ALL EXAMS GK BITS 1

ALL EXAMS GK 1

1. The three day Implementation and Assessment Group Meeting of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) has been organized in which Indian city on February 8, 2017?
A. Kolkata
B. Bengaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Pune 

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  • Answer: C

2. The Payment of Wages (Amendment) Bill, 2017 passed in Lok Sabha on February 7, 2017 seeks to amend which Act?
A. Payment of Wages Act 1936
B. Payment of Wages Act 1942
C. Payment of Wages Act 1950
D. Payment of Wages Act 1980 

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  • Answer: A

3. Justice Karnan, who has been issued a contempt notice for levelling allegations of corruption against the Supreme Court and Madras High Court Judges, is a sitting judge of which high court?
A. Bombay High Court
B. Delhi High Court
C. Calcutta High Court
D. Allahabad High Court 

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  • Answer: C

4. What is the total estimated cost of the Station Redevelopment Programme launched by the Ministry of Railway for commercial development of 23 stations across India? 
A.Rs 1 lakh crore
B.Rs. 50000 crore
C.Rs. 2.5 lakh crore
D.Rs. 75000 crore 

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  • Answer: A

5. Who is the author of the novel The Golden House?
A. Salman Rushdie
B. Kiran Desai
C. Amitav Ghosh
D. Arundhati Roy 

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  • Answer: A

6. Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das launched the (UJALA) scheme in the state on February 8, 2017. What does UJALA stands for?
A.Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs and Appliances for All
B.Ujjawal Jyoti by Affordable LEDs and Appliances for All
C.Unnat Jeevan by Affordable LEDs and Appliances for All
D.Uttam Jeevika by Affordable LEDs and Appliances for All 

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  • Answer: C

7. What is the total outlay of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan’ (PMGDISHA) approved by Prime Minister Modi on February 8, 2017?
A.Rs. 2,351.38 crore
B.Rs. 2,250.12 crore
C.Rs. 2,935.05 crore
D.Rs. 2,525.25 crore 

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  • Answer: A

8. The annual Desert Festival is a popular art and cultural festival celebrated in which part of Rajasthan?
A. Jaipur
B. Jodhpur
C. Ajmer
D. Jaisalmer 

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  • Answer: D

9. The committee constituted by the Union Ministry of Water Resources on February 8, 2017 to expedite the Namami Gange programme will comprise of members from how many ministries?
A.8
B.6
C.3
D.5 

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  • Answer: C

10. The Uranium Corporation of India Ltd. (UCIL) has planned to develop the mineral resources in which state under the Uranium Mining Project?
A. Manipur
B. Nagaland
C. Meghalaya
D. Assam 

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  • Answer: C

11. Who is the author of the book ‘Veerappan, Chasing the Brigand’?
A. Shri R Natrajan
B. Shri Vipin Kumar
C. Shri Vijay Kumar
D. Shri Pranay Sahay 

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  • Answer: C

12. The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Bill, 2017 will provide a group of _____ prestigious institutes of management studies the power to grant degrees.
A.25
B.20
C.22
D.19 

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  • Answer: B

13. Centre has mandated Aadhaar for receiving subsidized food grains from PDS shops. What is the deadline set by the government to apply for Aadhaar by those not having the same yet?
A. March 1, 2018
B. June 30, 2017
C. February 1, 2018
D. April 30, 2017 

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  • Answer: B

14. Government aims to establish 3000 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) across India by which year?
A. April 2018
B. March 2017
C. March 2019
D. February 2017 

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  • Answer: B

15. The first pilot branch of the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) was launched in which city?
A. Mysuru
B. Banglaore
C. Indore
D. Kolkata 

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  • Answer: A

16. The Single Entrance Examination for admission in all engineering and architecture colleges for undergraduate courses will be effective from which year?
A.2017
B.2019
C.2018
D.2020 

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  • Answer: C

17. The 2017 Hunar Haat has been organized in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Pune
D. Bangalore 

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  • Answer: B

18. In which state was the first edition of the three days National Women’s Parliament held?
A. Karnataka
B. Maharasthra
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Assam 

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  • Answer: C

19. What is the theme of the 2017 National Women’s Parliament?
A. Empowering Women — Strengthening Democracy
B. Come Together for Women Empowerment
C. Strengthening Women for Stronger India
D. Women Empowerment for Global Benefit 

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  • Answer: A

20. In which city of Kerala was the second edition of International Spice Conference held from February 12, 2017?
A. Kochi
B. Thiruvananthapuram
C. Kozhikode
D. Thissur 

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  • Answer: B

21. Which Indian Institute of Technology is starting the country’s first inter-disciplinary School on Quality and Reliability?
A.IIT Bombay
B.IIT Madras
C.IIT Kharagpur
D.IIT Indore 

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  • Answer: C

22. What is the total corpus of the Electronic Development Fund approved by the government to support entrepreneurship and innovation in electronics and IT?
A.Rs. 5,390 crore
B.Rs. 4,851 crore
C.Rs. 6,831 crore
D.Rs. 7,120 crore 

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  • Answer: B

23. The National Career Service (NCS) facility for youth and Jeevan Praman facility to EPFO pensioners through Post Offices has been launched in which state on February 12, 2017?
A. Hyderabad, Telangana
B. Indore, Madhya Pradesh
C. Guwahati, Assam
D. Chennai, Tamil Nadu 

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  • Answer: A

24. Which Ministry co-hosted the Second Gateway of India Geo economic Dialogue jointly with Gateway House from February 13-14, 2017 in Mumbai?
A. Ministry of External Affairs
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs 

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  • Answer: A

25. The air exhibition, Aero India 2017 has been organized in which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Haryana
D. Maharasthra 

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  • Answer: A

26. Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has adopted which village in Maharashtra for transformation under Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojna?
A. Gardi village
B. Dhasai village
C. Gondala village
D. Donja village 

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  • Answer: D

27. With which country, the Union Cabinet on February 8, 2017 approved signing a MoU for cooperation in the field of health and medicine?
A. United States
B. France
C. Senegal
D. Vietnam 

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  • Answer: C

28. Indian-origin woman _____________ will become the third women after Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams to go into space in 2018.
A. Ritu Karidhal
B. Shawna Pandya
C. Nandini Harinath
D. Minal Rohit 

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  • Answer: B

29. Who has been elected as the new President of Somalia?
A. Hussein Kulmiye Afrah
B. Mohamud Ibrihim Adan
C. Omar Abdirashid Ali
D. Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo 

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  • Answer: D

30. Who has been sworn-in as the new President of Haiti?
A. Henri Christophe
B. Michel Martelly
C. Fritz Jean
D. Jovenel Moïse 

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  • Answer: D

31. With which country India signed a MoU on February 9, 2017 to ease restrictions on the number of scheduled flights between the two countries?
A. Vietnam
B. Germany
C. Russia
D. United Kingdom 

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  • Answer: D

32. What is the theme of the 2017 BRICS Summit?
A. Inclusive Growth: Sustainable Solutions
B. Building Responsive, Inclusive and Collective Solutions
C. BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future.
D. BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Development, Integration and Industrialisation 

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  • Answer: C

33. The five days multinational Aman-17 naval exercise is being held in which country from February 10, 2017 for joint resolve against terrorism and crimes in maritime domain?
A. United States of America
B. Sri Lanka
C. Australia
D. Pakistan 

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  • Answer: D

34. What is the theme of the AMAN-17 Naval Drill?
A. United We Stand
B. Together for Peace
C. Come Forward for Peace and Unity
D. Resolve to End Terrorism 

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  • Answer: B

35. With which of the given organization, India has planned to host a conference on counter radicalization?
A.SAARC
B.BRICS
C.BIMSTEC
D.ASEAN 

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  • Answer: D

36. Who has been elected as the new President of Germany to take office on March 19, 2017?
A. Wolfgang Schäuble
B. Frank-Walter Steinmeier
C. Hermann von Thile
D. Gustav Noske 

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  • Answer: B

37. The world’s longest elevated cycle path has been inaugurated in which city of China?
A. Nanjing
B. Xiamen
C. Guangzhou
D. Hong-Kong 

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  • Answer: B

38. The International Coin Fair has been inaugurated in which state on February 13, 2017?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Rajasthan
D. Punjab 

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  • Answer: B

39. The two day UNESCO Natural Heritage Festival 2017 was held in which state?
A. Assam
B. Goa
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Uttarakhand 

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  • Answer: C

40. What is the current repo rate as per the Reserve Bank of India’s sixth bimonthly monetary policy review for the year 2016-17?
A.6.25 Percent
B.6.50 Percent
C.5.75 Percent
D.6.00 Percent 

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  • Answer: A

41. To deal with the non-compliance of rules by banks, RBI has decided to set up a separate Enforcement Department. The new department would start its operation from which date?
A. March 31, 2017
B. April 30, 2018
C. March 1, 2018
D. April 1, 2017 

