ALL EXAMS GK BITS 3
1. Which yojana has been launched by Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr.Thaawarchand Gehlot, for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices to Senior Citizens belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category?
A. Deen Dayal Vayoshri Yojana
B. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
C. Pradhan Mantri Vayoshri Yojana
D. Atal Vayoshri Yojana
A. Deen Dayal Vayoshri Yojana
B. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
C. Pradhan Mantri Vayoshri Yojana
D. Atal Vayoshri Yojana
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- Answer: B
2. Union Cabinet has approved signing of agreement for Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) establishment Centre in:
A. Jaipur
B. Varanasi
C. Hyderabad
D. Kochi
A. Jaipur
B. Varanasi
C. Hyderabad
D. Kochi
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- Answer: C
3. Which among the following will be the first towns to be connected by regional flight under UDAN Scheme, expected to be operational in April 2017?
A. Ludhiana and Shimla
B. Patiala and Shimla
C. Amritsar and Shimla
D. Bhatinda and Shimla
A. Ludhiana and Shimla
B. Patiala and Shimla
C. Amritsar and Shimla
D. Bhatinda and Shimla
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- Answer: D
4. Barmer-Munawab and Pipad Road-Bilara rail routes have been declared by North Western Railways as Green Corridors. These rail routes are in which state?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
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- Answer: B
5. National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) successfully crossed the 50 GigaWatt power generation capacity on April 1, 2017. NTPC was incorporated in which year?
A.1945
B.1955
C.1965
D.1975
A.1945
B.1955
C.1965
D.1975
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- Answer: D
6. On 1st April 2017, which scheme was launched by Union Textiles Minister, Ms. Smriti Irani for development of powerloom sector in India?
A.ReviveTex India Scheme
B.PowerTex India Scheme
C.FutureTex India Scheme
D.RisingTex India Scheme
A.ReviveTex India Scheme
B.PowerTex India Scheme
C.FutureTex India Scheme
D.RisingTex India Scheme
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- Answer: B
7. What is the length of India’s longest Chenani-Nashri All-weather road tunnel, that was inaugurated on 2ndApril 2017?
A.10890 m
B.12890 m
C.14890 m
D.16890 m
A.10890 m
B.12890 m
C.14890 m
D.16890 m
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- Answer: A
8. India’s first International Centre for Foot and Mouth Disease (ICFMD) has been inaugurated in which state?
A. Uttarakhand
B. West Bengal
C. Odisha
D. Assam
A. Uttarakhand
B. West Bengal
C. Odisha
D. Assam
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- Answer: C
9. Which among the following has become the 27th state to join UDAY scheme?
A. Manipur
B. Goa
C. Tripura
D. Mizoram
A. Manipur
B. Goa
C. Tripura
D. Mizoram
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- Answer: D
10. The Central Government has given its approval for setting up 1,320 MW coal-based super critical Khurja Thermal Power Project at a cost of Rs 9,747.5 crore in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
A. Raebareli
B. Ghaziabad
C. Bulandshahr
D. Meerut
A. Raebareli
B. Ghaziabad
C. Bulandshahr
D. Meerut
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- Answer: C
11. Which among the following key provision is included in the Finance Bill, 2017?
A. Limiting cash transactions to Rs. 2 lakh
B. Aadhaar has been made mandatory for filing income tax returns, effective from 1stJuly 2017
C. Corporate donations to electoral trust, to be made only by means of cheque, demand draft and electronic transfers
D. All of the above
A. Limiting cash transactions to Rs. 2 lakh
B. Aadhaar has been made mandatory for filing income tax returns, effective from 1stJuly 2017
C. Corporate donations to electoral trust, to be made only by means of cheque, demand draft and electronic transfers
D. All of the above
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- Answer: D
12. On 2nd April 2017, President Pranab Mukherjee laid foundation stone of Rabindra Bhawan and Haj House in which capital city?
A. Ranchi, Jharkhand
B. Raipur, Chhattisgarh
C. Kolkata, West Bengal
D. Patna, Bihar
A. Ranchi, Jharkhand
B. Raipur, Chhattisgarh
C. Kolkata, West Bengal
D. Patna, Bihar
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- Answer: A
13. Union Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Rs 98.35 crore for tourism development in which state?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Sikkim
A. Uttarakhand
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Sikkim
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- Answer: C
14. First bio-gas bus with flat fare of Re 1 will be flagged off on April 7, 2017 in which Indian city?
A. Kochi, Kerala
B. Bengaluru, Karnataka
C. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
D. Kolkata, West Bengal
A. Kochi, Kerala
B. Bengaluru, Karnataka
C. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
D. Kolkata, West Bengal
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- Answer: D
15. 19th Commonwealth Forestry Conference (CFC), 2017 has begun at Forest Research Institute (FRI) on April 3, 2017. FRI is located in:
A. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
B. Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
C. Nainital, Uttarakhand
D. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
A. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
B. Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
C. Nainital, Uttarakhand
D. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
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- Answer: A
16. On April 3, 2017, Central Government constituted National Board for Electric Mobility (NBEM). Who will be the chairperson of NBEM?
A. Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
B. Secretary of Department of Heavy Industry
C. Prime Minister of India
D. Secretary of Ministry of Power
A. Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
B. Secretary of Department of Heavy Industry
C. Prime Minister of India
D. Secretary of Ministry of Power
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- Answer: B
17. In context of FAME India scheme of Central Government, what does abbreviation FAME stand for?
A. Full-fledged Adoption and Marketing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles
B. Faster Adoption and Marketing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles
C. Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles
D. Full-Fledged Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles
A. Full-fledged Adoption and Marketing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles
B. Faster Adoption and Marketing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles
C. Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles
D. Full-Fledged Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles
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- Answer: C
18. Which state government has banned the usage of polythene bags which is manufactured below 50 microns from April 3, 2017?
A. Jammu & Kashmir
B. Uttarakhand
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
A. Jammu & Kashmir
B. Uttarakhand
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
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- Answer: A
19. Berhampur Thakurani Yatra is a festival celebrated by the weaving community of which state?
A. Jharkhand
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Odisha
D. Madhya Pradesh
A. Jharkhand
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Odisha
D. Madhya Pradesh
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- Answer: C
20. The number of people benefitting from the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has crossed 2 crore mark. Objective of this scheme is:
A. To ensure education of girls in rural areas
B. To provide (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) LPG connections to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households
C. To provide LED bulbs at subsidised rates in urban slums
D. To provide scholarship to bright students for pursuing higher studies
A. To ensure education of girls in rural areas
B. To provide (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) LPG connections to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households
C. To provide LED bulbs at subsidised rates in urban slums
D. To provide scholarship to bright students for pursuing higher studies
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- Answer: B
21. Which State Govt. has announced to provide one-time grant of Rs 21,000 to all those families whose third girl child was born after August 24, 2015 under the currently operational ‘Aapki Beti Humari Beti’ scheme?
A. Haryana
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Jharkhand
D. Chhattisgarh
A. Haryana
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Jharkhand
D. Chhattisgarh
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- Answer: A
22. National Conference on Communicating India 2017 was held on April 5, 2017 in:
A. Varanasi
B. Kochi
C. New Delhi
D. Mumbai
A. Varanasi
B. Kochi
C. New Delhi
D. Mumbai
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- Answer: C
23. Chief Minister of which state declared Rs 36,359 crore farm loan waivers on April 4, 2017?
A. Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
A. Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
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- Answer: B
24. Who has become India’s first transgender police officer?
A. Prithika Yashini
B. Mridula Bose
C. Shalini Dave
D. Vibha Rajput
A. Prithika Yashini
B. Mridula Bose
C. Shalini Dave
D. Vibha Rajput
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- Answer: A
25. On April 6, 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of a multi-modal terminal on river Ganga in which district of Jharkhand?
A. Sahibganj
B. Ranchi
C. Chatra
D. Bokaro
A. Sahibganj
B. Ranchi
C. Chatra
D. Bokaro
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- Answer: A
26. Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to set up a regulator for Indian Railways to recommend passenger and freight fares and set the performance benchmarks. This authority will be named as:
A. Railway Fares Regulatory Authority
B. Railway Control and Maintenance Authority
C. Railway Development Authority
D. Railway Investment Regulation Authority
A. Railway Fares Regulatory Authority
B. Railway Control and Maintenance Authority
C. Railway Development Authority
D. Railway Investment Regulation Authority
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- Answer: C
27. Union Home Ministry’s proposal for extending the implementation of the CCTNS project for one year till March 2018 has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs. Abbreviation CCTNS stands for:
A. Crime Control Tracking Network and Systems
B. Critical Crime Tracking Network and Systems
C. Crime and Criminals Tracking Network and Systems
D. Crime and Conspiracy Tracking Network and Systems
A. Crime Control Tracking Network and Systems
B. Critical Crime Tracking Network and Systems
C. Crime and Criminals Tracking Network and Systems
D. Crime and Conspiracy Tracking Network and Systems
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- Answer: C
28. Which among the following is a disputed territory involving Israel and Palestine?
A. West Bank
B. East Bank
C. South Bank
D. North Bank
A. West Bank
B. East Bank
C. South Bank
D. North Bank
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- Answer: A
29. Which Asian country has become the 7th formal member of South Asia Sub-regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC)?
