GENERAL KNOWLEDGE BITS IN ENGLISH 1
95. What is the theme of the 2017 World Civil Defence Day?
A. Disaster Medicine
B. Civil Defence And The New Information Technologies
C. Together With Civil Defence Against Disasters
D. Civil Defence, Disaster Reduction And Sustainable Development
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A. Scientist
B. Actor
C. Novelist
D. Journalist
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- Answer: D
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A.Rs. 75000
B.Rs. 60000
C.Rs. 50000
D.Rs. 45000
- View Answer
- 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
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
A. Oriental Batuaa
B. Oriental Pocket
C. Oriental Purse
D. Oriental Wallet
- View Answer
- 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
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
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
A. bank.co.sbi
B. sbi.com
C. bank.sbi
D. onlinesbi.in
- View Answer
- 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
A. Apple
B. Google
C. Microsoft
D. Facebook
- View Answer
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
A. Scrubber
B. Thubber
C. Papery
D. Ribbony
- View Answer
- 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
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
A. Fourth
B. Third
C. Second
D. Seventh
- View Answer
- 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
A. Science Express Climate Change Rail
B. Science Express Climate Change Journey
C. Science Express Climate Action Special
D. Science Express Climate Change Awareness
- View Answer
- 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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A. Bigelow Aerospace
B. SpaceDev
C. Blue Origin
D. SpaceX
- View Answer
- 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
A. Laser Printer
B. Ink-Jet Printer
C. Drum Printer
D. Band Printer
- View Answer
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A. Usain Bolt
B. Tyson Gay
C. Asafa Powell
D. Maurice Greene
- View Answer
- 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
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
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
A. Fourth
B. Sixth
C. Third
D. Fifth
- View Answer
- 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
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
A. Kolkata
B. Pune
C. Bangalore
D. New Delhi
- View Answer
- 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
A. Sandeep Kumar
B. Jitender Singh
C. Chandan Singh
D. Aman Kumar
- View Answer
- 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
A. Sunrisers Hyderabad
B. Mumbai Indians
C. Kolkata Knight Riders
D. Delhi Daredevils
- View Answer
- 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
A. Mohammad Amir
B. Younis Khan
C. Shahid Afridi
D. Misbah-ul-Haq
- View Answer
- Answer: C
89. When is the World Day of Social Justice observed?
A. February 21
B. February 20
C. February 19
D. February 22
A. February 21
B. February 20
C. February 19
D. February 22
- View Answer
- Answer: B
90. When is the International Mother Language Day celebrated?
A. February 23
B. February 22
C. February 21
D. February 20
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
A. China
B. Russia
C. France
D. Bangladesh
- View Answer
- 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
A. Canara Bank
B. Corporation Bank
C. Dena Bank
D. Andhra Bank
- View Answer
- 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
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
A. Brazil
B. Japan
C. India
D. South Korea
- View Answer
- 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
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
A. Kriti
B. Newton
C. Taandav
D. Positive
- View Answer
- 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
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
A. National Mineral Development Corporation, Ltd.
B. Neyveli Lignite Corporation
C. Hutti Gold Mines
D. Katamati Iron Mine
- View Answer
- Answer: D
99. Gangadayal Awasthi who died on February 17, 2017 was veteran __________.
A. Politician
B. Journalist
C. Social Worker
D. Poet
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
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
A. Journalist
B. Novelist
C. Doctor
D. Scientist
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- Answer: B
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS
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
A.Rs.9000 crore
B.Rs.8100 crore
C.Rs.7500 crore
D.Rs.9500 crore
- View Answer
- 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
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
A. Uday Express
B. Gareeb Kalyan Express
C. Antyodaya Express
D. Hamsafar Express
- View Answer
- 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
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
- View Answer
- 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
A. Thrissur
B. Trivandrum
C. Kochi
D. Kannur
- View Answer
- 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
A. Gujarat
B. Bihar
C. Punjab
D. Madhya Pradesh
- View Answer
- 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
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Haryana
- View Answer
- 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
A. Gujarat
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Karnataka
- View Answer
- 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
A. Bihar
B. Assam
C. Sikkim
D. Andhra Pradesh
- View Answer
- 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
A. Thiruvananthapuram
B. Kochi
C. Kannur
D. Kozhikode
- View Answer
- 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
A. Bihar
B. Gujarat
C. Punjab
D. Haryana
- View Answer
- 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
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
A.200 days
B.150 days
C.300 days
D.250 days
- View Answer
- 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
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
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)
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
A. Darjeeling
B. Shimla
C. Manali
D. Nainital
- View Answer
- 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
A.RAHAT
B.SURAKSHA
C.RELIEF
D.COMFORT
- View Answer
- 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
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
- View Answer
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A.Rs. 1,255 crores
B.Rs. 1,112 crores
C.Rs. 1,349 crores
D.Rs. 1,935 crores
- View Answer
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A. Economist
B. Novelist
C. Singer
D. Judge
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- Answer: A
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS
1. The latest National Family Health Survey-4 (NFHS-4) for year 2015-16 reports that the sex ratio at birth (number of females per 1,000 males) improved from 914 to ______ at the national level over the last decade.
A.920
B.925
C.919
D.917
A.920
B.925
C.919
D.917
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- Answer: C
2. The week long Swachh Shakti Saptah has been inaugurated in which state on March 1, 2017?
A. Haryana
B. Gujarat
C. West Bengal
D. Assam
A. Haryana
B. Gujarat
C. West Bengal
D. Assam
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- Answer: A
3. The government has further extended the time limit to deposit the scrapped notes by persons who were abroad during the demonetisation period till ___________
A. May 31
B. June 1
C. April 30
D. March 31
A. May 31
B. June 1
C. April 30
D. March 31
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- Answer: D
4. The Delhi government’s initiative to extend the midday meal facility for the girl students of all Delhi government school up to class 12 will be effective from which date?
A. March 31
B. April 1
C. May 1
D. April 30
A. March 31
B. April 1
C. May 1
D. April 30
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- Answer: B
5. The Amma Kalviyagam portal launched by Tamil Nadu is a part of which vision of late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa?
A. Vision TN 2020
B. Vision TN 2022
C. Vision TN 2023
D. Vision TN 2019
A. Vision TN 2020
B. Vision TN 2022
C. Vision TN 2023
D. Vision TN 2019
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- Answer: C
6. As per the data by Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, over ______ districts in India have become Open Defecation Free till date under Swachh Bharat Mission.
A.100
B.250
C.150
D.210
A.100
B.250
C.150
D.210
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- Answer: A
7. The nationwide Swachhta Pakhwada has been organized by which ministry from March 1, 2017 to March 15, 2017 to raise awareness about Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?
A. Ministry of Women & Child Development
B. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
C. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
D. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
A. Ministry of Women & Child Development
B. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
C. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
D. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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- Answer: A
8. The week long 29th International Yoga Festival has been organized in which state?
A. Karnataka
B. West Bengal
C. Uttarakhand
D. Himachal Pradesh
A. Karnataka
B. West Bengal
C. Uttarakhand
D. Himachal Pradesh
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- Answer: C
9. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has signed a MoU with which organization on March 1, 2017 for the speedy implementation and success of Namami Gange?
A. Sankat Mochan Foundation
B. Rotary India
C. Ganga Action Parivar
D. Shuddhi
A. Sankat Mochan Foundation
B. Rotary India
C. Ganga Action Parivar
D. Shuddhi
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- Answer: B
10. Punjab signed a renewed agreement with J&K on March 3, 2017 for the completion of the Shahpur Kandi Dam project. What is the total cost of the project?
A.Rs. 2,525 crore
B.Rs. 1,962 crore
C.Rs. 2,285 crore
D.Rs. 3,184 crore
A.Rs. 2,525 crore
B.Rs. 1,962 crore
C.Rs. 2,285 crore
D.Rs. 3,184 crore
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- Answer: C
11. What is the deadline fixed by the government to enroll for Aadhaar number by all the students and cooks who are entitled to get the midday meal?
A. April 1
B. March 31
C. April 30
D. June 30
A. April 1
B. March 31
C. April 30
D. June 30
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- Answer: D
12. Which north eastern state has decided to make Sanskrit as a compulsory language for students up to class 8 in the state?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Assam
C. Tripura
D. Mizoram
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Assam
C. Tripura
D. Mizoram
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- Answer: B
13. The West Bengal Clinical Establishments Bill, 2017 passed by state assembly on March 3, 2017 will replace which bill?
A. West Bengal Clinical Establishments Bill, 2001
B. West Bengal Clinical Establishments Bill, 1999
C. West Bengal Clinical Establishments Bill, 2007
D. West Bengal Clinical Establishments Bill, 2010
A. West Bengal Clinical Establishments Bill, 2001
B. West Bengal Clinical Establishments Bill, 1999
C. West Bengal Clinical Establishments Bill, 2007
D. West Bengal Clinical Establishments Bill, 2010
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- Answer: D
14. Which state has official status to the tribal language Kurukh on February 21, 2017?
A. Assam
B. West Bengal
C. Haryana
D. Himachal Pradesh
A. Assam
B. West Bengal
C. Haryana
D. Himachal Pradesh
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- Answer: B
15. The Tirupati Airport in Andhra Pradesh has been renamed as ___________
A. Amaravati Airport
B. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Airport
C. Sri Venkateswara Airport
D. Sri Padmavathi Airport
A. Amaravati Airport
B. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Airport
C. Sri Venkateswara Airport
D. Sri Padmavathi Airport
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- Answer: C
16. Which Indian state has decided to implement the City Taxi Regulation 2017 to regulate the web-based taxi services in the state?
A. Haryana
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
A. Haryana
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
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- Answer: B
17. Which state has launched the Tirtha Darshan Scheme on March 3, 2017 to enable the senior citizens belonging to BPL to go on pilgrimage at government expenses?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Haryana
D. Sikkim
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Haryana
D. Sikkim
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- Answer: C
18. The week long Bhagoria Festival is celebrated by tribal community of which Indian state?
A. West Bengal
B. Assam
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Himachal Pradesh
A. West Bengal
B. Assam
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Himachal Pradesh
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- Answer: C
19. The largest flag of India measuring _______ feet was inaugurated on March 5, 2017 on the tallest flag post at the Indo-Pak Attari Border in Amritsar.
A.300 ft
B.390 ft
C.310 ft
D.360 ft
A.300 ft
B.390 ft
C.310 ft
D.360 ft
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- Answer: D
20. The National Conference on Jal Kranti Abhiyan was held in which city on March 7, 2017?
A. Mumbai
B. Bangaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Kolkata
A. Mumbai
B. Bangaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Kolkata
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- Answer: C
21. The Union Cabinet on March 6, 2017 approved the proposal for revival of _______ un-served/under-served airports by the year 2020.
A.70
B.45
C.60
D.50
A.70
B.45
C.60
D.50
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- Answer: D
22. The new Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) has been announced by the government of India to boost the output of which of the following?
A. Cotton
B. Oil & Gas
C. Solar Energy
D. Distilled Water
A. Cotton
B. Oil & Gas
C. Solar Energy
D. Distilled Water
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- Answer: B
23. India’s first smart tribal village has been inaugurated in which state on March 6, 2017?
A. Jammu & Kashmir
B. West Bengal
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Gujarat
A. Jammu & Kashmir
B. West Bengal
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Gujarat
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- Answer: A
24. To mark the 100 years of Yogoda Satsang Math, Prime Minster Narendra Modi released which of the following on March 7, 2017?
A. Commemorative of Rs.100
B. Commemorative postage stamp
C. Circulatory coin of Rs. 10
D. Commemorative coin of Rs 10
A. Commemorative of Rs.100
B. Commemorative postage stamp
C. Circulatory coin of Rs. 10
D. Commemorative coin of Rs 10
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- Answer: B
25. How much amount of Financing Agreement has been signed between India and World Bank for the project Tejaswini on February 23, 2017?
A.USD 76 million
B.USD 45 million
C.USD 63 million
D.USD 52 million
A.USD 76 million
B.USD 45 million
C.USD 63 million
D.USD 52 million
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- Answer: C
26. Where was the 2017 UK-India Year of Culture event hosted by Queen Elizabeth II?
A. St James’s Palace
B. Holyrood Palace
C. Buckingham Palace
D. Kensington Palace
A. St James’s Palace
B. Holyrood Palace
C. Buckingham Palace
D. Kensington Palace
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- Answer: C
27. What is the name of the month long annual military exercise between United States and South Korean troops which kicked off on March 1, 2017 to test their defense readiness?
A. Falcon Virgo
B. Key Resolve
C. Eskimo
D. Foal Eagle
A. Falcon Virgo
B. Key Resolve
C. Eskimo
D. Foal Eagle
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- Answer: D
28. Where was the 13th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit held?
A. Islamabad
B. Tehran
C. Ankara
D. Kabul
A. Islamabad
B. Tehran
C. Ankara
D. Kabul
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- Answer: A
29. Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Sudan on March 1, 2017?
A. Hassan Saleh
B. Kosti Manibe Ngai
C. Aggrey Tisa Sabuni
D. Salva Kiir
A. Hassan Saleh
B. Kosti Manibe Ngai
C. Aggrey Tisa Sabuni
D. Salva Kiir
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- Answer: A
30. India has completed fencing half of the 4,096 km border area which it shares with Bangladesh, the rest half is targeted to be completed by which year?
A.2018
B.2020
C.2017
D.2019
A.2018
B.2020
C.2017
D.2019
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- Answer: D
31. Bharti Airtel and Millicom International Cellular SA have signed an agreement on March 3, 2017 to combine their operations for providing service in which country?
A. Burkina Faso
B. Côte d’Ivoire
C. Ghana
D. Togo
A. Burkina Faso
B. Côte d’Ivoire
C. Ghana
D. Togo
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- Answer: C
32. Which north eastern state in India has agreed to supply additional 60 MW of power to Bangladesh to solve its power crisis?
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Mizoram
D. Tripura
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Mizoram
D. Tripura
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- Answer: D
33. The joint military training exercise AL NAGAH-II is being conducted between Indian Army and the Army troops of which country?
A. Bangladesh
B. Oman
C. Japan
D. Myanmar
A. Bangladesh
B. Oman
C. Japan
D. Myanmar
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- Answer: B
34. The Surya Kiran Xi is a joint military exercise of Indian Army with the Army troops of which country?
A. China
B. Japan
C. Nepal
D. Bangladesh
A. China
B. Japan
C. Nepal
D. Bangladesh
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- Answer: C
35. As per the latest analysis of the Financial Times, which country’s banking system has surpassed that of the Eurozone to become the world’s largest banking system by assets?
A. Russia
B. China
C. United Arab Emirates
D. Germany
A. Russia
B. China
C. United Arab Emirates
D. Germany
- View Answer
- Answer: B
36. The Union Cabinet gave its ex-post facto approval on March 6, 2017 to the MoU signed between India with which country in the field of providing energy efficiency services?
A. Portugal
B. UAE
C. Netherland
D. Rwanda
A. Portugal
B. UAE
C. Netherland
D. Rwanda
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- Answer: B
37. Which bank has entered into a bank assurance tie-up with the Reliance General Insurance on March 1, 2017 to offer insurance products to bank customers?
A. Catholic Syrian Bank
B. Karur Vysya Bank
C. IndusInd Bank
D. South Indian Bank
A. Catholic Syrian Bank
B. Karur Vysya Bank
C. IndusInd Bank
D. South Indian Bank
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- Answer: A
38. How many Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) have been entered into by CBDT till date since its incorporation in 2012?
A.150
B.140
C.200
D.170
A.150
B.140
C.200
D.170
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- Answer: B
39. According to the data by Commerce and Industry Ministry, the growth rate of India’s 8 core sector contracted to ________ percent in January 2017 when compared to 5.7 percent in January 2016.
A.1.3 percent
B.4.7 percent
C.3.4 percent
D.2.9 percent
A.1.3 percent
B.4.7 percent
C.3.4 percent
D.2.9 percent
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- Answer: C
40. The Securities and Exchange Board of India has announced to further tighten the regulations for which type of trading to prevent its misuse?
A. Spot Trading
B. Investor Trading
C. Algorithmic Trading
D. All the Above
A. Spot Trading
B. Investor Trading
C. Algorithmic Trading
D. All the Above
- View Answer
- Answer: C
41. The government has directed all the banks to make available the mobile banking facility to all the customers by ____________
A. March 31
B. April 1
C. June 30
D. May 31
A. March 31
B. April 1
C. June 30
D. May 31
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- Answer: A
42. How much amount has been sanctioned by the government for the treatment of the cataract patients over the next five years?
A.Rs. 825 crore
B.Rs. 421 crore
C.Rs. 579 crore
D.Rs. 756 crore
A.Rs. 825 crore
B.Rs. 421 crore
C.Rs. 579 crore
D.Rs. 756 crore
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- Answer: D
43. A minimum of Rs. _______ would be charged by the HDFC Bank, ICICI, and Axis Bank after four free transactions in a month.
A.Rs.100
B.Rs.150
C.Rs.120
D.Rs.110
A.Rs.100
B.Rs.150
C.Rs.120
D.Rs.110
- View Answer
- Answer: B
44. Which state has emerged as the top most state to achieve maximum registration under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime when compared to other states of India?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Assam
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Assam
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- Answer: C
45. The GST council has agreed to provide a composition scheme for small businesses. Now the small business with turnover up to Rs._______ lakh will have to pay a tax of ____ percent.
A. 25 lakh, 5 percent
B. 50 lakh, 10 percent
C. 50 lakh, 5 percent
D. 75 lakh, 10 percent
A. 25 lakh, 5 percent
B. 50 lakh, 10 percent
C. 50 lakh, 5 percent
D. 75 lakh, 10 percent
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- Answer: C
46. According to the Reserve Bank of India, any bank which refuses to exchange soiled notes from people will have to pay a penalty of Rs. ______
A.Rs.15000
B.Rs.10000
C.Rs.12000
D.Rs.20000
A.Rs.15000
B.Rs.10000
C.Rs.12000
D.Rs.20000
- View Answer
- Answer: B
47. The state government of Telangana has signed a MoU with which technology giant on March 3, 2017 to support digitization effort of the state?
