1). The World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2017 was observed across the world on 28 April. The theme of the day is what?
a) Optimize the Reservation and PSH data'
b) Optimize the Devolution and Fraughtness data'
c) Optimize the collection and use of OSH data'
d) Optimize the Coverntion and Gain data'
e) Optimize the Resources and Have a Wealty data'
Answer: c)
Explanation: Optimize the collection and use of OSH data' Explanation: The World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2017 was observed across the world on 28 April 2017 with the theme 'Optimize the collection and use of OSH data'. This year, ILO’s campaign focuses on the critical need for countries to improve their capacity to collect and utilize reliable occupational safety and health (OSH) data. The World Day for Safety and Health is organised every year by International Labour Organization (ILO) to promote safe, healthy and decent work. ILO has been observing the Day since 2003.
2). Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding delegation level talks with the President of Cyprus at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Who is the President of Cyprus?
a) Binali Yıldırım
b) François Hollande
c) Ashraf Ghani
d) Nicos Anastasiades
e) Hüseyin Özgürgün
Answer: d)
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding delegation level talks with the President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The two leaders are schedule to discuss entire gamut of bilateral relations. Earlier, in the morning Mr Anastasiades was accorded ceremonial reception at the forecourts of Rashtrapati Bhawan. Mr. Anastasiades being received by the President Pranab Mukherjee and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ceremonial reception.Later, Mr Anastasiades laid wreath at Mahatma Gandhi's Samadhi at Raj Ghat.
3). The Home Ministry has planned to raise which of the following Forces in Jammu and Kashmir?
a) EBR
b) IRB
c) IBR
d) RBD
e) IBE
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Home Ministry has planned to raise an all-woman India Reserve Battalion (IRB) in Jammu and Kashmir. The decision has been taken in the wake of girl students throwing stones at security forces in Srinagar. The all-woman battalion will be one among the five IRBs that has been sanctioned by the Central government for the State last year. The decision was taken after the Home Minister reviewed various developmental and infrastructure projects in the State. The all-woman battalion’s major role would be to tackle protesters. Apart from that, it would also be assigned other law and order duties. The cost of raising battalions would be Rs. 61 crore and 75% of the expenditure will be borne by the union government.
4). The country’s first electric taxi trial in the country would be launched in which of the following places?
a) Bhopal
b) Lucknow
c) Shimla
d) Shillong
e) Nagpur
Answer: e)
Explanation: The country’s first electric taxi trial in the country would be launched in Nagpur from May 24. The first project of its kind will be undertaken by Nagpur Municipal Corporation. Mahindra and Mahindra is set to provide 200 taxis for the initiative. Government strives to address tackle increasing pollution in the country by unveiling various schemes. Electric car taxi is one of the ambitious projects and forms as a part of its UNDP millennium goals to tackle pollution
5). Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC) portal and MyMSME Mobile App was launched by which of the following Ministry?
a) Union Minister for Urban Development, Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation
b) Union Minister for Food Processing
c) Finance Minister
d) Law Minister
e) Home Minister
Answer: a)
Explanation: Union Minister for Urban Development, Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation M Venkaiah Naidu launched Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC) portal and MyMSME Mobile App. Both the portals were launched as a part of Digital India Initiative from the perspective of the MSME Sector in the country. Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC) portal will facilitate implementation of delayed payment provisions of the MSMED Act 2006 and also assist in monitoring delayed payment cases.
6).UAE's first solar-powered gas station opens in which of the following cities?
a) Dubai
b) Abu Dhabi
c) Sharjah
d) Ajman
e) Umm al-Quwain
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) on 26 April 2017 opened United Arab Emirates’ first solar-powered gas station. The ENOC states that the country’s first solar-powered gas station signifies country’s increased focus on maintaining the highest standards of sustainability and clean energy. The station goes in line with the great strides made by the Emirate of Dubai to turn itself into a hub for renewable energy as part of the Dubai 2020 Vision. The Vision plans make the emirate the smartest and the most sustainable in the world.
