Directions (Q. 1-10):
1). Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik dedicated to the nation the state's longest bridge and named it after which of the following person?
1). Answer: A
Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik dedicated to the nation the state's longest bridge and named it after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The 2.88 km bridge over the river Kathajodi will connect the state capital of Bhubaneswar with Cuttack reducing the distance between the two cities by 12 km. Although the construction work of the bridge started after Mr. Patnaik laid the foundation in February 2011, the completion missed the deadline by over three years.
Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik dedicated to the nation the state's longest bridge and named it after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The 2.88 km bridge over the river Kathajodi will connect the state capital of Bhubaneswar with Cuttack reducing the distance between the two cities by 12 km. Although the construction work of the bridge started after Mr. Patnaik laid the foundation in February 2011, the completion missed the deadline by over three years.
2). Which of the following country became the 35th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
2). Answer: D
Explanation: Australia became the 35th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
Explanation: Australia became the 35th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
3). According to forbes, which of the following women has topped a poll of the most powerful Arab women in government for 2017?
3). Answer: B
Explanation: Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, the UAE Minister of State for Tolerance has topped a poll of the most powerful Arab women in government for 2017, according to Forbes Middle East. Ms. Qasimi was followed by two women from Egypt - Sahar Nasr, the country’s minister of investment and international cooperation and Ghada Wali, the minister of social solidarity. Forbes has also released a list of the top 100 most powerful Arab business women for 2017, and the UAE represents the highest number of women, with 18, followed by Egypt, with 16.
Explanation: Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, the UAE Minister of State for Tolerance has topped a poll of the most powerful Arab women in government for 2017, according to Forbes Middle East. Ms. Qasimi was followed by two women from Egypt - Sahar Nasr, the country’s minister of investment and international cooperation and Ghada Wali, the minister of social solidarity. Forbes has also released a list of the top 100 most powerful Arab business women for 2017, and the UAE represents the highest number of women, with 18, followed by Egypt, with 16.
4). Lahore High Court lifted a ban on the airing of which country’s television serials in Pakistan?
4). Answer: C
Explanation: Lahore High Court lifted a ban on the airing of Indian television serials in Pakistan. The court noted that instead of a blanket ban, Indian content with "objectionable" or "anti-Pakistan" content could still be censored.
Explanation: Lahore High Court lifted a ban on the airing of Indian television serials in Pakistan. The court noted that instead of a blanket ban, Indian content with "objectionable" or "anti-Pakistan" content could still be censored.
5). Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been partially blocked in which of the following country?
5). Answer: B
Explanation: Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been partially blocked in China following a censorship crackdown by the government. China operates world's largest censorship system, called the 'Great Firewall', blocking platforms like Facebook, Google, and Instagram.
Explanation: Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been partially blocked in China following a censorship crackdown by the government. China operates world's largest censorship system, called the 'Great Firewall', blocking platforms like Facebook, Google, and Instagram.
6). Which of the following country’s central bank unveiled a new polymer bank note featuring 19th century novelist Jane Austen?
6). Answer: E
Explanation: The Bank of England unveiled a new polymer £10 note featuring 19th century novelist Jane Austen, in a move to replace paper £5, £10 and £20 with secure plastic notes. This makes Austen the only woman other than Queen Elizabeth to be featured on a polymer British bank note. This note's introduction marks the 200th anniversary of Austen's death.
Explanation: The Bank of England unveiled a new polymer £10 note featuring 19th century novelist Jane Austen, in a move to replace paper £5, £10 and £20 with secure plastic notes. This makes Austen the only woman other than Queen Elizabeth to be featured on a polymer British bank note. This note's introduction marks the 200th anniversary of Austen's death.
7). Which of the following person recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions in Lok Sabha?
7). Answer: A
Explanation: BJP leader L.K. Advani received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions as a parliamentarian in the Lok Sabha.
Explanation: BJP leader L.K. Advani received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions as a parliamentarian in the Lok Sabha.
8). Which of the following person recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions in Rajya Sabha?
8). Answer: D
Explanation: JD-U leader Sharad Yadav received the Lifetime Achievement Award as a Rajya Sabha representative from Vice President Hamid Ansari at a function organized by the Lokmat Media Group to honor distinguished Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members.
Explanation: JD-U leader Sharad Yadav received the Lifetime Achievement Award as a Rajya Sabha representative from Vice President Hamid Ansari at a function organized by the Lokmat Media Group to honor distinguished Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members.
9). World football's governing body FIFA lifted the ban on which of the following country?
9). Answer: B
Explanation: World football's governing body FIFA lifted the ban on the Sudan Football Association (SFA) imposed on it for the failure to abide by agreements mentioned in articles 14 and 19 of the FIFA statute. The SFA and its member officials are now eligible to benefit from the FIFA development program, course or training.
Explanation: World football's governing body FIFA lifted the ban on the Sudan Football Association (SFA) imposed on it for the failure to abide by agreements mentioned in articles 14 and 19 of the FIFA statute. The SFA and its member officials are now eligible to benefit from the FIFA development program, course or training.
10). Headquarters of FIFA is located in which of the following place?
10). Answer: D
Explanation: Headquarters of FIFA is located in Zurich, Switzerland.
Explanation: Headquarters of FIFA is located in Zurich, Switzerland.
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