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Important Current Affairs MCQ of May 2017 for IBPS PO and Upcoming Exams
1). International Labour Day is observed on Which b) Goa c) Karnataka d) Kerala e) Assam Answer: e)
Date? a) April 29 b) April 30 c) May 1 d) May 2 e) May Explanation: Minister of State for Railways Rajen
3 Answer: c) Explanation: May 1 International Labour Gohain flagged off Assam's first Shatabdi Express from
Day, also known as International Worker's Day or May Dibrugarh. "There was a long-standing demand for
Day. It is observed on this day every year to promote better rail connectivity with Guwahati from Dibrugarh
and encourage the international labour associations. and the Dibrugarh-Guwahati Shatabdi Express would
The day marks the victory of workers' movement for fulfill that demand of the people," said the Minister.
eight hours of work. It also aims to pay tribute to Gohain further urged the people to take care of railway
workers sacrifices in achieving economic and social property.
rights all over the world.
5). Which of the following State Government introduce
2). Which State Government has decided to set up 15 e-challans for payment of road taxes? a) Odissa b)
integrated solid waste management clusters to deal Karnataka c) Kerala d) Uttar Pradesh e) Andhra
with solid waste in urban areas? a) Haryana b) Punjab Pradesh Answer: d) Explanation: In order to keep a
c) Maharashtra d) Madhya Pradesh e) Rajasthan check on touts at Regional Transport Offices (RTO),
Answer: a) Explanation: Haryana Government has the Yogi Adityanath government is planning to
decided to set up 15 integrated solid waste introduce the system of e- challans for payment of
management clusters to deal with solid waste in urban road taxes. "We have set a deadline of 100 days and
areas. Out of these, electricity would be generated we are confident of attaining the objective within time,"
from solid waste in three clusters and manure from the said Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Swatantra Dev
remaining 12 clusters. Giving this information at Singh.
Chandigarh an official spokesman said that a solid
waste management plant is being set up at Faridabad 6). Which State government became the first state to
at a cost of Rs 330 crore. install first-of-its-kind automated weather stations for
farmers in the region? a) Karnataka b) Manipur c)
3). Which of the following State government organized Maharashtra d) Megalaya e) Assam Answer: c)
the country's first transgender one-day athletic meet at Explanation: Maharashtra became the first state to
it‘s Capital? a) Karnataka b) Manipur c) Gujarat d) install first-of-its-kind automated weather stations for
Kerala e) Goa Answer: d) Explanation: Kerala has farmers in the region. The state government aims to
organized the country's first transgender one-day install a total of 2,065 such units at the village/mandal
athletic meet at Thiruvananthapuram in which 132 level across Maharashtra. The machines are designed
participants from 12 districts participated. Kerala Sports to accurately predict rainfall patterns, levels of humidity
Minister A. C. Moideen has inaugurated the event at and also to guide the farmers on the best crop to
the Central Stadium. Member of Parliament A Sampath cultivate.
and Member Legislative Assembly V S Sivakumar were
also present during the inaugural function. 7). Which of the following becomes India's first public
hospital to start plaque brachytherapy facility for the
4). Which of the following State government gets its treatment of eye tumors? a) NEER b) APOLLO c)
first Shatabdi Express, flagged off by Minister of State TERAJ d) AIIMS e) RJ.P.R Answer: d)
for Railways Rajen Gohain? a) Rajasthan
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Explanation: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences
taken by RBI in accordance with its last bi-monthly (AIIMS) is India's first public hospital to start
plaque
monetary policy in which it had proposed to stipulate a brachytherapy facility for the treatment of
eye tumors. ii.
minimum NOF of Rs100 crore taking into consideration The facility is a form of local radiation
delivered to the
the enhanced role and greater cash based transactions eye through a radioactive device which
is attached to the
carried out by ARCs. eye for a temporary period of time. The move will benefit children suffering
from retinoblastoma, which is a form
11). Who was honoured at the 2017 Radio Disney Music of eye cancer, and adults suffering
from ocular
Awards with the ceremony's first-ever Icon award? melanoma.
a) Queen Latifah b) Missy Elliott 8). Looking forward to make boarding pass and security
c) MC Lyte check-ins digital at airports using Aadhaar and mobile
d) Britney Spears phones, The Ministry of Civil Aviation Introduced.
e) Angel Haze a) Digi Yatra
Answer: d) b) Digi Ratha
Explanation: Pop star Britney Spears was honoured at c) DIgiyan
the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards with the d) Dig Dhan Yatra
ceremony's first-ever Icon award. BC News Agency said, e) DIgi Ratha mela
Britney's younger sister, Jamie Lynn Spears presented the Answer: a)
inaugural award to 35-year-old pop diva Los Angeles. Explanation: The Ministry of Civil
Aviation under the proposed ―Digi Yatra‖ initiative is looking forward to
12). Who becomes 1st Indian to win Asian Squash title? make boarding pass and security
check-ins digital at
a) James Willstrop airports using Aadhaar and mobile phones. Under this
b) Nicol David initiative, a digital mode for airport entry and verification
c) Joshna Chinappa of passengers would be used. The move is aimed to ease
d) Camille Serme the security and boarding procedure. In a sum, the
e) Laura Massaro initiative aims to make the whole air travel experience
Answer: c) completely digital.