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  • Answer: D

42. Which Indian state has become the first to introduce cashless system for Public Distribution System of food grains?
A. Haryana
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Maharashtra 

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  • Answer: B

43. Which bank has tied up with fertilizer major IFFCO on February 7, 2017 to launch co-branded debit cards for farmers and promote cashless payment in rural area?
A. Bank of Maharashtra
B. Bank of Baroda
C. Union Bank of India
D. Dena Bank 

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  • Answer: B

44. Which of the following private sector bank started operating its Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) on February 7, 2017?
A.ICICI Bank
B.HDFC Bank
C.RBL Bank
D.IDFC Bank 

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  • Answer: B

45. Which ministry approved the pilot launch of Revenue Insurance Scheme for Plantation Crops (RISPC) on February 8, 2017 to protect the growers of plantation crops from the yield and income loss risks?
A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
B. Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry 

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  • Answer: D

46. Which bank has collaborated with the online data and information portal Commodity Online for the distribution of loans against warehouse receipts and collateral management services across India?
A. Lakshmi Vilas Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. Federal Bank
D. South Indian Bank 

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  • Answer: C

47. Which among the given banks has opened three completely automated branches wherein customers can use ATMs and have video conferences with employees at other branches?
A. Credit Suisse Group
B. Royal Bank of Scotland
C. DNB Bank
D. Bank of America 

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  • Answer: D

48. The government sold _____ percent stake in ITC to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on February 7, 2017 to raise Rs. 6,690 crore.
A.5 Percent
B.3 Percent
C.2 Percent
D.6 Percent 

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  • Answer: C

49. Which Telecommunication firm has agreed to acquire telecom software provider Comptel for $371 million to capture more value from existing network operators?
A. Reliance
B. Nokia
C. Samsung
D. Microsoft 

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  • Answer: B

50. According to data by Central Statistics Office, post demonetization, the Industrial Production of India declined by __________ percent in December 2016 as compared to 2015.
A.1.5 Percent
B.0.4 Percent
C.1.0 Percent
D.0.9 Percent 

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  • Answer: B

51. The Hindustan Motors have signed a deal with French firm Peugeot to sell its car brand “Ambassador” for Rs.________?
A.Rs. 80 crore
B.Rs. 110 crore
C.Rs. 70 crore
D.Rs. 90 crore 

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  • Answer: A

52. To give a boost to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in the diamond industry which bank has decided to launch a supply chain financing product for small units at concessional rate?
A. Bank of Maharashtra
B. Union Bank of India
C. Punjab National Bank
D. Bank of Baroda 

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  • Answer: D

53. Which programme will be launched by the government in the financial year 2017-18 for recapitalisation of public sector lenders?
A. Sarvottam 2.0
B. Indradhanush 2.0
C. Bharat 1.0
D. Bhavishya 3.0 

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  • Answer: B

54. How much amount has been allocated by the government to the India Post Payments Bank for the financial year 2017-18?
A.Rs.750 crore
B.Rs.500 crore
C.Rs.675 crore
D.Rs.620 crore 

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  • Answer: B

55. According to the global financial services major Nomura, the GDP growth of India is estimated to be _____ percent in January-March quarter 2017.
A.5.7 percent
B.6.3 percent
C.7.1 percent
D.4.9 percent 

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  • Answer: A

56. Which World Bank body has signed collaboration with Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) on February 13, 2017 to conduct training programme for Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs)?
A. Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
B. International Development Association
C. International Finance Corporation (IFC)
D. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 

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  • Answer: C

57. The Telemetry & Telecommand Processor (TTCP) has been indigenously developed by which space agency for Indian spacecrafts?
A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
B. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
D. Roscosmos State Corporation 

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  • Answer: B

58. Which noble gas has been used by the scientist to develop a highly stable compound for the first time with the help of sodium under high pressure?
A. Krypton
B. Xenon
C. Neon
D. Helium 

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  • Answer: D

59. Which Ministry launched the world’s first comprehensive Braille atlas for visually impaired on February 10, 2017 in New Delhi?
A. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
B. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
C. Ministry of Human Resource Development
D. Ministry of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences 

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  • Answer: D

60. Which of the given teak variety is soon to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its unique superior properties?
A. Dandeli teak
B. Konni teak
C. Nilambur teak
D. Adilabad teak 

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  • Answer: C

61. The TAMRA Portal and Mobile Application have been launched to enhance the Ease of doing Business in which sector?
A. Mining sector
B. Textile sector
C. Infrastructure Sector
D. Telecommunication Sector 

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  • Answer: A

62. The Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptor missile successfully test fired by India on February 11, 2017 is capable to destroy enemy missile in endo-atmospheric region at an altitude of less than ______ kilometres.
A.50 kilometres
B.20 kilometres
C.10 kilometres
D.30 kilometres 

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  • Answer: D

63. Which state has planned to raise Wild life sanctuary so as to promote the growth of Muga Cocoon?
A. Kerala
B. Assam
C. West Bengal
D. Andhra Pradesh 

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  • Answer: B

64. India’s first Jet Engine Series is being indigenously developed by Poeir Jets Pvt Ltd in which of the following cities?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bangalore
C. Mysuru
D. Mumbai 

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  • Answer: B

65. In collaboration with which country, United States successfully conducted the test flight of its enhanced Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA inceptor on February 3, 2017?
A. China
B. France
C. United Kingdom
D. Japan 

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  • Answer: D

66. A new bird species Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush has recently been discovered in which country?
A. Japan
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh
D. Sri Lanka 

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  • Answer: B

67. Which of the given survey class vessels of Indian Navy has become the first ship to be installed with solar power system?
A. INS Sutlej
B. INS Sandhayak
C. INS Darshak
D. INS Sarvekshak 

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  • Answer: D

68. Which Indian engineering & construction firm has entered into Joint Venture with European defence major MBDA Missile Systems on February 13, 2017 to develop missile in India?
A. Larsen & Toubro Limited
B. Mahendra Shipping Ltd.
C.PBA Infrastructure Ltd
D. Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Ltd

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  • Answer: A

69. Which Indian shipbuilding firm has signed a Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) with US Navy on February 13, 2017 to perform repair and alteration services for US Navy’s Seventh Fleet vessels?
A. Reliance Defence and Engineering company Limited
B. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
C. L&T Shipbuilding Limited
D. Mazagon Dock Limited 

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  • Answer: A

70. Who is the head of the sub-committee constituted by the Union HRD Ministry under Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) to look into issues related to girls’ education?
A. Rina Ray
B. Kadiyam Srihari
C. Neera Yadav
D. Himanta Biswa Sarma 

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  • Answer: B

71. Who among the given have been appointed as the part-time Non-Official Directors on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India on February 9, 2017?
A. Ashok Gulati, Manish Sabharwal, Rajiv Kumar
B. Kishore Sansi, Sharad Sharma, Rajeev Sharma
C. Jatinderbir Singh, M.R. Rao, Umesh Revankar
D. Jyoti Ghosh, Arun Tiwari, Kapil Wadhwan 

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  • Answer: A

72. Who has been appointed as the ambassador for the 2017 State Bank of India PO recruitment advertisement?
A. Rajnish Kumar
B. Arundhati Bhattacharya
C. B. Sriram
D. P.K. Gupta 

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  • Answer: B

73. Who is the head of the 33 member committee formed for the speedy implementation of the Sagarmala Project in Andhra Pradesh?
A. Piyush Goyal
B. M. Venkaiah Naidu
C. N Chandrababu Naidu
D. Siddaramaiah 

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  • Answer: C

74. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) on February 10, 2017?
A. Hemant Bhargava
B. Girish Chandra Murmu
C. Ashwani Kumar
D. Shaktikanta Das 

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  • Answer: A

75. Which singer has been roped in by the United Nations Office on Drugs to campaign against human trafficking under the project “Blue Heart Campaign”?
A. Gurdas Maan
B. Satinder Sartaaj
C. Jazzy B
D. Babbu Maan 

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  • Answer: B

76. Who has been named as the next Chairman of Security Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to succeed UK Sinha from March 1, 2017?
A. Vinod Singh
B. Ajay Tyagi
C. Sanjeev Sanyal
D. Vikram Limaye 

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  • Answer: B

77. Who has been recently appointed as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Madagascar?
A. Subir Dutta
B. Naveen Srivastava
C. P. Harish
D. Nandita Parvathaneni 

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  • Answer: A

78. Who is the head of the committee formed by the government to recommend modalities for setting up of Defence Procurement Organization (DPO) to simply the defence acquisition process?
A. Dr. Mahadeo Prasad Jaiswal
B. Dr. Ganesan Kannabiran
C. Dr. Pritam Singh
D. Dr. G. Raghuram 

