airtel to launch a range of integrated digital offerings to customers. As part of the partnership, Ola will integrate Airtel Payments bank to its app and Airtel will integrate Ola's mobile wallet Ola Money as a payment solution on Airtel website and MyAirtel app for mobile recharges and bill payments.
15). Who among the following Child actor is best known for his performance in the Oscar-nominated film Lion, has been chosen for the Rising Star Award?
a) Ahsaas Channa
b) Akshat Chopra
c) Harshaali Malhotra
d) Sunny Pawar
e) Sparsh Khanchandani
Answer: d)
Explanation: Child actor Sunny Pawar, best known for his performance in the Oscar-nominated film Lion, has been chosen for the Rising Star Award. The award will be presented to Sunny at the 7th Annual Asian Awards. He portrayed young Saroo Brierley in the film.
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