1). World Malaria Day is observed on which date?
a) 22 April
b) 25 April
c) 24 April
d) 21 April
e) 26 April
Answer: b)
Explanation: The day is observed every year to create awareness among the people about this vector borne disease. This year the theme for the Day made by World Health Organisation, WHO, is - ending malaria for good. According to, World Health Organisation, WHO nearly four lakh people die of malaria every year in the world. Tackling malaria is improving with a 29 per cent drop in mortality rates between 2010 and 2015 and a 21 per cent global decrease in cases. In India, every year close to one million people suffer from this diseases. Malaria caused by the falciparum parasite is the most serious, and can lead to breathing problems, liver failure, coma and eventual death.
2). Which of the following will be a special rail service launched by the Indian Railways that would play only on high-demand routes like Delhi- Lucknow and its fare would be lower than that of the 3AC class in regular express trains?
a) Gatiman Express
b) Utkrisht Double-Decker AC Yatri (Uday) Express
c) Sagarmala Express
d) Sanchutha Express
e) Kharga Express
Answer: b)
Explanation: AC Yatri (Uday) Express in July 2017. The over-night train would ply only on high-demand routes like Delhi- Lucknow and its fare would be lower than that of the 3AC class in regular express trains. The aim of the double-decker service is to provide better amenities to passengers in a lesser fare. The service, announced in rail budget 2016-17, is slated to run at a speed of 110 km speed per hour on high-density routes.
3). The Uttarakhand Forest Department has deployed drones for real-time monitoring of the forest fires. How many drones were deployed?
Answer: d)
Explanation: In a first, the Uttarakhand Forest Department has deployed three drones for real-time monitoring of the forest fires. This is the first time that drones are used to monitor forest fires in India. Besides monitoring of forest fire, drones are already in use for wildlife conservation for nest status, aviation ethology, crocodile and water birds counting and monitoring. Uttarakhand is known for human-induced forest fires since a long time. In 2016, the pine forests of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh caught fire. Most of the fires in Uttarakhand happen in the Chir pine (Pinus Rroxburghii) forests because leaves of this conifer tree catch fire easily.
4). Which State Government has revised the limit of annual income of families living Below Poverty Line (BPL) and those living below Double the Poverty Line (DPL) in both rural and urban areas in the state?
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) karnataka
c) Odissa
d) Punjab
e) Haryana
Answer: e)
Explanation: Haryana Government has revised the limit of annual income of families living Below Poverty Line (BPL) and those living below Double the Poverty Line (DPL) in both rural and urban areas of the state for various bank-assisted and National Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC)-assisted schemes. Stating this at Chandigarh, Minister of State for Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Mr Krishan Kumar Bedi said that the limit of annual income of BPL families living in rural has been raised to Rs 49,000 from Rs. 40,500 and Rs 60,000 from Rs. 51,500 for those living in urban areas.
5). Which Country becomes world’s fifth largest military spender in the world?
a) Japan
b) Indonesia
c) India
d) China
e) Afghanistan
Answer: c)
Explanation: According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri), India has become world’s fifth-largest military spender spending at $55.9 billion in 2016. The US remains the world’s largest military followed by China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. The other prominent spenders in the top 15 include Japan, South Korea, and Australia. SIPRI was established in 1966 as independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. The organization provides data, analysis and recommendations to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public.
6). Which State Government has demanded increase in the import duty of tur from 10 to 25 per cent to ensure price stability to union minister Ramvilas Paswan?
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Manipur
d) Uttar Pradesh
e) Punjab
Answer: a)
Explanation: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has demanded increase in the import duty of tur from 10 to 25 per cent to ensure price stability. The demand was made during a meeting with union minister Ramvilas Paswan in New Delhi. Fadnavis has also requested the Centre to purchase tur that has arrived at the procurement centres till April 22. An official in the Chief Minister's Office said that Fadnavis has discussed the need to frame a long-term policy for price management and purchase mechanism with Paswan.
7). Haryana Government has changed the name of Ballabhgarh to?
a) SalSamgarh
b) Balramgarh
c) Karmahaprab
d) Tharmadhab
e) Jalmgarh
Answer: b)
Explanation: Haryana Government has changed the name of Ballabhgarh to Balramgarh. Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Lal, announced this at Ballabhgarh in Faridabad district addressing a public meeting. He also took nod of the people by raising their hands before making this announcement. Chief Minister also announced a number of projects for the development of Ballabhgarh.
8). As stated by HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar addressing the convocation function of Shakuntala Mishra national rehabilitation university the Union Government will set up a Central university for Divyangs in Which State?
a) Karnataka
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Arunachal Pradesh
e) Kerala
Answer: b)
Explanation: Government will set up a Central university for Divyangs in Uttar Pradesh. This was stated by HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar while addressing the convocation function of Shakuntala Mishra national rehabilitation university in Lucknow. Mr Javadekar said, he also discussed the matter with Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawar Chand Gehlot. He also said, under the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan, his Ministry has instructed to make ramps and install lifts to facilitate Divyangas at all educational institutions.
9). India’s first and longest ropeway is planned to be constructed by Which state government to link with the famous Elephanta Island with the State?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Arunachal Pradesh
e) Maharashtra
Answer: e)
Explanation: India’s first and longest ropeway is planned to be constructed by the Mumbai Port Trust to link Mumbai with the famous Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea. Elephanta Island has got global recognition for its famed Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The 8-km long ropeway will start from Sewri in Mumbai’s east coast and end at Elephanta Island at Raigad district.