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  • Answer: C

79. A task force has been constituted by the government to check on the activities of the shell companies. Who among the given are the head of the task force?
A. Hasmukh Adhia and Tapan Ray
B. Vinay Sinha and Suresh Venapally
C. Shaktikanta Das and Rajiv Takru
D. Rajiv Mehrishi and Manish Kumar 

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  • Answer: A

80. Ms. Narinder Chauhan, has been appointed as the next Ambassador to which country?
A. Malaysia
B. Cambodia
C. Madagascar
D. Philippines 

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  • Answer: D

81. Dr. Neelu Rohmetra has been appointed as the Director of which the Indian Institute of Management on February 10, 2017?
A.IIM Visakhapatnam
B.IIM, Sirmaur
C.IIM, Rohtak
D.IIM Nagpur 

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  • Answer: B

82. Who has been appointed as the new President of ICAI on February 12, 2017?
A. Jay Chharia
B. Naveen Gupta
C. Nilesh Vikamsey
D. Devraja Reddy 

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  • Answer: C

83. Who has been accredited as the High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Rwanda on February 14, 2017
A. Arun Singh
B. Navdeep Suri
C. Jaideep Sarkar
D. Ravi Shankar 

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  • Answer: D

84. Who has been appointed as the new Foreign Secretary of Pakistan on February 13, 2017?
A. Shazia Marri
B. Sumaira Malik
C. Kashmala Tariq
D. Tehmina Janjua 

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  • Answer: D

85. Who has been appointed as the new CEO of the Kings XI Punjab Franchise for the upcoming season of Indian Premiere League (IPL)?
A. Karan Paul
B. Satish Menon
C. Rajeev Khanna
D. Mohit Burman

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  • Answer: B

86. Which Indian batsman has become the first in the World to score a 300 in a T20 match on February 7, 2017?
A. Mohit Ahlawat
B. Shreyas Iyer
C. Lokesh Rahul
D. Kuldeep Yadav 

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  • Answer: A

87. Which Indian cricketer broke the long standing record to score the highest run in the Indian first class season by scoring 1605 in 21 innings?
A. Ravindra Jadeja
B. Cheteshwar Pujara
C. Karun Nair
D. Hardik Pandya 

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  • Answer: B

88. The Mission XI Million launched by Sports Ministry on February 10, 2017 aims to promote which sports?
A. Hockey
B. Football
C. Kabaddi
D. Kho-Kho 

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  • Answer: B

89. What is the name of the official Mascot for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India tournament?
A. Jaggu
B. Bholu
C. Kheleo
D. Smoky 

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  • Answer: C

90. Who has been given the role of Ambassador by the FIFA on February 9, 2017?
A. Yeniel Bermudez
B. Andres Iniesta
C. Eden Hazard
D. Diego Maradona 

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  • Answer: D

91. Which Indian batsman has become the world’s fastest cricketer to take 250 wickets in Test matches?
A. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
B. Murali Vijay
C. Ravichandran Ashwin
D. Ishant Sharma 

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  • Answer: C

92. India defeated which country to win the T20 World Cup for Blind tournament on February 12, 2017?
A. Bangladesh
B. Australia
C. Pakistan
D. New Zealand 

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  • Answer: C

93. The National Basketball Association (NBA) has partnered with which company to launch its own e-sports league called NBA 2K e-League?
A. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.
B. Adventure Software Inc.
C. Ark Systems Work
D. Crystal Dynamics 

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  • Answer: D

94. Who has been selected as the new Test Captain of England on February 13, 2017?
A. Joe Root
B. Moeen Ali
C. James Anderson
D. Stuart Broad 

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  • Answer: A

95. Haryana defeated which team to win the 2017 All India National Style Kabaddi Championship in Haryana on February 11, 2017?
A. Air India
B. Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Indian Railway 

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  • Answer: D

96. When is the National Deworming Day observed across India?
A. February 10
B. February 11
C. February 9
D. February 7 

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  • Answer: A

97. When is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science observed?
A. February 12
B. February 10
C. February 11
D. February 9 

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  • Answer: C

98. When is the National Productivity Day observed in India?
A. February 12
B. February 10
C. February 15
D. February 18 

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  • Answer: A

99. What is the theme of the 2017 National Productivity Week?
A. Recycle for Waste Management
B. From Waste to Profits-through Reduce, Recycle and Reuse
C. Free from Waste for Productive India
D. Ease of Doing Business for Higher Productivity and Sustainable Growth 

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  • Answer: B

100. When is the World Radio Day observed?
A. February 10
B. February 12
C. February 13
D. February 11 

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  • Answer: C

101. Who has been conferred with the Dr B C Roy National Award 2016 for outstanding service in the field of socio medical relief?
A.Dr Rakesh Khazanchi
B.Dr Ramesh Kumar Sharma
C.Dr P Raghu Ram
D.Dr M.S. Venkatesh 

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  • Answer: C

102. What is the rank of India in the 2017 International Intellectual Property Index released by US Chambers of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Centre (GIPC) on February 8, 2017?
A.37
B.43
C.41
D.45 

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  • Answer: B

103. Which Indian airport has been honored with the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) Chairman’s Order of Merit on February 8, 2017 at the CAPA 12 Annual India Aviation Summit ?
A. Indira Gandhi International Airport
B. GMR Hyderabad International Airport
C. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Air port
D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport 

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  • Answer: B

104. Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a Guinness World Record on February 10, 2017 by building the World’s tallest Sand Castle. What is the height of the castle?
A.13.95 Metre
B.12.64 Metre
C.14.84 Metre
D.15.76 Metre 

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  • Answer: C

105. The best Album of the year award has been won by ________ at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards on February 12, 2017.
A. “Lemonade” — Beyoncé
B. “A Sailor’s Guide to Earth” — Sturgill Simpson
C. “Purpose” — Justin Bieber
D. “25” — Adele 

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  • Answer: D

106. Regarded as the laughter bursting persona of Kavi Sammelan which eminent Journalist from Varanasi passed away on February 11, 2017?
A. Pandit Shail Chaturvedi
B. Pandit Sunil Jogi
C. Pandit Dharmsheel Chaturvedi
D. Pandit Ashok Chakradhar 

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  • Answer: C

107. T V Parasuram who passed away on February 14, 2017 was veteran personality of which field?
A. Scientist
B. Actor
C. Novelist
D. Journalist 

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• Answer: D

ALL EXAMS GK 2

1. Which state notified consuming liquor at any public places except at one dwelling as a punishable offence?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Assam
D. Haryana 

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  • Answer: D

2. The E-Prison project has been launched in which state to digitalize the record of the jail inmates?
A. Haryana
B. Gujarat
C. Jammu & Kashmir
D. Andhra Pradesh 

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  • Answer: C

3. The West Bengal government has carved out which town as a separate district from Darjeeling?
A. Pedong
B. Sonada
C. Kurseong
D. Kalimpong 

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  • Answer: D

4. The 5 day Indian Panorama Film Festival 2017 has been organized in which State/Union Territory?
A. New Delhi
B. Maharashtra
C. Andaman & Nicobar Island
D. Goa 

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  • Answer: C

5. The Union Cabinet on February 15, 2017, has approved to set up Food Legumes Research Platform (FLRP) in which state?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Haryana
C. Gujarat
D. West Bengal 

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  • Answer: A

6. The three day International Conference on NexGen Technologies for Mining and Fuel Industries 2017 was organized in which Indian city?
A. Shimla
B. Bangaluru
C. Pune
D. New Delhi 

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  • Answer: D

7. The state government of Kerala has given its in-principle approval on February 15, 2017 for setting up a Greenfield Airport at which of the given place pilgrim spots?
A. Thirunelly Temple
B. Mahadeva Temple
C. Sabarimala
D. Sri Vallabha Temple 

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  • Answer: C

8. Which state inaugurated a Campaign against Drug Addiction on February 15, 2017 to make the state completely drug free?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. West Bengal
D. Rajasthan 

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  • Answer: A

9. Which health institution has won the Kayakalp Award under the central government hospitals category on February 15, 2017 for maintaining high standards of sanitation and hygiene?
A. Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong
B. National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Delhi.
C. North Eastern Indira Gandhi. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh,
D. All India Institutes of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 

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  • Answer: D

10. President Pranab Mukherjee appointed five new judges for the Supreme Court on February 15, 2017. With this the total number of judges in the apex court has increased to ______ from the present 23 judges.
A.31
B.28
C.25
D.24 

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  • Answer: B

11. Which aluminum manufacturing firm has signed a MoU with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on February 16, 2017 for sustainable rehabilitation in the area of mining?
A. Indian Aluminium Company Limited (IACL)
B. HINDALCO
C. Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BACL)
D. National Aluminium Company Limited(NALCO) 

