1).United Nations Chinese Day2017 was observed globally on Which Date?
a) 22 April
b) 19 April
c) 21 April
d) 20 April
e) 18 April
Answer: d)
Explanation: The United Nations Chinese Day 2017 was observed globally on 20 April 2017. The Day is observed every year to promote the use of Chinese language in the United Nations. The first United Nations Chinese Day was held on 12 November 2010 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Chinese language is one of the oldest languages in the world.
2). On which of the following function Home Minister Rajnath Singh has asked civil servants to interpret and implement rules and regulations with an open and progressive mindset?
a) 12th Civil Services Day
b) 11th Navy Services Day
c) 15th Civil Services Day
d) 11th Army Services Day
e) 11th Civil Services Day
Answer: e)
Explanation: Home Minister Rajnath Singh has asked civil servants to interpret and implement rules and regulations with an open and progressive mindset. Addressing the 11th Civil Services Day function in New Delhi. Mr Singh said, decisions should be taken on the basis of national interest and in the interest of the people. He said, while making the rules it should be kept in mind that people are helped by these rules and regulations and not hindered by it. He said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision is focused on development and good governance and with the help of technology civil servants can improve service delivery mechanism.
3). Which State Government has sent it’s three Regional films for screening at Cannes 2017, one of the biggest film festivals in the world?
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Odisha
e) Maharashtra
Answer: e)
Explanation: The Maharashtra government has entered three Marathi films for screening at Cannes 2017, one of the biggest film festivals in the world. The films have been chosen to promote Marathi Cinema internationally and to open the doors of the global market for Marathi filmmakers. The Cannes film festival will be held from 17 May to 26 May 2017. It is the biggest film market in the world with more than 12000 participants and the showcase of over 1400 films.
4).Which e-commerce company launched it’s Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote in India?
a) Flipkart
b) Snapdeal
c) Amazon
d) E-bay
e) Paytm
Answer: c)
Explanation: Global e-commerce major Amazon on 19 April 2017 launched the Amazon Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote in India. Fire TV Stick is the powerful streaming media device that plugs into an HD Television and lets customers access thousands of movies, TV shows, apps and games. The device will be available on Amazon India and selected retailers like Reliance Digital and Croma. It will compete with devices like Google Chromecast, Amkette's EvoTV and Apple TV.
5). Which Country passed bill on compulsory Quran teaching in schools?
a) Bangladesh
b) Afghanistan
c) Pakistan
d) Iran
e) Iraq
Answer: c)
Explanation: Pakistan's National Assembly has passed a bill endorsing compulsory Quran education for all Muslim students studying in government schools from class 1 to 12, according to reports. The legislation is seen as a step to reduce dependency on madrasas where children are just taught the Quran. However, the bill requires President Mamnoon Hussain's signature to become a law.
6). Who became the first visually impaired Indian runner to complete the historic Boston Marathon, Supported by the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired?
a) Filindard Sagar
b) Vinod Baheti
c) Sagar Babu
d) Sagar Baheti
e) Sahanaki Baheti
Answer: d)
Explanation: India’s Sagar Baheti on 17 April 2017 became the first visually impaired Indian runner to complete the historic Boston Marathon.Supported by the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI), Baheti completed a distance of 42.16 kilometres in just over four hours. The 31-year old runner finished the 121st Boston Marathon as one of 30000 runners. Baheti is a businessman by profession. In 2013, he was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease, a type of macular degeneration that eventually leads to blindness.
7). Which organization has invited comments from stakeholders on ease of doing business in the broadcasting sector that will help in identifying issues related to ease of doing business before going for an elaborate consultation later?
a) Telecom Board of India
b) Tele-mobile Services India
c) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
d) Telecom Revisionary Authority of India
e) Electronic Media Regulatory Authority of India
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has invited comments from stakeholders on ease of doing business in the broadcasting sector. TRAI, in a release said, the comments, which can be sent till 8th of next month, will help in identifying issues related to ease of doing business before going for an elaborate consultation later. The telecom regulator said, a number of steps have already been taken for ease of doing business in the broadcasting sector.
8). Which of the followingacquired Bengaluru-based logistics startup InLogg?
a) Myntra
b) E-bay
c) Amazon
d) Snapdeal
e) Paytm
Answer: a)
Explanation: Online fashion retailer Myntra acquired Bengaluru-based logistics startup InLogg for an undisclosed amount. As a part of the acquisition, InLogg's team has joined Myntra. Founded in 2015, InLogg offers a technology platform that provides end-to-end logistics solutions for the e-commerce sector. This is the fourth technology-led acquisition for Myntra.
9). For which of the following Scheme Government has extended the last date to make deposits for those availing the scheme and have already paid tax, surcharge and penalties?
a) Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana
b) Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojna
c) Pradhan Mantri Atal Pension Yojna
d) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna
e) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Answer: b)
Explanation: Government has extended the last date to make deposits under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojna (PMGKY) to 30th of April for those availing the scheme and have already paid tax, surcharge and penalties. The scheme, which opened in December last year, provided last chance to holders of undisclosed income to come clean by paying tax and penalty.
10). Who was named for the prestigious Raj Kapoor awards of the Maharashtra Government?
a) Sathura megam
b) Saira Banu
c) Kalai Banu
d) James Pattinson
e) Victoria Beckham
Answer: b)
Explanation: Veteran actress Saira Banu and actor Jackie Shroff were named for the prestigious Raj Kapoor awards of the Maharashtra Government. The names of the duo were announced by the State Cultural Affairs Minister Vinod Tawde in Mumbai.
11). Which novel was chosen for 2016 Sahitya Akademi’s award for translation in English?
a) Cherar Kottai
b) Zero Degree
c) Venmurasu
d) Maadhorubaagan
e) Magudapathi
Answer: d)
Explanation: One Part Woman, a translation work of Perumal Murugan’s controversial Tamil novel Maadhorubaagan, by Aniruddhan Vasudevan was chosen for 2016 Sahitya Akademi’s award for translation in English. The translation work by Aniruddhan Vasudevan and published by Penguin and has already won the Canada Ilakkiya Thotta Virudhu award.
12). Who was appointed the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the fashion industry?
a) William Stephen
b) Brian Jenkins
c) Victoria Beckham
d) Stephen Brown
e) Keith Mills
Answer: c)
Explanation: Victoria Beckham was appointed the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the fashion industry. Prince William presented the honour to the pop singer turned fashion designer at the Buckingham Palace in London. She is an internationally recognised style icon and fashion designer. The Victoria Beckham label was named designer brand of the year in the UK in 2011.
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