Directions (Q. 1-11):
1). Whichof the following state government has approved a revised policy of the 'MajhiKanyaBhagyashree' scheme?
1). Answer: A
Explanation: The Maharashtra government has approved a revised policy of the 'MajhiKanyaBhagyashree' scheme, according to which families who have a yearly income of uptoRs 7.5 lakh will be benefited.
Explanation: The Maharashtra government has approved a revised policy of the 'MajhiKanyaBhagyashree' scheme, according to which families who have a yearly income of uptoRs 7.5 lakh will be benefited.
2). TR Zelianghas been recently appointed as the Chief Minister of which of the following state?
2). Answer: C
Explanation: TR Zelianghas been appointed as the Chief Minister of Nagaland by Governor PB Acharya. This will be the second term for Zeliang, his earlier term was from 2014 to 2017.
Explanation: TR Zelianghas been appointed as the Chief Minister of Nagaland by Governor PB Acharya. This will be the second term for Zeliang, his earlier term was from 2014 to 2017.
3). The people of which of the following countryamong top asylum-seekers, according to the International Migration Outlook 2017?
3). Answer: C
Explanation: According to the International Migration Outlook 2017 report on Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries, Indians are among top asylum-seekers in other countries such as New Zealand, Australia, Finland, Japan, Latvia, Slovak Republic, United Kingdom and the United States of America. According to the report on OECD member-nations, top asylum-seekers to New Zealand between 2012 and 2016 were from China, India, Fiji, and Iraq. Among these, India and China were the largest source countries of asylum-seekers (11% and 9%), followed by Fiji (8%), Iraq (7%) and Pakistan (6%).
Explanation: According to the International Migration Outlook 2017 report on Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries, Indians are among top asylum-seekers in other countries such as New Zealand, Australia, Finland, Japan, Latvia, Slovak Republic, United Kingdom and the United States of America. According to the report on OECD member-nations, top asylum-seekers to New Zealand between 2012 and 2016 were from China, India, Fiji, and Iraq. Among these, India and China were the largest source countries of asylum-seekers (11% and 9%), followed by Fiji (8%), Iraq (7%) and Pakistan (6%).
4). State Bank of India launches website for home buyers recently. What is the name of the website?
4). Answer: D
Explanation: State Bank of India, the country’s largest commercial bank, has launched 'SBI Realty' - a one-stop integrated website www.sbirealty.in for home buyers. SBI Realty will help customers to choose their dream home from 3,000 SBI approved projects across the country. These projects are spread across 13 states and Union Territories covering 30 cities, including metros, semi metro and towns. The site is developed by SBICAP Securities in association with PropEquity in terms of data support, project information.
Explanation: State Bank of India, the country’s largest commercial bank, has launched 'SBI Realty' - a one-stop integrated website www.sbirealty.in for home buyers. SBI Realty will help customers to choose their dream home from 3,000 SBI approved projects across the country. These projects are spread across 13 states and Union Territories covering 30 cities, including metros, semi metro and towns. The site is developed by SBICAP Securities in association with PropEquity in terms of data support, project information.
5). What is the rank of India among world's fastest growing economies?
5). Answer: D
Explanation: India has ranked 4th among world's fastest growing economies. According to recently released World Bank's Global Economic Prospects. India has been placed behind smaller economies of Estonia, Uzbekistan, and Nepal in growth rate.
Explanation: India has ranked 4th among world's fastest growing economies. According to recently released World Bank's Global Economic Prospects. India has been placed behind smaller economies of Estonia, Uzbekistan, and Nepal in growth rate.
6). Which of the following company has recently added two new independent directors (James Murdoch&Linda Johnson Rice) to its board?
6). Answer: E
Explanation: Tesla has added two new independent directors to its board, namely James Murdoch, CEO of 21st Century Fox, and Linda Johnson Rice, Chairman of Johnson Publishing.
Explanation: Tesla has added two new independent directors to its board, namely James Murdoch, CEO of 21st Century Fox, and Linda Johnson Rice, Chairman of Johnson Publishing.
7). BCCI has appointed which of the following person as Team India bowling coach recently?
7). Answer: A
Explanation: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Bharat Arun as the Indian Cricket team’s bowling coach. BCCI’s acting Secretary Amitabh Chaudhary announced that the cricket body has also decided to retain Sanjay Bangar as an assistant coach and R Sridhar as fielding coach till the 2019 ODI World Cup. The confirmation of their appointment came after newly appointed Indian coach Ravi Shastri met the four-member committee comprising of acting president CK Khanna, acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary, BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji in Mumbai.
Explanation: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Bharat Arun as the Indian Cricket team’s bowling coach. BCCI’s acting Secretary Amitabh Chaudhary announced that the cricket body has also decided to retain Sanjay Bangar as an assistant coach and R Sridhar as fielding coach till the 2019 ODI World Cup. The confirmation of their appointment came after newly appointed Indian coach Ravi Shastri met the four-member committee comprising of acting president CK Khanna, acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary, BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji in Mumbai.
8). Which of the following player won the Silver medal in the club throw event in the F-51 category at the World Para Athletics Championships 2017?
8). Answer: C
Explanation: Former national-level hockey player AmitSaroha, who met with an accident in 2007, clinched the Silver medal in the club throw event in the F-51 category at the World Para Athletics Championships.
Explanation: Former national-level hockey player AmitSaroha, who met with an accident in 2007, clinched the Silver medal in the club throw event in the F-51 category at the World Para Athletics Championships.
9). World Para Athletics Championships 2017 has been held at which of the following city?
9). Answer: B
Explanation: World Para Athletics Championships 2017 held at London.
Explanation: World Para Athletics Championships 2017 held at London.
10). Which of the following two countries jointly launched multimillion hypersonic missile – HIFiRErecently?
10). Answer: B
Explanation: The US and Australia have jointly test-fired a hypersonic missile capable of moving at a speed eight times faster than sound as part of a $54-million research project. The test was part of a project called the Hypersonic International Flight Research Experimentation Program (HIFiRE) involving the US and Australian militaries, Queensland University, Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group. A hypersonic glider capable of moving at a speed eight times faster than sound has launched from a rocket range in the town of Woomera, South Australia.
Explanation: The US and Australia have jointly test-fired a hypersonic missile capable of moving at a speed eight times faster than sound as part of a $54-million research project. The test was part of a project called the Hypersonic International Flight Research Experimentation Program (HIFiRE) involving the US and Australian militaries, Queensland University, Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group. A hypersonic glider capable of moving at a speed eight times faster than sound has launched from a rocket range in the town of Woomera, South Australia.
11). Francesco Tottia famous football player who anounced his retirement recently. He belongs to which of the following country?
11). Answer: D
Explanation: Italian football legend Francesco Tottianounced his retirement from football afterspending his 25- year-long playing career with Seria A club Roma.
Explanation: Italian football legend Francesco Tottianounced his retirement from football afterspending his 25- year-long playing career with Seria A club Roma.
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