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  • Answer: D

12. The Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) has made Aadhaar Card mandatory to avail the benefits under the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme. Applicants not having Aadhaar can enroll for the same before which date?
A. March 31, 2017
B. April 30, 2017
C. June 30, 2017
D. July 31, 2017 

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  • Answer: C

13. Which body has signed an agreement with the Indian Railways on February 19, 2017 to change the accounting system of Railway into the accrual format?
A. The Institute of Cost Accountants of India
B. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
C. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
D. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 

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  • Answer: D

14. Which state government has amended the state employee service rule to bar all government employees and judicial officers from consuming liquor anywhere in the world?
A. Haryana
B. Rajasthan
C. Bihar
D. Punjab 

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  • Answer: C

15. The 7-day Khajuraho Dance Festival 2017 has been organized in which state?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Assam
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu 

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  • Answer: A

16. Which among the given organization will be responsible to operate the Cyber Swachhta Kendra launched by the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT on February 21, 2017?
A. Cyber Appellate Tribunal (CyAT)
B. National Informatics Centre (NIC)
C. Standardisation, Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate
D. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-in) 

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  • Answer: D

17. How much amount has been sanctioned by the Tamil Nadu government on February 21, 2017 for the drought-hit farmers of the state?
A.Rs. 2,290 crore
B.Rs. 2,247 crore
C.Rs. 2,250 crore
D.Rs. 2,277 crore 

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  • Answer: B

18. The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has declared to observe the year 2017 dedicated to which fruit?
A. Apple
B. Cherry
C. Peach
D. Strawberry 

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  • Answer: A

19. Which state government has passed the Aadhaar Bill 2017 on February 20, 2017?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. West Bengal
D. Gujarat 

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  • Answer: D

20. Which ministry has launched the Saathiya Resource Kits on February 20, 2017 to provide information on adolescent related issues?
A. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
B. Ministry of Human Resource Development
C. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 

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  • Answer: D

21. The Ministry of Textiles has signed a MoU with which Ministry on February 20, 2017 to work together to improve the earnings of artisans across the country?
A. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
B. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
C. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting 

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  • Answer: A

22. South Asia Training and Technical Assistance Center (SARTTAC) have been launched in which Indian city by International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Bangaluru
D. Chandigarh 

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  • Answer: A

23. How many countries have joined the ‘Network for Improving Quality of Care for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health’ to improve the quality of care for new mothers and babies?
A. Seven
B. Nine
C. Eleven
D. Five 

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  • Answer: B

24. The conference to discuss the Afghanistan’s future was organized in which country on February 15, 2017?
A. Moscow, Russia
B. New Delhi, India
C. Kabul, Afghanistan
D. Islamabad, Pakistan 

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  • Answer: A

25. The 2017 Cobra Gold Military Exercise has been organized in which country?
A. India
B. China
C. United States
D. Thailand 

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  • Answer: D

26. The central government has approved signing of an Air Services Agreement with which country on February 15, 2017 for smooth air services between the two nations?
A.Croatia
B.Rwanda
C.Serbia
D.France 

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  • Answer: B

27. The UNICEF has launched an appeal of $___________million on February 15, 2017 to 2 million acutely malnourished children across Sudan. 
A.$ 100 million
B.$ 125 million
C.$ 110 million
D.$ 175 million 

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  • Answer: C

28. Malaysia based AirAsia has signed an MoU with which Indian state on February 17, 2017 to provide direct two way international flights from the state’s capital city to Kuala Lumpur?
A. Karnataka
B .Goa
C. Odisha
D. Madhya Pradesh 

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  • Answer: C

29. How much loan amount has been sanctioned by the government of India to Nepal on February 19, 2017 for various infrastructure development programmes?
A.USD 255 million
B.USD 320 million
C.USD 450 million
D.USD 340 million 

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  • Answer: D

30. The government of India is working to set up Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) for 24X7 surveillance along which International Border to prevent cross-border terrorism?
A. India-Pakistan International Borders
B. India-Myanmar International Borders
C. India-China International Borders
D. India Bangladesh International Borders 

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  • Answer: A

31. The Grand Prophet 11 is a military exercise of which country’s armed forces?
A. Pakistan
B. Afghanistan
C. Iran
D. Russia 

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  • Answer: C

32. Life insurance scheme Pragati has been launched by which insurance firm on February 15, 2017 with focus on low income group people?
A. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
B. HDFC Life Insurance Company
C. Bharti AXA Life Insurance
D. Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited 

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  • Answer: B

33. Airbus has signed a MoU with which state on February 15, 2017 to set up a Centre of Excellence for aerospace skill development in the state?
A. Karnataka
B. Haryana
C. Telanagna
D. Jammu & Kashmir 

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  • Answer: C

34. What is the rank of India in the Index of Economic Freedom 2017?
A.127
B.143
C.112
D.175 

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  • Answer: B

35. What is the name of the instant chat service launched by Citi Bank on February 16, 2017 to resolve the customer queries instantly?
A. Citibank Chat
B. Citibank Online
C. Instant CitiChat
D. CitiChat Online 

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  • Answer: B

36. The Reserve Bank of India has raised the limit of Gold Loans by Regional Rural Banks on February 16, 2017 from Rs. 1 Lakh to Rs. __________
A.Rs. 3 lakh
B.Rs. 1.5 lakh
C.Rs. 2 lakh
D.Rs. 4 lakh 

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  • Answer: C

37. Tata Motors Ltd has inked a strategic agreement with which technology giant on February 16, 2017 to make driving a more personalized experience for the customers?
A. Google India
B. Microsoft India
C. Face book
D. Tata Consultancy Services 

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  • Answer: B

38. Mumbai’s Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which commodity exchange on February 16, 2017 to explore areas of cooperation?
A. Egyptian Commodities Exchange
B. Tokyo Commodity Exchange
C. Indonesia Commodity and Derivatives Exchange
D. Singapore Diamond Investment Exchange 

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  • Answer: D

39. Which company has been placed at the top position in the list of 2017 World’s Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE?
A. Apple
B. Amazon.com
C. Disney
D. Berkshire Hathaway 

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  • Answer: A

40. Which bank has signed a MoU with the Ministry Human Resource Development (HRD) on February 17, 2017 to operationalize the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA)?
A. Andhra Bank
B. Allahabad Bank
C. Bank of India
D. Canara Bank 

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  • Answer: D

41. Which payment and technology firm has collaborated with the Airtel Payments Bank to provide payments processing solution for various banking services?
A. Visa
B. Master Card
C. Union Pay
D. American Express 

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  • Answer: B

42. The National Pension System (NPS) has been launched by which bank on February 16, 2017 to provide financial security in the form of pension to senior citizens?
A. Catholic Syrian Bank
B. South Indian Bank
C. Karnataka Bank Limited
D. Federal Bank 

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  • Answer: C

43. The government has increased the Cash Credit limit for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from 20 percent of turnover to ___________ percent to encourage them to conduct transaction digitally.
A.30 percent
B.25 percent
C.35 percent
D.22 percent 

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  • Answer: A

44. The MIG Legal Aid Scheme of Supreme Court has been launched for middle income group people whose gross income is not more than Rs________ per month.
A.Rs. 75000
B.Rs. 60000
C.Rs. 50000
D.Rs. 45000 

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  • Answer: B

45. Which bank has signed a MoU with interior infrastructure firm Greenply Industries on February 18, 2017 to grow its financing business?
A. Union Bank of India
B. Bank of Maharashtra
C. Bank of Baroda
D. State Bank of India 

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  • Answer: D

46. What is the name of the mobile application launched by Oriental Bank of Commerce on February 19, 2017?
A. Oriental Batuaa
B. Oriental Pocket
C. Oriental Purse
D. Oriental Wallet 

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  • Answer: A

47. The GST Compensation law approved by GST Council on February 18, 2017 will compensate states for the first ______ years for any loss of revenue from the implementation of the Goods and Service Tax (GST).
A. Four Years
B. Two Years
C. Five Years
D. Three Years 

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  • Answer: C

48. Which foreign airline became the first international airline to start service in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar International Airport on February 19, 2017?
A. AirAsia
B. Qatar Airways
C. Emirates Airline
D. AirChina 

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  • Answer: A

49. What is the new website address of the State Bank of India, rebranded on February 19, 2017?
A. bank.co.sbi
B. sbi.com
C. bank.sbi
D. onlinesbi.in 

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  • Answer: C

50. Which technology firm has announced on February 20, 2017 to acquire Israel-based start-up “RealFace”?
A. Apple
B. Google
C. Microsoft
D. Facebook 

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  • Answer: A

51. Which country has emerged as the world’s largest importer of major arms during 2012–16 as per a report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released on February 20, 2017?
A. South Africa
B. Vietnam
C. China
D. India 