Explanation: Indian squash player Joshna Chinappa defeated compatriot Dipika Pallikal in the
women's 9). Who has unveiled translated volumes of Vachana in
singles final to become the first Indian to clinch the Asian 23 Indian languages on the occasion
of Basava Jayanti?
Squash Championship title. Chinappa defeated Pallikal a) President of India
13-15, 12-10, 11-13, 11-4, 11-4 in the 78-minute long b) Chief Justice of India
final. In the men's final, Saurav Ghosal finished as the c) Delhi Governor
runner-up after losing to number one seed, Max Lee. d) Chief Minister of Haryana e) Prime
Minister of India
13). Who becomes 1st Indian to take pole in FIA F3 Answer: e)
European Championship? Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
a) Guanyu Zhou unveiled translated volumes of Vachana in 23 Indian
b) Jake Dennis languages on the occasion of Basava Jayanti. The 23
c) Ralf Aron Vachana volumes were edited by late M M Kalburgi and
d) Jehan Daruvala have been translated into other languages by more than
e) David Beckmann 200 people. Prime Minister also released the digital
Answer: d) version of the work. This is the first ever celebration of
Explanation: Jehan Daruvala, in his rookie season at the Basava Jayanti at the national level in
New Delhi.
FIA Formula 3 European Championship, is already making waves. The 18-year-old product of
Force India 10). RBI asks ARCs to have a minimum net corpus of
Academy, became the first Indian to take pole in the F3 Rs100 crore by 2019. ARC Full form is.
European series, securing the top spot on the starting grid a) Asset reconstruction companies
for Race 1 of the second round of the championship in b) Acredit value Restructuring Company
Monza, Italy. However, he was unable to translate that c) Associated Rivalry of Compulsion
into a race victory, and finished the hard-fought race in d) Analysed Restormation of Currency
second place, behind his Carlin Racing teammate Lando e) Analytical Reconstructed Coins
Norris of the UK. Answer: a) Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has
14). Who is the Winner of the Russian Grand Prix 2017? asked all the existing asset
reconstruction companies
a) Lewis Hamilton (ARCs) to have a minimum net owned fund (NOF) of
b) Valtteri Bottas Rs100 crore by March 2019. This decision has been
c) Sebastian Vettel
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d) Kimi Raikkonen
tallest flag pole, at 360 feet, is installed at the Attari- e) Nico ROSBERG
Wagah border in Punjab. Answer: b) Explanation: Mercedes' Finnish Formula One driver
18). The Department of Telecom launched web portal, a Valtteri Bottas claimed his first ever
Grand Prix victory
portal that will allow people to track radiation emitted after winning the Russian Grand Prix.
Bottas edged
from mobile towers within a locality and check their Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel by 0.6 seconds
with Ferrari's
compliance with the stipulated norms. What is the name Kimi Raikkonen finishing third and
Mercedes' Lewis
of the web portal? Hamilton ending in the fourth place.
a) Tarang Sanchar b) Paranf Machor 15). Who wins Tallahassee Challenger title of men's
c) Sachur Poigh doubles?
d) Gyuch Fruch a) Paes-Lipsky
e) Hoich Websy b) Rafael Nadal- Novak Djokovic
Answer: a) c) Andy Murray - Roger Federer
Explanation: The Department of Telecom (DoT) on 2 d) Andre Agassi - Pete Sampras
May 2017 launched 'Tarang Sanchar‘ web portal, a portal e) John McEnroe - Stan Wawrinka
that will allow people to track radiation emitted from Answer: a)
mobile towers within a locality and check their Explanation: In Tennis, Leander Paes won the
compliance with the stipulated norms. The portal will Tallahassee Challenger title of the men's
doubles but
help in clearing myths and misconceptions about mobile Ramkumar Ramanathan had to be
content with a runner-
towers and emissions from them. Through this portal, up finish in the singles' event in Florida.
The top-seeded
status of the towers will be available to the users. Indo-American pair Paes and Scott Lipsky
came from behind to pip Argentine third seeds Leonardo Mayer and
19). Which of the following will be launched by HRD Maximo Gonzalez 4-6, 7-6, 10-7 in the
summit clash.