A. Pakistan
B. Myanmar
C. Afghanistan
D. Thailand
A. Pakistan
B. Myanmar
C. Afghanistan
D. Thailand
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- Answer: B
30. On March 31, 2017, which country made a commitment for providing Official Development Assistance (ODA) for Infrastructure projects in India?
A. Canada
B. France
C. Germany
D. Japan
A. Canada
B. France
C. Germany
D. Japan
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- Answer: D
31. The 136thMega-Conference of World Parliamentarians is being hosted by which Asian country from 1st – 5th April 2017?
A. Nepal
B. Bangladesh
C. Sri Lanka
D. Bhutan
A. Nepal
B. Bangladesh
C. Sri Lanka
D. Bhutan
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- Answer: B
32. South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Finance Ministers’ Meeting was held on April 3, 2017 in:
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Chennai
D. Kolkata
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Chennai
D. Kolkata
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- Answer: B
33. Mohd Najib Tun Razak, who was on an official visit to India from 30th March 2017 to 3rdApril 2017, is the Prime Minister of which country?
A. Indonesia
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Oman
D. Malaysia
A. Indonesia
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Oman
D. Malaysia
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- Answer: D
34. What was the aim of 9th UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue held in New Delhi?
A. To combat cross border tax evasion, enhance cooperation in financial services and boost investments by encouraging Indian companies to raise funds through masala bonds
B. To facilitate operations of British Hedge Funds in Indian Capital Market
C. To sign a currency swap agreement between Bank of England and Reserve Bank of India
D. To lay out plan for Britain’s exit from European Union
A. To combat cross border tax evasion, enhance cooperation in financial services and boost investments by encouraging Indian companies to raise funds through masala bonds
B. To facilitate operations of British Hedge Funds in Indian Capital Market
C. To sign a currency swap agreement between Bank of England and Reserve Bank of India
D. To lay out plan for Britain’s exit from European Union
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- Answer: A
35. Which country has officially recognised Bitcoin as a method of payment from April 2017?
A. Switzerland
B. France
C. Australia
D. Japan
A. Switzerland
B. France
C. Australia
D. Japan
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- Answer: D
36. In April 2017, Union Cabinet approved MoU with Bangladesh for cooperation in which area?
A. Mass Media
B. Audio Visual Co-productions
C. Passenger cruise services on the coastal and protocol routes
D. All of the above
A. Mass Media
B. Audio Visual Co-productions
C. Passenger cruise services on the coastal and protocol routes
D. All of the above
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- Answer: D
37. Which among the following is set to become the first country in the world to neutralise gender pay gap?
A. Switzerland
B. Norway
C. Iceland
D. Sweden
A. Switzerland
B. Norway
C. Iceland
D. Sweden
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- Answer: C
38. The India – UAE cultural celebrations festival was launched at _________ with a tribute video featuring both Mahatma Gandhi and late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
A. Dubai
B. Abu Dhabi
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi
A. Dubai
B. Abu Dhabi
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi
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- Answer: B
39. The responsibility to operate Unit 1 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, the country’s largest nuclear power generation unit, has been handed over to India. This joint venture plant has been built in collaboration with:
A. France
B. Russia
C. Japan
D. United States
A. France
B. Russia
C. Japan
D. United States
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- Answer: B
40. Finance Ministry has notified the reduction in interest rates on Small Saving Schemes for April-June 2017 quarter by ____ % as compared to Jan-Mar 2017 quarter
A.0.10%
B.0.15%
C.0.20%
D.0.25%
A.0.10%
B.0.15%
C.0.20%
D.0.25%
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- Answer: A
41. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved amendments to the New Urea Policy 2015 on March 31, 2017. The policy is effective from:
A.1st June 2015 31st May 2019
B.1st April 2015 31st March 2019
C.1st June 2015 31st March 2019
D.1st April 2015 31st May 2019
A.1st June 2015 31st May 2019
B.1st April 2015 31st March 2019
C.1st June 2015 31st March 2019
D.1st April 2015 31st May 2019
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- Answer: C
42. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the amendments in the Mega Power Policy 2009 on March 31, 2017. Which among the following states does NOT have a project under this policy?
A. Jammu & Kashmir
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Sikkim
D. Jharkhand
A. Jammu & Kashmir
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Sikkim
D. Jharkhand
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- Answer: D
43. On 1st April 2017, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) celebrated its ______ establishment day
A.72nd
B.77th
C.82nd
D.87th
A.72nd
B.77th
C.82nd
D.87th
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- Answer: C
44. Which private sector bank has collaborated with SBI Card to launch co-branded credit cards for its customers?
A. Karnataka Bank
B. Federal Bank
C. Karur Vysya Bank
D. IDFC Bank
A. Karnataka Bank
B. Federal Bank
C. Karur Vysya Bank
D. IDFC Bank
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- Answer: A
45. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA),the drug price regulator increased price of stents by around____ percent effective after taking into account the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) on April 1, 2017
A.8 per cent
B.6 percent
C.4 percent
D.2 percent
A.8 per cent
B.6 percent
C.4 percent
D.2 percent
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- Answer: D
46. On April 1, 2017, State Bank of India (SBI) successfully merged with its five associate banks and Bharatiya Mahila Bank. By this merger, SBI ranks at ______ position in the league of Top 50 Global Banks.
A.44th
B.34th
C.24th
D.14th
A.44th
B.34th
C.24th
D.14th
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- Answer: A
47. The New Development Bank (NDB) has invested a total of USD 1.5 billion through 7 projects in the year 2015 and 2016. NDB has been floated by:
A. SAARC Countries
B. BRICS Countries
C. International Monetary Fund
D. US Federal Reserve Board
A. SAARC Countries
B. BRICS Countries
C. International Monetary Fund
D. US Federal Reserve Board
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- Answer: B
48. The designing and rebranding of State Bank of India’s (SBI’s) new logo has been done by which company?
A. Art Stack
B. Design Stack
C. Alpha Art
D. Atlantis Artists
A. Art Stack
B. Design Stack
C. Alpha Art
D. Atlantis Artists
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- Answer: B
49. The Central government has decided to make tax evasion of over Rs. ____under the proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime as a non-bailable offence.
A.Rs. 1 crore
B.Rs. 2.5 crore
C.Rs. 5 crore
D.Rs. 7.5 crore
A.Rs. 1 crore
B.Rs. 2.5 crore
C.Rs. 5 crore
D.Rs. 7.5 crore
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- Answer: C
50. Which department has been formed by RBI to deal with the penalties imposed on banks for violation of norms. ?
A. Surveillance Department
B. Enforcement Department
C. Vigilance Department
D. Penalty Department
A. Surveillance Department
B. Enforcement Department
C. Vigilance Department
D. Penalty Department
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- Answer: B
51. Which private sector banks have sold Rs 1800 crore worth loans of paper maker Ballarpur Industries to Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company?
A. ICICI Bank and Axis Bank
B. ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank
C. HDFC Bank and Axis Bank
D. Yes Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank
A. ICICI Bank and Axis Bank
B. ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank
C. HDFC Bank and Axis Bank
D. Yes Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank
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- Answer: A
52. On April 3, 2017, India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cleared a proposal to introduce new currency notes of which denomination?
A.Rs.600
B.Rs.400
C.Rs.300
D.Rs.200
A.Rs.600
B.Rs.400
C.Rs.300
D.Rs.200
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- Answer: D
53. On April 3, 2017, the Dispute Settlement Body of World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreed to set up a panel for resolving a dispute pertaining to imposition of safeguard duty on imports of Japanese _________ by India.
A. Electronic products
B. Food products
C. Petrochemical products
D. Steel products
A. Electronic products
B. Food products
C. Petrochemical products
D. Steel products
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- Answer: D
54. Which among the following is the first NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) member country to launch a "self-contained" cyber command unit to protect IT and weapons systems from growing attacks?
A. Germany
B. Belgium
C. Canada
D. Denmark
A. Germany
B. Belgium
C. Canada
D. Denmark
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- Answer: A
55. Which online tax filing portal has announced that it has developed a technology platform to help businesses comply with the provisions of GST law?
A.TaxRaahi.com
B.TaxSpanner.com
C.TasCounsel.com
D.ClearTax.com
A.TaxRaahi.com
B.TaxSpanner.com
C.TasCounsel.com
D.ClearTax.com
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- Answer: D
56. Post announcement of RBI’s First Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement for financial year 2017-18 on 6th April 2017, the Reverse Repo Rate stands at:
A.5.25%
B.5.50%
C.5.75%
D.6.00%
A.5.25%
B.5.50%
C.5.75%
D.6.00%
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- Answer: D
57. The Indian Railways Organization for Alternate Fuel (IROAF) signed an agreement with _____________ for constructing the 2 Megawatt roof top solar power plant under the government’s Achievement Linked Incentive scheme.
A. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)
B. NTPC
C. Adani Power
D. Reliance Power
A. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)
B. NTPC
C. Adani Power
D. Reliance Power
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- Answer: A
58. Quoting of Aadhaar /Enrolment ID of Aadhaar application form, for filing IT returns and application for allotment of Permanent Account Number (PAN) will be mandatory with effect from:
A. April 1, 2018
B. January 1, 2018
C. October 1, 2017
D. July 1, 2017
A. April 1, 2018
B. January 1, 2018
C. October 1, 2017
D. July 1, 2017
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- Answer: D
59. India has signed $175 million loan agreement with which international financial organisation for improving Solar Transmission System?
A. Asian Development Bank
B. International Monetary Fund
C. World Bank
D. New Development Bank
A. Asian Development Bank
B. International Monetary Fund
C. World Bank
D. New Development Bank
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- Answer: A
60. Aerospace firm of which country has signed a $2 billion contract with India to supply medium and long range missile defence systems?
A. Germany
B. South Korea
C. Israel
D. United Kingdom
A. Germany
B. South Korea
C. Israel
D. United Kingdom
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- Answer: C
61. Which among the following atomic power projects is located in Tamil Nadu?
A. Tarapur Atomic Power Station
B. Narora Atomic Power Station
C. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station
D. Kundankulam Nuclear Power Project
A. Tarapur Atomic Power Station
B. Narora Atomic Power Station
C. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station
D. Kundankulam Nuclear Power Project
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- Answer: D
62. For the first time, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has assigned a task of making two Full Multi-Crore Heavy Duty Satellites to which private sector high-tech defense equipment supplier?
A. Illuminati Design Technologies
B. NextGen Design Technologies
C. Alpha Design Technologies
D. Alliance Design Technologies
A. Illuminati Design Technologies
B. NextGen Design Technologies
C. Alpha Design Technologies
D. Alliance Design Technologies
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- Answer: C
63. Which among the following space agencies has developed lithium ion battery for satellite and launch vehicle applications?
A. European Space Agency
B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
C. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
D. The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities (Russia)
A. European Space Agency
B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
C. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
D. The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities (Russia)
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- Answer: C
64. Scientists from India have discovered indications of a massive planet orbiting a low mass X-ray binary star system. This X-ray binary star system is named as:
A.KXB 3658-298
B.LXB 2658-298
C.MXB 1658-298
D.MXB 4658-298
A.KXB 3658-298
B.LXB 2658-298
C.MXB 1658-298
D.MXB 4658-298
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- Answer: C
65. Central government has approved the procurement of a fresh batch of_____ surface-to-air missiles for its naval warships on April 3, 2017
A. Arrow
B. Patriot
C. Brahmos
D. Barak
A. Arrow
B. Patriot
C. Brahmos
D. Barak
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- Answer: D
66. Which soil fungus uses enzymes to rapidly break down plastic materials?
A. Aspergillus tubingensis
B. Agaricus bitorquis
C. Armillaria gallica
D. Auriscalpium vulgare
A. Aspergillus tubingensis
B. Agaricus bitorquis
C. Armillaria gallica
D. Auriscalpium vulgare
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- Answer: A
67. The final stage of the world’s largest solar plant Noor Ouarzazate has been inaugurated in:
A. Saudi Arabia
B. UAE
C. Morocco
D. Algeria
A. Saudi Arabia
B. UAE
C. Morocco
D. Algeria
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- Answer: C
68. A new tree-living crab species named Kani maranjandu has been found by Scientists in:
A. Goa
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
A. Goa
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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- Answer: C
69. Which Indian Naval Ship is on a two-month deployment in the south Indian Ocean with an aim to provide surveillance support in the region?
A. INS Shardul
B. INS Pratap
C. INS Ajay
D. INS Shankar
A. INS Shardul
B. INS Pratap
C. INS Ajay
D. INS Shankar
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- Answer: A
70. ISRO and Indian Agriculture Ministry have decided to team up to Geo-Tag agricultural assets. What is the purpose behind this tie-up?
A. Better land and crop management
B. Formulating schemes for development in the agricultural sector
C. Getting real time status of agricultural assets
D. All of the above
A. Better land and crop management
B. Formulating schemes for development in the agricultural sector
C. Getting real time status of agricultural assets
D. All of the above
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- Answer: D
71. For the first time, astronomers have detected an atmosphere around which exoplanet?
A.GJ 1132b
B.GJ 2232b
C.GJ 3332b
D.GJ 4432b
A.GJ 1132b
B.GJ 2232b
C.GJ 3332b
D.GJ 4432b
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- Answer: A
72. India’s first DNA bank for wild animals will be setup by the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) located at __________ in Uttar Pradesh.
A. Lucknow
B. Kanpur
C. Bareilly
D. Varanasi
A. Lucknow
B. Kanpur
C. Bareilly
D. Varanasi
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- Answer: C
73. Who has been appointed as the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the UN offices in Geneva (UNOG) on March 30, 2017?
A. Alfred Fernandes
B. Vijay Kumar Rajput
C. Kirpal Singh Ahluwalia
D. Rajiv Kumar Chander
A. Alfred Fernandes
B. Vijay Kumar Rajput
C. Kirpal Singh Ahluwalia
D. Rajiv Kumar Chander
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- Answer: D
74. Who among the following has been re-appointed as MD and CEO for Bajaj Allianz General Insurance for five years?
A. Tapan Singhel
B. Pallav Neog
C. Vasu Mishra
D. Nandan Iyer
A. Tapan Singhel
B. Pallav Neog
C. Vasu Mishra
D. Nandan Iyer
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- Answer: A
75. Who among the following diplomats has taken charge as the New Consul General of Dubai?
A. Vipul
B. Mahesh
C. Sudhir
D. Sanjay
A. Vipul
B. Mahesh
C. Sudhir
D. Sanjay
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- Answer: A
76. Lenin Moreno will be sworn in as the President of which South American country?
A. Chile
B. Argentina
C. Ecuador
D. Peru
A. Chile
B. Argentina
C. Ecuador
D. Peru
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- Answer: C
77. Indira Banerjee has been appointed as the Chief Justice of:
A. Delhi High Court
B. Allahabad High Court
C. Patna High Court
D. Madras High Court
A. Delhi High Court
B. Allahabad High Court
C. Patna High Court
D. Madras High Court
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- Answer: D
78. Who among the following took charge as the MD and CEO of Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) Bank on April 4, 2017?
A. Jayakumar Bhat
B. Usha Ananthasubramanian
C. Kishore Kumar Sansi
D. Mahesh Kumar Jain
A. Jayakumar Bhat
B. Usha Ananthasubramanian
C. Kishore Kumar Sansi
D. Mahesh Kumar Jain
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- Answer: D
79. Who among the following was appointed as Police Chief (in-charge) of Gujarat on April 4, 2017 and thus became the 1stwoman IPS officer to be appointed as the Police Chief in Gujarat?
A. Director General of Police (DGP) Geetha Johri
B. Director General of Police (DGP) Kanwaljeet Deol
C. Director General of Police (DGP) Meera Borwankar
D. Director General of Police (DGP) Damyanti Sen
A. Director General of Police (DGP) Geetha Johri
B. Director General of Police (DGP) Kanwaljeet Deol
C. Director General of Police (DGP) Meera Borwankar
D. Director General of Police (DGP) Damyanti Sen
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- Answer: A
80. On April 3, 2017, who among the following took oath as Chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?
A. Prof. David R. Syiemlieh
B. Prof. Anthony N. Fernandes
C. Prof. Justin P. Lopez
D. Prof. Andrew K. Rodrigues
A. Prof. David R. Syiemlieh
B. Prof. Anthony N. Fernandes
C. Prof. Justin P. Lopez
D. Prof. Andrew K. Rodrigues
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- Answer: A
81. Who will be the chairman of National Board of Electric Mobility (NBEM), which was constituted by Government of India on April 3, 2017?
A. Girish Shankar
B. Hasmukh Adhia
C. Ashok Lavasa
D. Arvind Subramanian
A. Girish Shankar
B. Hasmukh Adhia
C. Ashok Lavasa
D. Arvind Subramanian
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- Answer: A
82. Who among the following took charge as new Executive Director of RBI?
A. Avani Parikh
B. Prabha Menon
C. Malvika Sinha
D. Shikha Patni
A. Avani Parikh
B. Prabha Menon
C. Malvika Sinha
D. Shikha Patni
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- Answer: C
83. Kenichi Yokoyama has taken over as the new Country Director of India Resident Mission of which international financial organisation?
A. International Monetary Fund
B. World Bank
C. New Development Bank
D. Asian Development Bank
A. International Monetary Fund
B. World Bank
C. New Development Bank
D. Asian Development Bank
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- Answer: D
84. Who among the following has been appointed as the new Chairman of National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) for the year 2017-18?
A. Raman Roy
B. Vikas Sadhu
C. Akshay Rathi
D. Shankar Joshi
A. Raman Roy
B. Vikas Sadhu
C. Akshay Rathi
D. Shankar Joshi
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- Answer: A
85. Who among the following will head the Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) programme at Department of Science and Technology (DST) under Union Ministry of Science and Technology?
A. P R Laxminathan
B. L V Bhagwat
C. K R Murli Mohan
D. C K Ragahvan
A. P R Laxminathan
B. L V Bhagwat
C. K R Murli Mohan
D. C K Ragahvan
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- Answer: C
86. Grant Elliott, who confirmed his retirement from international cricket on March 30, 2017, is an all-rounder cricketer from which country?