A. Microsoft
B. Google India
C. HCL Technologies
D. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
A. Microsoft
B. Google India
C. HCL Technologies
D. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- View Answer
- Answer: B
48. The State Bank of India has revised various service charges on transaction and deposits as well as maintaining monthly average balance. The new charges would be applicable from which date?
A. April 1, 2017
B. March 1, 2017
C. April 30 2017
D. March 31, 2017
A. April 1, 2017
B. March 1, 2017
C. April 30 2017
D. March 31, 2017
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- Answer: A
49. According to the GSMA Association Report, which country will lead the world in Smartphone adoption in 2016-2020?
A. India
B. China
C. South Africa
D. Pakistan
A. India
B. China
C. South Africa
D. Pakistan
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- Answer: A
50. The International Monetary Fund has reached a preliminary agreement with Ukraine on March 4, 2017 to provide a fresh disbursement of USD ____ billion in the first half of the March 2017.
A.USD 1.2 billion
B.USD 1.5 billion
C.USD 1 billion
D.USD 1.9 billion
A.USD 1.2 billion
B.USD 1.5 billion
C.USD 1 billion
D.USD 1.9 billion
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- Answer: C
51. China has set its GDP growth target at ______ percent for the year 2017 compared with the target range of 6.5-7 percent in 2016.
A.4.7 percent
B.7.1 percent
C.5.9 percent
D.6.5 percent
A.4.7 percent
B.7.1 percent
C.5.9 percent
D.6.5 percent
- View Answer
- Answer: D
52. IRDAI has proposed to increase the insurance premium for cars, motor cycles as well as commercial vehicles to 50 percent. The new charges would be effective from which date?
A. March 31
B. April 1
C. June 1
D. April 30
A. March 31
B. April 1
C. June 1
D. April 30
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- Answer: B
53. Which bank has won the gold medal for the Radio Jingle in the Collateral Awards Category at the 11th Global Communication Conclave held in Bangaluru on March 6, 2017?
A. Canara Bank
B. South India Bank
C. Andhra Bank
D. RBL Bank
A. Canara Bank
B. South India Bank
C. Andhra Bank
D. RBL Bank
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- Answer: A
54. The State bank of India will levy penalty from April 1, 2017 if Minimum Average Balance in account of metropolitan population is below Rs. ________
A.Rs.3000
B.Rs.5000
C.Rs.7000
D.Rs.4000
A.Rs.3000
B.Rs.5000
C.Rs.7000
D.Rs.4000
- View Answer
- Answer: B
55. The 2000th branch of Vijaya Bank has been opened in which city on March 4, 2017?
A. Tirupati
B. Kakinada
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Kadapa
A. Tirupati
B. Kakinada
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Kadapa
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- Answer: A
56. The Finance Ministry has given its in-principal approval to allow which financial institution to offer Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) to their employees from 2017-18?
A. Insurance Companies
B. Non-Banking Financial Institutions
C. Public Sector Banks
D. Asset Management Firms
A. Insurance Companies
B. Non-Banking Financial Institutions
C. Public Sector Banks
D. Asset Management Firms
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- Answer: C
57. The Trade Mark Rules 2017 which came into effect on March 6, 2017 has replaced which rule to simply the processing of Trade Mark applications?
A. Trade Mark Rules 2000
B. Trade Mark Rules 2012
C. Trade Mark Rules 1999
D. Trade Mark Rules 2002
A. Trade Mark Rules 2000
B. Trade Mark Rules 2012
C. Trade Mark Rules 1999
D. Trade Mark Rules 2002
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- Answer: D
58. Tech Mahindra Ltd has signed a definitive agreement on March 6, 2017 to acquire CJS Solutions Group LLC for how much amount?
A.$150 million
B.$110 million
C.$95 million
D.$120 million
A.$150 million
B.$110 million
C.$95 million
D.$120 million
- View Answer
- Answer: B
59. As per the latest estimation of global rating agency Fitch, India’s GDP is projected to grow at ___________ percent for the fiscal 2016-17.
A.7.9 percent
B.7.1 percent
C.7.6 percent
D.7.5 percent
A.7.9 percent
B.7.1 percent
C.7.6 percent
D.7.5 percent
- View Answer
- Answer: B
60. The Government of India has banned which global news agency from shooting in any of its 50 tiger reserves for a period of five years?
A. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
B. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
C. British Broadcasting Corporation
D. Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
A. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
B. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
C. British Broadcasting Corporation
D. Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
- View Answer
- Answer: C
61. What is the name of the Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) which was handed over by DRDO to Indian Army on March 2, 2017?
A. Suchitra
B. Sarvekshak
C. Swasthik
D. Swathi
A. Suchitra
B. Sarvekshak
C. Swasthik
D. Swathi
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- Answer: D
62. DRDO has signed a non-exclusive licencing agreement with which company on March 1, 2017 for manufacturing High Nitrogen Steel (HNS)?
A. Bhushan Power & Steel Limited
B. Jindal Stainless (Hisar) Limited
C. Ispat Industries Ltd
D. JSW Steel Limited
A. Bhushan Power & Steel Limited
B. Jindal Stainless (Hisar) Limited
C. Ispat Industries Ltd
D. JSW Steel Limited
- View Answer
- Answer: B
63. The US Classified Satellite NROL-79 was launched by United Launch Alliance from California on March 1, 2017 on board which rocket?
A. Pegasus I
B. Delta M
C. Atlas 5
D. Falcon 9
A. Pegasus I
B. Delta M
C. Atlas 5
D. Falcon 9
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- Answer: C
64. What was the theme of the 2017 World Wildlife Day observed on March 3, 2017?
A. Listen To The Young Voices
B. It’s Time to Get Serious about Wildlife Crime
C. Sustainable Development of Wildlife
D. The Future of Wildlife Is In Our Hands
A. Listen To The Young Voices
B. It’s Time to Get Serious about Wildlife Crime
C. Sustainable Development of Wildlife
D. The Future of Wildlife Is In Our Hands
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- Answer: A
65. Which Indian software development firm has acquired Japanese digital firm Brilliant Service Co on March 1, 2017 for an undisclosed amount?
A. Tata Consultancy Services
B. Cognizant
C. Accenture
D.HCL Technologies
A. Tata Consultancy Services
B. Cognizant
C. Accenture
D.HCL Technologies
- View Answer
- Answer: B
66. The NGT has passed an order on March 2, 2017 to prohibit any campaigning activity on beaches along the Ganga which fall within ________ meters from the middle of the river.
A.50 meters
B.75 meters
C.150 meters
D.100 meters
A.50 meters
B.75 meters
C.150 meters
D.100 meters
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- Answer: D
67. Operation Thunderbird and Operation Save Kurma was conducted by which agency to Combat Wildlife Crime?
A. Wildlife Trust of India
B. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
C. National Tiger Conservation Authority
D. Wildlife Conservation Trust
A. Wildlife Trust of India
B. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
C. National Tiger Conservation Authority
D. Wildlife Conservation Trust
- View Answer
- Answer: B
68. The nodal funding agency for the biotech industry, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) will be set up in which city?
A. Kolkata
B. Chennai
C. Bangaluru
D. New Delhi
A. Kolkata
B. Chennai
C. Bangaluru
D. New Delhi
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- Answer: C
69. Indian Navy’s oldest flagship aircraft carrier INS ___________, also known as ‘Grand Old Lady’ was decommissioned on March 6, 2017 after being into service for 30 years.
A. INS Vikram
B. INS Vikramaditya
C. INS Viraat
D. INS Vedanta
A. INS Vikram
B. INS Vikramaditya
C. INS Viraat
D. INS Vedanta
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- Answer: C
70. The first ever across-the-river" survey in Ganga is being conducted by which organization in coordination with the forest departments of Ganga basin states?
A. National Green Tribunal
B. National Wildlife Conservation Authority
C. National Wildlife Trust
D. Wildlife Institute of India
A. National Green Tribunal
B. National Wildlife Conservation Authority
C. National Wildlife Trust
D. Wildlife Institute of India
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- Answer: D
71. According to a report by researchers on March 1, 2017, the world’s oldest known fossil has been discovered by scientists in which country?
A. United States of America
B. Canada
C. China
D. Australia
A. United States of America
B. Canada
C. China
D. Australia
- View Answer
- Answer: B
72. The Advanced S-300 Missile Defence System of Iran which became operational on March 4, 2017 has been manufactured by which country?
A. Germany
B. China
C. France
D. Russia
A. Germany
B. China
C. France
D. Russia
- View Answer
- Answer: D
73. According to the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 2017 report, nearly 45 percent of India’s total bird species have been found in which state?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Gujarat
D. Punjab
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Gujarat
D. Punjab
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- Answer: A
74. The image of an incredibly massive galaxy UGC 12591, which has hundred billions times the mass of the Sun, has been captured by which telescope?
A. Hubble Space Telescope
B. Chandra X-Ray Observatory
C. Spitzer Space Telescope
D. Compton Gamma Ray Observatory
A. Hubble Space Telescope
B. Chandra X-Ray Observatory
C. Spitzer Space Telescope
D. Compton Gamma Ray Observatory
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- Answer: A
75. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) on February 28, 2017?
A. Nand Kumar Sai
B. Hari Krishna Damor
C. Ravi Thakur
D. Anusuiya Uikey
A. Nand Kumar Sai
B. Hari Krishna Damor
C. Ravi Thakur
D. Anusuiya Uikey
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- Answer: A
76. Who has been conferred with additional charge as Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on February 28, 2017?
A. Sudeep Lakhtakia
B. K. Durga Prasad
C. Anjali Nirmal
D. Mohinder Kumar
A. Sudeep Lakhtakia
B. K. Durga Prasad
C. Anjali Nirmal
D. Mohinder Kumar
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- Answer: A
77. Who is the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
A. Kaushal Srivastava
B. Bobby Parikh
C. Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi
D. Sushil Chandra
A. Kaushal Srivastava
B. Bobby Parikh
C. Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi
D. Sushil Chandra
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- Answer: D
78. Who has been appointed as the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs on February 27, 2017?
A. Vikas Swarup
B. Gopal Baglay
C. Manoj Sinha
D. Y. S. Chowdary
A. Vikas Swarup
B. Gopal Baglay
C. Manoj Sinha
D. Y. S. Chowdary
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- Answer: B
79. Who has been given the additional charge of the post of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Overseas Bank for three more months on February 28, 2017?
A. Arun Shrivastava
B. K Venkataraman
C. R Subramania Kumar
D. V.G. Mathew
A. Arun Shrivastava
B. K Venkataraman
C. R Subramania Kumar
D. V.G. Mathew
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- Answer: C
80. The newly appointed senior IAS officer __________ took charge as the Chairman of SEBI on March 1, 2017.
A. Vinod Rai
B. Ajay Tyagi
C. Subir Dutta
D. Vikram Limaye
A. Vinod Rai
B. Ajay Tyagi
C. Subir Dutta
D. Vikram Limaye
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- Answer: B
81. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation chairman on February 28, 2017?
A. Anil Bajaj
B. Sanjiv Singh
C. Govind Prabhakar
D. Aniruddh Sinha
A. Anil Bajaj
B. Sanjiv Singh
C. Govind Prabhakar
D. Aniruddh Sinha
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- Answer: B
82. Who is the head of the Working Group on Migration constituted by the government to recommend legal and policy framework to protect the interests of the migrants in India?
A. Partha Mukhopadhay
B. Arvind Panagariya
C. Bibek Debroy
D. Sumit Bose
A. Partha Mukhopadhay
B. Arvind Panagariya
C. Bibek Debroy
D. Sumit Bose
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- Answer: A
83. Who is the Chairman of the Supreme Court constituted Special Investigating Team (SIT) on black money?
A. Kirti Saxena
B. M.B. Shah
C. M.L. Mehta
D. Arijit Pasayat
A. Kirti Saxena
B. M.B. Shah
C. M.L. Mehta
D. Arijit Pasayat
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- Answer: B
84. Who has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to World Trade Organization with effect from June 2017?
A. Arun Kumar Singh
B. Navtej Sarna
C. JS Deepak
D. Nirupama Rao
A. Arun Kumar Singh
B. Navtej Sarna
C. JS Deepak
D. Nirupama Rao
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- Answer: C
85. Who has been appointed as the new secretary general of SAARC with effect from March 1, 2017?
A. Runa Lalia
B. Sheel Kant Sharma
C. Arjun Bahadur Thapa
D. Amjad Hussain B Sial
A. Runa Lalia
B. Sheel Kant Sharma
C. Arjun Bahadur Thapa
D. Amjad Hussain B Sial
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- Answer: D
86. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of MTNL with effect from March 1, 2017?
A. P.K. Purwar
B. Anupam Srivastava
C. Analjit Singh
D. Rajiv Mehrotra
A. P.K. Purwar
B. Anupam Srivastava
C. Analjit Singh
D. Rajiv Mehrotra
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- Answer: A
87. Which country will host the 2017 World Women’s Youth Boxing Championship?
A. China
B. Russia
C. India
D. Brazil
A. China
B. Russia
C. India
D. Brazil
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- Answer: C
88. The former Indian wrestler Kripa Shankar Bishnoi who has been appointed as an international match referee by United World Wrestling (UWW) belongs to which state?
A. Bihar
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Madhya Pradesh
A. Bihar
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Madhya Pradesh
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- Answer: D
89. Who has been appointed as the head coach of the India U-17 World Cup team on March 1, 2017 by All India Football Federation?
A. Luis Norton de Matos
B. Xavier Hernández Creus
C. Edwin van der Sar
D. Steve Coppell
A. Luis Norton de Matos
B. Xavier Hernández Creus
C. Edwin van der Sar
D. Steve Coppell
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- Answer: A
90. Who is the author of the book titled Numbers Do Lie: 61 Hidden Cricket Stories?
A. Sachin Tendulkar
B. Akash Chopra
C. Shoaib Akhtar
D. Kapil Dev
A. Sachin Tendulkar
B. Akash Chopra
C. Shoaib Akhtar
D. Kapil Dev
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- Answer: B
91. Who has won the 50-metre free pistol event in the 2017 ISSF World Cup in New Delhi on March 1, 2017?
A. Jitu Rai
B. Amanpreet Singh
C. Vahid Golkhandan
D. Vijay Kumar
A. Jitu Rai
B. Amanpreet Singh
C. Vahid Golkhandan
D. Vijay Kumar
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- Answer: A
92. Name the winner of the 2017 Dubai Tennis Championships in men’s single event.
A. Andy Murray
B. Jean-Julien Rojer
C. Fernando Verdasco
D. Romania Horia Tecau
A. Andy Murray
B. Jean-Julien Rojer
C. Fernando Verdasco
D. Romania Horia Tecau
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- Answer: A
93. India beat which country to secure 7th rank at the 2017 Asia Men’s Rugby Sevens Trophy held at Aspire Rugby Field in Doha, Qatar
A. Pakistan
B. Jordan
C. Nepal
D. Bangladesh
A. Pakistan
B. Jordan
C. Nepal
D. Bangladesh
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- Answer: A
94. When is the Zero Discrimination Day observed?
A. March 2
B. March 1
C. February 28
D. February 27
A. March 2
B. March 1
C. February 28
D. February 27
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- Answer: B
A. Disaster Medicine
B. Civil Defence And The New Information Technologies
C. Together With Civil Defence Against Disasters
D. Civil Defence, Disaster Reduction And Sustainable Development
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- Answer: C
96. When is the National Defence Day observed?
A. March 2
B. March 1
C. March 3
D. March 5
A. March 2
B. March 1
C. March 3
D. March 5
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- Answer: C
97. When is the World Hearing Day observed?
A. March 3
B. March 5
C. March 1
D. March 4
A. March 3
B. March 5
C. March 1
D. March 4
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- Answer: A
98. Which movie won the Audience Award at the Glasgow Film Festival 2017 on March 1, 2017?
A. City of Joy
B. Bhakta Vidur
C. Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
D. Lipstick Under My Burkha
A. City of Joy
B. Bhakta Vidur
C. Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
D. Lipstick Under My Burkha
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- Answer: D
99. Which country has been awarded the most Popular Tourism Destination Award at the International Travel Fair (GITF) Travel Fair in China on March 3, 2017?
A. Bangladesh
B. Sri Lanka
C. Malaysia
D. Nepal
A. Bangladesh
B. Sri Lanka
C. Malaysia
D. Nepal
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- Answer: B
100. Which Indian city has been ranked as the Best city in the fourth edition of the Annual Survey of India’s City Systems 2016 by Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Thiruvananthapuram
D. Pune
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Thiruvananthapuram
D. Pune
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- Answer: C
101. Which medical hospital has been awarded the Raksha Mantri’s Trophy for the best Service Hospital in the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) for the year 2016 on March 2, 2017?
A. INHS Kalyani, Visakhapatnam
B. INHS Asvini, Mumbai
C. Command Hospital (Southern Command) Pune
D. Command Hospital (Northern Command) Udhampur
A. INHS Kalyani, Visakhapatnam
B. INHS Asvini, Mumbai
C. Command Hospital (Southern Command) Pune
D. Command Hospital (Northern Command) Udhampur
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- Answer: B
102. Which Indian University has won the annual Visitor’s Award for the ‘Best University’, 2017?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
B. Banaras Hindu University
C. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
D. Jamia Millia Islamia
A. Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
B. Banaras Hindu University
C. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
D. Jamia Millia Islamia
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- Answer: A
103. The prestigious President’s ‘Standard’ was awarded to which unit of Air Force by president Pranab Mukherjee on March 3, 2017?
