1). The World Asthma Day 2017 was observed across the world on
a) 2 May
b) 1 May
c) 29 April
d) 30 April
e) 3 May
Answer: a)
Explanation: The World Asthma Day 2017 was observed across the world on 2 May 2017 with the theme 'Asthma: Better Air, Better Breathing'. This year theme highlights the resurging environmental pollution and its hazardous impacts on health. World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. The Day was established in the year 1998.
2). World Press Freedom Day is observed on
a) 2 May
b) 1 May
c) 29 April
d) 30 April
e) 3 May
Answer: e)
Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly declared 3rd of May to be World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished on the day and reiterated his unwavering support towards a free and vibrant press, which is vital in a democracy. In a tweet Mr. Modi said, social media has emerged as an active medium of engagement and has added more vigour to press freedom.
3). In Which place Govt to set up Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra under Swachh Bharat Mission?
a) Bhopal
b) Rajghat
c) Cuttack
d) Sambalpur
e) Berhampur
Answer: b)
Explanation: The government will set up Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra at Rajghat in New Delhi under Swachh Bharat Mission. Addressing media in New Delhi on the culmination of Swachhata Pakhwada, Rural Development, Water and Sanitation Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said, the work for setting up the Kendra is on. It will be functional next year. The Minister said under the mission, so far, four crore individual toilets have been created. He said, cleanliness is the priority of the government and 14 thousand crore rupees have earmarked for the purpose in this year budget. Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma highlighted the initiatives taken during the Swachhata Pakhwada.
4). Which State became the first state in India to switch to the January-December financial year from existing April-March cycle?
a) Maharashtra
b) Manipur
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Uttarakhand
e) Punjab
Answer: c)
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh became the first state in India to switch to the January-December financial year from existing April-March cycle. The plan to switch the financial year was endorsed by the state cabinet. A decision to this effect was taken at the state cabinet meeting held in Bhopal. The move and endorsement of the plan will break a 150-year old tradition of adopting the financial year from April to March. The practice of April-March financial year was adopted in 1867 by the British Government.
5). The Indian Army has successfully test-fired an advanced version of the Which of the following land-attack cruise missile in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) Brahmos
b) Dracos
c) Supheir
d) Uthaiys
e) Karujini
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Indian Army has successfully test-fired an advanced version of the Brahmos land-attack cruise missile in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The land-to-land configuration of the missile was launched from a mobile autonomous launcher. A senior army officer said in New Delhi that the test firing of the missile demonstrated the weapon's unmatched lethality of hitting the centre of a designated target with bull's eye precision. The officer said, the missile met all the flight parameters in a copybook manner.
6). Who has been chosen for the Best Actor Award in 64th National Film Awards?
a) Shahrukh Khan
b) Salman Khan
c) Aamir Khan
d) Akshay Kumar
e) Hrithik Roshan
Answer: d)
Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee will give way the 64th National Film Awards in New Delhi. Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu and MoS Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore will also be present on the occasion. The Awards had been announced Last month. Akshay Kumar has been chosen for the Best Actor Award for Hindi Movie Rustom. Surabhi has been named as the best actress for her role in Malayalam film Minnaminungu-The Firefly.
7). Which of the following film awarded the Special Jury Remi Award at the 50th annual WorldFest - Houston International Film Festival?
a) Guardians of the galaxy vol. 2
b) The fate of the furious
c) The circle
d) The boss baby
e) The Black Prince
Answer: e)
Explanation: Hollywood film 'The Black Prince', starring Indian actress Shabana Azmi and singer-poet Satinder Sartaaj, was on 3 May 2017 awarded the Special Jury Remi Award at the 50th annual WorldFest - Houston International Film Festival. 'The Black Prince' is a historic biopic on the emotional life story of the last king of Punjab -Maharajah Duleep Singh and his fragile relationship with Queen Victoria, who was Godmother to his children. Maharajah Duleep Singh was also named as the Black Prince of Perthshire.
8). Who won Hero of I-League 2016-17 Award?
a) Robin Singh
b) Udanta Singh
c) Karan Sawhney
d) Sunil Chhetri
e) Iain Hume
Answer: d)
Explanation: Bengaluru FC striker Sunil Chhetri won the coveted Hero of the League 2016-17 Award. Chhetri won the most number of votes cast by coaches and captains of the 10 teams, which took part in the I-League. The striker had scored seven goals for fourth-place finishers Bengaluru FC. On the other hand, Khalid Jamil, who guided Aizawl FC to a historic title win, was chosen as the Coach of the Year. He was honoured with the Syed Abdul Rahim Best Coach Award.
9). Who is the new CII President?
a) Naushad Forbes
b) Shobana Kamineni
c) Rakesh Bharti Mittal
d) Uday Kotak
e) Marco Lambertini
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has recently announced new office-bearers for the year 2017-18. Ms. Shobana Kamineni, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., has assumed office as the new President of CII. She is the first woman President of CII. She takes over from D. Naushad Forbes. Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, is the new President-Designate, CII. Mr. Uday Kotak, Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited is the new Vice President of CII.
10). Who has been appointed as Managing Director of Financial Services by Bharti Enterprises?
a) Soumen Ghosh
b) Randall Stephenson
c) Frederick William
d) Ashu Suyash
e) Guenter Butschek
Answer: a)
Explanation: Bharti Enterprises, one of India’s leading business groups, has appointed Soumen (Sam) Ghosh as Managing Director of Financial Services. Prior to joining Bharti, Ghosh was heading the Financial Services business at Reliance Capital as Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer.
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