A. South Africa
B. New Zealand
C. England
D. Australia
A. South Africa
B. New Zealand
C. England
D. Australia
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- Answer: B
87. Who among the following has won 33rdedition of 2017 Miami Open tournament in Men’s Single Category?
A. Roger Federer
B. Rafael Nadal
C. Andy Murray
D. Novak Djokovic
A. Roger Federer
B. Rafael Nadal
C. Andy Murray
D. Novak Djokovic
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- Answer: A
88. Who among the following has emerged as women’s singles champion of India Super Series tournament on April 2, 2017?
A. Carolina Marin, Spain
B. PV Sindhu, India
C. Li Xuerui, China
D. Nozomi Okuhara, Japan
A. Carolina Marin, Spain
B. PV Sindhu, India
C. Li Xuerui, China
D. Nozomi Okuhara, Japan
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- Answer: B
89. Who among the following cricketers became an acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gulf Oil India just for a day on April 3, 2017?
A. Ajinkya Rahane
B. Virat Kohli
C. MS Dhoni
D. R Ashvin
A. Ajinkya Rahane
B. Virat Kohli
C. MS Dhoni
D. R Ashvin
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- Answer: C
90. Mashrafe Mortaza is associated with which sport?
A. Cricket
B. Tennis
C. Hockey
D. Badminton
A. Cricket
B. Tennis
C. Hockey
D. Badminton
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- Answer: A
91. Who among the following has been named Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World for 2016?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Ben Stokes
C. Ab de Villiers
D. Chris Gayle
A. Virat Kohli
B. Ben Stokes
C. Ab de Villiers
D. Chris Gayle
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- Answer: A
92. The Indian football team has ranked at _____ position from 132nd in the latest FIFA rankings which was released on April 6, 2017
A.81st
B.91st
C.101st
D.112th
A.81st
B.91st
C.101st
D.112th
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- Answer: C
93. Dave Smith of Australia has been appointed as Indian national coach of which sport?
A. Wrestling
B. Race Walking
C. Gymnastics
D. Swimming
A. Wrestling
B. Race Walking
C. Gymnastics
D. Swimming
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- Answer: B
94. PV Sindhu attained her best ever world ranking by rising to ______ position on the latest Badminton World Federation rankings list
A. World No.2
B. World No.3
C. World No.4
D. World No.5
A. World No.2
B. World No.3
C. World No.4
D. World No.5
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- Answer: A
95. ‘World Autism Awareness Day’ is observed on which date every year?
A.1st April
B.2nd April
C.3rd April
D.4th April
A.1st April
B.2nd April
C.3rd April
D.4th April
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- Answer: B
96. ‘International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action’ is observed on which date every year?
A.3rd April
B.4th April
C.5th April
D.6th April
A.3rd April
B.4th April
C.5th April
D.6th April
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- Answer: B
97. ‘National Maritime Day’ is observed in India on which date every year?
A.2nd April
B.3rd April
C.4th April
D.5th April
A.2nd April
B.3rd April
C.4th April
D.5th April
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- Answer: D
98. ‘International Day of Sport for Development and Peace’ is celebrated on which date every year?
A.3rd April
B.4th April
C.5th April
D.6th April
A.3rd April
B.4th April
C.5th April
D.6th April
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- Answer: D
99. ‘World Health Day’ is celebrated on which date every year?
A.5th April
B.6th April
C.7th April
D.8th April
A.5th April
B.6th April
C.7th April
D.8th April
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- Answer: C
100. Who among the following has been selected for the US India Business Council (USIBC) award?
A. Vijay Rupani, Chief Minister of Gujarat
B. Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra
C. N Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
D. Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar
A. Vijay Rupani, Chief Minister of Gujarat
B. Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra
C. N Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
D. Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar
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- Answer: C
101. Who among the following has been chosen for the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017 dedicated to promoting press freedom?
A. Marcus Quattrochi
B. Vladimir Kournikova
C. Antonio Bialik
D. Dawit Isaak
A. Marcus Quattrochi
B. Vladimir Kournikova
C. Antonio Bialik
D. Dawit Isaak
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- Answer: D
102. India has been ranked _____ in the doping violation report published by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)for the year 2015
A.3rd
B.4th
C.5th
D.6th
A.3rd
B.4th
C.5th
D.6th
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- Answer: A
103. The current Indian Army Chief _______ was presented with Honorary General of the Nepalese Army title by the President of Nepal on March 29, 2017
A. General Dalbir Singh Suhag
B. General Bipin Rawat
C. General Bikram Singh
D. General Vijay Kumar Singh
A. General Dalbir Singh Suhag
B. General Bipin Rawat
C. General Bikram Singh
D. General Vijay Kumar Singh
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- Answer: B
104. According to a new report released by World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), India’s travel and tourism sector ranks ____ in the world in terms of its total contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
A.5th
B.6th
C.7th
D.8th
A.5th
B.6th
C.7th
D.8th
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- Answer: C
105. Which veteran Bollywood actress has won NTR National Film Award 2013?
A. Sharmila Tagore
B. Jaya Prada
C. Hema Malini
D. Sridevi
A. Sharmila Tagore
B. Jaya Prada
C. Hema Malini
D. Sridevi
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- Answer: C
106. Who among the following will be awarded 64th National Film Award in ‘Best Actor’ category?
A. Salman Khan for Sultan
B. Shahid Kapoor for Udta Punjab
C. Amitabh Bachchan for Pink
D. Akshay Kumar for Rustom
A. Salman Khan for Sultan
B. Shahid Kapoor for Udta Punjab
C. Amitabh Bachchan for Pink
D. Akshay Kumar for Rustom
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- Answer: D
107. Which gallantry award has been conferred on Lance Havildar Prem Bahadur Resmi Magar posthumously?
A. Ashok Chakra
B. Kirti Chakra
C. Shaurya Chakra
D. Param Vishisht Seva Medal
A. Ashok Chakra
B. Kirti Chakra
C. Shaurya Chakra
D. Param Vishisht Seva Medal
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- Answer: B
108. Kishori Amonkar, who passed away on April 3, 2017, was:
A. A Veteran Journalist
B. A Human Rights Activist
C. An Indian Classical Vocalist
D. A Renowned Historian
A. A Veteran Journalist
B. A Human Rights Activist
C. An Indian Classical Vocalist
D. A Renowned Historian
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- Answer: C
109. Gilbert Baker, who passed away on April 4, 2017, was the creator of:
A. Euro Currency Symbol
B. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Rainbow Flag
C. Canadian National Flag
D. Logo of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
A. Euro Currency Symbol
B. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Rainbow Flag
C. Canadian National Flag
D. Logo of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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- Answer: B
ALL EXAMS GK 2
1. Central Govt. has decided to revive which 45-year old river irrigation project in Jharkhand?
A. Auranga River Irrigation Project
B. North Koel River Irrigation Project
C. Bokaro River Irrigation Project
D. South Karo River Irrigation Project
A. Auranga River Irrigation Project
B. North Koel River Irrigation Project
C. Bokaro River Irrigation Project
D. South Karo River Irrigation Project
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- Answer: B
2. Two-Day National TB Summit, for raising awareness and increasing momentum to fight against TB was held on 7th and 8th April 2017 in:
A. Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
B. Nagpur, Maharashtra
C. Panaji, Goa
D. Bengaluru, Karnataka
A. Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
B. Nagpur, Maharashtra
C. Panaji, Goa
D. Bengaluru, Karnataka
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- Answer: A
3. For the first time in the history of Haryana, the sex ratio at birth has touched the ____ mark
A.980 mark
B.970 mark
C.960 mark
D.950 mark
A.980 mark
B.970 mark
C.960 mark
D.950 mark
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- Answer: D
4. Which among the following is NOT among the eight states which have been declared as drought-hit by Union Govt.?
A. Rajasthan
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Gujarat
A. Rajasthan
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Gujarat
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- Answer: D
5. Which web portal and mobile application has been inaugurated by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, to enable the willing donors to contribute towards the family of soldiers who sacrificed his/her life in line on duty?
A. ’Shaheedo ko Salaam’
B. ’Bharat ke Veer’
C. ’Veer Sipahi’
D. ’Sainik Kosh’
A. ’Shaheedo ko Salaam’
B. ’Bharat ke Veer’
C. ’Veer Sipahi’
D. ’Sainik Kosh’
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- Answer: B
6. On April 9, 2017, M Venkaiah Naidu Union Minister of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation launched 352 housing projects in 53 cities across 17 States. Total how many houses will be constructed under these projects?
A.1 lakh
B.2 lakh
C.3 lakh
D.4 lakh
A.1 lakh
B.2 lakh
C.3 lakh
D.4 lakh
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- Answer: B
7. On April 7, 2017, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the three-day National Children’s Film Festival (NCFF) in:
A. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
B. Panaji, Goa
C. Kochi, Kerala
D. Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
A. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
B. Panaji, Goa
C. Kochi, Kerala
D. Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
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- Answer: A
8. Which among the following schemes launched by Niti Aayog, aims to encourage digital payments by providing cash prizes to consumers through a lucky draw?