A. No. 175 Helicopter Squadron
B. No. 25 Helicopter Squadron
C. No. 45 Helicopter Squadron
D. No. 125 Helicopter Squadron
A. No. 175 Helicopter Squadron
B. No. 25 Helicopter Squadron
C. No. 45 Helicopter Squadron
D. No. 125 Helicopter Squadron
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- Answer: D
104. Who has been awarded the 30th Moortidevi Award on March 4, 2017 by Bharatiya Jnanpith organization?
A. M P Veerendra
B. C. Radhakrishnan
C. Vishwanath Tripathi
D. Kolakaluri Enoch
A. M P Veerendra
B. C. Radhakrishnan
C. Vishwanath Tripathi
D. Kolakaluri Enoch
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- Answer: A
105. Which Indian Institute has become the only institute to feature among the top 10 Best Small Universities in the World 2017 ranking by the Times Higher Education?
A. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
B. Delhi University
C. Banaras Hindu University
D. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
A. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
B. Delhi University
C. Banaras Hindu University
D. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
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- Answer: D
106. Which Indian airport has won the first position in the Airports Council International-ASQ survey in the 5-15 million passengers per annum (MPPA) category for the year 2016?
A. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
B. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Limited
C. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
D. Indira Gandhi International Airport
A. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
B. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Limited
C. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
D. Indira Gandhi International Airport
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- Answer: B
107. Which Indian actress has won the best actress award at the 2017 International Film Festival and Awards of Australia (IFFAA)?
A. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
B. Priyanka Chopra
C. Deepika Padukone
D. Alia Bhatt
A. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
B. Priyanka Chopra
C. Deepika Padukone
D. Alia Bhatt
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- Answer: A
108. Who has been selected for the ‘Distinguished Fellow’ honour by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) for contribution towards research work?
A. Sivananda Pai
B. Pradyut Ghosh
C. Lalji Singh
D. Shiraz Naval Minwalla
A. Sivananda Pai
B. Pradyut Ghosh
C. Lalji Singh
D. Shiraz Naval Minwalla
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- Answer: C
109. Name the noted Indian columnist and writer known for his play Duniya Ne Undha Chasma, who died on March 1, 2017 at the age of 87.
A. Taarak Mehta
B. Ved Pratap Vaidik
C. TVR Shenoy
D. Ravindra Kumar
A. Taarak Mehta
B. Ved Pratap Vaidik
C. TVR Shenoy
D. Ravindra Kumar
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- Answer: A
110. Haji Abdul Salam who died on March 1, 2017 was a Rajya Sabha member from which state?
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Manipur
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Manipur
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- Answer: D
111. Syed Shahabuddin who died on March 4, 2017 was a __________
A. Novelist
B. Politician
C. Scientist
D. Journalist
A. Novelist
B. Politician
C. Scientist
D. Journalist
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- Answer: B
112. Biju Patnaik whose 101st birth anniversary was observed on March 5, 2017 was a former Chief Minister of which state?
A. Kerala
B. Assam
C. Odisha
D. West Bengal
A. Kerala
B. Assam
C. Odisha
D. West Bengal
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- Answer: C
113. Referred to as Father of Modern Transplantation, noted American physician Dr. ___________died on March 3, 2017 at the age of 90?
A. Paul Antony
B. Stephen Blaylock
C. Ben Carson
D. Thomas Starzl
A. Paul Antony
B. Stephen Blaylock
C. Ben Carson
D. Thomas Starzl
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- Answer: D
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS
1. Online web platform Pratibimba has been launched by which state government to report the performance and achievements of the government to the citizen?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra
- View Answer
- Answer: B
2. The Mobile World Congress will be hosted for the first time by India on September 27, 2017 in which Indian city?
A. Bangaluru
B. Chandigarh
C. New Delhi
D. Gandhinagar
A. Bangaluru
B. Chandigarh
C. New Delhi
D. Gandhinagar
- View Answer
- Answer: C
3. The 4 lane ‘Extradosed’ Cable-Stayed Bridge has been inaugurated in which city of Gujarat by PM Modi on March 7, 2017?
A. Jamnagar
B. Surat
C. Mandvi
D. Bharuch
A. Jamnagar
B. Surat
C. Mandvi
D. Bharuch
- View Answer
- Answer: D
4. The three day long ‘Destination North East-2017’ festival was organized in which city?
A. Chandigarh
B. Kolkata
C. Pune
D. Chennai
A. Chandigarh
B. Kolkata
C. Pune
D. Chennai
- View Answer
- Answer: A
5. The International Yoga Festival was inaugurated in which city on March 8, 2017 by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu?
A. Indore
B. Ahmedabad
C. New Delhi
D. Amritsar
A. Indore
B. Ahmedabad
C. New Delhi
D. Amritsar
- View Answer
- Answer: C
6. The Swachh Shakti 2017 – A Convention of Women Sarpanches was held in which state on the occasion of the International Women’s Day?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. West Bengal
D. Punjab
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. West Bengal
D. Punjab
- View Answer
- Answer: A
7. Where was the 10th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2017) held?
A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi
A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi
- View Answer
- Answer: D
8. The state government of Odisha has launched a 24*7 helpline number _____ on March 8, 2017 to assist women in distress in the state.
A.111
B.101
C.141
D.181
A.111
B.101
C.141
D.181
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- Answer: D
9. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu K Palaniswami launched a Housing Scheme on March 9, 2017 for construction of houses for poor. What is the total cost of the project?
A.Rs.2,110 crore
B.Rs.1,580 crore
C.Rs.1,750 crore
D.Rs.950 crore
A.Rs.2,110 crore
B.Rs.1,580 crore
C.Rs.1,750 crore
D.Rs.950 crore
- View Answer
- Answer: B
10. NTPC commissioned 45 MW of solar power plant at Bhadla on March 8, 2017. Where is the Bhadla solar power plant located?
A. Rajasthan
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
A. Rajasthan
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
- View Answer
- Answer: A
11. The Ammavin Aran mobile app has been launched by AIADMK on March 9, 2017 to serve which purpose?
A. Cancer Treatment
B. Mid-Day Meal Service
C. Women’s Safety
D. Digital Empowerment
A. Cancer Treatment
B. Mid-Day Meal Service
C. Women’s Safety
D. Digital Empowerment
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- Answer: C
12. The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016 seeks to increase the maternity leave to _______ weeks from the earlier 12 weeks.
A.26 weeks
B.24 weeks
C.15 weeks
D.20 weeks
A.26 weeks
B.24 weeks
C.15 weeks
D.20 weeks
- View Answer
- Answer: A
13. The two day 12th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India Africa Project Partnership was held in which city?
A. Bangaluru
B. New Delhi
C. Pune
D. Shimla
A. Bangaluru
B. New Delhi
C. Pune
D. Shimla
- View Answer
- Answer: B
14. The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) won the 2017 Assembly election with majority win in which states? 15.
A. Punjab & Uttar Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh & Manipur
C. Uttarakhand & Goa
D. Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand
A. Punjab & Uttar Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh & Manipur
C. Uttarakhand & Goa
D. Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand
- View Answer
- Answer: D
16. The Rajya Sabha passed the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016 on March 10, 2017. The bill relates to transfer of properties left by people who migrated to which country in the 1960s or later?
A. Pakistan & Bangladesh
B. China & Japan
C. Nepal & China
D. Pakistan & China
A. Pakistan & Bangladesh
B. China & Japan
C. Nepal & China
D. Pakistan & China
- View Answer
- Answer: D
17. India’s largest floating Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Plant has been installed in which state on March 10, 2017?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
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- Answer: C
18. How many subjects have been made mandatory by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for class 10th standard board exams from 2017-18?
A. Six
B. Four
C. Five
D. Three
A. Six
B. Four
C. Five
D. Three
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- Answer: A
19. Which power generation company has developed the India’s largest 100kWp floating Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Plant installed at Kayamkulam in Kerala on March 10, 2017?
A. National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC)
B. Power Grid Corporation of India
C. Reliance Power Limited
D. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited
A. National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC)
B. Power Grid Corporation of India
C. Reliance Power Limited
D. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited
- View Answer
- Answer: A
20. The largest municipal waste-to-power plant of India has been inaugurated in which city on March 10, 2017?
A. Bangaluru
B. Chennai
C. New Delhi
D. Indore
A. Bangaluru
B. Chennai
C. New Delhi
D. Indore
- View Answer
- Answer: C
21. Which zone of the Indian railway has unveiled India’s first air-conditioned rail ambulance on 9 March 2017 to be stationed at Kaylan (Maharashtra)?
A. Central Railway
B. Northern Railway
C. Western Railway
D. South Western Railway
A. Central Railway
B. Northern Railway
C. Western Railway
D. South Western Railway
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- Answer: A
22. The Telangana government presented Rs _________ crore budget estimate for the year 2017-18 on March 13, 2017.
A.Rs. 120,395 crore
B.Rs. 170,521 crore
C.Rs. 1,50,250 crore
D.Rs. 1,49,646 crore
A.Rs. 120,395 crore
B.Rs. 170,521 crore
C.Rs. 1,50,250 crore
D.Rs. 1,49,646 crore
- View Answer
- Answer: D
23. In which of the given states, government has laid the foundation stone of Banana Research Centre on March 11, 2017 to cater to the needs of banana growers?
A. Bihar
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
A. Bihar
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
- View Answer
- Answer: A
24. Which state has launched KCR Kit scheme for the welfare of pregnant women and new born babies in the state?
A. Telangana
B. Kerala
C. Haryana
D. Assam
A. Telangana
B. Kerala
C. Haryana
D. Assam
- View Answer
- Answer: A
25. According to the 2017 Global Corruption Barometer for the Asia Pacific Region released by Transparency International which country has the highest bribery rate among the 16 Asia Pacific countries?
A. China
B. Pakistan
C. Vietnam
D. India
A. China
B. Pakistan
C. Vietnam
D. India
- View Answer
- Answer: D
26. The 2017 21-nation Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Summit was held in which country?
A. Jakarta, Indonesia
B. Dubai, UAE
C. New Delhi, India
D. Canberra, Australia
A. Jakarta, Indonesia
B. Dubai, UAE
C. New Delhi, India
D. Canberra, Australia
- View Answer
- Answer: A
27. The Peace in the Home initiative has been launched by which organization on March 8, 2017 to tackle the menace of domestic violence against women?
A. Commonwealth Organisation
B. United Nation Security Council
C. World Health Organisation
D. UNESCO
A. Commonwealth Organisation
B. United Nation Security Council
C. World Health Organisation
D. UNESCO
- View Answer
- Answer: A
28. With which country, India signed a Protocol for amending the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement and Protocol on March 9, 2017?
A. Austria
B. Switzerland
C. Belgium
D. Japan
A. Austria
B. Switzerland
C. Belgium
D. Japan
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- Answer: C
29. Which US state has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump’s revised Muslim travel ban on March 8, 2017 to block the executive order?
A. Hawaii
B. New York
C. Oregon
D. Florida
A. Hawaii
B. New York
C. Oregon
D. Florida
- View Answer
- Answer: A
30. The 5th India by Nile Festival has been organized in which country?
A. Kenya
B. Egypt
C. Sudan
D. Uganda
A. Kenya
B. Egypt
C. Sudan
D. Uganda
- View Answer
- Answer: B
31. ICEGOV 2018 scheduled to be held in which country?
A. India
B. China
C. Ireland
D. England
A. India
B. China
C. Ireland
D. England
- View Answer
- Answer: C
32. Pakistan has introduced the 28th Amendment Bill-2017 and the Pakistan Army Amendment Bill-2017 on March 10, 2017 to revive the military courts to carry out trials of militant suspects for a period of _______ years.
A. One Year
B. Two Years
C. Three Years
D. Four Years
A. One Year
B. Two Years
C. Three Years
D. Four Years
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- Answer: B
33. A Loan agreement worth USD _____ million was signed between the German Development Bank (KfW) and State Bank of India on March 10, 2017 to finance affordable housing segment in India.
A.USD 274 million
B.USD 200 million
C.USD 212 million
D.USD 295 million
A.USD 274 million
B.USD 200 million
C.USD 212 million
D.USD 295 million
- View Answer
- Answer: A
34. What is the objective of the Letter of Intent (LOI) signed between the Indian Railway Ministry and United Nations Environment Programme on March 9, 2017?
A. Waste Management
B. Reduction in Water Consumption
C. Sustainable Public Procurement
D. All the Above
A. Waste Management
B. Reduction in Water Consumption
C. Sustainable Public Procurement
D. All the Above
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- Answer: D
35. Which country is set to conduct its first national census in 19 years beginning from March 15, 2017?
A. Bangladesh
B. Afghanistan
C. Iran
D. Pakistan
A. Bangladesh
B. Afghanistan
C. Iran
D. Pakistan
- View Answer
- Answer: D
36. How much amount has been allocated by the government of Pakistan for carrying out national census 2017?
A.Rs 18.5 billion
B.Rs. 25 billion
C.Rs 15.5 billion
D.Rs. 20 billion
A.Rs 18.5 billion
B.Rs. 25 billion
C.Rs 15.5 billion
D.Rs. 20 billion
- View Answer
- Answer: A
37. South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai has signed USD 3.2 billion deal on March 13, 2017 to invest in which country’s oil project?
A. France
B. Japan
C. Russia
D. Iran
A. France
B. Japan
C. Russia
D. Iran
- View Answer
- Answer: D
38. Which financial institution is set to provide loan for the upcoming Rewa Ultra Mega Solar (RUMS) project in Madhya Pradesh?
A. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. World Bank
D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
A. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. World Bank
D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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- Answer: C
39. The ESAF Microfinance Company issued A1 rated Commercial Papers (CP) worth Rs. ________crore to meet the short term funding needs of the organization.
A.Rs.290 crore
B.Rs.330 crore
C.Rs.175 crore
D.Rs. 410 crore
A.Rs.290 crore
B.Rs.330 crore
C.Rs.175 crore
D.Rs. 410 crore
- View Answer
- Answer: B
40. India’s first biometric-based payment system "Aadhaar Pay" has been launched by which bank on March 7, 2017
A. Federal Bank
B. ICICI Bank
C. IDFC Bank
D. HDFC Bank
A. Federal Bank
B. ICICI Bank
C. IDFC Bank
D. HDFC Bank
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- Answer: C
41. FASTag service has been launched by which bank to enable the vehicles to move without the need to join queues at toll plazas?
A. RBL Bank
B. Andhra Bank
C. South Indian Bank
D. Karur Vysya Bank
A. RBL Bank
B. Andhra Bank
C. South Indian Bank
D. Karur Vysya Bank
- View Answer
- Answer: D
42. ‘Work from Home’ facility has been launched by which bank on March 7, 2017 for its employees?
A. Bank of Maharashtra
B. Bank of Baroda
C. State Bank of India
D. Union Bank of India
A. Bank of Maharashtra
B. Bank of Baroda
C. State Bank of India
D. Union Bank of India
- View Answer
- Answer: C
43. Which brand has won the sponsorship rights for Team India for a period of 5 years through a tender process on March 8, 2017
A. Star India
B. Vivo
C. Oppo Mobile
D. PayTm
A. Star India
B. Vivo
C. Oppo Mobile
D. PayTm
- View Answer
- Answer: C
44. The EPFO has extended the last date for the submission of the Digital Life Certificate through Jeevan Pramaan Patra to ____________
A. March 15, 2017
B. April 30, 2017
C. April 1, 2017
D. March 31, 2017
A. March 15, 2017
B. April 30, 2017
C. April 1, 2017
D. March 31, 2017
- View Answer
- Answer: D
45. The recently announced penalty by SBI for non-maintenance of Minimum Average Balance (MAB) in saving accounts will be effective from which date?
A. March 31, 2017
B. April 1, 2017
C. May 1, 2017
D. April 30, 2017
A. March 31, 2017
B. April 1, 2017
C. May 1, 2017
D. April 30, 2017
- View Answer
- Answer: B
46. RBI is set to introduce new Rs. 10 note. The new note will have the inset letter ________on both number panels.
A.R
B.S
C.L
D.M
A.R
B.S
C.L
D.M
- View Answer
- Answer: C
47. The RBI has amended the provision for cash loan against gold by NBFC from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. ________
A.Rs.25,000
B.Rs.75,000
C.Rs.50,000
D.Rs.70,000
A.Rs.25,000
B.Rs.75,000
C.Rs.50,000
D.Rs.70,000
- View Answer
- Answer: A
48. Which ministry has issued a draft rule Information Technology (Security of Prepaid Payment Instruments) Rules 2017 on March 8, 2017 for digital wallet firms?
A. Ministry of Science and Technology
B. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
A. Ministry of Science and Technology
B. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- View Answer
- Answer: C
49. The Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has opened 6 new branches in which city on March 9, 2017?
A. Mysore
B. Hubli
C. Mangalore
D. Bangaluru
A. Mysore
B. Hubli
C. Mangalore
D. Bangaluru
- View Answer
- Answer: D
50. The Karnataka Bank has signed a MoU with which insurance company on March 10, 2017 to boost general insurance business.
A. Bharti AXA Life Insurance
B. Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited
C. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company
D. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
A. Bharti AXA Life Insurance
B. Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited
C. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company
D. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
- View Answer
- Answer: C
51. The private sector lender Yes Bank has signed project with 3 smart cities for payments-related solutions. Which city is not included in the project?
A. Udaipur
B. Amritsar
C. Nashik
D. Puducherry
A. Udaipur
B. Amritsar
C. Nashik
D. Puducherry
- View Answer
- Answer: B
52. What is the name of the wholly owned subsidiary incorporated by the State Bank of India on March 11, 2017 to manage its premises and estate related matters?
A.SBI IT Infrastructure Management Services
B.SBI ESM Technologies Pvt Ltd
C.Macquarie SBI Infrastructure Management Pvt. Ltd.
D.SBI Infra Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd
A.SBI IT Infrastructure Management Services
B.SBI ESM Technologies Pvt Ltd
C.Macquarie SBI Infrastructure Management Pvt. Ltd.
D.SBI Infra Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd
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- Answer: D
53. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to lift all the restrictions on cash withdrawal limit from savings bank accounts with effect from which date?
A. March 31, 2017
B. March 20, 2017
C. March 13, 2017
D. March 15, 2017
A. March 31, 2017
B. March 20, 2017
C. March 13, 2017
D. March 15, 2017
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- Answer: C
54. The union government has launched the Blue Revolution programme at a total expenditure of Rs _________ lakh for holistic development and management of fisheries in the country.
