1). The 2017 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was observed across the world on
a) May 22
b) May 23
c) May 21
d) May 24
e) May 25
Answer: c)
Explanation: The 2017 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was observed across the world on 21 May 2017 with an aim to bridge the gap between different cultures. The Day celebrates not only the richness of the world’s cultures but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.
2). Every year, May 22 is observed as International Day for Biodiversity or World Biodiversity Day. The theme for 2017 for World Biodiversity Day is
a) Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism
b) Biodiversity and Successive Tourism
c) BioWorld and Sustainable Tourism
d) Biodegradation and Sustainable Tourism
e) Biodiversity and Surpassing Tourism
Answer: a)
Explanation: Every year, May 22 is observed as International Day for Biodiversity or World Biodiversity Day. This date commemorates the date of Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity at UNEP Headquarters, Nairobi on 22 May 1992. In 2000, UN General Assembly via resolution 55/201 decided to celebrate World Biodiversity Day on May 22 instead of December 29, which was previously designated as International Biodiversity Day. The theme for 2017 for World Biodiversity Day is “Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism”.
3). The Haryana chief minister ‘Manohar Lal’ has launched ‘e-textbook portal’ for school students. How many textbooks have been uploaded on the portal?
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Haryana chief minister ‘Manohar Lal’ has launched ‘e-textbook portal’ for school students. Now, Students can download school books instantly from this e-textbook portal of the Haryana School Education Board. 26 textbooks (11 books of class IX, nine books of class X and three books each of classes XI and XII) have been uploaded on the portal and these can be easily converted into audio files. The portal also provides a facility to highlight certain portions of the e-textbooks making it easier for students to study.
4). Which of the following high speed, air-conditioned Express flagged off from Mumbai to Goa by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu?
a) Agni Express
b) Humsafar Express
c) Sathapti Express
d) Tejas Express
e) Trinido Express
Answer: d)
Explanation: The high speed, air-conditioned Tejas Express will be flagged off from Mumbai to Goa. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu will flag off the premium luxury train through video conferencing. Having ultra-modern amenities like LED TV, wi-fi and CCTV, Tejas Express is a state of the art train capable of running at 200 kms per hour. However, due to constraints related to rail tracks, it will run at a speed of 160 kilometres per hour.
5). In how many Railway Stations of Konkan Railway, Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhu inaugurated free Wi-Fi facility?
Answer: b)
Explanation: On May 21, Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhu inaugurated free Wi-Fi facility at 28 Railway Stations of Konkan Railway from Kudal Railway Station in Maharashtra. Indian Railways has tied by with SYSCON/JOISTER for providing 2 Mbps peer-to-peer 24 hrs Free Wi-Fi bandwidth at 28 railway stations of Konkan Railway.
6). Which State government will hold a series of seminars for agriculture experts and farmers during the GRAM which will be held in Kota?
a) Goa
b) Manipur
c) Maharashtra
d) Rajasthan
e) Meghalaya
Answer: d)
Explanation: The Rajasthan government will hold a series of seminars for agriculture experts and farmers during the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) which will be held in Kota. Director at the Horticulture Department Vijay Pal Singh said, the opening event will be attended by Senior Agriculture Economist at the World Bank, Edward Bresnyan, and Water Resources Minister Ram Pratap.
7). Who has been re-elected as the President of Iran after winning the Iranian presidential elections 2017?
a) Najib Razak
b) Ameenah Gurib
c) Reuven Rivlin
d) Mahmoud Abbas
e) Hassan Rouhani
Answer: e)
Explanation: Hassan Rouhani was on 20 May 2017 re-elected as the President of Iran after winning the Iranian presidential elections 2017. This will be his second term as Iran's President. Rouhani won his second term by presenting himself as the candidate of change and social freedoms that ended many sanctions. Rouhani was first elected as Iran's President in 2013. He won 2013 elections by pledging to end Iran’s isolation and improve civil rights.
8). Researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid have invented a technique that types Braille in real time. Under Which of the following system, The technique developed?
a) PervasiveSUB Project
b) Protective SuB Project
c) Preventive SUB Project
d) Processing SUB project
e) Prepersonal SUB Project
Answer: a)
Explanation: Researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid have invented a technique that types Braille in real time and helps deaf-blind people "watch" television without intermediaries. The technique developed under "PervasiveSUB Project" compiles all the subtitles of television channels and sends them to a central server which forwards them to smartphones or tablets.