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  • Answer: D

52. The state government of Telangana has signed a MoU with NABARD for how much loan amount on February 20, 2017 for Horticulture Development Corporation?
A.Rs. 895 crore
B.Rs. 720 crore
C.Rs. 874 crore
D.Rs. 912 crore 

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  • Answer: C

53. The Confederation of Indian Industry has signed a Technology Partnership MoU with which countries business institutions on February 20, 2017 to promote expertise in expanding businesses?
A. Germany
B. Singapore
C. Greece
D. Norway 

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  • Answer: B

54. The first ever Beacon for Indian genomics data has been launched in which country on February 14, 2017?
A. United States
B. Germany
C. United Kingdom
D. Switzerland 

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  • Answer: C

55. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) created a historic record by launching how many satellites in a single mission on February 15, 2017?
A.102
B.96
C.104
D.101 

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  • Answer: C

56. Scientists have developed a thermally conductive rubber material named _____ which can be used or creating soft, stretchable machines and electronics.
A. Scrubber
B. Thubber
C. Papery
D. Ribbony 

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  • Answer: B

57. Indian Air Force officially inducted the first indigenously built Airborne Early Warning and Control System named as ___________ on February 14, 2017.
A.EAGLE
B.NETRA
C.NAKSHTRA
D.DRASHTI 

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  • Answer: B

58. As per the Monthly Analysis of Global Temperatures report by NASA scientists, January 2017 is the _______ warmest January in 137 years of modern record-keeping.
A. Fourth
B. Third
C. Second
D. Seventh 

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  • Answer: B

59. Which express train has been flagged off by the Government of India on February 17, 2017 on a seven-month journey covering 68 stations across the country to spread awareness about climate change?
A. Science Express Climate Change Rail
B. Science Express Climate Change Journey
C. Science Express Climate Action Special
D. Science Express Climate Change Awareness 

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  • Answer: C

60. Scientists for the first time have developed the world’s strongest material “Graphene” using the natural material____________ to make it commercially more viable.
A. Buckwheat
B. Soybean
C. Rice
D. Quinoa 

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  • Answer: B

61. Which country unveiled its plan on February 14, 2017 to build the first city on Mars by 2117?
A. Russia
B. Germany
C. China
D. United Arab Emirates (UAE) 

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  • Answer: D

62. Which aerospace and defence firm has unveiled a new communication radio called STARS-V Mk III for the Indian Armed Forces at Aero India 2017 show on February 16, 2017?
A. Ordnance Factories Board
B. Bharat Electronics Limited
C. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 

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  • Answer: B

63. Reliance Aerostructure Limited (RAL) has formed a Joint Venture with Rafale fighter jet manufacturer Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd (DRAL) for the purchase of how many Rafale jet?
A.36
B.45
C.29
D.52 

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  • Answer: A

64. Name the 20th Fast Patrol Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard that was commissioned at the Naval Base in Kochi on February 18, 2017?
A.ICGS ATULYA
B.ICGS ARMAN
C.ICGS AYUSH
D.ICGS ARYAMAN 

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  • Answer: C

65. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the final testing of upper stage engine _____ for GSLV Mark III rocket on February 17, 2017.
A.C25
B.C22
C.C29
D.C16 

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  • Answer: A

66. India Vetiver Network (INVN) has been launched by which University in Tamil Nadu on February 16, 2017 to protect the environment using vetiver?
A. Anna University of Technology
B. Tamil Nadu Open University
C. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
D. Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute 

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  • Answer: C

67. Which space agency has proposed to set up Space Technology Research Institutes (STRIs) for deep space explorations?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation
B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
C. Canadian Space Agency
D. China National Space Administration 

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  • Answer: B

68. A lost continent _________ has been discovered by the scientists in the southwest Pacific Ocean.
A. Lemuria
B. Doggerland
C. Jordsand
D. Zealandia 

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  • Answer: D

69. The only active volcano of India is located in which State/Union Territory?
A. Andaman & Nicobar Island
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Haryana 

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  • Answer: A

70. Which private space firm launched a rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to send a dragon cargo ship with supplies towards International Space Station on February 19, 2017?
A. Bigelow Aerospace
B. SpaceDev
C. Blue Origin
D. SpaceX 

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  • Answer: D

71. A scientist from Michigan State University has created the first stretchable integrated circuit using which type of printer?
A. Laser Printer
B. Ink-Jet Printer
C. Drum Printer
D. Band Printer 

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  • Answer: B

72. Madhya Pradesh government has decided to constitute a Tourism Board to promote Madhya Pradesh tourism nationally and internationally. Who will be the head of the board?
A. Shivraj Singh Chouhan
B. Om Prakash Kohli
C. Harsh Singh
D. Jayant Mallayya 

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  • Answer: A

73. Who has been appointed as the head of UN peacekeeping on February 14, 2017 for a year?
A. Herve Ladsous
B. Jean-Pierre Lacroix
C. Atul Khare
D. Jeffrey Feltman 

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  • Answer: B

74. Who has been appointed as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on February 16th 2017?
A. K T Rajenthra Bhalaji
B. K A Sengottaiyan
C. P Balakrishna Reddy
D. Edappadi K Palaniswami 

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  • Answer: D

75. Who has been appointed as the High Commissioner of India to Canada on February 16, 2017?
A. Syed Akabarudddin
B. Vikas Swarup
C. Mohan Kumar
D. Vijay Gokhale 

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  • Answer: B

76. Who has been appointed as the Executive Director of Indian Overseas Bank on February 17, 2017?
A. M K Bhattacharya
B. S Harishankar
C. K Swaminathan
D. P Ramana Murthy 

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  • Answer: C

77. Who has been elected as the new Chief Minister of Nagaland on February 20, 2017 after the resignation of T R Zeliang from the post on February 19, 2017?
A. Paiwang Konyak
B. Shurhozelie Liezietsu
C. Neiphiu Rio
D. C. Kipili Sangtam 

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  • Answer: B

78. A high level committee was constituted by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to introduce new format for reporting of road accidents. Who was the head of the committee?
A. Shri Vinod Zutshi
B. Pradeep K. Khosla
C. Kirti Saxena
D. Dr M Jagadesh Kumar 

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  • Answer: C

79. Who has been appointed as the National Security Adviser of America by the President Donald Trump on February 21, 2017?
A. H.R. McMaster
B. Mark Lyall Grant,
C. Jean-David Levitte
D. Michael Flynn 

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  • Answer: A

80. Who has been honoured with the ‘Sportsman of the Year’ award at the 2017 Laureus World Awards on February 14, 2017?
A. Usain Bolt
B. Tyson Gay
C. Asafa Powell
D. Maurice Greene 

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  • Answer: A

81. Which Indian hockey player has been honored with the Honorary Doctorate Degree on February 14, 2017 by Desh Bhagat University in Punjab?
A. Sardara Singh
B. Yuvraj Walmiki
C. Sandeep singh
D. P.R. Shreejesh 

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  • Answer: C

82. Who has become the first Indian to be promoted by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) as the Technical Delegate (TD) of the body?
A. Bob Elphinston,
B. Yvan Mainini
C. Patrick Baumann
D. Norman Isaac 

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  • Answer: D

83. Ace shuttler PV Sindhu has been placed at ___________position in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) women’s single ranking released on February 15, 2017.
A. Fourth
B. Sixth
C. Third
D. Fifth 

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  • Answer: D

84. Name the two Indian boxers who have signed multi-year deal with IOS Boxing Promotions on February 18, 2017 to turn professional boxers?
A. Vikas Yadav & Satish Kumar
B. Akhil Kumar & Jitender Kumar
C. Shiva Thapa & Devendro Singh
D. Manoj Kumar & Mandeep Jangra 

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  • Answer: B

85. Which Indian city will host the Asia-Oceania group-1Davis Cup tie in April 2017?
A. Kolkata
B. Pune
C. Bangalore
D. New Delhi 

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  • Answer: C

86. Who has won the gold medal in the Men’s 50km event of the National Race Walking Championships held in New Delhi on February 18, 2017?
A. Sandeep Kumar
B. Jitender Singh
C. Chandan Singh
D. Aman Kumar 

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  • Answer: A

87. Afghanistan players Mohammad Nabi & Rashid Khan has for the first time been selected to debut in Indian Premier League (IPL) for which team?
A. Sunrisers Hyderabad
B. Mumbai Indians
C. Kolkata Knight Riders
D. Delhi Daredevils 

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  • Answer: A

88. Which Pakistani cricket player announced retirement from all forms of international cricket on February 19, 2017?
A. Mohammad Amir
B. Younis Khan
C. Shahid Afridi
D. Misbah-ul-Haq 

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  • Answer: C

89. When is the World Day of Social Justice observed?
A. February 21
B. February 20
C. February 19
D. February 22 

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  • Answer: B

90. When is the International Mother Language Day celebrated?
A. February 23
B. February 22
C. February 21
D. February 20 