A. ’Cash Jeeto Yojana’
B. ’Digi-Payment Labh Yojana’
C. ’Lucky Grahak Yojana’
D. ’Digi-Malamaal Yojana’
A. ’Cash Jeeto Yojana’
B. ’Digi-Payment Labh Yojana’
C. ’Lucky Grahak Yojana’
D. ’Digi-Malamaal Yojana’
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- Answer: C
9. How many projects have been approved by National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under Centre’s ‘Namami Gange’ programme to reduce pollution in River Ganga?
A.11 project
B.16 projects
C.21 projects
D.26 projects
A.11 project
B.16 projects
C.21 projects
D.26 projects
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- Answer: D
10. Which theatre group is organising India’s first ever micro-drama festival, ‘Thespis’which is scheduled to be held at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts in Delhi?
A. Vriksh theatre group
B. Gagan theatre group
C. Agni theatre group
D. Rangbumi theatre group
A. Vriksh theatre group
B. Gagan theatre group
C. Agni theatre group
D. Rangbumi theatre group
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- Answer: A
11. Uttar Pradesh government has given its approval to build a music village named ‘Bismillah Khan Sangeet Gram’. Ustad Bismillah Khan was an exponent of which musical instrument?
A. Flute
B. Tabla
C. Shehnai
D. Sitar
A. Flute
B. Tabla
C. Shehnai
D. Sitar
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- Answer: C
12. On April 10, 2017, an exhibition titled"Swachhagraha – Bapu Ko Karyanjali – Ek Abhiyan, Ek Pradarshani"was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi. This exhibition was held in:
A. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
B. West Champaran, Bihar
C. East Champaran, Bihar
D. New Delhi
A. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
B. West Champaran, Bihar
C. East Champaran, Bihar
D. New Delhi
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- Answer: D
13. 123rd Constitution Amendment Bill 2017, which was passed by Lok Sabha on April 10, 2017, seeks to grant constitutional status to:
A. National Commission for Women
B. National Commission for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes
C. National Commission for Scheduled Castes
D. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
A. National Commission for Women
B. National Commission for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes
C. National Commission for Scheduled Castes
D. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
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- Answer: B
14. In April 2017, Atu Zumvu from Nagaland was in news because:
A. He has become the first police officer from Nagaland to receive Shaurya Chakra
B. He has been sworn in as new Governor of Nagaland
C. He has scaled Mt. Everest for a record 8thtime
D. He has been appointed as new Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
A. He has become the first police officer from Nagaland to receive Shaurya Chakra
B. He has been sworn in as new Governor of Nagaland
C. He has scaled Mt. Everest for a record 8thtime
D. He has been appointed as new Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
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- Answer: A
15. The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2016, which was passed by Lok Sabha on April 10, 2017, seeks to amend which of the following acts?
A. Motor Vehicles Act, 1958
B. Motor Vehicles Act, 1968
C. Motor Vehicles Act, 1978
D. Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
A. Motor Vehicles Act, 1958
B. Motor Vehicles Act, 1968
C. Motor Vehicles Act, 1978
D. Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
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- Answer: D
16. The Parliament has passed the Constitution (Schedule Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill 2017. This bill seeks to amend which of the following acts?
A. Constitution (Schedule Castes) order,1950
B. Constitution (Schedule Castes) order,1960
C. Constitution (Schedule Castes) order,1970
D. Constitution (Schedule Castes) order,1980
A. Constitution (Schedule Castes) order,1950
B. Constitution (Schedule Castes) order,1960
C. Constitution (Schedule Castes) order,1970
D. Constitution (Schedule Castes) order,1980
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- Answer: A
17. The Government has set up an inter-ministerial committee to monitor the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN which seeks to make flying affordable by connecting unserved and under-served airports. This committee will be chaired by
A. Chairperson of Airports Authority of India
B. Prime Minister of India
C. Civil Aviation Secretary
D. Union Minister of Civil Aviation
A. Chairperson of Airports Authority of India
B. Prime Minister of India
C. Civil Aviation Secretary
D. Union Minister of Civil Aviation
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- Answer: C
18. Which among the following is NOT a key provision of HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2017, passed by Parliament on April 11, 2017?
A. The bill prohibits discrimination towards HIV positive persons in areas of education, jobs, healthcare treatment, availing insurance, holding public/private office and residing or renting a property
B. Practice of conducting HIV test before recruiting for a job, giving admission in educational institution or providing health care facility has been prohibited.
C. Providing 5% reservation for HIV positive persons in all Govt. Jobs
D. Affected person’s informed consent has to be sought before disclosing his/her HIV status
A. The bill prohibits discrimination towards HIV positive persons in areas of education, jobs, healthcare treatment, availing insurance, holding public/private office and residing or renting a property
B. Practice of conducting HIV test before recruiting for a job, giving admission in educational institution or providing health care facility has been prohibited.
C. Providing 5% reservation for HIV positive persons in all Govt. Jobs
D. Affected person’s informed consent has to be sought before disclosing his/her HIV status
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- Answer: C
19. Which among the following scheme has been stalled by Uttar Pradesh State Govt.?
A. Samajwadi Pension Scheme
B. Samajwadi Kisan Sahayta Scheme
C. Samajwadi Bal Saaksharta Scheme
D. Samajwadi Gram Ujala Scheme
A. Samajwadi Pension Scheme
B. Samajwadi Kisan Sahayta Scheme
C. Samajwadi Bal Saaksharta Scheme
D. Samajwadi Gram Ujala Scheme
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- Answer: A
20. Which among the following has emerged as the cleanest ports among Indian ports on sanitation parameters?
A. Kandla Port
B. Kochi Port
C. Haldia Port
D. Paradip Port
A. Kandla Port
B. Kochi Port
C. Haldia Port
D. Paradip Port
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- Answer: C
21. Usage of Malayalam as official language has been made compulsory in all government offices in Kerala from:
A. August 1, 2017
B. July 1, 2017
C. June 1, 2017
D. May 1, 2017
A. August 1, 2017
B. July 1, 2017
C. June 1, 2017
D. May 1, 2017
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- Answer: D
22. Which mobile application has been launched by Power Minister Piyush Goyal that allows consumers to exchange real-time information with electricity distribution companies (discoms) on power supply?
A.’Urja Bandhu’
B.’Urja Buddy’
C.’Urja Mitra’
D.’Urja Doot’
A.’Urja Bandhu’
B.’Urja Buddy’
C.’Urja Mitra’
D.’Urja Doot’
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- Answer: C
23. Which state govt. has unveiled a mobile app "Suraksha" and a fleet of "Pink Patrol" vehicles for women’s safety?
A. Bihar
B. Uttarakhand
C. Assam
D. Karnataka
A. Bihar
B. Uttarakhand
C. Assam
D. Karnataka
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- Answer: D
24. Union Cabinet has approved setting up of Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) at:
A. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
B. Kochi, Kerala
C. Kandla, Gujarat
D. Bhubaneswar, Odisha
A. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
B. Kochi, Kerala
C. Kandla, Gujarat
D. Bhubaneswar, Odisha
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- Answer: A
25. Which scheme for food processing will be launched by Govt. with an outlay of Rs. 6000 crore?
A. SARVODAY
B. ANNSEVA
C. SAMPADA
D. JANKALYAN
A. SARVODAY
B. ANNSEVA
C. SAMPADA
D. JANKALYAN
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- Answer: C
26. Which state govt. has re-launched ‘Adarana’ scheme?
A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
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- Answer: D
27. Which state govt. has introduced a programme "Ammaku Vandanam" in the government schools to pay tribute to mothers?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
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- Answer: A
28. Which state has achieved 108% target under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Yojana (MGNREGS)?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Haryana
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Haryana
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- Answer: C
29. April 13, 2017 marked the 98thanniversary of which incident related to Indian National Movement?
A. Bardoli Styagraha
B. Execution of Bhagat Singh and other revolutionaries
C. Announcement of Cabinet Mission Plan
D. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
A. Bardoli Styagraha
B. Execution of Bhagat Singh and other revolutionaries
C. Announcement of Cabinet Mission Plan
D. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
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- Answer: D
30. Which State’s police department has initiated ‘Tare Zameen Par’ programme for underprivileged children?
A. Jharkhand
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan
A. Jharkhand
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan
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- Answer: A
31. India has entered into an agreement with which European country to set up a Green Growth Equity Fund (GGEF) to finance energy needs?
A. United Kingdom
B. Switzerland
C. Belgium
D. Portugal
A. United Kingdom
B. Switzerland
C. Belgium
D. Portugal
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- Answer: A
32. Who among the following is set to become the United Nations’ youngest-ever ‘Messenger of Peace’?
A. Mark Zuckerberg
B. Malala Yousafzai
C. Selena Gomez
D. Virat Kohli
A. Mark Zuckerberg
B. Malala Yousafzai
C. Selena Gomez
D. Virat Kohli
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- Answer: B
33. Which South American country is set to become the first country to allow sale of marijuana for recreational purpose through pharmacy stores?