9). Who has been awarded with the International Humanitarian Award in Editor's Choice category of Asian Voice Charity Awards?
a) Adel al-Jubeir
b) Reuven Rivlin
c) Jacqueline Fernandez
d) Sánchez Cerén
e) Adama Barrow
Answer: c)
Explanation: Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez was on 19 May 2017 awarded with the International Humanitarian Award in Editor's Choice category of Asian Voice Charity Awards. The award recognises the work of charity organisations in the United Kingdom (UK) and abroad. Fernandez was awarded for her philanthropic work in India. She has been working with the charity 'Habitat for Humanity for last five years. This organisation works to help people to live with dignity by giving them homes to live in.
10). Who won the world’s largest pre-college science competition 'The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) 2017' in the United States?
a) Kunal Bahl
b) Bipin Preet Singh
c) Bhavish Aggarwal
d) Prashant Ranganathan
e) Marco Lambertini
Answer: d)
Explanation: Prashant Ranganathan, an Indian, on 20 May 2017 won the world’s largest pre-college science competition 'The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) 2017' in the United States. Prashant Ranganathan hails from Jamshedpur city of Jharkhand, India. Ranganathan received the award in the Environmental Engineering category for his project ‘Biodegradation of Chlorpyrifos using native bacteria’. His project will help farmers in biodegrading the pesticide which is plaguing the country.
11). Who has been named the English Premier League's Player of the Year?
a) Brian Chesky
b) Frederick William
c) Ashu Suyash
d) Guenter Butschek
e) N'Golo Kante
Answer: e)
Explanation: French midfielder N'Golo Kante on 21 May 2017 was named the Player of the Year by English Premier League. Kante saw off competition from teammates Eden Hazard and Cesar Azpilicueta, Tottenham Hotspur trio Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Jan Vertonghen, Everton's Romelu Lukaku, and Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez to clinch the award. The French midfielder has earlier also grabbed the Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association
12). The Bengaluru FC lift the Federation Cup at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Bengaluru FC defeated the team is
a) Aizwal FC
b) Bhopal FC
c) Indian Railways
d) Mohun Bagan
e) Agrtala FC
Answer: d)
Explanation: The Bengaluru FC on 21 May 2017 defeated Mohun Bagan 2-0 to lift the Federation Cup at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. After both sides played out a 0-0 draw in regulation time, it took two strikes from Bengaluru FC’s Vineeth to settle the tie.
13). How many Gold medals won by India in South Asian Junior Table Tennis championship held in Mount Lavinia?
Answer: e)
Explanation: The South Asian Junior Table Tennis championship was held in Mount Lavinia, near Colombia in Sri Lanka. In a stunning performance, the paddlers from India have won all the 10 Gold Medals on offer in this tournament. Apart from 10 gold medals, the Indian participants have also won 14 medals, thus taking the medal tally to 14.
14). Mumbai Indians lifted the Indian Premier League trophy for the third time. In the final they defeated
a) Bangalore Royal Challengers
b) Delhi Daredevils
c) Kolkata Knight Riders
d) Rising Pune Supergiants
e) Sunrisers Hyderabad
Answer: d)
Explanation: In Cricket, Mumbai Indians lifted the Indian Premier League trophy for the third time, as they recorded a scintillating 1-run win against Rising Pune Supergiant in the title clash at Hyderabad last night. Opting to bat, Mumbai had posted a modest 129 for 8, with Krunal Pandya top scoring with 47. In reply, Pune got off to a decent start and were 71 for 2 in 12 overs. They needed 11 runs from the last over with 7 wickets in hand, before Mumbai paceman Mitchell Johnson took the wickets of Manoj Tiwary and Steven Smith on successive deliveries.
15). By defeating whom among the following Players, Alexander Zverev became the youngest Masters 1000 titlist with the wining of Italian Open?
a) Roger Federer
b) Rafael Nadal
c) Novak Djokovic
d) Andy Murray
e) Pete Sampras
Answer: c)
Explanation: Alexander Zverev on 21 May 2017 defeated World No. 2 Novak Djokovic 2 6-4 6-3 to win the Italian Open. The final was held in Rome, Italy. With the win, Zverev became the youngest Masters 1000 titlist since a 19-year-old Djokovic won the 2007 Miami Open presented by Itau.
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