A.Rs. 50000 lakh
B.Rs. 52000 lakh
C.Rs. 55000 lakh
D.Rs. 60000 lakh
A.Rs. 50000 lakh
B.Rs. 52000 lakh
C.Rs. 55000 lakh
D.Rs. 60000 lakh
- View Answer
- Answer: B
55. The Exam Locator app has been launched by which educational board to help the students in finding their exam Centre?
A. Indian school certificate
B. Central Board of Secondary Education
C. Indian certificate secondary education
D. Certificate for vocational education
A. Indian school certificate
B. Central Board of Secondary Education
C. Indian certificate secondary education
D. Certificate for vocational education
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- Answer: B
56. India has planned to phase out the consumption and manufacturing of the harmful ozone depleting substances Hydro chlorofluorocarbon by which year?
A.2020
B.2029
C.2030
D.2032
A.2020
B.2029
C.2030
D.2032
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- Answer: C
57. Sentinel-2B satellite is the ________ satellite in the series of Sentinel satellite launched by the European Space Agency till date.
A. Fourth
B. Fifth
C. Sixth
D. Seventh
A. Fourth
B. Fifth
C. Sixth
D. Seventh
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- Answer: B
58. The third ship of the four follow-on Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC) INS ______________ was commissioned on March 9, 2017 at Karwar, Karnataka.
A.INS Tarmugli
B.INS Tihayu
C.INS Tillanchang
D.INS Toofan
A.INS Tarmugli
B.INS Tihayu
C.INS Tillanchang
D.INS Toofan
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- Answer: C
59. The scientists from which technological company has created the world’s smallest magnet using a single atom which can store one bit of data on it?
A. IBM
B. TCS
C. Google
D. Microsoft
A. IBM
B. TCS
C. Google
D. Microsoft
- View Answer
- Answer: A
60. Name the cyclone that hit the northeast of the Madagascar on March 7, 2017 killing at least three people and leaving nearly 500 people homeless.
A. Typhoon Koppu
B. Cyclone Enawo
C. Typhoon Muifa
D. Typhoon Maysak
A. Typhoon Koppu
B. Cyclone Enawo
C. Typhoon Muifa
D. Typhoon Maysak
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- Answer: B
61. My Talent mobile app has been launched by which Indian state on March 8, 2017 to help skilled and semi-skilled workers in the state find jobs?
A. Haryana
B. Rajasthan
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
A. Haryana
B. Rajasthan
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
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- Answer: C
62. India’s lost lunar spacecraft _________ was found orbiting the moon by NASA scientists through interplanetary radar technique on March 09, 2017.
A. Lunar Orbiter 2
B. Chandrayaan-2
C. Lunar Orbiter 1
D. Chandrayaan-1
A. Lunar Orbiter 2
B. Chandrayaan-2
C. Lunar Orbiter 1
D. Chandrayaan-1
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- Answer: D
63. Which University has developed India’s first genetically modified Bt Cotton varieties with reusable seeds to help the farmers in saving cultivation cost?
A. Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
B. Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), Maharashtra
C. National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee
D. Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI)
A. Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
B. Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), Maharashtra
C. National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee
D. Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI)
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- Answer: A
64. Iran successfully test fired its second ballistic missile __________ from naval vessel on March 9, 2017.
A.Fateh-2
B.Hormuz-2
C.Shahab-2
D.Soumar-2
A.Fateh-2
B.Hormuz-2
C.Shahab-2
D.Soumar-2
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- Answer: B
65. Which institute has won the 2017 IEEE Spectrum Technology in the Service of Society Award?
A. Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi
B. Indian Institute of Technology-Madras
C. Indian Institute of Technology-Kolkata
D. Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur
A. Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi
B. Indian Institute of Technology-Madras
C. Indian Institute of Technology-Kolkata
D. Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur
- View Answer
- Answer: B
66. India Successfully tested the extended version of supersonic cruise missile BrahMos on March 11, 2017. The strike range of the missile has been extended from 290 km to _____ km.
A.550 KM
B.450 KM
C.300 KM
D.800 KM
A.550 KM
B.450 KM
C.300 KM
D.800 KM
- View Answer
- Answer: B
67. Name the mission to be launched by NASA to explore the mysterious moon of Jupiter in 2020.
A. Sinope Clipper
B. Elara Clipper
C. Europa Clipper
D. Himalia Clipper
A. Sinope Clipper
B. Elara Clipper
C. Europa Clipper
D. Himalia Clipper
- View Answer
- Answer: C
68. Which among the given states is not included among the 4 states that have decided to jointly conduct a synchronised Elephant census from May 9-12, 2017?
A. West Bengal
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Jharkhand
A. West Bengal
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Jharkhand
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- Answer: B
69. How many new Canyons have been discovered by the scientists at CSIR-NIO on March 10, 2017 in the depths of Bay of Bengal?
A. Five
B. Two
C. Three
D. One
A. Five
B. Two
C. Three
D. One
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- Answer: C
70. South African surfer Chris Bertish became the world’s first man to cross the _____ Ocean on paddleboard alone in just three months.
A. Pacific Ocean
B. Atlantic Ocean
C. Arctic Ocean
D. Indian Ocean
A. Pacific Ocean
B. Atlantic Ocean
C. Arctic Ocean
D. Indian Ocean
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- Answer: B
71. The new Canyon systems discovered by CSIR scientist were founded on board which research vessel?
A. ORV Sagar Sukhthi
B. ORV Sindhu Sadhana
C. ORV Samudra Ratnakar
D. ORV Sindhu Sankalp
A. ORV Sagar Sukhthi
B. ORV Sindhu Sadhana
C. ORV Samudra Ratnakar
D. ORV Sindhu Sankalp
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- Answer: D
72. The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has launched an android mobile app named ___________ for the welfare of its personnel.
A. MySSB
B. SSBTogether
C. MyApp
D. SSBForUs
A. MySSB
B. SSBTogether
C. MyApp
D. SSBForUs
- View Answer
- Answer: A
73. Scientists have discovered world’s first fluorescent frog in which country that glows in dark emitting blue and green light?
A. Argentina
B. Brazil
C. Venezuela
D. Chile
A. Argentina
B. Brazil
C. Venezuela
D. Chile
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- Answer: A
74. Who has been recently accredited as the next Ambassador of lndia to the Principality of Andorra, with residence in Madrid (Spain)?
A. M. Geerish Desai
B. C. Balchandra Nathan
C. Radheshyam Singh
D. D. Bala Venkatesh Varma
A. M. Geerish Desai
B. C. Balchandra Nathan
C. Radheshyam Singh
D. D. Bala Venkatesh Varma
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- Answer: D
75. The New York based Ford Foundation appointed Pradeep Nair as regional director of three countries on March 8, 2017. Which among the given country is not included in the list?
A. India
B. Malaysia
C. Sri Lanka
D. Nepal
A. India
B. Malaysia
C. Sri Lanka
D. Nepal
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- Answer: B
76. Who has been elected as the 76th mayor of Mumbai on March 8, 2017?
A. Hemangi Waralikar
B. Vishwanath Mahadeshwar
C. Snehal Ambekar
D. Vithal Lokhare
A. Hemangi Waralikar
B. Vishwanath Mahadeshwar
C. Snehal Ambekar
D. Vithal Lokhare
- View Answer
- Answer: B
77. Park Geun-hye who was forced out from office on corruption charges served as the President of which country?
A. Taiwan
B. Philippines
C. North Korea
D. South Korea
A. Taiwan
B. Philippines
C. North Korea
D. South Korea
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- Answer: D
78. Who has been sworn in as the President of European Council on March 9, 2017?
A. Mária Bieliková
B. Endre Spaller
C. Donald Tusk
D. Hervé Bernard
A. Mária Bieliková
B. Endre Spaller
C. Donald Tusk
D. Hervé Bernard
- View Answer
- Answer: C
79. Who has been appointed as the new deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India to take charge on or after April 3, 2017?
A. Sadhna Verma
B. B P Kanungo
C. Neeraj Nigam
D. B M Mishra
A. Sadhna Verma
B. B P Kanungo
C. Neeraj Nigam
D. B M Mishra
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- Answer: B
80. Who has been appointed as the new Indian Envoy to Nepal on March 10, 2017?
A. Vijay Gokhale
B. Ranjit Rae
C. Manjeev Singh Puri
D. Gautam Bambawale
A. Vijay Gokhale
B. Ranjit Rae
C. Manjeev Singh Puri
D. Gautam Bambawale
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- Answer: C
81. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court?
A. Rajendra Menon
B. Pradip Kumar Mohanty
C. Thottathil Radhakrishnan
D. Hemant Gupta
A. Rajendra Menon
B. Pradip Kumar Mohanty
C. Thottathil Radhakrishnan
D. Hemant Gupta
- View Answer
- Answer: C
82. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Water Commission (CWC) on March 9, 2017?
A. Ashwin K Mehta
B. Narendra Kumar
C. Harpreet Singh
D. S.C. Mudgerikar
A. Ashwin K Mehta
B. Narendra Kumar
C. Harpreet Singh
D. S.C. Mudgerikar
- View Answer
- Answer: B
83. Who has been appointed to be the new Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court?
A. Pradip Kumar Mohanty
B. Rajendra Menon
C. Hemant Gupta
D. Navaniti Prasad Singh
A. Pradip Kumar Mohanty
B. Rajendra Menon
C. Hemant Gupta
D. Navaniti Prasad Singh
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- Answer: A
84. Which Union Cabinet Minister has been given the additional charge of the Defence Ministry by President Pranab Mukherjee on March 13, 2017?
A. Arun Jaitley
B. M. Venkaiah Naidu
C. Raj Nath Singh
D. Nitin Jairam Gadkari
A. Arun Jaitley
B. M. Venkaiah Naidu
C. Raj Nath Singh
D. Nitin Jairam Gadkari
- View Answer
- Answer: A
85. Who has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Goa on March 14, 2017?
A. Manohar Parrikar
B. Amit Shah
C. Laxmikant Parsekar
D. M. Venkaiah Naidu
A. Manohar Parrikar
B. Amit Shah
C. Laxmikant Parsekar
D. M. Venkaiah Naidu
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- Answer: A
86. Who has been named to take oath as the new Chief Minister of Manipur on March 15, 2017?
A. Indra Jeet Singh
B. Mohindro Singh
C. Susindro Meitei
D. Biren Singh
A. Indra Jeet Singh
B. Mohindro Singh
C. Susindro Meitei
D. Biren Singh
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- Answer: D
87. Name the committee constituted by the center for strengthening border protection on Indo-Pakistan Border.
A. Madhukar Gupta Committee
B. Yogesh Mohan Committee
C. Susheel Kumar Committee
D. Rajiv Mehrishi Committee
A. Madhukar Gupta Committee
B. Yogesh Mohan Committee
C. Susheel Kumar Committee
D. Rajiv Mehrishi Committee
- View Answer
- Answer: A
88. Who has been awarded the Polly Umrigar Award at the 2017 BCCI Annual Award event on March 8, 2017?
A. R. Ashwin
B. Virat Kohli
C. Rohit Sharma
D. Karun Nair
A. R. Ashwin
B. Virat Kohli
C. Rohit Sharma
D. Karun Nair
- View Answer
- Answer: B
89. As per the latest ICC Ranking on March 8, 2017, the top position for the test bowler has been jointly acquired by which players?
A. Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin
B. Karun Nair and Rohit Sharma
C. Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin
D. Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma
A. Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin
B. Karun Nair and Rohit Sharma
C. Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin
D. Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma
- View Answer
- Answer: C
90. The Indian Women’s Hockey team beat which country 5-0 to clinch the five-match Test series on March 8, 2017?
A. Sweden
B. Canada
C. South Korea
D. Belarus
A. Sweden
B. Canada
C. South Korea
D. Belarus
- View Answer
- Answer: D
91. Who has been roped in as the ambassador of Women’s Cricket World Cup 2017?
A. Saurav Ganguly
B. MS Dhoni
C. Sachin Tendulkar
D. Kapil Dev
A. Saurav Ganguly
B. MS Dhoni
C. Sachin Tendulkar
D. Kapil Dev
- View Answer
- Answer: C
92. What is the rank of India in the latest FIFA Ranking for the month of March 2017?
A.126
B.132
C.110
D.121
A.126
B.132
C.110
D.121
- View Answer
- Answer: B
93. Former football player and President of Delhi Football Association (DSA) _______ died on March 12, 2017 at the age of 73.
A. Umesh Sood
B. Shyam Thapa
C. Sailen Manna
D. Chuni Goswami
A. Umesh Sood
B. Shyam Thapa
C. Sailen Manna
D. Chuni Goswami
- View Answer
- Answer: A
94. Which team has won the 71st Santosh Trophy Football Tournament on March 13, 2017?
A. Punjab
B. Kerala
C. Services
D. Railway
A. Punjab
B. Kerala
C. Services
D. Railway
- View Answer
- Answer: A
95. Who has won the All England Open Badminton Championships 2017 in men’s single category on March 12, 2017?
A. Liu Yuchen
B. Lee Chong Wei
C. Shi Yuqi
D. Marcus Gideon
A. Liu Yuchen
B. Lee Chong Wei
C. Shi Yuqi
D. Marcus Gideon
- View Answer
- Answer: B
96. The 22nd edition of the Asian Athletics Championship will be held in which city?
A. Ranchi
B. Pune
C. New Delhi
D. Bhubaneswar
A. Ranchi
B. Pune
C. New Delhi
D. Bhubaneswar
- View Answer
- Answer: D
97. What was the theme adopted by United Nation for the 2017 International Women’s Day?
A. Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030
B. Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality
C. A Promise is a Promise: Time for Action to End Violence Against Women
D. Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity: Picture it!
A. Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030
B. Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality
C. A Promise is a Promise: Time for Action to End Violence Against Women
D. Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity: Picture it!
- View Answer
- Answer: A
98. What was the theme of the 46th National Safety Week?
A. Strengthen Safety Movement To Achieve Zero Harm
B. Keep Each Other Safe
C. Build a Safety Culture
D. Working Together to Ensure Safe and Healthy Workplace
A. Strengthen Safety Movement To Achieve Zero Harm
B. Keep Each Other Safe
C. Build a Safety Culture
D. Working Together to Ensure Safe and Healthy Workplace
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- Answer: B
99. The National Archives of India celebrated its __________ Foundation Day on March 11, 2017 in New Delhi.
A.130
B.127
C.111
D.125
A.130
B.127
C.111
D.125
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- Answer: B
100. What was the theme of the 2017 Commonwealth Day (13 March 2017)?
A. Team Commonwealth
B. Building a Commonwealth of Freedom
C. A peace-building Commonwealth
D. An Inclusive Commonwealth
A. Team Commonwealth
B. Building a Commonwealth of Freedom
C. A peace-building Commonwealth
D. An Inclusive Commonwealth
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- Answer: C
101. The Kamaladevi Chattopadhya National Awards launched by the Textile Ministry on March 8, 2017 will be presented to _____________
A. Women handloom weavers and artisans
B. Small textile start-ups
C. Best entrepreneur in textile sector
D. Women based start-ups for handloom weaving
A. Women handloom weavers and artisans
B. Small textile start-ups
C. Best entrepreneur in textile sector
D. Women based start-ups for handloom weaving
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- Answer: A
102. Who has been conferred with the 2016 Saraswati Samman?
A. K Aiyappa Panickar
B. Padma Sachdev
C. Vijay Tendulkar
D. Mahabaleshwar Sail
A. K Aiyappa Panickar
B. Padma Sachdev
C. Vijay Tendulkar
D. Mahabaleshwar Sail
- View Answer
- Answer: D
103. Who has been honored with the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) by Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University on March 9, 2017?
A. Mohan Bhagwat
B. H. V. Sheshadri
C. K. B. Hedgewar
D. Rajendra Singh
A. Mohan Bhagwat
B. H. V. Sheshadri
C. K. B. Hedgewar
D. Rajendra Singh
- View Answer
- Answer: A
104. George Olah who died on March 8, 2017 was a 1994 Nobel Prize winner in which field?
A. Peace
B. Literature
C. Chemistry
D. Mathematics
A. Peace
B. Literature
C. Chemistry
D. Mathematics
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- Answer: C
105. Who has been crowned Miss International Queen 2016 on March 10, 2017 in the beauty pageant event in Thailand?
A. Nathalie Oliveira
B. Tanyarat Jirapatpakon
C. Jiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin
D. Andrea Collazo
A. Nathalie Oliveira
B. Tanyarat Jirapatpakon
C. Jiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin
D. Andrea Collazo
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- Answer: C
106. Arvind Padmanabhan who died on March 8, 2017 was a veteran ________
A. Politician
B. Writer
C. Journalist
D. Physician
A. Politician
B. Writer
C. Journalist
D. Physician
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- Answer: C
107. M Chandrakasu who died on March 9, 2017 at the age of 67 was former union minister of which state/union territory?
A. Puducherry
B. Assam
C. Andaman & Nicobar Island
D. Goa
A. Puducherry
B. Assam
C. Andaman & Nicobar Island
D. Goa
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- Answer: A
108. Noted physicist and co-founder of the world’s first gravitational wave detectors Laser Interferometer Gravitational wave Observatory (LIGO), __________, died on March 7, 2017 at the age of 85.
A. Harry Hess
B. Jacques Piccard
C. Ronald Drever
D. Don Walsh
A. Harry Hess
B. Jacques Piccard
C. Ronald Drever
D. Don Walsh
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- Answer: C
109. Noted film director Diphan who died on March 13, 2017 was well known for making films in which language?
A. Hindi
B. Bengali
C. Marathi
D. Malayalam
A. Hindi
B. Bengali
C. Marathi
D. Malayalam
- View Answer
- Answer: D
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS
1. What is the total proposed budget estimate for 2017-18 presented by the Andhra Pradesh government on March 15, 2017?
A.Rs, 1,25,110 crore
B.Rs. 2,15,890 crore
C.Rs 1,56,999 crore
D.Rs. 2,90,155 crore
A.Rs, 1,25,110 crore
B.Rs. 2,15,890 crore
C.Rs 1,56,999 crore
D.Rs. 2,90,155 crore
- View Answer
- Answer: C
2. The Krishi Unnati Mela 2017 has been organized in which city?
A. Bhopal
B. New Delhi
C. Panaji
D. Shimla
A. Bhopal
B. New Delhi
C. Panaji
D. Shimla
- View Answer
- Answer: B
3. As a part of the clean Ganga Mission, the Centre has approved additional 20 projects worth over Rs. ________ crore in March 2017.