A. Brazil
B. Chile
C. Uruguay
D. Peru
A. Brazil
B. Chile
C. Uruguay
D. Peru
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- Answer: C
34. US and China have agreed to pursue a __________, aimed at reducing the US trade deficit with China.
A.’50-day plan’
B.’50-week plan’
C.’100-day plan’
D.’100-week plan’
A.’50-day plan’
B.’50-week plan’
C.’100-day plan’
D.’100-week plan’
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- Answer: C
35. Who among the following Indian-origin educationist in the United Kingdom (UK) has been named the ‘Asian Businesswoman of the Year’at the 5th annual Asian Business Awards Midlands?
A. Asha Khemka
B. Sarla Nair
C. Devika Jain
D. Vibha Rastogi
A. Asha Khemka
B. Sarla Nair
C. Devika Jain
D. Vibha Rastogi
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- Answer: D
36. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee jointly flagged off the trial run of the Kolkata-Khulna passenger train through video-conference form New Delhi. This train service has been named as:
A. Bandhu Express – II
B. Indo-Bangla Friendship Express – II
C. Maitree Express – II
D. Samjhauta Express – II
A. Bandhu Express – II
B. Indo-Bangla Friendship Express – II
C. Maitree Express – II
D. Samjhauta Express – II
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- Answer: C
37. PM Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina have jointly released the Hindi translation of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman’s autobiography. The English title of this autobiography is:
A. ’The Untold Story’
B. ’Beyond the Border’
C. ’Dream of a Nation’
D. ’The Unfinished Memoirs’
A. ’The Untold Story’
B. ’Beyond the Border’
C. ’Dream of a Nation’
D. ’The Unfinished Memoirs’
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- Answer: D
38. India has announced $_________ line of credit for development projects in Bangladesh
A.$4.5 billion
B.$6.5 billion
C.$8.5 billion
D.$10.5 billion
A.$4.5 billion
B.$6.5 billion
C.$8.5 billion
D.$10.5 billion
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- Answer: A
39. ‘Exercise Nomadic Elephant – XII’ is the joint military exercise between armies of India and:
A. Myanmar
B. Russia
C. Malaysia
D. Mongolia
A. Myanmar
B. Russia
C. Malaysia
D. Mongolia
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- Answer: D
40. On April 10, 2017, Foreign Ministers from the Group of Seven (G-7) countries gathered for the annual meeting in:
A. Lucca, Italy
B. Rome, Italy
C. Venice, Italy
D. Milan, Italy
A. Lucca, Italy
B. Rome, Italy
C. Venice, Italy
D. Milan, Italy
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- Answer: A
41. The first rail freight service from UK to China has departed on a journey of 7500 mile from Essex. This freight train will pass through how many countries before reaching China?
A.5 countries
B.6 countries
C.7 countries
D.8 countries
A.5 countries
B.6 countries
C.7 countries
D.8 countries
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- Answer: C
42. A ministerial conference of G20 ministers in charge of digitalisation was held on 6th and 7thApril, 2017 in:
A. Lucca, Italy
B. Rome, Italy
C. Dusseldorf, Germany
D. Berlin, Germany
A. Lucca, Italy
B. Rome, Italy
C. Dusseldorf, Germany
D. Berlin, Germany
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- Answer: C
43. The 100th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram was celebrated in _______to retell Gandhi’s story with some interesting visual elements to the Internet generation
A. New York, US
B. Durban, South Africa
C. London, UK
D. Paris, France
A. New York, US
B. Durban, South Africa
C. London, UK
D. Paris, France
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- Answer: C
44. As per a report published by Amnesty International, which country executed the most people in year 2016?
A. Russia
B. Iran
C. Saudi Arabia
D. China
A. Russia
B. Iran
C. Saudi Arabia
D. China
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- Answer: D
45. Who among the following has become sixth person to receive honorary Canadian citizenship?
A. Sachin Tendulkar
B. Malala Yousafzai
C. Amartya Sen
D. Chetan Bhagat
A. Sachin Tendulkar
B. Malala Yousafzai
C. Amartya Sen
D. Chetan Bhagat
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- Answer: B
46. Cabinet has approved signing of Framework of Understanding (FoU) between India and _________on Cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector
A. Sri Lanka
B. Bhutan
C. Bangladesh
D. Mongolia
A. Sri Lanka
B. Bhutan
C. Bangladesh
D. Mongolia
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- Answer: C
47. Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of justice between India and which North African country?
A. Algeria
B. Libya
C. Morocco
D. Tunisia
A. Algeria
B. Libya
C. Morocco
D. Tunisia
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- Answer: D
48. Malcolm Turnbull, the Prime Minister of ________ was on an official visit to India from 9th-12th April 2017
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. New Zealand
D. France
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. New Zealand
D. France
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- Answer: A
49. Which country has raised $9 billion through its first global Islamic bond issue?
A.UAE
B. Saudi Arabi
C. Oman
D. Qatar
A.UAE
B. Saudi Arabi
C. Oman
D. Qatar
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- Answer: B
50. The United States has dropped _______________- the largest non-nuclear bomb in Afghanistan targeting ISIS tunnels.
A. ’king of all bombs’
B. ’father of all bombs’
C. ’mother of all bombs’
D. ’big brother of all bombs’
A. ’king of all bombs’
B. ’father of all bombs’
C. ’mother of all bombs’
D. ’big brother of all bombs’
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- Answer: C
51. Which private sector bank has announced the launch of its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on Chillr?
A. HDFC Bank
B. Yes Bank
C. Kotak Mahindra Bank
D. Bandhan Bank
A. HDFC Bank
B. Yes Bank
C. Kotak Mahindra Bank
D. Bandhan Bank
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- Answer: A
52. Banks which are currently allowed to invest as much as _____of their net-owned funds in equity-linked mutual funds, venture capital funds and stocks will be permitted by RBI to invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) within the limit.
A.10%
B.15%
C.20%
D.25%
A.10%
B.15%
C.20%
D.25%
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- Answer: C
53. To control black money all over India, the government has fixed the top limit of Rs ______ on cash transactions. The penalty for violating this is a fine equivalent to the amount of transaction.
A.Rs. 1 lakh
B.Rs. 2 lakh
C.Rs. 3 lakh
D.Rs. 4 lakh
A.Rs. 1 lakh
B.Rs. 2 lakh
C.Rs. 3 lakh
D.Rs. 4 lakh
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- Answer: B
54. The Reserve Bank of India has enabled faster settlement of the process of NEFT (National Electronic Fund Transfer) by increasing the settlement cycle to ____from ____ currently
A.29 from 18 currently
B.27 from 16 currently
C.25 from 14 currently
D.23 from 12 currently
A.29 from 18 currently
B.27 from 16 currently
C.25 from 14 currently
D.23 from 12 currently
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- Answer: D
55. Which private sector bank has announced the opening of its IFSC banking unit at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City)?
A.RBL Bank
B. Karur Vysya Bank
C. Federal Bank
D.IDFC Bank
A.RBL Bank
B. Karur Vysya Bank
C. Federal Bank
D.IDFC Bank
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- Answer: A
56. Which private sector bank has entered into an agreement with Flyworld Money Exchange to facilitate remittances by Indian migrants in Australia?
A. Yes Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. Federal Bank
D. South Indian Bank
A. Yes Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. Federal Bank
D. South Indian Bank
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- Answer: D
57. Which among the following entity has inked a deal with ICICI group companies to distribute insurance products and tied up with Exide Life insurance to sell products via its distribution channel?
A. Fino Paytech
B. India Post Payments Bank
C. Airtel Payments Bank
D. Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank
A. Fino Paytech
B. India Post Payments Bank
C. Airtel Payments Bank
D. Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank
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- Answer: A
58. As per data revealed by Australian Government, India will overtake Japan as the second-biggest producer of steel by year:
A.2019
B.2021
C.2023
D.2025
A.2019
B.2021
C.2023
D.2025
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- Answer: A
59. Ministry of Rural development has released nearly Rs. _______ to the States under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
A. Rs. 13,500 crore
B.Rs. 18,500 crore
C.Rs. 23,500 crore
D.Rs. 28,500 crore
A. Rs. 13,500 crore
B.Rs. 18,500 crore
C.Rs. 23,500 crore
D.Rs. 28,500 crore
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- Answer: C
60. The government has reduced the number of centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) to ____ umbrella schemes from 66.
A.16 umbrella schemes
B.20 umbrella schemes
C.24 umbrella schemes
D.28 umbrella schemes
A.16 umbrella schemes
B.20 umbrella schemes
C.24 umbrella schemes
D.28 umbrella schemes
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- Answer: D
61. Which among the following Small Finance Banks has launched a social deposit scheme called Hrudaya Deposit?
A. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
B. Equitas Small Finance Bank
C. Capital Small Finance Bank
D. ESAF Small Finance Bank
A. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
B. Equitas Small Finance Bank
C. Capital Small Finance Bank
D. ESAF Small Finance Bank
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- Answer: D
62. Which company has announced to buy eBay’s India business?
A. HomeShop18
B. Makemytrip
C. Infibeam
D. Flipkart
A. HomeShop18
B. Makemytrip
C. Infibeam
D. Flipkart
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- Answer: D
63. NBFC Manappuram Finance has launched its own prepaid cards in tie-up with which private sector bank?
A. Yes Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. HDFC Bank
D. ICICI Bank
A. Yes Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. HDFC Bank
D. ICICI Bank
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- Answer: A
64. Which entity has joined hands with the State Bank of India to promote cashless transactions like ‘SBI buddy e-wallet’ and POS machines?