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  • Answer: C

91. As per the 2017 State of Global Air report, India has the world’s highest air pollution related deaths only after which country?
A. China
B. Russia
C. France
D. Bangladesh 

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  • Answer: A

92. Which bank has won the 2017 National MSME Excellence Award on February 10, 2017?
A. Canara Bank
B. Corporation Bank
C. Dena Bank
D. Andhra Bank 

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  • Answer: B

93. Which renowned Hindi scholar has been named for the 2016 Vyas Samman?
A. Surendra Verma
B. Vishwanath Tripathi
C. Kamal Kishore Goyenka
D. Sunita Jain 

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  • Answer: A

94. The National Regulatory Authority of which country has been awarded the highest rating by the World Health Organization on February 17, 2017 as functional vaccine regulatory system?
A. Brazil
B. Japan
C. India
D. South Korea 

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  • Answer: C

95. Who has been conferred with the 2017 Legendary Award by the Brand Laureate?
A. Lata Mangeshkar
B. Marck Zuckerburg
C. Ratan Tata
D. Shah Rukh Khan 

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  • Answer: A

96. Which Indian movie has been conferred with the Art Cinema Award in the Forum Segment at the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival in Germany?
A. Kriti
B. Newton
C. Taandav
D. Positive 

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  • Answer: B

97. Who is the author of the book titled Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl?
A. Swapan Das Gupta
B. Ram Kamal Mukherjee.
C. Harish Iyer
D. M.J Akbar 

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  • Answer: B

98. Which organization has won the 2017 Best Green Organization of the Year Award on February 18, 2017 at the Global Green Future Leadership Awards?
A. National Mineral Development Corporation, Ltd.
B. Neyveli Lignite Corporation
C. Hutti Gold Mines
D. Katamati Iron Mine 

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  • Answer: D

99. Gangadayal Awasthi who died on February 17, 2017 was veteran __________.
A. Politician
B. Journalist
C. Social Worker
D. Poet 

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  • Answer: C

100. For Chief Justice of India (CJI), Altamas Kabir who died on February 19, 2017 served as ______CJI of India.
A.41
B.32
C.44
D.39 

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  • Answer: D

101. Ved Prakash Sharma who died on February 18, 2017 was a _____________
A. Journalist
B. Novelist
C. Doctor
D. Scientist 

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• Answer: B

ALL EXAMS GK 3

1. The Union Cabinet on February 22, 2017 approved the capacity enhancement under Scheme for Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW. What is the total financial assistance by central government under the revised scheme?
A.Rs.9000 crore
B.Rs.8100 crore
C.Rs.7500 crore
D.Rs.9500 crore 

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  • Answer: B

2. The central government has set the target to bring high-speed digital connectivity to every village by which year?
A.2022
B.2020
C.2019
D.2018 

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  • Answer: D

3. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu unveiled the new fully unreserved train __________ for the common man on February 22, 2017.
A. Uday Express
B. Gareeb Kalyan Express
C. Antyodaya Express
D. Hamsafar Express 

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  • Answer: C

4. Which ministry has launched the compensation fund under Nirbhaya scheme on February 22, 2017 to make available financial help to children who are victims of sexual crimes?
A. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
B. Ministry of Law and Justice
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
D. Ministry of Minority Affairs 

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  • Answer: C

5. The state government of Kerala has decided to set up Ayurvedic Research Institute in which of the given cities?
A. Thrissur
B. Trivandrum
C. Kochi
D. Kannur 

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  • Answer: D

6. Which Indian state has on February 22, 2017 imposed ban on manufacturing, storage, sale or storage of gutkha or pan masala?
A. Gujarat
B. Bihar
C. Punjab
D. Madhya Pradesh 

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  • Answer: C

7. Which Indian state is set to launch India’s first public registry of sex offenders to check on sex crimes?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Haryana 

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  • Answer: B

8. The technology giant Microsoft has signed an MoU with which state on February 22, 2017 to utilise Microsoft Azure Stack for the first time in the world for migration of 340 live applications from one data centre to another?
A. Gujarat
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Karnataka 

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  • Answer: B

9. Which Indian state has become the 22nd state to join the Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) for operational improvement of the state’s power distribution department?
A. Bihar
B. Assam
C. Sikkim
D. Andhra Pradesh 

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  • Answer: C

10. The first edition of the National Folk Festival of Kerala (NFFK 2017) has been organized in which city?
A. Thiruvananthapuram
B. Kochi
C. Kannur
D. Kozhikode 

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  • Answer: A

11. The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Bill, 2017 has been passed by which state on February 23, 2017 to ban hookah bars in the state?
A. Bihar
B. Gujarat
C. Punjab
D. Haryana 

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  • Answer: B

12. The World Integrated Medicine Forum on Regulation of Homeopathic Medicine was inaugurated in which city on February 23, 2017?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Ranchi
D. New Delhi 

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  • Answer: D

13. The government has raised the number of workdays under the Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee scheme in Tamil Nadu from the existing 100 days to __________days.
A.200 days
B.150 days
C.300 days
D.250 days 

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  • Answer: B

14. The 112-feet-tall statue of Lord Shiva in Adiyogi form has been unveiled by Prime Minister Modi in which state on February 24, 2017?
A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Haryana
D. Himachal Pradesh 

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  • Answer: B

15. The Delhi government has raised the minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled persons to how much percent on February 24, 2017?
A.41 percent
B.50 percent
C.37 percent
D.22 percent 

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  • Answer: C

16. Which education board has made it mandatory to have speed governors, GPS and CCTV installed in school buses for safety of students during transit?
A. Indian School Certificate (ISC)
B. Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
C. Indian Certificate Secondary Education (ICSE)
D. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) 

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  • Answer: D

17. India’s first hill station bicycle path has been inaugurated in which hill station on February 25, 2017?
A. Darjeeling
B. Shimla
C. Manali
D. Nainital 

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  • Answer: A

18. What is the name of the medical project launched by the Rajasthan government on February 25, 2017 to provide medical treatment for heart patients in rural area?
A.RAHAT
B.SURAKSHA
C.RELIEF
D.COMFORT 

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  • Answer: A

19. Which ministry has formulated the National Transit Oriented Development Policy to address the challenges of urbanization?
A. Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation
B. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
C. Ministry of Urban Development
D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry 

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  • Answer: C

20. The state government of Haryana has launched Sex Ratio Monitoring Dashboard to monitor the sex-ratio in which district as part of the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ programme?
A. Rewari
B. Panipat
C. Gurgaon
D. Ambala 

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  • Answer: B

21. The scientists at Indian Council of Agricultural Research states that over 35 percent of the annual crop yield in India is destroyed because of pests named ____________.
A. Beetle
B. Aphids
C. Hornworms
D. Nematodes 

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  • Answer: D

22. As per the data by the Health Department on February 27, 2017, which state has ranked first in having the least rate of infant mortality?
A. Kerala
B. Bhubaneswar
C. Puducherry
D. Goa 

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  • Answer: D

23. Name the fully unreserved train that as flagged off by the Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on February 27, 2017 for common people?
A. Uday Express
B. Antyodaya Express
C. Hamsafar Express
D. Sankalp Express 

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  • Answer: B

24. The government has shifted the responsibility of promoting digital transactions in India from the NITI Aayog to which ministry?
A. Ministry of Women and Child Development
B. Ministry of IT and Electronics (MEITY)
C. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
D. Ministry of Science and Technology 

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  • Answer: B

25. The Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu government on February 27, 2017 to enact a Law for the eradication of which tree from the state?
A. Borassus flabellifer
B. Tamarindus indica
C. Prosopis Juliflora
D. Delonix elata 

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  • Answer: C

26. With which country India approved signing a MoU on February 22, 2017 for promotion and development of cooperation in civil aviation security?
A. Rwanda
B. Germany
C. Australia
D. France 

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  • Answer: C

27. The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs has on February 22, 2017 approved an investment proposal for generation component of Arun-3 HEP (900 MW) in which country?
A. Nepal
B. Bangladesh
C. Japan
D. Afghanistan 

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  • Answer: A

28. The India-China Strategic Dialogue was held in which city on February 22, 2017 to boost bilateral ties and resolve differences?
A. New Delhi
B. Beijing
C. Hong-Kong
D. Bangalore 

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  • Answer: B

29. Which organization has signed an MoU with the IoT Acceleration Consortium (ITAC) of Japan on February 22, 2017 for faster adoption of IoT across industry?
A. National Resource Centre for Free/Open Source Software
B. National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM)
C. Centre for Internet and Society (India)
D. Data Security Council of India 