A.Rs. 1,500 crore
B.Rs. 1,900 crore
C.Rs. 2,000 crore
D.Rs. 2,500 crore
A.Rs. 1,500 crore
B.Rs. 1,900 crore
C.Rs. 2,000 crore
D.Rs. 2,500 crore
- View Answer
- Answer: B
4. The three day International Vision Zero Conference on Occupational, Safety and Health has been organized in which city form March 15, 2017?
A. Mumbai
B. Karnataka
C. New Delhi
D. Kolkata
A. Mumbai
B. Karnataka
C. New Delhi
D. Kolkata
- View Answer
- Answer: C
5. The Union Cabinet on March 15, 2017 approved to increase the Dearness Allowance/ Dearness Relief to Central Government Employees/Pensioners from 2 percent to ___________ percent.
A.3 percent
B.4 percent
C.5 percent
D.6 percent
A.3 percent
B.4 percent
C.5 percent
D.6 percent
- View Answer
- Answer: B
6. The Union Cabinet on March 15, 2017 approved to set up 50 new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Civil / Defence Sector in India. What is the total cost of the proposed project?
A.Rs. 1000 crore
B.Rs. 1500 crore
C.Rs. 1160 crore
D.Rs. 1220 crore
A.Rs. 1000 crore
B.Rs. 1500 crore
C.Rs. 1160 crore
D.Rs. 1220 crore
- View Answer
- Answer: C
7. The Cabinet Committee has given its approval on March 15, 2017 to provide special assistance to which state by way of funding its Externally Aided Projects (EAPs)?
A. Kerala
B. Bihar
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Himachal Pradesh
A. Kerala
B. Bihar
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Himachal Pradesh
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- Answer: C
8. The Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) has been launched by which state on March 15, 2017 to link all its police posts to a single system?
A. Haryana
B. Rajasthan
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
A. Haryana
B. Rajasthan
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
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- Answer: C
9. The Ministry of Labour & Employment proposed a draft of Labour Code on March 16, 2017 to provide social security cover to the entire workforce in the country. Who is the Union Minister of Labour & Employment?
A. Sis Ram Ola
B. Bandaru Dattatreya
C. Narendra Singh Tomar
D. Mallikarjun Kharge
A. Sis Ram Ola
B. Bandaru Dattatreya
C. Narendra Singh Tomar
D. Mallikarjun Kharge
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- Answer: B
10. The first edition of the three day Haryana Sahitya Sangam was held in which city of Haryana?
A. Panipat
B. Rohtak
C. Panchkula
D. Kurukshetra
A. Panipat
B. Rohtak
C. Panchkula
D. Kurukshetra
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- Answer: C
11. The ICAR and ICRISAT signed agreements on March 16, 2017 to jointly work for crop improvement and agronomy programmes for the benefit of the farmers. ICRISAT is headquartered in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat
D. Telangana
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat
D. Telangana
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- Answer: D
12. Who will be the head of the National Social Security Council to be constituted under the Code on Social Security & Welfare 2017?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Arun Jaitley
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Bandaru Dattatreya
A. Narendra Modi
B. Arun Jaitley
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Bandaru Dattatreya
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- Answer: A
13. The first Made-in-India train named __________ was flagged off from the Dadar station to Borivali at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on March 18, 2017.
A. Medha
B. Bharti
C. Vani
D. Mahasweta
A. Medha
B. Bharti
C. Vani
D. Mahasweta
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- Answer: A
14. In which state was the three days International Buddhist Conference 2017 held?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Jharkhand
D. Uttarakhand
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Jharkhand
D. Uttarakhand
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- Answer: B
15. The Punjab Chief Minister has declared to provide a reservation of ______ percent to the women population of the state in the state government jobs.
A.25 percent
B.20 percent
C.33 percent
D.50 percent
A.25 percent
B.20 percent
C.33 percent
D.50 percent
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- Answer: C
16. Amitabh Bachchan launched World’s first mobile app for spreading awareness about breast health on March 15, 2017. Name the App.
A. All About Breast Care
B. Breast Health App
C. Breast Care
D. ABC of Breast Health
A. All About Breast Care
B. Breast Health App
C. Breast Care
D. ABC of Breast Health
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- Answer: D
17. Which state government has proposed to set up Namma Canteen to offer affordable food to poor?
A. Telanagna
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
A. Telanagna
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
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- Answer: B
18. The Solar Energy Scheme approved by the government for small power loom units on March 16, 2017 will come into effect from which date?
A. April 30,2017
B. March 31, 2017
C. April 1, 2017
D. May 1, 2017
A. April 30,2017
B. March 31, 2017
C. April 1, 2017
D. May 1, 2017
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- Answer: C
19. Name the India’s longest road tunnel built in Jammu & Kashmir to reduce the travel time from Jammu to Srinagar.
A. Awantipra-Bishnah Tunnel
B. Chenani-Nashiri Tunnel
C. Gulmarg-Leh Tunnel
D. Kishtwar-Nashiri Tunnel
A. Awantipra-Bishnah Tunnel
B. Chenani-Nashiri Tunnel
C. Gulmarg-Leh Tunnel
D. Kishtwar-Nashiri Tunnel
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- Answer: B
20. What is the rank of India in the 2017 World Happiness Report?
A.115
B.122
C.145
D.100
A.115
B.122
C.145
D.100
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- Answer: B
21. The 5 month long economic blockade which ended on March 19, 2017 was imposed by United Naga Council in which north eastern state?
A. Manipur
B. Mizoram
C. Meghalaya
D. Arunachal Pradesh
A. Manipur
B. Mizoram
C. Meghalaya
D. Arunachal Pradesh
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- Answer: A
22. The Nand Niketan Township which became India’s first private sector township to go fully cashless is located in which state?
A. Bihar
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Madhya Pradesh
A. Bihar
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Madhya Pradesh
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- Answer: B
23. In which city of Jharkhand, was the first Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) inaugurated on March 19, 2017?
A. Hazaribagh
B. Dhanbad
C. Ranchi
D. Jamshedpur
A. Hazaribagh
B. Dhanbad
C. Ranchi
D. Jamshedpur
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- Answer: D
24. The 2022 commonwealth games was scheduled to be held in which city that lost the right for hosting the event on March 13, 2017?
A. Glasglow, Scotland
B. Durban, South Africa
C. New Delhi, India
D. Gold Coast, Australia
A. Glasglow, Scotland
B. Durban, South Africa
C. New Delhi, India
D. Gold Coast, Australia
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- Answer: B
25. India and other South East Asian Region signed a WHO’s Call for Action on March 16, 2017 to end tuberculosis (TB) by which year?
A.2030
B.2020
C.2019
D.2023
A.2030
B.2020
C.2019
D.2023
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- Answer: A
26. What is the total worth of the MoU signed between China and Saudi Arabia on March 16, 2017 in the field of investment, energy, space and other sectors?
A.$50 billion
B.$72 billion
C.$65 billion
D.$45 billion
A.$50 billion
B.$72 billion
C.$65 billion
D.$45 billion
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- Answer: C
27. The Union Cabinet has approved signing of a MoU on Aids to Navigation (AtoNs) with which country on March 15, 2017?
A. Bangladesh
B. Namibia
C. Brazil
D. Indonesia
A. Bangladesh
B. Namibia
C. Brazil
D. Indonesia
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- Answer: A
28. With which BRICS nation, India signed its first ever Social Security Agreement (SSA) on March 16, 2017?
A. Brazil
B. China
C. Russia
D. South Africa
A. Brazil
B. China
C. Russia
D. South Africa
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- Answer: A
29. Which country’s Railway Research Institute has signed an agreement with Indian Railways on March 16, 2017 for supporting future infrastructure and technology development in India?
A. France
B. Japan
C. Australia
D. Germany
A. France
B. Japan
C. Australia
D. Germany
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- Answer: C
30. Where were the 2017 G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meet held?
A. Italy
B. Indonesia
C. Germany
D. South Korea
A. Italy
B. Indonesia
C. Germany
D. South Korea
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- Answer: C
31. According to the Women in Politics 2017 Map’ released on March 16, 2017, what is the rank of India among 193 UN member nations in terms of representation of women in government and parliament?
A.110
B.91
C.89
D.148
A.110
B.91
C.89
D.148
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- Answer: D
32. The Whanganui River, which recently got the legal status and rights of a human being, is a major ancestral river of which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Malaysia
C. New Zealand
D. Australia
A. Sri Lanka
B. Malaysia
C. New Zealand
D. Australia
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- Answer: C
33. Which country has been ranked as the World’s most healthiest country according to the 2017 Bloomberg Global Health Index?
A. Iran
B. Italy
C. Iceland
D. Germany
A. Iran
B. Italy
C. Iceland
D. Germany
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- Answer: B
34. Which country has been ranked first in the 2017 World Happiness Report?
A. Denmark
B. Australia
C. Norway
D. Switzerland
A. Denmark
B. Australia
C. Norway
D. Switzerland
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- Answer: C
35. The second India-UAE conference on globalization was held in which city on March 20, 2017?
A. New Delhi
B. Abu Dhabi
C. Dubai
D. Bangaluru
A. New Delhi
B. Abu Dhabi
C. Dubai
D. Bangaluru
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- Answer: C
36. India and Mauritius have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 20, 2017 to execute social housing project worth Rs. _____ crore.
A.Rs. 150 crore
B.Rs. 100 crore
C.Rs. 220 crore
D.Rs. 130 crore
A.Rs. 150 crore
B.Rs. 100 crore
C.Rs. 220 crore
D.Rs. 130 crore
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- Answer: D
37. A new Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) was launched by the government on March 15, 2017 for developing export linked infrastructure. What is the total cost allocated for the scheme?
A.Rs. 600 crore
B.Rs. 820 crore
C.Rs. 750 crore
D.Rs. 615 crore
A.Rs. 600 crore
B.Rs. 820 crore
C.Rs. 750 crore
D.Rs. 615 crore
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- Answer: A
38. The State Bank of India launched One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme especially for tractor loan on March 14, 2017. What is the total outlay of the scheme?
A.Rs. 6,000 crore
B.Rs. 4,500 crore
C.Rs. 5,500 crore
D.Rs. 7,000 crore
A.Rs. 6,000 crore
B.Rs. 4,500 crore
C.Rs. 5,500 crore
D.Rs. 7,000 crore
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- Answer: A
39. As per the government data, India’s contribution towards United Nations has increased to Rs _______crore in 2015-16 as compared to Rs 157 crore in the fiscal year 2014-15.
A.Rs. 200 crore
B.Rs. 310 crore
C.Rs. 190 crore
D.Rs. 244 crore
A.Rs. 200 crore
B.Rs. 310 crore
C.Rs. 190 crore
D.Rs. 244 crore
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- Answer: D
40. Which bank has entered an agreement with Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd (IL&FS) on March 14, 2017 to buy 100% stake in its securities firm IL&FS Securities Services Ltd?
A. RBL Bank
B. South Indian Bank
C. IndusInd Bank
D. Karur Vysya Bank
A. RBL Bank
B. South Indian Bank
C. IndusInd Bank
D. Karur Vysya Bank
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- Answer: C
41. Which among the given Indian firms have been named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies 2017 by US based Ethisphere Institute?
A. Tata Steel Limited and Infosys
B. Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro Limited
C. Tata Steel Limited and Wipro Limited
D. Coal India and Reliance Industries Limited
A. Tata Steel Limited and Infosys
B. Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro Limited
C. Tata Steel Limited and Wipro Limited
D. Coal India and Reliance Industries Limited
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- Answer: C
42. The Chennai Port Trust has signed a MoU with the government of which State/UT on March 15, 2017 to assist in handling EXIM cargo?
A. Puducherry
B. Kerala
C. New Delhi
D. Maharashtra
A. Puducherry
B. Kerala
C. New Delhi
D. Maharashtra
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- Answer: A
43. BHEL commenced the commercial operation of its first 800MW unit coal based thermal power plant on March 15, 2017 at______________
A. JSW Vijayanagar Power Station
B. Bellary Thermal Power station
C. Yeramarus thermal power station
D. Vallur Thermal Power Station
A. JSW Vijayanagar Power Station
B. Bellary Thermal Power station
C. Yeramarus thermal power station
D. Vallur Thermal Power Station
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- Answer: C
44. Which bank has launched India’s first digital Loan against Securities services on March 15, 2017?
A. ICICI Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. Yes Bank
D. HDFC Bank
A. ICICI Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. Yes Bank
D. HDFC Bank
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- Answer: D
45. Which Bank has signed a MoU with the real estate developers’ body CREDAI on March 15, 2017 for the development of the realty sector?
A. State Bank of India
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. ICICI Bank
D. Bank of Baroda
A. State Bank of India
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. ICICI Bank
D. Bank of Baroda
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- Answer: A
46. State owned ONGC has planned to invest Rs ___________ crore to develop India’s deepest gas discovery in UD-1 find by 2022-23.
A.Rs. 20000 crore
B.Rs. 21528 crore
C.Rs. 25100 crore
D.Rs. 27,250 crore
A.Rs. 20000 crore
B.Rs. 21528 crore
C.Rs. 25100 crore
D.Rs. 27,250 crore
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- Answer: B
47. Which apex organization has issued new advertisement guidelines on March 15, 2017 for Celebrities to endorse mutual funds products?
A. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
B. National Housing Bank (NHB)
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
D. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
A. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
B. National Housing Bank (NHB)
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
D. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
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- Answer: D
48. Which bank has won the Official Language Policy award for the year 2015-16?
A. Andhra Bank
B. Union Bank of India
C. Central Bank of India
D. Allahabad Bank
A. Andhra Bank
B. Union Bank of India
C. Central Bank of India
D. Allahabad Bank
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- Answer: C
49. Asia’s first Airbus India Training Centre will be set up in which city?
A. Kolkata
B. Bangaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Hyderabad
A. Kolkata
B. Bangaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Hyderabad
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- Answer: D
50. Bandhan Bank has signed an agreement with which of the given payment solution provider on March 16, 2017 to provide seamless access to point-of-sales (POS) and payment gateway products to merchants?
A. Avenues India Pvt Ltd
B. PayU India
C. EBS (E-Billing Solutions)
D. Rupay Payment
A. Avenues India Pvt Ltd
B. PayU India
C. EBS (E-Billing Solutions)
D. Rupay Payment
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- Answer: A
51. How much amount has been approved by the World Bank on March 15, 2017 for the National Hydrology Project of India?
A.$ 200 million
B.$ 97 million
C.$ 155 million
D.$ 175 million
A.$ 200 million
B.$ 97 million
C.$ 155 million
D.$ 175 million
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- Answer: D
52. How much amount has been infused by the government to the United Bank of India as preferential allotment on March 16, 2017 under its turnaround-linked capital infusion plan?
A.Rs. 315 crore
B.Rs. 450 crore
C.Rs. 390 crore
D.Rs 418 crore
A.Rs. 315 crore
B.Rs. 450 crore
C.Rs. 390 crore
D.Rs 418 crore
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- Answer: D
53. Which online marketplace for financial products has tied up with India’s first loan giving app CASHe on March 16, 2017 to enhance the customer base of the app?
A. LoanStreet
B. BankBazaar
C. Rubique
D. Mywish
A. LoanStreet
B. BankBazaar
C. Rubique
D. Mywish
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- Answer: C
54. India and Russia has inked two pacts on March 17, 2017 for long-term maintenance support for Sukhoi-30MKI jets at an estimated cost of $ _______ million.
A.$ 510 million
B.$ 300 million
C.$ 290 million
D.$ 405 million
A.$ 510 million
B.$ 300 million
C.$ 290 million
D.$ 405 million
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- Answer: B
55. The US government has inked an agreement with Boeing Co worth USD _________ billion on March 16, 2017 to acquire AH-64E Apache helicopters.
A.$ 3.4 billion
B.$ 4.1 billion
C.$ 2.9 billion
D.$ 5.5 billion
A.$ 3.4 billion
B.$ 4.1 billion
C.$ 2.9 billion
D.$ 5.5 billion
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- Answer: A
56. The Reliance Communications has got the approval of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to merge with which telecom company to create a combined entity.
A. Tata Docomo
B. Vodafone India
C. Airtel
D. Aircel
A. Tata Docomo
B. Vodafone India
C. Airtel
D. Aircel
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- Answer: D
57. India’s Idea Cellular Ltd has signed a merger deal with which telecom company to create India’s largest telecom company?
A. BSNL
B. Bharti Airtel
C. Vodafone India
D. Tata Docomo
A. BSNL
B. Bharti Airtel
C. Vodafone India
D. Tata Docomo
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- Answer: C
58. Which bank has launched the ‘Mera iMobile’ mobile App to provide agricultural information in 11 Indian languages for rural people without internet connection?
A. Axis Bank
B. Yes Bank
C. ICICI Bank
D. HDFC Bank
A. Axis Bank
B. Yes Bank
C. ICICI Bank
D. HDFC Bank
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- Answer: C
59. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to fix the upper limit for Pre-paid Payment Instruments at Rs. __________
A.Rs.50,000
B.Rs.1,00,000
C.Rs.1,50,000
D.Rs.2,00,00
A.Rs.50,000
B.Rs.1,00,000
C.Rs.1,50,000
D.Rs.2,00,00
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- Answer: B
60. In which Indian state, scientists have recently discovered world’s oldest fossil, about 1.6 billion years old, resembling similar to the red algae.
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Kerala
D .Bihar
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Kerala
D .Bihar
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- Answer: B
61. Which country successfully tests launched a land-based anti-ship missile on March 16, 2017 to srtrengthen its defence capabilities?