A. NABARD
B. Department of Post
C. National Stock Exchange of India
D. Bombay Stock Exchange
A. NABARD
B. Department of Post
C. National Stock Exchange of India
D. Bombay Stock Exchange
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- Answer: B
65. Which company has bagged a major order of 2 MWp Roof Top SPV System to be installed at Diesel Locomotive Modernisation Works (DMW), Patiala?
A. NTPC
B. Adani Power
C. BHEL
D. Tata Power
A. NTPC
B. Adani Power
C. BHEL
D. Tata Power
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- Answer: C
66. Nokia has signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with which Indian telecom companies to bring 5G network in India?
A. Idea and BSNL
B. Airtel and BSNL
C. Idea and Airtel
D. Vodafone and Airtel
A. Idea and BSNL
B. Airtel and BSNL
C. Idea and Airtel
D. Vodafone and Airtel
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- Answer: B
67. India has signed a joint statement on the launch of Joint feasibility study on the bilateral free trade agreement with which country?
A. Turkey
B. Armenia
C. Azerbaijan
D. Georgia
A. Turkey
B. Armenia
C. Azerbaijan
D. Georgia
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- Answer: D
68. State-owned fuel retailers Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan PetroleumCorp Ltd (HPCL), will launch a pilot project for daily price revision of petrol and diesel prices in five select cities from:
A.1st May
B.1st June
C.1st July
D.1st August
A.1st May
B.1st June
C.1st July
D.1st August
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- Answer: A
69. Researchers have discovered a protein that could help make vaccinations more effective and also provide protection from other diseases such as cancer. This protein is called:
A. PorE
B. PorB
C. PorK
D. PorP
A. PorE
B. PorB
C. PorK
D. PorP
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- Answer: B
70. Which space agency has discovered a Venus-like planet orbiting a dim star that is one-fifth the diameter of our Sun and is located 219 light years away from Earth?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B. European Space Agency
C. Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities (Russia)
D. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B. European Space Agency
C. Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities (Russia)
D. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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- Answer: D
71. Which web portal was launched by the Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan on the occasion of 250th anniversary of Survey of India (SoI)?
A. Atlas
B. Nakshe
C. Bhugol
D. Topography
A. Atlas
B. Nakshe
C. Bhugol
D. Topography
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- Answer: B
72. On April 10, 2017, Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull and Indian PM Narendra Modi, jointly inaugurated TERI-Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre (TDNBC) through a video conference. TDNBC is located in:
A. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
B. Gurugram, Harayan
C. Jaipur, Rajasthan
D. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
A. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
B. Gurugram, Harayan
C. Jaipur, Rajasthan
D. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
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- Answer: B
73. Who among the following has become the ‘Most Followed’ world leader on Instagram?
A. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B. Russia President Vladimir Putin
C. UK Prime Minister Theresa May
D. US President Donald Trump
A. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B. Russia President Vladimir Putin
C. UK Prime Minister Theresa May
D. US President Donald Trump
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- Answer: A
74. Scientists from which space agency have released a new global composite map of planet Earth at night as observed in 2016?
A.ISRO
B.NASA
C. European Space Agency
D. China National Space Administration
A.ISRO
B.NASA
C. European Space Agency
D. China National Space Administration
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- Answer: B
75. Belle-II experiment is associated with:
A. Developing vaccination against HIV
B. Solving the mystery of Bermuda Triangle
C. DNA mapping of pre-historic man
D. To study violations of the Standard Model of particle physics
A. Developing vaccination against HIV
B. Solving the mystery of Bermuda Triangle
C. DNA mapping of pre-historic man
D. To study violations of the Standard Model of particle physics
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- Answer: D
76. Who has been appointed as the chairman of the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT)?
A. Retired Supreme Court judge Mahesh Joshi
B. Retired Supreme Court judge Ajay Mathur
C. Retired Supreme Court judge Shiva Kirti Singh
D. Retired Supreme Court judge Deepak Rathod
A. Retired Supreme Court judge Mahesh Joshi
B. Retired Supreme Court judge Ajay Mathur
C. Retired Supreme Court judge Shiva Kirti Singh
D. Retired Supreme Court judge Deepak Rathod
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- Answer: C
77. Mukta Dutta Tomar has been appointed as new Ambassador of India to which country?
A. Russia
B. Australia
C. New Zealand
D. Germany
A. Russia
B. Australia
C. New Zealand
D. Germany
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- Answer: D
78. Who among the following has become the first non-white circuit judge at London Old bailey Court?
A. Nishi Kriplani
B. Anuja Dhir
C. Reshma Reddy
D. Roopali Singh
A. Nishi Kriplani
B. Anuja Dhir
C. Reshma Reddy
D. Roopali Singh
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- Answer: B
79. Smita Sandhane has taken charge as Managing Director of which urban Co-operative Bank with effect from April 1, 2017?
A. Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank
B. Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank
C. Saraswat Co-operative Bank
D. Cosmos Co-operative Urban Bank
A. Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank
B. Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank
C. Saraswat Co-operative Bank
D. Cosmos Co-operative Urban Bank
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- Answer: C
80. Who among the following chaired the 11th Standing Committee meeting of the Inter-State Council in New Delhi on April 10, 2017?
A. President, Pranab Mukherjee
B. Vice-President, Mohammad Hamid Ansari
C. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi
D. Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh
A. President, Pranab Mukherjee
B. Vice-President, Mohammad Hamid Ansari
C. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi
D. Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh
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- Answer: D
81. Senior bureaucrats, Ajit Kumar Srivastava and Shabri Bhattasali have been appointed as members of:
A. Central Board Of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
B. Niti Aayog
C. Central Board of Customs and Excise
D. Securities and Exchange Board of India
A. Central Board Of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
B. Niti Aayog
C. Central Board of Customs and Excise
D. Securities and Exchange Board of India
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- Answer: A
82. Which American actress has been appointed as Goodwill Ambassador of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)?
A. Mila Kunis
B. Kristin Davis
C. Kerry Washington
D. Kaley Cuoco
A. Mila Kunis
B. Kristin Davis
C. Kerry Washington
D. Kaley Cuoco
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- Answer: B
83. Who among the following have been appointed by the Government as Managing Directors of Life Insurance Corporation of India?
A. B Venugopal and Sunita Sharma
B. B Venugopal and Radhika Kesarkar
C. N Radhakrishnan and Radhika Kesarkar
D. N Radhakrishan and Sunita Sharma
A. B Venugopal and Sunita Sharma
B. B Venugopal and Radhika Kesarkar
C. N Radhakrishnan and Radhika Kesarkar
D. N Radhakrishan and Sunita Sharma
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- Answer: A
84. The committee constituted to prepare draft Ganga Act, has submitted its report to the Union Minister of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti in New Delhi. Who is the chairman of this committee?
A. Mahesh Tripathi
B. Vikas Mandal
C. Girdhar Malviya
D. Kishor Das Gupta
A. Mahesh Tripathi
B. Vikas Mandal
C. Girdhar Malviya
D. Kishor Das Gupta
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- Answer: C
85. Govt. has formed an inter-disciplinary committee to examine existing framework regarding virtual currencies. Who is the chairman of this committee?
A.Siddharth Kaushik
B.Jitendra Panchal
C.Bhavin Goyal
D.Dinesh Sharma
A.Siddharth Kaushik
B.Jitendra Panchal
C.Bhavin Goyal
D.Dinesh Sharma
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- Answer: D
86. Who among the following has been appointed as the acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court?
A. Justice Sunita Lakhra
B.Justice Vibha Merchant
C.Justice Gita Mittal
D.Justice Asmita Bhatt
A. Justice Sunita Lakhra
B.Justice Vibha Merchant
C.Justice Gita Mittal
D.Justice Asmita Bhatt
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- Answer: C
87. Which among the following has become the first IPL Franchise to launch a mobile cricket game with an objective to establish its presence in online sphere?
A. Mumbai Indians
B.Royal Challengers Bangalore
C.Delhi Daredevils
D.Kolkata Knight Riders
A. Mumbai Indians
B.Royal Challengers Bangalore
C.Delhi Daredevils
D.Kolkata Knight Riders
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- Answer: B
88. K Shyam Kumar is associated with which sport?
A. Wrestling
B.Boxing
C.Swimming
D.Tennis
A. Wrestling
B.Boxing
C.Swimming
D.Tennis
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- Answer: B
89. Which Pakistani cricketer has announced his retirement from international cricket matches after the test series against West Indies in May 2017?