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  • Answer: B

30. Indian food-products corporation Britannia has inked a Joint Venture agreement with food major of which country on February 22, 2017?
A. Bakers Delight, Australia
B. Smithfield Foods, USA
C. Fonterra Dairy, New Zealand
D. Chipita, Greece 

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  • Answer: D

31. With which country India has signed a MoU on February 21, 2017 to enhance railway safety in the Indian Railways?
A. Russia
B. Japan
C. United States of America
D. France 

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  • Answer: B

32. The First Sherpas Meeting of the 9th BRICS Summit was held in which country? 
A. India
B. Russia
C. China
D. Brazil 

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  • Answer: C

33. The government has notified the protocol amending the India-Israel tax treaty to provide for exchange of information on tax matters. The amended treaty would be effective from which date?
A. March 1, 2017
B. April 1, 2017
C. March 30, 2017
D. June 1, 2017 

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  • Answer: B

34. Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad was launched by which country on February 22, 2017 to eliminate terrorism and ensure security at national border?
A. Bangladesh
B. Pakistan
C. Saudi Arabia
D. United Arab Emirates 

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  • Answer: B

35. The world’s first international zip line has been created to connect which two countries?
A. India and Nepal
B. Spain and Portugal
C. Rwanda and Uganda
D. Pakistan and China 

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  • Answer: B

36. India has ratified a comprehensive Social Security Agreement (SSA) with which country on February 24, 2017 to improve investment flows between the two countries?
A. France
B. Singapore
C. Russia
D. Germany 

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  • Answer: D

37. How much financial assistance has been approved by India for Bangladesh on February 24, 2017 for the sustainable development of Sylhet city in Bangladesh?
A. Taka 199 million
B. Taka 310 million
C. Taka 240 million
D. Taka 150 million 

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  • Answer: C

38. How many countries have been suspended by the UN body from casting votes in UN General Assembly 2016-2017 session due to huge sum of unpaid dues?
A. Seven
B. Five
C. Six
D. Ten 

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  • Answer: C

39. Which country will host the 13th edition of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit?
A. Iran
B. Turkey
C. Pakistan
D. Afghanistan 

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  • Answer: C

40. As per Moody, which country has been estimated to be the fastest growing economy among G-20 countries in 2017?
A. China
B. India
C. South Africa
D. Russia 

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  • Answer: B

41. With which country India has signed an agreement to strengthen the bilateral cooperation in the area of Cinema on February 27, 2017?
A. Ukraine
B. Rwanda
C. Uganda
D. Kazakhstan 

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  • Answer: A

42. Under the nuclear deal Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Iran will buy 950 tonnes of uranium ore (yellow cake) from which country over the next three years?
A. Vietnam
B. Afghanistan
C. Russia
D. Kazakhstan 

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  • Answer: D

43. After suspending cooperation due to insulting training material, Indonesia fully restored its military tie with which country on February 26, 2017 for defense cooperation and training activities?
A. Japan
B. Australia
C. United States of America
D. Britain 

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  • Answer: B

44. With which country India celebrated 25 years of establishment of their diplomatic relations on February 28, 2017 in New Delhi?
A. Israel
B. Japan
C. France
D. Saudi Arabia 

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  • Answer: A

45. Which country has been granted the approval for visa-free travel to the European Union by the member states on February 28, 2017?
A. Russia
B. Georgia
C. Turkey
D. Azerbaijan 

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  • Answer: B

46. As per rating agency ICRA, the GDP growth of India in December quarter of 2016 is estimated to decline to ______ percent from 7.2 percent last year.
A.5.9 percent
B.6.1 percent
C.6.5 percent
D.7 percent 

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  • Answer: C

47. The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has recently signed a MoU with which other bank to provide concessional finance to micro and small enterprises (MSEs)?
A. UCO Bank
B. Indian bank
C. Canara Bank
D. Vijaya Bank 

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  • Answer: D

48. Which micro-finance institution has launched an instant microloan approval facility on February 22, 2017?
A. Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd
B. Suryoday Micro Finance Pvt Ltd
C. Bandhan Financial Services Pvt Ltd
D. Utkarsh Micro Finance Pvt Ltd 

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  • Answer: A

49. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization has introduced a ______ page composite claim form to enable its subscribers to withdraw money from the PF account easily.
A. Two
B. Three
C. One
D. Five 

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  • Answer: C

50. What is the name of the e-billing solution launched by Airports Authority of India along with International Air Transport Association for airport operators and air navigation services providers across the world?
A.FLYSERVE360
B.SKYPORT180
C.SKYREV360
D.AIRREV250 

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  • Answer: C

51. As per data by NITI Aayog on February 21, 2017, Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) saw a record download of over ________ million since its launch.
A.17 million
B.20 million
C.15 million
D.19 million 

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  • Answer: A

52. In the latest estimation of GDP growth for India, the International Monetary Fund has predicted the growth to slow down to ________ percent due to demonetization.
A.6.9 percent
B.7.2 percent
C.6.6 percent
D.7.5 percent 

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  • Answer: C

53. Which payment network has signed a MoU with the state government of Andhra Pradesh on February 22, 2017 to help transform Vishakhapatnam into India’s first ‘less cash’ city?
A. American Express
B. MasterCard
C. Visa
D. Rupay 

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  • Answer: C

54. Which of the following organization has launched a mobile application for Goods and Services Tax (GST) to inform the taxpayers of the latest updates on GST?
A. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
B. Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC)
C. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
D. Ministry of Finance 

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  • Answer: B

55. How much amount has been approved by the Ministry of Urban Development for the development of 6 km long Bet Dwarka Darshan Circuit in Gujarat under HRIDAY?
A.Rs. 10.15 crore
B.Rs. 12.22 crore
C.Rs. 16.27 crore
D.Rs. 19.69 crore 

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  • Answer: C

56. India and ADB Bank has signed $ ______ million loan and grants on February 23, 2017 to develop 800-km Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor.
A.271 million
B.318 million
C.220 million
D.375 million 

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  • Answer: D

57. The Union Cabinet on February 22, 2017 approved the missile deal with Israel to jointly develop a Medium Range Surface-To-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system for the Indian army. What is the total layout of the deal?
A.Rs. 17000 crore
B.Rs. 22000 crore
C.Rs. 12000 crore
D.Rs. 15000 crore 

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  • Answer: A

58. What is the name of the mobile app launched by the Mahindra Agri Solutions Ltd on February 24, 2017 to provide basic farm related information to farmers?
A. MyAgriGuru
B. MyFarmHelp
C. MyFarmGuru
D. MyAgriHelp 

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  • Answer: A

59. Which bank has launched Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) enabled card on February 23, 2017 to offer prompt service to customers of the bank?
A. Union Bank of India
B. UCO Bank
C. Canara Bank
D. Dena Bank 

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  • Answer: D

60. Which bank has launched a railway ticket booking facility on February 21, 2017 by having a direct tie-up with IRCTC?
A. Bank of Baroda
B. United Bank of India
C. Dena Bank
D. Bank of Maharashtra 

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  • Answer: B

61. The High Court of Bombay has introduced an e-payment gateway for online payment of court fees in which of its regional branch?
A. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
B. Goa
C. Maharashtra
D. Daman and Diu 

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  • Answer: B

62. According to the economic think tank NCAER, India’s growth forecast for 2016-17 has been lowered to ______ percent compared to previous estimate of 7.6 percent.
A.6.1 percent
B.7.3 percent
C.6.9 percent
D.7 percent 

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  • Answer: C

63. According to the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) data, the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India grew ________ percent during 2016 to attract USD 46 billion.
A.18 percent
B.20 percent
C.25 percent
D.15 percent 

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  • Answer: A

64. Which Indian air carrier started the maiden flight of its fuel efficient Airbus A320 Neo aircraft on February 23, 2017?
A. Indigo
B. Air India
C. Jet Airways
D. Spicejet 

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  • Answer: B

65. The Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17–Series IV was launched by government of India on February 27, 2017. It was ________ tranche of the bond.
A.4th
B.6th
C.7th
D.9th 

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  • Answer: C

66. How much amount has been sanctioned till date by SIDBI for funding start ups in the fiscal year 2016-17?
A.Rs. 1,255 crores
B.Rs. 1,112 crores
C.Rs. 1,349 crores
D.Rs. 1,935 crores 

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  • Answer: B

67. E-commerce firm Paytm has unveiled its android app _______________ to offer a combination of the Mall and Bazaar concepts to Indian consumers for online shopping.
A.Mob Mall
B.Pay Mall
C.Pay Shop
D.Pay Mart 

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  • Answer: B

68. India’s first integrated Heliport has been inaugurated at Rohini in North Delhi on February 28, 2017 at an investment of Rs. _____________
A.Rs. 120 crore
B.Rs. 100 crore
C.Rs. 200 crore
D.Rs. 75 crore 