10). The Pakistan Government leased the operations of its strategic COPHC for a period of 40 years. COPHC is a State-run Chinese firm. In COPHC, P refers?
a) Pakistan
b) Port
c) Padhalbur
d) Post
e) Programme
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Pakistan Government in April 2017 leased the operations of its strategic Gwadar port to the China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) for a period of 40 years. COPHC is a State-run Chinese firm. The China Overseas Port Holding Company is slated to carry out all the developmental work on the port situated in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. The company took over the operations of the port in 2013. As per the contract COPHC has 91% share of revenue collection from gross revenue of terminal and marine operations and 85% share from gross revenue of free zone operation. The provinces will not be given any share in the revenue collection.
11). Ten countries formed a new group aimed at protecting ancient heritage from extremism of the kind that saw the Islamic State group lay waste to Syria's historic Palmyra. Which of the following country is not one of them?
a) Egypt
b) China
c) Greece
d) Australia
e) Bolivia
Answer: d)
Explanation: Ten countries formed a new group aimed at protecting ancient heritage from extremism of the kind that saw the Islamic State group lay waste to Syria's historic Palmyra. Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Greece, Italy, China, India, Bolivia, Mexico and Peru- all home to some of the world's most cherished archaeological sites- have signed up to the "forum" launched in Athens by ministers and ambassadors from the nations. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias, whose government is spearheading the project along with China, said the group would run joint projects to promote "dialogue in the face of fanaticism, and culture in the face of terrorism".
12). In which of the following Place has launched commercial operation of 4G plus Wifi services?
a) Bhopal
b) Kolkata
c) Imphal
d) Shillong
e) Hyderabad
Answer: e)
Explanation: The BSNL has launched commercial operation of 4G plus Wifi services in Hyderabad. Telangana Chief General Manager Ananthram launched the 4.5 G Plus WiFi services at four spots in the city. Speaking to reporters later, he said the 4.5 G services will provide higher speeds of Data than any other service provider to its existing customers, as also to walk-in subscribers. He said, about 925 access points in 121 hot spot zones in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad will be covered in a month or so. Explaining about the 4.5 G services, he said, it will provide higher speed of Data to the subscribers.
13). Whowins Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2016?
a) Sudhir Gupta
b) Kasinathuni Viswanath
c) R. S. Sharma
d) Rahul Johri
e) Sudhir Gupta
Answer: b)
Explanation: Renowned filmmaker and actor Kasinathuni Viswanath won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2016. The award will be presented to him by President Pranab Mukherjee on 3 May 2017 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. With this, Viswanath became the 48th recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema. As a presenter of classical and traditional art, music and dance, K Viswanath has been a guiding force in the Indian film industry.• The award prize consists of a Swarn Kamal (Golden Lotus), a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh and a shawl.
14). Indian sprinter Man Kaur clinched the 100 metres sprint at the World Masters Games. In which of the following the World Masters Games held?
a) Auckland
b) Paris
c) Greece
d) New Delhi
e) Canberra
Answer: a)
Explanation: Indian sprinter Man Kaur clinched the 100 metres sprint at the World Masters Games held in Auckland, New Zealand. Kaur was the lone contender in the 100-years-and-over event, which she completed in a minute and 14 seconds. The 101-year old contestant was almost 1min 4sec short of the women's world record for the distance. The Chandigarh-based sprinter will also compete in the 200m race. She has also registered to take part in the shot put and javelin throw events.
15). Who became the first Pakistan player to complete 10,000 Test runs?
a) Shaid Afridi
b) Kamran Akmal
c) Younis Khan
d) Shoaib Malik
e) Umar Gul
Answer: c)
Explanation: Younis Khan became the first Pakistan player to complete 10,000 Test runs as his team reached 201 for four in reply to the West Indies first innings total of 286 at stumps on the third day of the first Test at Sabina Park, Jamaica on Sunday. Besides Younis who scored 58, the other batsman who made mark was Baber Azam who made 72.
16). Who has clinched a gold in the first leg of the Asian Grand Prix Athletics Meet in Jinhua, China?
a) Vikas Gowda
b) Harwant Kaur
c) Deepa Malik
d) Manpreet Kaur
e) Parduman Singh Brar
Answer: d)
Explanation: Indian shot putter Manpreet Kaur has clinched a gold in the first leg of the Asian Grand Prix Athletics Meet in Jinhua, China. Manpreet came up with a best throw of 18.86 metre, which was nearly one meter more than her earlier national record of 17.96 metre that she had set in 2015. With the performance, Manpreet also qualified for the IAAF World Championships to be held in August in London.India ended the one-day event with seven medals - 1 Gold, 4 Silver, 2 Bronze.
17). Who wins Monte Carlo Masters Men’s Singles title?
a) Rafael Nadal
b) Lawrence Doherty
c) Max Decugis
d) Albert Ramos Viñolas
e) Gaël Monfils
Answer: a)
Explanation: Rafael Nadal defeated Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-1 6-3 to win the Monte Carlo Masters Men’s Singles title. With the win, Nadal became the first man in the Open era to win the same event 10 times. He won eight Monte Carlo titles in a row from 2005 to 2012. He won the title again in the year 2016. Also, it is Nadal's first title of the season, having lost his previous three finals. The Monte-Carlo Masters is an annual tennis tournament for male professional players. It is held in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France.
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