A.Yasir Shah
B.Sarfraz Ahmed
C.Younis Khan
D.Umar Akmal
A.Yasir Shah
B.Sarfraz Ahmed
C.Younis Khan
D.Umar Akmal
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- Answer: C
90. India has won 12 medals at Asian Youth Chess Championship which was held in:
A. Moscow, Russia
B.Tokyo, Japan
C.Bangkok, Thailand
D.Tashkent, Uzbekistan
A. Moscow, Russia
B.Tokyo, Japan
C.Bangkok, Thailand
D.Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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- Answer: D
91. Who among the following has won Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix?
A. Lewis Hamilton
B. Sebastian Vettel
C. Nico Rosberg
D. Daniel Ricciardo
A. Lewis Hamilton
B. Sebastian Vettel
C. Nico Rosberg
D. Daniel Ricciardo
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- Answer: A
92. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has granted affiliation to the Boxing Federation of India (BFI). Who is the current President of BFI?
A. Shankar Ahuja
B.Ajay Singh
C.Sudhir Phogat
D.Vikram Tomar
A. Shankar Ahuja
B.Ajay Singh
C.Sudhir Phogat
D.Vikram Tomar
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- Answer: B
93. Who among the following has become the first Muslim to captain Manchester United Football Club?
A.Sofiane Feghouli
B.Mohamed Elneny
C.Marouane Fellaini
D.Admir Mehmedi
A.Sofiane Feghouli
B.Mohamed Elneny
C.Marouane Fellaini
D.Admir Mehmedi
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- Answer: C
94. Which Indian Cricketer has been appointed as an ambassador for the ICC?Champions Trophy which is scheduled to be held from June 1, 2017 in UK?
A.VVS Laxman
B.Harbhajan Singh
C.Rahul Dravid
D.Virender Sehwag
A.VVS Laxman
B.Harbhajan Singh
C.Rahul Dravid
D.Virender Sehwag
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- Answer: B
95. The Indian School team beat _______ to lift the title at the Fifth Asian School Hockey Championship
A. Pakistan
B.Bangladesh
C.South Korea
D.Malaysia
A. Pakistan
B.Bangladesh
C.South Korea
D.Malaysia
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- Answer: D
96. ‘World Homeopathy Day’ is celebrated on which date every year?
A.10th April
B.11th April
C.12th April
D.13th April
A.10th April
B.11th April
C.12th April
D.13th April
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- Answer: A
97. To commemorate the 262nd birth anniversary of Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann – the founder of Homeopathy, a National Convention on World Homoeopathy was held on April 10, 2017 in:
A. Varanasi
B.Pune
C.New Delhi
D.Bhopal
A. Varanasi
B.Pune
C.New Delhi
D.Bhopal
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- Answer: C
98. ‘International Day of Human Space Flight’ is celebrated on which date every year?
A.9th April
B.10th April
C.11th April
D.12th April
A.9th April
B.10th April
C.11th April
D.12th April
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- Answer: D
99. On April, 14, 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a day-long visit to ________for a series of programmes to commemorate 126th birth anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
A.Pune
B.Mumbai
C.Nagpur
D.Kolahpur
A.Pune
B.Mumbai
C.Nagpur
D.Kolahpur
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- Answer: C
100. Which politician is the author of the book ‘Flaming Tresses of Draupadi’?
A.Renuka Chowdhury
B.Veerappa Moily
C.Kapil Sibal
D.Shashi Tharoor
A.Renuka Chowdhury
B.Veerappa Moily
C.Kapil Sibal
D.Shashi Tharoor
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- Answer: B
101. Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Gandhi in Champaran’?
A.DG Tendulkar
B.PN Dehsmukh
C.AK Shukla
D.NV Dubey
A.DG Tendulkar
B.PN Dehsmukh
C.AK Shukla
D.NV Dubey
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- Answer: A
102. Who among the following family court judge has set a Guinness World Record for disposing of 6065 cases in just 327 working days?
A.Ashok Kumar Rawat
B.Sanjay Panda
C.Tej Bahadur Singh
D.Vipin Parikh
A.Ashok Kumar Rawat
B.Sanjay Panda
C.Tej Bahadur Singh
D.Vipin Parikh
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- Answer: C
103. Which entity instituted the Hindi Sevi Samman Award in 1989?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru University
B.Banaras Hindu University
C.Sahitya Akdemi
D.Union Human Resource Development Ministry
A. Jawaharlal Nehru University
B.Banaras Hindu University
C.Sahitya Akdemi
D.Union Human Resource Development Ministry
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- Answer: D
104. Who among the following has been conferred Young Scientist Award 2016 as part of National Geoscience Awards 2016?
A.Dr. Abhishek Saha
B.Dr. Avinash Khosla
C.Dr. Asif Sheikh
D.Dr. Rohit Sen
A.Dr. Abhishek Saha
B.Dr. Avinash Khosla
C.Dr. Asif Sheikh
D.Dr. Rohit Sen
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- Answer: A
105. SCOPE Excellence Awards are presented for:
A. Excellence and Outstanding contribution in the field of Medical Science
B.Excellence and Outstanding contribution in the field of Journalism
C.Excellence and Outstanding Contribution to the Public Sector Management
D.Excellence and Outstanding Contribution in the field of Computer Science
A. Excellence and Outstanding contribution in the field of Medical Science
B.Excellence and Outstanding contribution in the field of Journalism
C.Excellence and Outstanding Contribution to the Public Sector Management
D.Excellence and Outstanding Contribution in the field of Computer Science
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- Answer: C
106. Who is the author of the book ‘Matoshree’, which was recently released by PM Narendra Modi?
A.Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh
B.Union Textiles Minister, Smriti Iran
C.Lok Sabha Speaker, Sumitra Mahajan
D.President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Amit Shah
A.Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh
B.Union Textiles Minister, Smriti Iran
C.Lok Sabha Speaker, Sumitra Mahajan
D.President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Amit Shah
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- Answer: C
107. Who among the following have received Padma Shri Award 2017 declared on April 13, 2017?
A. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
B.Singer Kailash Kher
C.Wrestler Sakshi Malik
D.All of the above
A. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
B.Singer Kailash Kher
C.Wrestler Sakshi Malik
D.All of the above
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- Answer: D
108. Which among the following books have been released by Dalai Lama?
A.’Ocean and Blue Mountain’
B.’Crossing of the Frontiers’
C.Both A. & B.
D.Neither A. nor B.
A.’Ocean and Blue Mountain’
B.’Crossing of the Frontiers’
C.Both A. & B.
D.Neither A. nor B.
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- Answer: C
109. ‘The Hit Girl’ is the autobiography of which Bollywood actress?
A.Neetu Singh
B.Shaban Azmi
C.Asha Parek
D.Sharmila Tagore
A.Neetu Singh
B.Shaban Azmi
C.Asha Parek
D.Sharmila Tagore
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- Answer: C
110. Carme Chacon, who passed away on April 9, 2017 was the first female defence minister of which European country?
A. Spain
B.France
C.Germany
D.Italy
A. Spain
B.France
C.Germany
D.Italy
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- Answer: A
111. The president of the Badminton Association of India and Congress leader _________, passed away on April 12, 2017
A.Satyam Das Gupta
B.Kishor Das Gupta
C.Shyamal Das Gupta
D.Akhilesh Das Gupta
A.Satyam Das Gupta
B.Kishor Das Gupta
C.Shyamal Das Gupta
D.Akhilesh Das Gupta
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- Answer: D
112. Munshi Venu, who passed away on April 13, 2017, was a veteran:
A. Journalist
B.Novel Writer
C.Cricket Commentator
D.Malyalam Actor
A. Journalist
B.Novel Writer
C.Cricket Commentator
D.Malyalam Actor
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- Answer: D
ALL EXAMS GK 3
1. On April 15, 2017, PM Narendra Modi launched a less cash township model, developed by _____________, across 81 townships in 12 States
A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
B.Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd (GNFC)
C.Larsen & Toubro Limited
D.Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
B.Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd (GNFC)
C.Larsen & Toubro Limited
D.Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
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- Answer: B
2. Which state celebrated its 70th Foundation Day on April 15, 2017?
A.Himachal Pradesh
B.Uttarakhand
C.Bihar
D.Karnataka
A.Himachal Pradesh
B.Uttarakhand
C.Bihar
D.Karnataka
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- Answer: A
3. Under ‘Unemployment Allowance Scheme’, Himachal Pradesh State Government will provide unemployment allowance of Rs _____ per month to youth having intermediate or above qualification
A.Rs. 3000 per month
B.Rs. 4000 per month
C.Rs. 1000 per month
D.Rs. 2000 per month
A.Rs. 3000 per month
B.Rs. 4000 per month
C.Rs. 1000 per month
D.Rs. 2000 per month
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- Answer: C
4. On April 15, 2017, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation-stone for Dr B R Ambedkar Smriti Vanam (memorial park) in state’s de facto capital Amaravati. Andhra Pradesh Govt. has allocated nearly Rs. _______ for this project
A.Rs. 25 crore
B.Rs. 50 crore
C.Rs. 75 crore
D.Rs. 100 crore
A.Rs. 25 crore
B.Rs. 50 crore
C.Rs. 75 crore
D.Rs. 100 crore
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- Answer: D
5. Which State Govt. has signed MoU with Central Govt. for "Power for All" scheme in the state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B.Goa
C.Kerala
D.Tamil Nadu
A. Uttar Pradesh
B.Goa
C.Kerala
D.Tamil Nadu