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  • Answer: B

69. The National Biodiversity Congress (NBC) 2017 was held in which state?
A.Kerala
B.Tamil Nadu
C.Assam
D.Himachal Pradesh 

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  • Answer: A

70. With the help of which rocket, Russia launched the Progress 66 cargo ship toward the International Space Station on a mission to deliver fresh supplies?
A. Soyuz-U
B. Proton
C. Long March 5
D. Molniya-M 

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  • Answer: A

71. Scientists from which organization has discovered 60,000 year old living microorganisms in Mexico’s Naica mine?
A. Roscosmos State Corporation
B. United States Department of Energy
C. European Space Agency
D. National Aeronautics and Space Administration 

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  • Answer: D

72. Astronomers from NASA have discovered seven new Earth-sized exo planets orbiting around dwarf star called __________.
A.TRAPPIST-1
B.BARNARD’S STAR
C.LALANDE 21185
D.GLIESE 623 

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  • Answer: A

73. India has approved to expand the cooperation in the field of energy, space and atomic energy sector with which country on February 22, 2017?
A. Uganda
B. Kenya
C. Tanzania
D. Somalia 

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  • Answer: A

74. Which institutes scientists have developed a physically UN clonable functions (PUF) based on fingerprint generator circuits to protect Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure from being hacked?
A .Indian Institute of Technology Madras
B. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
C. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
D. Indian Institute Of Technology Kharagpur 

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  • Answer: D

75. ICFRE, Dehradun approved release of 20 high-yielding varieties of plant species developed by three different institutes under it. Which among the given institute is not involved in the development?
A. Institute of Forest Genetic and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore,
B. Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla
C. Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur,
D. Forest Research Institute, Dehradun 

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  • Answer: B

76. Which space agency has planned to send its first robotic spacecraft to the Sun in 2018?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
C. Rosmoscos
D. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) 

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  • Answer: B

77. Who has been appointed as the first Vice President of Azerbaijan on February 21, 2017?
A. Mehriban Aliyeva
B. Samir Sharifov
C. Elmar Mammadyarov
D. Mikayil Jabbarov 

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  • Answer: A

78. Who has been appointed as the Whole Time Member of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) on February 22, 2017?
A. Amarjit Singh
B. Ashish Chauhan
C. M V Nair
D. Suman Saxena 

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  • Answer: D

79. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) on February 22, 2017?
A. RS Bachawat
B. Abhay Manohar Sapre
C. Balbir Singh Chauhan
D. N.P. Singh 

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  • Answer: B

80. Who has been appointed as the Vice-President of the Asian Hockey Federation on February 21, 2017?
A.R P Singh
B. Mariamma Koshy
C. Elena Norman
D. Abhijit Sarkaras 

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  • Answer: D

81. Who has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Somalia on February 23, 2017?
A.? Abdulkadir Abdi Hashi
B. Mohamud Ibrihim Adan
C. Hassan Ali Khaire
D. Hawa Hassan Mohamed 

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  • Answer: C

82. Which Indian actress has been recently roped in by the government as the brand ambassador for the Swachh Bharat Mission?
A. Shilpa Shetty
B. Parineeti Chopra
C. Kangana Ranaut
D. Diya Mirza 

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  • Answer: A

83. Who has been recently appointed as the global Goodwill Ambassador of the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR?
A. Danny Kaye
B. John Doyle
C. Neil Gaiman
D. Novak Djokovic 

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  • Answer: C

84. India defeated which country to win the finals of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017on February 21, 2017?
A. South Africa
B. New Zealand
C. Pakistan
D. Bangladesh 

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  • Answer: A

85. Which country will host the Combined World Cup for Shooting in 2019?
A. Japan
B. India
C. Pakistan
D. South Africa 

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  • Answer: B

86. What is the rank of India’s one day women’s team captain Mithali Raj in the latest ICC bats women’s rankings released on February 21, 2017?
A. First
B. Fifth
C. Second
D. Tenth 

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  • Answer: C

87. The first Gramin Khel Mahotsav will be held in which city in March 2017?
A. Bangaluru
B. Kolkata
C. New Delhi
D. Indore 

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  • Answer: C

88. Kumar Sangakkara on February 23, 2017 became the second Asian batsman to create record of playing 1000 matches in all forms of cricket. Who is the first batsman to achieve the feat?
A. Saurabh Ganguly
B. Mahela Jayawardene
C. Shahid Afridi
D. Lasith Malinga 

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  • Answer: B

89. Which Indian cricket player has broken the record of Kapil Dev to become the highest wicket taker in the home test season?
A. Mohammed Shami
B. Bhuvaneshwar Kumar
C. Mohit Sharma
D. Ravichandran Ashwin 

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  • Answer: D

90. Which Indian sportsperson has been selected to represent the panel of International Olympic Committee’s Athletes’ Commission in the Badminton World Federation (BWF)?
A. Saina Nehwal
B. PV Sindhu
C. Pullela Gopichand
D. Jwala Gutta 

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  • Answer: A

91. Which international cricket player has been named as the ‘Captain of the Year‘at the 10th annual ESPNcricinfo Awards?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Quinton de Kock
C. Steve Smith
D. Ben Stokes 

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  • Answer: A

92. Kalinga Lancers defeated which team to clinch their maiden Hockey India League title on February 26, 2017?
A. Delhi Waveriders
B. Punjab Warriors
C. Uttar Pradesh Wizards
D. Dabang Mumbai 

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  • Answer: D

93. Who has been named for the first BCCI Lifetime Achievement Awards for Women to be given at the BCCI Annual Awards 2016-17 on March 8, 2017?
A. Sharmila Chakraborty
B. Shanta Rangaswamy
C. Shubhangi Kulkarni
D. Rajeshwari Dholakia 

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  • Answer: B

94. When is the Central Excise Day observed?
A. February 21
B. February 24
C. February 23
D. February 25 

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  • Answer: B

95. What was the theme of the 2017 National Science Day?
A. Encouraging Scientific Awareness in Community
B. Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons
C. Scientific Issues for Development of the Nation
D. Science for Nation Building 

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  • Answer: B

96. February 27, 2017 was observed as the 86th Martyrdom Day of which freedom fighter?
A. Sardar Vallabhai Patel
B. Bhagat Singh
C. Chandra Shekhar Azad
D. Mangal Pandey 

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  • Answer: C

97. Who is the author of The People’s Maharaja, a biography of Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh?
A. Amitav Ghosh
B. Khushwant Singh
C. Arundhati Roy
D. Vikram Sethi 

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  • Answer: B

98. Which bank has won the best financial inclusion initiatives and the Best use of digital and channels technology awards at the IBA-Banking Technology Awards on February 21, 2017?
A. Indian Overseas Bank
B. Bank of Maharashtra
C. Karnataka Bank
D. Allahabad Bank 

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  • Answer: C

99. Kenneth J Arrow who died on February 23, 2017 at the age of 95, was the youngest-ever to win Nobel Prize in which field?
A. Economics
B. Mathematics
C. Literature
D. Peace 

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  • Answer: A

100. Who is the author of the book Judicial Reforms–Recent Global Trends?
A. Ram Kamal Mukherjee
B. Khushwant Singh
C. Chetan Bhagat
D. Dalveer Bhandari 

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  • Answer: D

101. Which Indian city has been ranked as the richest city of the country by New World Wealth report on February 21, 2017?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Chennai
D. Bangaluru 

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  • Answer: B

102. Which Indian technology firm has been ranked among the global top three most valuable brands of 2017 in the information technology (IT) service sector by Brand Finance?
A. Wipro Limited
B. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
C. HCL Technologies Limited
D. Satyam Computers services Limited

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  • Answer: B

103. Who has been conferred the first prize of the 2017 Vishakha Awards on February 26, 2017?
A. Dr Yogini Satarkar Pande
B. Mohan Kumbhar
C. Vishnu Thore
D. Dr. Sarman Singh 

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  • Answer: A

104. Who has been appointed as the honourary brand ambassador of Sightsavers India on February 17, 2017 to prevent avoidable blindness?
A. Irfan Khan
B. Suresh Oberoi
C. Kabir Bedi
D. Kiran Kher 

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  • Answer: C

105. Which Indian beach has been ranked among the top 10 in the World’s Travelers Choice Award-Winning Beaches by TripAdvisor?
A. Lalaji Bay Beach
B. Radhanagar Beach
C. Guitar Island Beach
D. Ross and Smith Island Beach 

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  • Answer: B

106. Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations __________ died in New York City on February 20, 2017 at the age of 64.
A. Alexander Kadakin
B. Vitaly Churkin
C. Sergey Lavrov
D. Alexander Vladimirovich 

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  • Answer: B

107. V. K. Srinivasan who passed away on February 20, 2017 was a noted __________.
A. Economist
B. Novelist
C. Singer
D. Judge 

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• Answer: A