A. China
B. Iran
C. Pakistan
D. Russia
A. China
B. Iran
C. Pakistan
D. Russia
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- Answer: C
62. The SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket successfully launched a communications satellite _____________ on March 16, 2017.
A. AsiaSat 8
B. EchoStar 23
C. Orbcomm OG1
D. Iridium-1
A. AsiaSat 8
B. EchoStar 23
C. Orbcomm OG1
D. Iridium-1
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- Answer: B
63. For which of the given disorders in children, scientists have for the first time developed a new blood test to determine the existence of the symptoms through blood samples?
A. Autism Spectrum Disorder
B. Reactive Attachment Disorder
C. Bipolar Disorder
D. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
A. Autism Spectrum Disorder
B. Reactive Attachment Disorder
C. Bipolar Disorder
D. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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- Answer: A
64. Radar-5, a new spy satellite has been launched by which space agency on March 17, 2017?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
D. China National Space Administration (CNSA)
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
C. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
D. China National Space Administration (CNSA)
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- Answer: B
65. Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT) Pune and IBM have jointly developed a robot named ___________ to assist senior citizens in their everyday task.
A. Chandu
B. Chintu
C. Chinky
D. Chotu
A. Chandu
B. Chintu
C. Chinky
D. Chotu
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- Answer: B
66. Anang Tadar, a class XI student who recently developed a first of its kind, sensors based Goggle for Blind (G4B) belongs to which state?
A. Manipur
B. Assam
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Mizoram
A. Manipur
B. Assam
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Mizoram
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- Answer: C
67. Which High court has recognized the River Ganga as the first living entity of India on March 20, 2017?
A. Allahabad High Court
B. Kolkata High Court
C. Uttarakhand High Court
D. Delhi High Court
A. Allahabad High Court
B. Kolkata High Court
C. Uttarakhand High Court
D. Delhi High Court
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- Answer: C
68. At which of the given space centers, ISRO commissioned Hypersonic Wind Tunnel and Shock Tunnel facilities on March 20, 2017?
A. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
B. Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC)
C. Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR)
D. ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC)
A. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
B. Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC)
C. Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR)
D. ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC)
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- Answer: A
69. Soumya Swaminathan, who has been inducted into the ad hoc Interagency Coordination Group on Antimicrobial Resistance, set up by UN, serves as the director of ___________
A. Indian Council of Philosophical Research
B. Indian Council of Medical Research
C. National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research
D. All India Institutes of Medical Sciences
A. Indian Council of Philosophical Research
B. Indian Council of Medical Research
C. National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research
D. All India Institutes of Medical Sciences
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- Answer: B
70. Who will be the head of the committee constituted by the Centre for implementation of the projects under Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES)?
A. Ramesh Abhishek
B. Ajay Kumar Bhalla
C. Amitabh Kant
D. Rita Teaotia
A. Ramesh Abhishek
B. Ajay Kumar Bhalla
C. Amitabh Kant
D. Rita Teaotia
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- Answer: D
71. Who has been appointed as the new administrator of the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services by the US Senate on March 13, 2017?
A. Andrie Bera
B. Seema Verma
C. Disha Shahni
D. Pramila Jayapal
A. Andrie Bera
B. Seema Verma
C. Disha Shahni
D. Pramila Jayapal
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- Answer: B
72. Who has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Punjab on March 16, 2017?
A. Aruna Chaudhary
B. Amarinder Singh
C. Rana Gurjit Singh
D. Manpreet Singh Badal
A. Aruna Chaudhary
B. Amarinder Singh
C. Rana Gurjit Singh
D. Manpreet Singh Badal
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- Answer: B
73. Who has been sworn in as the New Chief Minister of Uttarakhand on March 18, 2017?
A. Madan Kaushik
B. Dhan Singh Rawat
C. Trivendra Singh Rawat
D. Harak Singh Rawat
A. Madan Kaushik
B. Dhan Singh Rawat
C. Trivendra Singh Rawat
D. Harak Singh Rawat
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- Answer: C
74. Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) on March 16, 2017?
A. Manhar ValjiBhai Zala
B. Subodh Uniyal
C. Dilip Kallu Haathived
D. Manju Diler
A. Manhar ValjiBhai Zala
B. Subodh Uniyal
C. Dilip Kallu Haathived
D. Manju Diler
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- Answer: A
75. A Parliamentary panel, Committee on Petitions, on March 16, 2017 suggested merging state-run telecom firms BSNL and MTNL for their long-term survival and success. Who is the head of the committee?
A. Ajay Tamta
B. Bhagat Singh Koshyari
C. Raj Kumar Singh
D. Bishnu Pada Ray
A. Ajay Tamta
B. Bhagat Singh Koshyari
C. Raj Kumar Singh
D. Bishnu Pada Ray
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- Answer: B
76. Who has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on March 19, 2017?
A. Yogi Adityanath
B. Raj Nath Singh
C. Amit Shah
D. Keshav Prasad Maurya
A. Yogi Adityanath
B. Raj Nath Singh
C. Amit Shah
D. Keshav Prasad Maurya
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- Answer: A
77. Name the two Deputy Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh who took oath on March 19, 2017?
A. Anupma Jaiswal & Dharam Singh
B. Keshav Prasad Maurya & Dinesh Sharma
C. Dinesh Sharma & Anil Rajbhar
D. Keshav Prasad Maurya & Mahendra Singh
A. Anupma Jaiswal & Dharam Singh
B. Keshav Prasad Maurya & Dinesh Sharma
C. Dinesh Sharma & Anil Rajbhar
D. Keshav Prasad Maurya & Mahendra Singh
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- Answer: B
78. Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of the Indian Bank on March 19, 2017?
A. Ravindra Prabhakar Marathe
B. Mahesh Kumar Jain
C. P Srinivasan
D. Kishore Piraji Kharat
A. Ravindra Prabhakar Marathe
B. Mahesh Kumar Jain
C. P Srinivasan
D. Kishore Piraji Kharat
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- Answer: D
79. Who among the given has become the first women belonging to private sector to be appointed as the Full-Time Member of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on March 21, 2017?
A. Sara Blakely
B. Kalpana Morparia
C. Madhabi Puri Buch
D. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
A. Sara Blakely
B. Kalpana Morparia
C. Madhabi Puri Buch
D. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
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- Answer: C
80. Name the independent chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) who resigned from the post on March 15, 2017?
A. Warren Deutrom
B.Greg Campbell
C.Anil Kumble
D.Shashank Manohar
A. Warren Deutrom
B.Greg Campbell
C.Anil Kumble
D.Shashank Manohar
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- Answer: D
81. My Story is an autobiography of which cricket player?
A. Brett Lee
B. Michael Clarke
C. Shane Lee
D. Chris Adams
A. Brett Lee
B. Michael Clarke
C. Shane Lee
D. Chris Adams
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- Answer: B
82. Jwala Gutta who has been recently appointed as a member of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) is related to which sports?
A. Tennis
B. Badminton
C. Athletics
D. Boxing
A. Tennis
B. Badminton
C. Athletics
D. Boxing
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- Answer: B
83. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the fifth edition of the Blind Cricket World Cup?
A. Younis Khan
B. Shoaib Malik
C. Abdul Razzaq
D. Shahid Afridi
A. Younis Khan
B. Shoaib Malik
C. Abdul Razzaq
D. Shahid Afridi
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- Answer: D
84. A four-member Committee of Administrators finalized and uploaded new constitution for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on March 18, 2017. Who among the given is not a member of the committee?
A. Anurag Thakur
B. Vikram Limaye
C. Ramchandra Guha
D. Vinod Rai
A. Anurag Thakur
B. Vikram Limaye
C. Ramchandra Guha
D. Vinod Rai
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- Answer: A
85. As per the new constitution, finalized by Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) on March 18, 2017, which among the given bodies have lost their Full Membership in BCCI?
A. Saurashtra Cricket Association
B. Mumbai Cricket Association
C. Cricket Club of India
D. All the Above
A. Saurashtra Cricket Association
B. Mumbai Cricket Association
C. Cricket Club of India
D. All the Above
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- Answer: D
86. Name the first Indian batsman to face 500 balls in Test Innings.
A. Karun Nair
B. Cheteshwar Pujara
C. Ajinkya Rahane
D. Shikhar Dhawan
A. Karun Nair
B. Cheteshwar Pujara
C. Ajinkya Rahane
D. Shikhar Dhawan
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- Answer: B
87. The 2017 Asian Race Walking Championships has been won by __________
A. Chen Ruolin
B. Georgiy Sheiko
C. Kim Hyun-Sub
D. KT Irfan
A. Chen Ruolin
B. Georgiy Sheiko
C. Kim Hyun-Sub
D. KT Irfan
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- Answer: C
88. Tamil Nadu beat which team to clinch the 2017 Vijay Hazare Trophy?
A. Railways
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Punjab
D. Bengal
A. Railways
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Punjab
D. Bengal
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- Answer: D
89. When is the World Consumer Rights Day observed?
A. March 14
B. March 15
C. March 16
D. March 13
A. March 14
B. March 15
C. March 16
D. March 13
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- Answer: B
90. What is the theme of the World Consumer Rights Day 2017?
A. Antibiotics off the Menu
B. Our Money, Our Rights
C. Fix Our Phone Rights
D. Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust
A. Antibiotics off the Menu
B. Our Money, Our Rights
C. Fix Our Phone Rights
D. Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust
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- Answer: D
91. The US state Kansas has declared to observed the Indian American Appreciation Day on _________
A. March 18
B. March 12
C. March 16
D. March 11
A. March 18
B. March 12
C. March 16
D. March 11
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- Answer: C
92. When is the International Day of Happiness observed?
A. March 19
B. March 20
C. March 18
D. March 21
A. March 19
B. March 20
C. March 18
D. March 21
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- Answer: B
93. When is the World Sparrow Day Observed?
A. March 18
B. March 19
C. March 20
D. March 21
A. March 18
B. March 19
C. March 20
D. March 21
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- Answer: C
94. When is the World Poetry Day observed?
A. March 20
B. March 21
C. March 22
D. March 19
A. March 20
B. March 21
C. March 22
D. March 19
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- Answer: B
95. When is the International Day of Forests observed?
A. March 21
B. March 22
C. March 20
D. March 23
A. March 21
B. March 22
C. March 20
D. March 23
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- Answer: A
96. What is the theme of the 2017 International Day of Forests?
A. My Forest, Our Future
B. Forests and Water
C. Forests | Climate | Change
D. Forests and Energy
A. My Forest, Our Future
B. Forests and Water
C. Forests | Climate | Change
D. Forests and Energy
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- Answer: D
97. The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) celebrated its ______ foundation day on March 20-21, 2017.
A. Seventh
B. Fifth
C. Sixth
D. Ninth
A. Seventh
B. Fifth
C. Sixth
D. Ninth
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- Answer: B
98. The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is celebrated on ______________.
A. March 17
B. March 19
C. March 21
D. March 20
A. March 17
B. March 19
C. March 21
D. March 20
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- Answer: C
99. Which Airport has won the 2017 Skytrax World Airport Awards on March 14, 2017?
A. Hong Kong International Airport
B. Incheon International Airport
C. Changi Airport, Singapore
D. Tokyo International Airport
A. Hong Kong International Airport
B. Incheon International Airport
C. Changi Airport, Singapore
D. Tokyo International Airport
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- Answer: C
100. Which University has topped the Asia University Rankings 2017 list released by Times Higher Education on March 16, 2017?
A. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
B. Peking University of China
C. University of Hong Kong
D. National University of Singapore
A. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
B. Peking University of China
C. University of Hong Kong
D. National University of Singapore
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- Answer: D
101. According to US based non-profit organization, As You Sow, an Indian-American CEO named ___________ has been ranked fourth among 25 overpaid CEOs of the country.
A. Bharat Desai
B. Sandeep Matharani
C. Sundar Pichai
D. Indra Nooy
A. Bharat Desai
B. Sandeep Matharani
C. Sundar Pichai
D. Indra Nooy
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- Answer: B
102. Name the Indian American, who has been awarded the 2017 CAREER Award by the National Science Foundation for his research on redesigning current machine-learning processes.
A. Nitin Nohria
B. Subra Suresh
C. Rakesh Khurana
D. Anshumali Shrivastava
A. Nitin Nohria
B. Subra Suresh
C. Rakesh Khurana
D. Anshumali Shrivastava
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- Answer: D
103. How many Indian has been named in the 2017 World Economic Forum’s 100 Young Global Leaders list?
A. Four
B. Six
C. Seven
D. Five
A. Four
B. Six
C. Seven
D. Five
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- Answer: D
104. According to the Forbes 2017 World Billionaire Report, the youngest billionaire of the world is ______________
A. Diane Kemper
B. Jane Goldman
C. Amy Goldman Fowler
D. Alexandra Andresen
A. Diane Kemper
B. Jane Goldman
C. Amy Goldman Fowler
D. Alexandra Andresen
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- Answer: D
105. Who has been honored with the Kirti Chakra by President Pranab Mukherjee on March 20, 2017?
A. Major Rohit Suri
B. Vijay Kumar
C. Gursevak Singh
D. Ramesh Pratap Singh
A. Major Rohit Suri
B. Vijay Kumar
C. Gursevak Singh
D. Ramesh Pratap Singh
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- Answer: A
106. According to the Forbes World Billionaire Report 2017, who has been ranked as the wealthiest Indian?
A. Lakshmi Mittal
B. Azim Premji
C. Anil Ambani
D. Mukesh Ambani
A. Lakshmi Mittal
B. Azim Premji
C. Anil Ambani
D. Mukesh Ambani
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- Answer: D
107. Which city has been rated as the most expensive global city as per the 2017 Worldwide Cost of Living Index?
A. Zurich
B. Hong Kong
C. Singapore
D. Tokyo
A. Zurich
B. Hong Kong
C. Singapore
D. Tokyo
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- Answer: C
108. Who has won the 2017 Global Teacher Prize?
A. Ben Glickman
B. Eoin Bolger
C. Maggie MacDonnell
D. Amy Woodbridge
A. Ben Glickman
B. Eoin Bolger
C. Maggie MacDonnell
D. Amy Woodbridge
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- Answer: C
109. Name the national F4 car racing Champion who died in a car accident on March 18, 2017 in Tamil Nadu?
A. Ayyasamy Dharun
B. Mohan Kumar
C. Narain Karthikeyan
D. Ashwin Sundar
A. Ayyasamy Dharun
B. Mohan Kumar
C. Narain Karthikeyan
D. Ashwin Sundar
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- Answer: D
110. Dev Raj Sikka who died on March 19, 2017 was a _____________
A. Astrologer
B. Author
C. Journalist
D. Meteorologist
A. Astrologer
B. Author
C. Journalist
D. Meteorologist
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- Answer: D
AIMS DARE TO SUCCESS
1. The government has set a target to achieve _________ MW of nuclear power generation capacity by __________ year.
A.15,000 MW;2024
B.20,000 MW;2023
C.15,000 MW;2020
D.12,000 MW;2024
A.15,000 MW;2024
B.20,000 MW;2023
C.15,000 MW;2020
D.12,000 MW;2024
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- Answer: A
2. Which of the following bill regarding HIV/AIDS was passed by the Rajya Sabha?
A.HIV/AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014
B.HIV/AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2015
C.HIV/AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2016
D.HIV/AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2017
A.HIV/AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014
B.HIV/AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2015
C.HIV/AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2016
D.HIV/AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2017
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- Answer: A
3. What is the new deadline set by the government under the amended Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 for the teachers to acquire the minimum qualifications?
A. March 31, 2020
B. March 31, 2018
C. March 31, 2019
D. March 31, 2021
A. March 31, 2020
B. March 31, 2018
C. March 31, 2019
D. March 31, 2021
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- Answer: C
4. Which ministry has issued an advisory on March 22, 2017 for strict compliance of the provisions in the Flag Code of India, 2002 and The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971?
A. Ministry of Human Resource Development
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Economic Affairs
D. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
A. Ministry of Human Resource Development
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Economic Affairs
D. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
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- Answer: B
5. How many member committee has been constituted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes to check on the IRS and other junior rank officers of IT Department who are on unauthorized leave or are absconding?
A. Five
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
A. Five
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
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- Answer: C
6. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has launched MoPNG e-Seva on March 24, 2017 for which purpose?
A. Redress the Grievance of Oil and Gas Sector Through Social Media
B. Register Oil and Gas Connection Application
C. Online Gas Bookings
D. Linking of LPG Consumer for Direct Benefit Transfer
A. Redress the Grievance of Oil and Gas Sector Through Social Media
B. Register Oil and Gas Connection Application
C. Online Gas Bookings
D. Linking of LPG Consumer for Direct Benefit Transfer
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- Answer: A
7. The first Vertical garden of India has been set up in which city?
A. Shimla
B. Bhopal
C. New Delhi
D. Bengaluru
A. Shimla
B. Bhopal
C. New Delhi
D. Bengaluru
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- Answer: D
8. Which state government has launched an initiative on March 22, 2017 to provide free Wi-Fi facility in all colleges and Universities of the state for youth welfare to become digitally smart?
A. Assam
B. Maharashtra
C. Bihar
D. Uttar Pradesh
A. Assam
B. Maharashtra
C. Bihar
D. Uttar Pradesh
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- Answer: C
9. The 105th Indian Science Congress will be held in which Indian University?
A. Cochin University of Science and Technology
B. Hans Raj College, Delhi
C. Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar
D. Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad
A. Cochin University of Science and Technology
B. Hans Raj College, Delhi
C. Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar
D. Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad
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- Answer: D
10. In which of the given states, the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) launched Mobile Clinic Services on March 26, 2017?
A. Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
B. Kerala & Tamil Nadu
C. Telangana & Karnataka
D. Odisha & Andhra Pradesh
A. Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
B. Kerala & Tamil Nadu
C. Telangana & Karnataka
D. Odisha & Andhra Pradesh
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- Answer: A
11. Which of the given has been made mandatory by the Centre to get a new mobile phone connection?
A. PAN Card
B. Aadhaar Card
C. Jan Dhan Account
D. Voter ID
A. PAN Card
B. Aadhaar Card
C. Jan Dhan Account
D. Voter ID
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- Answer: B
12. The 2017 International Diamond Conference was held in which Indian city?
A. Pune
B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Indore
A. Pune
B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Indore
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- Answer: C
13. The 2017 National Theatre Festival was held in which Indian state?
A. Assam
B. Tripura
C. Kerala
D. Gujarat
A. Assam
B. Tripura
C. Kerala
D. Gujarat
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- Answer: C
14. Out of 500 cities included in Smart City Mission and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), how many cities have been assigned Credit Ratings which are necessary for issuing municipal bonds for mobilization of resources?
A.101
B.94
C.371
D.251
A.101
B.94
C.371
D.251
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- Answer: B
15. As a part of government’s effort to boost defence spending, the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd will manufacture over __________ military helicopters and _____ planes in the upcoming years.
A.1000; 500
B.100; 100
C.1000; 50
D.1000; 100
A.1000; 500
B.100; 100
C.1000; 50
D.1000; 100
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- Answer: B
16. What was the theme of the 2017 International Diamond Conference?
A. Transparency, Responsibility, Sustainability
B. Higher Heights in Heels
C. Mines to Market 2017
D. Innovation in Diamond Industry
A. Transparency, Responsibility, Sustainability
B. Higher Heights in Heels
C. Mines to Market 2017
D. Innovation in Diamond Industry
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- Answer: C
17. Recently a bill has been introduced in Lok Sabha, seeking to include ___________as an Institute of National Importance
A. Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM)-Guwahati
B. Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM)-Kota
C. Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM)-Kurnool
D. Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM)-Vadodara
A. Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM)-Guwahati
B. Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM)-Kota
C. Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM)-Kurnool
D. Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM)-Vadodara
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- Answer: C
18. The state owned National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited recently commissioned a 55 Mega Watt (MW) Bhadla Solar Power Project in which State?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Rajasthan
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Rajasthan
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- Answer: D
19. On March 28, 2017, The Ministry of Food Processing Industries sanctioned _______ Cold Chains projects across the country
A.81
B.91
C.101
D.111
A.81
B.91
C.101
D.111
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- Answer: C
20. As per World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) norm, person unable to count fingers beyond a distance of _____metres is termed as blind
A.3 metres
B.4 metres
C.5 metres
D.6 metres
A.3 metres
B.4 metres
C.5 metres
D.6 metres
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- Answer: A
21. Internationally recognised Afghan-Pakistani border is known as
A. Radcliffe Line
B. McMohan Line
C. Durand Line
C. 45th Parallel
A. Radcliffe Line
B. McMohan Line
C. Durand Line
C. 45th Parallel
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- Answer: C
22. Third G-20 framework working group meet was held at ________ from March 28 to March 29, 2017
A. Kochi, Kerala
B. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
C. Jaipur, Rajasthan
D. Bhopal,Madhya Pradesh
A. Kochi, Kerala
B. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
C. Jaipur, Rajasthan
D. Bhopal,Madhya Pradesh
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- Answer: B
23. Which of the following is a key provision of ‘Mental Healthcare Bill, 2016’ passed by Indian Parliament recently?
A. Attempt to suicide has been made punishable offence
B. Prime Minister of India will be the Ex officio Chairperson of Mental Health Review Commission
C. Every person will have a right to access Government funded/managed mental healthcare services without any form of discrimination
D. All mentally ill patients will be provided financial assistance of Rs. 50000/ from Central Government for treatment
A. Attempt to suicide has been made punishable offence
B. Prime Minister of India will be the Ex officio Chairperson of Mental Health Review Commission
C. Every person will have a right to access Government funded/managed mental healthcare services without any form of discrimination
D. All mentally ill patients will be provided financial assistance of Rs. 50000/ from Central Government for treatment
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- Answer: C
24. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has signed an agreement with which company to train 50,000 street food vendors under FSSAI’s project named ‘Clean Street Food’?
A. McDonalds
B. KFC
C. Pepsi
D. Coca-Coal
A. McDonalds
B. KFC
C. Pepsi
D. Coca-Coal
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- Answer: D
25. Chief Minister of which state has officially launched the LED Lights, Energy Saving Fans Distribution scheme on March 29, 2017?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Jharkhand
D. Assam
A. Uttarakhand
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Jharkhand
D. Assam
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- Answer: B
26. Which book on history of Indian Railways has been jointly authored by Shri Bibek Debroy (Member, NITI Aayog), Shri Sanjay Chadha (Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce) & Ms. Vidya Krishnamurthy?
A. "Indian Railway-The weaving of a National Tapestry"
B. "Indian Railway-The Rare Jewel"
C. "Indian Railway-The Epic Journey"
D. "Indian Railway-Inside Out"
A. "Indian Railway-The weaving of a National Tapestry"
B. "Indian Railway-The Rare Jewel"
C. "Indian Railway-The Epic Journey"
D. "Indian Railway-Inside Out"
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- Answer: A
27. On 31st March 2017, President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the five-day Namami Brahmaputra River Festival at:
A. Dispur, Assam
B. Guwahati, Assam
C. Tezpur, Assam
D. Jorhat, Assam
A. Dispur, Assam
B. Guwahati, Assam
C. Tezpur, Assam
D. Jorhat, Assam
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- Answer: B
28. State-run power generator NTPC Ltd recently commissioned another 260 MW Bhadla Solar PV Project in:
A. Rajasthan
B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat
D. Andhra Pradesh
A. Rajasthan
B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat
D. Andhra Pradesh
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- Answer: A
29. Which among the given countries signed a MoU on March 21, 2017 for building the own home grown submarines for the first time in the history of Nation?
A. Syria
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Taiwan
D. Bangladesh
A. Syria
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Taiwan
D. Bangladesh
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- Answer: C
30. Which Country has been given the first rank in the 2016 Human Development Index by UNDP?
A. New Zealand
B. Australia
C. Switzerland
D. Norway
A. New Zealand
B. Australia
C. Switzerland
D. Norway
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- Answer: D
31. What is the rank of India in the 2016 Human Development Index?
A.127
B.131
C.145
D.111
A.127
B.131
C.145
D.111
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- Answer: B
32. What is the rank of India in the 2017 Energy Architecture Performance Index (EAPI)?
A.87
B.98
C.112
D.71
A.87
B.98
C.112
D.71
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- Answer: A
33. Which country has gained the first position in the 2017 Energy Architecture Performance Index (EAPI)?
A. Norway
B. Denmark
C. Switzerland
D. France
A. Norway
B. Denmark
C. Switzerland
D. France
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- Answer: C
34. The Cabinet Committee on March 22, 2 017 approved the MoU signed with which country in the field of cyber security?
A. France
B. United States of America
C. Japan
D. United Arab Emirates
A. France
B. United States of America
C. Japan
D. United Arab Emirates
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- Answer: B
35. Which of the following city of Afghanistan was captured by the Taliban militant group after a year-long battle with the Afghanistan Force?
A. Zaranj
B. Hera
C. Sangin
D. Sar-e Pol City
A. Zaranj
B. Hera
C. Sangin
D. Sar-e Pol City
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- Answer: C
36. The 23rd Conference of Auditors General (CAG) of Commonwealth Countries and British Overseas Territories was held in which country?
A. India
B. China
C. United States
D. Germany
A. India
B. China
C. United States
D. Germany
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- Answer: A
37. The UN Human Rights Council has granted an extension of ________ years to Sri Lanka to probe alleged war crimes committed during the 37-year civil war which ended in May 2009.
A.5 years
B.6 months
C.3 years
D.2 years
A.5 years
B.6 months
C.3 years
D.2 years
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- Answer: D
38. Which country’s Parliament has tabled a motion stating Pakistan’s move as illegal to declare the Gilgit-Baltistan region, bordering Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, as its fifth province?
A. United States of America (USA)
B. France
C. Germany
D. United Kingdom (UK)
A. United States of America (USA)
B. France
C. Germany
D. United Kingdom (UK)
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- Answer: D
39. United Nations Conference to Negotiate a Legally Binding Instrument to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons, Leading Towards their Total Elimination, was held in _________ from March 27-31, 2017
A. Paris, France
B. London, UK
C. Beijing, China
D. New York, USA
A. Paris, France
B. London, UK
C. Beijing, China
D. New York, USA
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- Answer: D
40. Recently, India has renewed Fuel Supply Pact for Five Years with which neighbouring country?
A. Bangladesh
B. Bhutan
C. Myanmar
D. Nepal
A. Bangladesh
B. Bhutan
C. Myanmar
D. Nepal
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- Answer: D
41. Name the Indian origin English film director and screen writer who got Sikh Jewel Award, 2017 for her contribution to the British film industries for the past 3 decades
A. Kiran Kaur
B. Gurinder Chadha
C. Manpreet Sardana
D. Princy Khalsa
A. Kiran Kaur
B. Gurinder Chadha
C. Manpreet Sardana
D. Princy Khalsa
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- Answer: B
42. As per data revealed by Central Electricity Authority, India has become a ‘Net Exporter’ of electricity for the first time in history. India exports electricity to which countries?
A. Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh
B. Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan
C. Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar
D. Myanmar, Bhutan and Sri Lanka
A. Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh
B. Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan
C. Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar
D. Myanmar, Bhutan and Sri Lanka
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- Answer: C
43. In order to tighten the cash transaction, government has lowered the limit of cash transaction from Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. __________ lakh per month w.e.f from April 1, 2017.
A.Rs.1 Lakh
B.Rs. 50,000
C.Rs. 2 Lakh
D.Rs. 2.5 Lakh
A.Rs.1 Lakh
B.Rs. 50,000
C.Rs. 2 Lakh
D.Rs. 2.5 Lakh
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- Answer: C
44. Which among the given mobile company has launched the mobile payment service for the first time in India on March 22, 2017?
A. Apple Inc
B. Microsoft
C. Sony Mobile
D. Samsung Electronics
A. Apple Inc
B. Microsoft
C. Sony Mobile
D. Samsung Electronics
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- Answer: D
45. The Union Government on March 21, 2017 approved the construction of 1, 17,814 new affordable houses under Prime Minister’s Awas Yojana (Urban) at a cost of Rs __________ crore
A.Rs. 6,190 crore
B.Rs. 5,190 crore
C.Rs. 6,220 crore
D.Rs. 5,773 crore
A.Rs. 6,190 crore
B.Rs. 5,190 crore
C.Rs. 6,220 crore
D.Rs. 5,773 crore
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- Answer: D
46. The Assam state government has signed 2 MoUs with which of the following banks on March 23, 2017 for providing housing loan and education loan to state employees?
A. State Bank of India
B. Bank of Baroda
C. Union Bank of India
D. Bank of Maharashtra
A. State Bank of India
B. Bank of Baroda
C. Union Bank of India
D. Bank of Maharashtra
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- Answer: A
47. Name the Aadhar-based UPI mobile application launched by the South Indian Bank on March 23, 2017.
A. SIB Aadhaar M-Pay
B. SIB Aadhaar Pay
C. SIB M-Pay
D. Aadhaar Pay
A. SIB Aadhaar M-Pay
B. SIB Aadhaar Pay
C. SIB M-Pay
D. Aadhaar Pay
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- Answer: A
48. How much amount of capital infusion will be provided to the Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) from the central government in the second tranche as part of a turnaround-linked capital infusion plan?
A.Rs. 1000 crore
B.Rs. 1100 crore
C.Rs. 1500 crore
D.Rs. 2000 crore
A.Rs. 1000 crore
B.Rs. 1100 crore
C.Rs. 1500 crore
D.Rs. 2000 crore
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- Answer: A
49. The third protocol amending India-Singapore Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) notified by the government on March 23, 2017 will be effective from which date?
A. March 31, 2017
B. April 1, 2017
C. May 1, 2017
D. April 30, 2017
A. March 31, 2017
B. April 1, 2017
C. May 1, 2017
D. April 30, 2017
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- Answer: B
50. The Union Cabinet has approved to amend the NABARD Act 1981 to increase the authorized capital of NABARD from Rs. 5,000 crore to Rs. ________ crore
A.Rs. 25000 crore
B.Rs. 30000 crore
C.Rs. 50000 crore
D.Rs. 35000 crore
A.Rs. 25000 crore
B.Rs. 30000 crore
C.Rs. 50000 crore
D.Rs. 35000 crore
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- Answer: B
51. Which among the given telecommunication company has signed an agreement to acquire Internet service provider Tikona Digital Networks on March 23, 2017?
A. Bharti Airtel
B. Vodafone
C. Tata Docomo
D. Reliance
A. Bharti Airtel
B. Vodafone
C. Tata Docomo
D. Reliance
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- Answer: A
52. How much amount has been approved by the government for the development of 403 kms of National Highways in Meghalaya and Mizoram during a cabinet meeting on March 22, 2013?
A.Rs 6,721 crore
B.Rs. 5,999 crore
C.Rs. 6,500 crore
D.Rs. 7,120 crore
A.Rs 6,721 crore
B.Rs. 5,999 crore
C.Rs. 6,500 crore
D.Rs. 7,120 crore
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- Answer: A
53. What was the theme of the 18th edition of Asia’s largest convention on the business of media and entertainment "FICCI Frames-2017"?
A. Media and Entertainment: Transforming Lives
B. Making India the Global Entertainment Superpower
C. Change or Perish
D. Digital: Divide or Dividend
A. Media and Entertainment: Transforming Lives
B. Making India the Global Entertainment Superpower
C. Change or Perish
D. Digital: Divide or Dividend
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- Answer: D
54. How much amount of credit agreement has been signed by the World Bank with the state government of Uttarakhand and Government of India on March 23, 2017 to improve health services in the state?
A.USD 200 million
B.USD 100 million
C.USD 150 million
D.USD 250 million
A.USD 200 million
B.USD 100 million
C.USD 150 million
D.USD 250 million
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- Answer: B
55. Which financial services company has launched the mobile application "myLoan" on March 23, 2017 to offer personal loans to young and mobile savvy audience?
A. Tata Capital Limited
B. Birla Global Finance Limited
C. Bajaj Capital Limited
D. SBI Capital Markets Limited
A. Tata Capital Limited
B. Birla Global Finance Limited
C. Bajaj Capital Limited
D. SBI Capital Markets Limited
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- Answer: A
56. Which of the given Office of the Insurance Ombudsman became the first to receive the ISO 9001:2015 certification for Quality Management on March 24, 2017?
A. Office of the Insurance Ombudsman, Delhi
B. Office of the Insurance Ombudsman, Chennai
C. Office of the Insurance Ombudsman, Kolkata
D. Office of the Insurance Ombudsman, Hyderabad
A. Office of the Insurance Ombudsman, Delhi
B. Office of the Insurance Ombudsman, Chennai
C. Office of the Insurance Ombudsman, Kolkata
D. Office of the Insurance Ombudsman, Hyderabad
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- Answer: A
57. As per a government report, post demonetization, which state has witnessed the highest number of Aadhaar linking with Jan Dhan Accounts?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tripura
C. Telangana
D. Tamil Nadu
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tripura
C. Telangana
D. Tamil Nadu
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- Answer: A
58. The Government of India has approved to construct 10 Million MT capacity steel silos by FCI as well as State Governments in Public Private Partnership (PPP). The project is scheduled to be completed by which financial year?
A.2017-18
B.2018-19
C.2019-20
D.2020-21
A.2017-18
B.2018-19
C.2019-20
D.2020-21
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- Answer: C
59. Which bank has launched the MoneyPlantTM RuPay International Platinum Debit Card for its premium and high net worth customers as a part of digital banking initiative?
A. ICICI Bank
B. United bank of India
C. Karnataka Bank
D. Bank of Maharashtra
A. ICICI Bank
B. United bank of India
C. Karnataka Bank
D. Bank of Maharashtra
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- Answer: C
60. What was the theme of the two day Houston India Conference organized by Asia Society Texas Center in Houston from March 25-26, 2017?
A. Make in India-Rotoscope Growth Opportunities
B. Make in India- The Inside Story
C. Make in India-Inclusive Growth
D. Make in India-Global Initiative
A. Make in India-Rotoscope Growth Opportunities
B. Make in India- The Inside Story
C. Make in India-Inclusive Growth
D. Make in India-Global Initiative
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- Answer: B
61. Which e-commerce firm is set to acquire eBay India’s operations as part of its latest funding round?
A. Amazon
B. Snapdeal
C. Flipkart
D. Jabong
A. Amazon
B. Snapdeal
C. Flipkart
D. Jabong
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- Answer: C
62. What will be the new name of the Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) after the GST tax regime comes into effect?
A. Central Board of Indirect Taxes
B. Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Duties
C. Central Board of Direct Taxes & Customs
D. Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs
A. Central Board of Indirect Taxes
B. Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Duties
C. Central Board of Direct Taxes & Customs
D. Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs
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- Answer: D
63. How much amount of penalty has been imposed on Coal India Limited by the Competition Commission of India for misconduct of agreement in fuel supplies?
A.Rs. 591 crore
B.Rs. 600 crore
C.Rs. 455 crore
D.Rs. 395 crore
A.Rs. 591 crore
B.Rs. 600 crore
C.Rs. 455 crore
D.Rs. 395 crore
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- Answer: A
64. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has approved loan worth Rs _______ crore for clean energy project in India for the financial year 2017-18.
A.Rs. 17000 crore
B.Rs. 15000 crore
C.Rs. 13000 crore
D.Rs. 20000 crore
A.Rs. 17000 crore
B.Rs. 15000 crore
C.Rs. 13000 crore
D.Rs. 20000 crore
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- Answer: C
65. Which private sector bank achieved a landmark installation of 10,000 Point of Sales (PoS) terminals on March 27, 2017?
A. Yes Bank
B. Karnataka Bank
C. Federal Bank
D. Karur Vysya Bank
A. Yes Bank
B. Karnataka Bank
C. Federal Bank
D. Karur Vysya Bank
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- Answer: B
66. Which among the following was NOT one of the four Goods and Service Tax (GST) Bills introduced by FM Arun Jaitley on 27th March 2017?
A. Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) Bill
B. Union Territory GST Bill
C. Concurrent Subjects GST Bill
D. GST (Compensation to States) Bill
A. Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) Bill
B. Union Territory GST Bill
C. Concurrent Subjects GST Bill
D. GST (Compensation to States) Bill
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- Answer: C
67. Central Government has imposed ______ percent import duty on wheat and Turdal (Arhar) with immediate effect from March 28, 2017.
A.10 percent
B.9 percent
C.8 percent
D.7 percent
A.10 percent
B.9 percent
C.8 percent
D.7 percent
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- Answer: A
68. Which company has launched a wired broadband internet service having a speed of 1 Gigabit per second with the pilot service in Hyderabad?
A. Spidigo Broadband
B. ACT Fibernet
C. Tikona Network
D. Stayam NetConnect
A. Spidigo Broadband
B. ACT Fibernet
C. Tikona Network
D. Stayam NetConnect
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- Answer: B
69. The National Green Tribunal suspended the green nod for the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) project on March 20, 2017. The INO project is being built in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Maharashtra
D. Himachal Pradesh
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Maharashtra
D. Himachal Pradesh
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- Answer: B
70. The telescope, GRAPES-3 Experiment, is located at which Indian Research Institute?
A. S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences
B. Agharkar Research Institute
C. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
D. International Centre for Theoretical Physics
A. S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences
B. Agharkar Research Institute
C. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
D. International Centre for Theoretical Physics
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- Answer: C
71. Smart Technology of the Year 2016 Award by India Smart Grid Foundation has been won by which company?
A. Eaton Corporation Public Limited Company
B. Siemens AG
C. Schneider Electric SE
D. ABB India
A. Eaton Corporation Public Limited Company
B. Siemens AG
C. Schneider Electric SE
D. ABB India
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- Answer: D
72. At which of the given Institutes, India’s first supercomputing facility of 1 Peta flop power will be set up under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)?
A. Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai
B. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
C. Indian Institute of Technology Madras
D. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
A. Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai
B. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
C. Indian Institute of Technology Madras
D. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
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- Answer: B
73. Assam government has set a target to transform Majuli into India’s first Carbon Neutral district by which year?
A.2021
B.2019
C.2020
D.2023
A.2021
B.2019
C.2020
D.2023
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- Answer: C
74. The Deep Space Atomic Clock of NASA which it aims to send to space in 2017 last has been developed at which of these NASA’s facilities?
A. George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
B. Jet Propulsion Laboratory
C. John F. Kennedy Space Center
D. Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
A. George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
B. Jet Propulsion Laboratory
C. John F. Kennedy Space Center
D. Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
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- Answer: B
75. The Night Parrot, a mysterious species has been recently discovered in which country by the bird watchers?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Australia
C. West Indies
D. New Zealand
A. Sri Lanka
B. Australia
C. West Indies
D. New Zealand
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- Answer: B
76. The scientists of which country have set up the World’s Largest Artificial Sun called Synlight to produce hydrogen fuel in carbon neutral way?
A. Norway
B. Germany
C. Switzerland
D. China
A. Norway
B. Germany
C. Switzerland
D. China
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- Answer: B
77. The DRDO handed over three new Naval Systems to the Indian Navy on March 24, 2017. Which among the given is not a part of the three newly inducted Naval systems?
A. Ushus –Ii Submarine Sonar
B. Nacs – Near-Field Acoustic Characterisation System
C. Directing Gear for Hull-Mounted Sonar Array
D. Internal Navigation System for Ship Application
A. Ushus –Ii Submarine Sonar
B. Nacs – Near-Field Acoustic Characterisation System
C. Directing Gear for Hull-Mounted Sonar Array
D. Internal Navigation System for Ship Application
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- Answer: B
78. Scientists from University of Glasgow have developed new prototype Prosthetic Limbs having solar-powered skin made up of which of these material?
A. Graphene
B. Carbon Monoxide
C. Graphite
D. Metallic Rod
A. Graphene
B. Carbon Monoxide
C. Graphite
D. Metallic Rod
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- Answer: A
79. The Indian Army successfully conducted the trail firing of its missile system ____________ onboard INS Vikramaditya from 21 to 23 March.
A. Akash
B. Barak
C. Samudra
D. Ratna
A. Akash
B. Barak
C. Samudra
D. Ratna
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- Answer: B
80. Barak 8 missile system has been developed by DRDO jointly with which countries Aerospace company?
A. Japan
B. France
C. Israel
D. Germany
A. Japan
B. France
C. Israel
D. Germany
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- Answer: C
81. The world’s largest capstone has been discovered in which Indian state on March 21, 2017?
A. Telangana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
A. Telangana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
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- Answer: A
82. On Mar 25 2017, National Green Tribunal (NGT) conducted the WORLD CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT in:
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Kochi
D. Chennai
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Kochi
D. Chennai
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- Answer: B
83. Government of India has signed a contract with GEM Laboratories for hydrocarbons exploration in Neduvasal village. This village is located in which state of India?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Andhra Pradesh
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Andhra Pradesh
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- Answer: A
84. Which Canadian city will host 9th edition of the World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) scheduled to be held from September 9-15, 2017?
A. Toronto
B. Montreal
C. Vancouver
D. Ottawa
A. Toronto
B. Montreal
C. Vancouver
D. Ottawa
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- Answer: C
85. On 28thMarch 2017, INLCU L51, first of the eight ships of the LCU MK IV Class was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command at Port Blair. What does abbreviation LCU stand for?
A. Landing Combat Utility
B. Latent Craft Utility
C. Latent Combat Utility
D. Landing Craft Utility
A. Landing Combat Utility
B. Latent Craft Utility
C. Latent Combat Utility
D. Landing Craft Utility
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- Answer: D
86. I&B Minister M Venkaiah Naidu recently launched Online Film Certification System, which has been named as:
A. E-Cinema
B. E-Censor
C. E-Cinepramaan
D. E-CineCensor
A. E-Cinema
B. E-Censor
C. E-Cinepramaan
D. E-CineCensor
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- Answer: C
87. The Supreme Court of India has ruled out on March 29, 2017 that no vehicles which are Bharat Stage-IV emission on-compliant will be registered or sold in the country after:
A.1st July 2017
B.1st October 2017
C.1st April 2017
D.1st January 2018
A.1st July 2017
B.1st October 2017
C.1st April 2017
D.1st January 2018
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- Answer: C
88. After 29 illustrious years of service, TU142M aircraft has been de-inducted from the Indian Navy. TU142M is made in:
A. Russia
B. USA
C. Japan
D. France
A. Russia
B. USA
C. Japan
D. France
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- Answer: A
89. According to a new study conducted by the scientist at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), similar planetary waves that exist in the atmosphere high above the Earth surface may also exist on Sun. Planetary waves are also known as:
A. Dolby Waves
B. Ross by Waves
C. Doppler Waves
D. Crypto Waves
A. Dolby Waves
B. Ross by Waves
C. Doppler Waves
D. Crypto Waves
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- Answer: B
90. IAAMS, the New Weather Monitoring System, has been launched to use by Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanbaon March 29, 2017. What does abbreviation IAAM stand for?
A. Integrated Advacned Aviation Meteorological System
B. Integrated Advanced Aviation Monitoring System
C. Integrated Automatic Aviation Meteorological System
D. Integrated Automatic Aviation Monitoring System
A. Integrated Advacned Aviation Meteorological System
B. Integrated Advanced Aviation Monitoring System
C. Integrated Automatic Aviation Meteorological System
D. Integrated Automatic Aviation Monitoring System
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- Answer: C
91. Name the cyclone which affected New South Wales and Queensland states of Australia in the end of March 2017
A. Cyclone Lucy
B. Cyclone Paula
C. Cyclone Jenny
D. Cyclone Debbie
A. Cyclone Lucy
B. Cyclone Paula
C. Cyclone Jenny
D. Cyclone Debbie
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- Answer: D
92. US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rollback former US President Barak Obama’s ________________ that aims to reduce carbon emission by power plants.
A. Inclusive Power Plan
B. White Power Plan
C. Clean Power Plan
D. Green Power Plan
A. Inclusive Power Plan
B. White Power Plan
C. Clean Power Plan
D. Green Power Plan
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- Answer: C
93. Which among the following has become the first tiger reserve in India to get the official mascot named ‘Bhoorsingh the Barasingha’?
A. Buxa Tiger Reserve
B. Bandipur Tiger Reserve
C. Manas Tiger Reserve
D. Kanha Tiger Reserve
A. Buxa Tiger Reserve
B. Bandipur Tiger Reserve
C. Manas Tiger Reserve
D. Kanha Tiger Reserve
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- Answer: D
94. Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) successfully launched its ________ rocket from space launch complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, Florida and retrieved it on March 30, 2017
A. Eagle 9
B. Pigeon 9
C. Phoenix 9
D. Falcon 9
A. Eagle 9
B. Pigeon 9
C. Phoenix 9
D. Falcon 9
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- Answer: D
95. Name the sports personality who has been roped in as the brand ambassador of PepsiCo’s sports drink Gatorade?
A. Saina Nehwal
B. PV Sindhu
C. Sania Mirza
D. Yuvraj Singh
A. Saina Nehwal
B. PV Sindhu
C. Sania Mirza
D. Yuvraj Singh
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- Answer: B
96. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on March 20, 2017?
A. Ankur Khanna
B. Subhash Rathore
C. Jayesh Pundit
D. Gurdeep Singh
A. Ankur Khanna
B. Subhash Rathore
C. Jayesh Pundit
D. Gurdeep Singh
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- Answer: A
97. Who has been appointed as the Interim Director General (IDG) of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) on a full time basis on March 21, 2017?
A. Ramesh Verma
B. Girish Chowdhary
C. Nripendra Puri
D. Upendra Tripathy
A. Ramesh Verma
B. Girish Chowdhary
C. Nripendra Puri
D. Upendra Tripathy
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- Answer: D
98. Who will be the head of the high level committee constituted to examine the working of Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM), Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH) and their governing bodies?
A. Arvind Panagariya
B. Rajiv Mehrishi
C. Aruna Sundararajan
D. Shripad Yasso Nai
A. Arvind Panagariya
B. Rajiv Mehrishi
C. Aruna Sundararajan
D. Shripad Yasso Nai
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- Answer: A
99. Who has been appointed as the part time Chairman of the Catholic Syrian Bank by RBI on March 23, 2017?
A. Suresh Patel
B. Salim Gangadharan
C. V.G Mathew
D. T S Anantharaman
A. Suresh Patel
B. Salim Gangadharan
C. V.G Mathew
D. T S Anantharaman
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- Answer: D
100. Who will be the head of the newly constituted 18 member Board committee for the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) on March 1, 2017?
A. Gowri Shankar
B. M.D. Sinha
C. Vinod Ranjan
D. Sharad Singh Negi
A. Gowri Shankar
B. M.D. Sinha
C. Vinod Ranjan
D. Sharad Singh Negi
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- Answer: D
101. Name the first woman combat officer of BSF who was inducted on March 25, 2017 for the first time in its 51-year history?
A. Priya Ajith Kumar
B. Mitali Madhumita
C. Padmavati Bandopadhyay
D. Tanushree Pareek
A. Priya Ajith Kumar
B. Mitali Madhumita
C. Padmavati Bandopadhyay
D. Tanushree Pareek
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- Answer: D
102. Recently Mr. Arun Jaitley cleared major military reforms proposal. These reforms are based on recommendations of which committee?
A. Ajay Mathur Committee
B. DB Shekatkar Committee
C. Rakesh Singh Committee
D. Manoj Sinha Committee
A. Ajay Mathur Committee
B. DB Shekatkar Committee
C. Rakesh Singh Committee
D. Manoj Sinha Committee
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- Answer: B
103. Name the renowned pulmonologist, who has been appointed by Govt. as the Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
A. Dr. Harshvardhan Thakur
B. Dr. Nishad Ahmed
C. Dr. Randeep Guleria
D. Dr. Hirak Mishra
A. Dr. Harshvardhan Thakur
B. Dr. Nishad Ahmed
C. Dr. Randeep Guleria
D. Dr. Hirak Mishra
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- Answer: C
104. Name the Indian-Origin South African billionaire who has been appointed as the new Chairman of BRICS Business Council of South Africa?
A. Dr. Prabhat Patil
B. Dr. Deven Parikh
C. Dr. Iqbal Surve
D. Dr. Hanif Siddiqui
A. Dr. Prabhat Patil
B. Dr. Deven Parikh
C. Dr. Iqbal Surve
D. Dr. Hanif Siddiqui
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- Answer: C
105. Name the senior bureaucrat who has been appointed as New Chairman of Central Board of Excise and Customs?
A. Vishesh K Vaghela
B. Sheetal P Rathod
C. Jaspreet S Ahluwalia
D. Vanaja N Sarna
A. Vishesh K Vaghela
B. Sheetal P Rathod
C. Jaspreet S Ahluwalia
D. Vanaja N Sarna
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- Answer: D
106. Name the Pakistani American who has become the 1st Muslim to join in New York City Police Department (NYPD) Emergency Service Unit?
A. Sergeant Ali Javed
B. Sergeant Mohsin Khan
C. Sergeant Mirza Sohail
D. Sergeant Umar Kadri
A. Sergeant Ali Javed
B. Sergeant Mohsin Khan
C. Sergeant Mirza Sohail
D. Sergeant Umar Kadri
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- Answer: A
107. Which test cricket bowler has gained the top position in the latest ICC Test Ranking?
A. Lethal Lion
B. Ravichandran Ashwin
C. Mitchell starc
D. Ravindra Jadeja
A. Lethal Lion
B. Ravichandran Ashwin
C. Mitchell starc
D. Ravindra Jadeja
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- Answer: D
108. Who is the winner of the 2017 International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup, Mexico, in men’s double trap event?
A. Subhankar Pramanick
B. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
C. Gagan Narang
D. Ankur Mittal
A. Subhankar Pramanick
B. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
C. Gagan Narang
D. Ankur Mittal
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- Answer: D
109. Name the Chairman of International Cricket Council whose resignation from the post has been put on stay till ICC’s Annual Conference 2017.
A. Shashank Manohar
B. Warren Deutrom
C. Anil Kumble
D. Greg Campbell
A. Shashank Manohar
B. Warren Deutrom
C. Anil Kumble
D. Greg Campbell
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- Answer: A
110. Who is the winner of the 2017 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix?
A. Max Verstappen
B. Valtteri Bottas
C. Sebastian Vettel
D. Lewis Hamilton
A. Max Verstappen
B. Valtteri Bottas
C. Sebastian Vettel
D. Lewis Hamilton
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- Answer: C
111. Which team defeated Goa to win the 71st Santosh Trophy (Football Competition) for a record 32nd time?
A. West Bengal
B. Kerala
C. Services
D. Assam
A. West Bengal
B. Kerala
C. Services
D. Assam
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- Answer: A
112. Which city has been selected to host the 2017 Men’s Hockey World League Final as well as the Men’s World Cup in 2018?
A. Guwahati, Assam
B. Bhuabaneswar, Odisha
C. Bengaluru, Karnataka
D .Nagpur, Maharashtra
A. Guwahati, Assam
B. Bhuabaneswar, Odisha
C. Bengaluru, Karnataka
D .Nagpur, Maharashtra
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- Answer: B
113. Shaun Tait, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on March 27, 2017, is a fast-bowler from:
A. South Africa
B. New Zealand
C. Australia
D. England
A. South Africa
B. New Zealand
C. Australia
D. England
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- Answer: C
114. Name the 23-year-old Chess player from Chennai, who is all set to become India’s 46th Grandmaster in Chess
A. Karthik Krishnan
B. Srinath Narayanan
C. Rajesh Iyer
D. Venkatesh Swamy
A. Karthik Krishnan
B. Srinath Narayanan
C. Rajesh Iyer
D. Venkatesh Swamy
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- Answer: B
115. What is the theme of the 2017 World Water Day celebrated on March 22, 2017?
A. Water and Sustainable Development
B. Water and Jobs
C. Why Waste Water?
D. Better Water, Better Jobs
A. Water and Sustainable Development
B. Water and Jobs
C. Why Waste Water?
D. Better Water, Better Jobs
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- Answer: C
116. To commemorate the death anniversary of which of these freedom fighters, Martyr’s Day is observed on March 23?
i. Bhagta Singh
ii. Mahatma Gandhi
iii. Shivaram Hari Rajguru
iv. Sukhdev Thapar.
A. Only ii
B. Only i & iii
C. Only i, iii, & iv
D. All the above
i. Bhagta Singh
ii. Mahatma Gandhi
iii. Shivaram Hari Rajguru
iv. Sukhdev Thapar.
A. Only ii
B. Only i & iii
C. Only i, iii, & iv
D. All the above
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- Answer: C
117. What is the theme of the 2017 World Meteorological Day celebrated on March 23, 2017?
A. Climate Knowledge for Climate Action
B. Understanding Clouds
C. Hotter, Drier, Wetter, Face The Future
D. Weather and Climate: Engaging Youth
A. Climate Knowledge for Climate Action
B. Understanding Clouds
C. Hotter, Drier, Wetter, Face The Future
D. Weather and Climate: Engaging Youth
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- Answer: B
118. When is the World Tuberculosis Day observed?
A. March 25
B. March 23
C. March 24
D. March 22
A. March 25
B. March 23
C. March 24
D. March 22
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- Answer: C
119. What was the theme of the 2017 International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade on March 25, 2017?
A. Remember Slavery: Recognising the Legacy and Contributions of People of African Descent
B. Victory over Slavery: Haiti and Beyond
C. The Transatlantic slave trade — The living legacy of 30 million untold stories
D. Honouring the Heroes, Resisters and Survivors
A. Remember Slavery: Recognising the Legacy and Contributions of People of African Descent
B. Victory over Slavery: Haiti and Beyond
C. The Transatlantic slave trade — The living legacy of 30 million untold stories
D. Honouring the Heroes, Resisters and Survivors