7). UNESCO to screen which short film as a part of World Press Freedom Day event that is scheduled to be held in Indonesia?
a) Aarulu
b) Gihaadi
c) Gizhad
d) Fissai
e) Azaad
Answer: e)
Explanation: UNESCO to screen Rahul V. Chittella’s short film “Azaad” as a part of World Press Freedom Day event that is scheduled to be held from May 1-4 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The movie is about the dysfunctional relationship between a father and his son. World Press Freedom Day is celebrated by UNESCO to celebrate the principle of freedom of the press. The theme for this year’s edition of World Press Freedom Day is “Critical Minds for Critical Times: Media’s role in advancing peaceful, just and inclusive societies“.
8). Which is the first country in the world to ban the mining of metals in what campaigners called a landmark move for environmental protection?
a) Russia
b) Nepal
c) Australia
d) Germany
e) El Salvador
Answer: e)
Explanation: El Salvador has became the first country in the world to ban the mining of metals in what campaigners called a landmark move for environmental protection. According to the text published in the official journal the law bans prospection, exploration, exploitation, extraction or processing of metallic minerals in El Salvador. Some Latin American countries thrive on mineral exports but local communities complain of environmental risks from toxic metals used in the process.
9). Which launches launched ‘Digital Gold’ on its platform to allow customers to buy and sell gold through electronic platform?
a) Amazon
b) Snapdeal
c) E-bay
d) Qualcomm
e) Paytm
Answer: e)
Explanation: Payments app Paytm launched ‘Digital Gold’ on its platform to allow customers to buy and sell gold through electronic platform. This first wealth management product was launched in partnership with gold refiner MMTC-PAMP. It offers a real-time international pricing mechanism for the customers. Using Paytm mobile wallets, consumers can purchase 24K 999.9 purity gold online and store it in MMTC—PAMP’s secure vaults free of charge.
10). President conferred Jnanpith Award to Whom?
a) Rahul Johri
b) Jens Stoltenberg
c) Sudhir Gupta
d) R. S. Sharma
e) Sankha Ghosh
Answer: e)
Explanation: Sankha Ghosh, eminent Bengali poet and literary critic was honoured with the 52nd Jnanpith Award on 27 April 2017 by President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, the President stated that the professor, who is a recipient of Sahitya Akademi award and the Padma Bhushan, is the most deserving recipient of this award. Pranab Mukherjee further stated that Ghosh’s literary works reflect a rare poetic style that encompasses not only a lyrical style but also a deep reflection of the social milieu. It often takes on the superficiality in the society and is almost akin to candid commentary on contemporary issues.
11). Which becomes 1st Indian city to win Pierre L'Enfant Awards-2017?
a) Bhopal
b) Lucknow
c) Raipur
d) Bhubaneswar
e) Imphal
Answer: d)
Explanation: Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, on 27 April 2017 was selected for the Pierre L'Enfant Planning Excellence and Achievement Awards-2017. The city was selected for the award for good and advanced town planning and engaging its residents in the planning process. With this, Bhubaneswar became India’s first city to be awarded the prestigious award instituted by the American Planning Association (APA). Bhubaneswar will receive the APA award along with other four awardees on 8 May 2017. The awards will be conferred at an awards luncheon at the association’s National Planning Conference in New York.
12). In which of the following places U 19 Central Armed Police Forces football meet held?
a) Bangaluru
b) Bhopal
c) Mumbai
d) New Delhi
e) Patna
Answer: c)
Explanation: An under-19 football tournament, jointly organised by the Central Armed Police Forces will be held in Mumbai from 2nd to 9th May. The OORJA CAPF Youth Under-19 Football Talent Hunt Tournament 2017 is an initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will be held under the aegis of All India Police Sports Control Board. All CAPF units that includes CRPF, BSF, CISF, SSB, ITBP and Assam Rifles have been asked to conduct the Oorja CAPF Youth Under-19 tournament in different parts of the country. In Maharashtra, the tournament is being conducted by CISF. The opening ceremony is scheduled to be held on May 2 at the Cooperage football ground, which will also host the finals of both boys and girls categories on May 9.
13). Jonathan Demme related to which of the following fields?
a) Cricket
b) Cooking
c) Carrom
d) Movie
e) Agriculture
Answer: d)
Explanation: Jonathan Demme, the Oscar-winning director of The Silence of the Lambs , passed away on. He was 73. He started his career into feature film working with film producer Roger Corman, co-writing and producing Angels Hard as They Come The Hot Box.
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