Minister Prakash Javadekar to encourage Universities to This is Paes' 2nd Challenger level title
of the season
display portraits of Param Veer Chakra-decorated soldiers? 16). The National Mission for Clean
Ganga (NMCG) will
a) Veera-Futja Abhiyan observe 'Ganga Cleanliness Pledge Day' on Which date?
b) Sutchi- Delochi Abhiyan a) April 30
c) Vidya - Veerta Abhiyan b) May 1
d) Deluchi – Shytch Abhiyan c) May 2
e) Shiyan – Achur Abhiyan d) May 3
Answer: c) e) April 29
Explanation: Union Human Resource Development Answer: c)
Minister Prakash Javadekar will launch Students for Explanation: The National Mission for
Clean Ganga
soldiers- a nationwide Vidya - Veerta Abhiyan to (NMCG) will observe 'Ganga Cleanliness
Pledge Day' on
encourage Universities to display portraits of Param Veer 02nd May 2017 at various places in
the river's basin
Chakra-decorated soldiers. The aim of this Abhiyan is to states to spread awareness and
ensure public participation
instill a sense of patriotism and nationalism among in the program. The events will be organized
in Uttar
students. AIR correspondent reports that the Minister of Pradesh's Kanpur, Allahabad,
Varanasi, Hardoi, Bithoor
State for Defence Subhash Bhamre, two Param Veer and Vidhur Kuti; Uttarakhand's Srinagar
and Devprayag;
Chakra Vijeta Soldiers Rifleman Sanjay Kumar and Patna and Bhagalpur in Bihar; Sahibganj
(Jharkhand) and
Grenadier Yogender Singh Yadav will also attend the Kolkata (West Bengal).
function.
17). India's 2nd tallest national flag hoisted in which
20). Which becomes First City in World to gets its Own place?
Microsoft Font? a) Amravati
a) Abu dhabi b) Solapur
b) Sharja c) Dombivli
c) Ajman d) Kolhapur
d) Dubai e) Thane
e) Fujairah Answer: d)
Answer: d) Explanation: Marking the formation day of Maharashtra,
Explanation: Dubai has become the first city in the CM Devendra Fadnavis hoisted India's
second tallest
world to have its own Microsoft-designed font. The font national flag in Kolhapur at 303 feet. The
flag used for
will have typeface both in Latin and Arabic script. It will the pole was 90 feet long and 60 feet
wide, and cost
be made available in 23 languages– Afrikaans, Arabic, around Rs. 1.1 crore for the installation.
Notably, India's
Basque, Britannic, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, English,
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Finnish, French, Gaelic, German, Icelandic, Indonesian,
existing food delivery services like FoodPanda, Swiggy, Italian, Norwegian, Farsi, Portuguese,
Sami, Spanish,
Zomato, and Google's newly-launched Areo app. Swahili, Swedish and Urdu. The font was
launched by the Crown Prince of Dubai Shaikh Hamdan Bin
24). Who has been selected for the 'Transformative Chief Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The font will be
Minister Award' in recognition for his role in advancing used by UAE‘s government bodies and
also by 100
the US-India partnership at the state level? million Office 365 users around the world.
a) Vijay Rupani b) Pinarayi Vijayan 21). Elon Musk-led aerospace startup successfully
c) Yogi Adithyanath launched a spy satellite into orbit for the US military. The
d) Amarinder Singh Name of the satellite is what?
e) Chandrababu Naidu a) Spice x
Answer: e) b) Kyce I
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, c) HYCE XI
Chandrababu Naidu has been selected for the d) Space X
'Transformative Chief Minister Award' in recognition for e) Deluce S
his role in advancing the US-India partnership at the state Answer: d)
level. In a statement, the US-India Business Council Explanation: Elon Musk-led aerospace
startup SpaceX
(USIBC) said in Washington that the award would be successfully launched a spy satellite into
orbit for the US
presented on 8th of this month at the USIBC West Coast military. The secretive payload was
launched on the
Summit in the Silicon Valley. startup's Falcon 9 rocket. SpaceX then landed the 14- storey-high
first stage core of the rocket, which contains
25). The Tamil Nadu government conferred the 2017 the main engines and fuel, back to the
ground.
Avvaiyar Award to Whom? a) Padma Venkataraman 22). Google has announced the new
initiative, especially
b) Mohamed Abdullahi for tier-2 cities to support entrepreneurs and developers
c) Bashar al-Assad of the country. What is the Initiative Name?
d) Reuven Rivlin a) Helpful to Bharat
e) Harsh Kumar b) Solve for India
Answer: a) c) Solution To India
Explanation: The Tamil Nadu government on 2 May d) Resolve the Problem
2017 conferred the 2017 Avvaiyar Award to Padma e) Identify the Problem
Venkataraman, a social worker and daughter for former Answer: b)
Indian President, the late R Venkataraman.Padma was Explanation: Google has announced
the new "Solve for
honoured with the award for her efforts in the field of India" initiative, especially for tier-2 cities
such as Pune,
women‘s welfare and the rehabilitation of leprosy- Jaipur, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Indore,
Nagpur,
affected people since the past 30 years by Tamil Nadu Nashik, Madurai, Kanpur, and Chennai.
This program
Chief Minister K Palaniswami. will aim to support entrepreneurs and developers of the country.
Entrepreneurs will now have the opportunity to
26). Who has been appointed as UNHCR Goodwill learn directly from Google engineers. Some
of the areas
Ambassador? will include agri-tech, healthcare, transportation,
a) Bipin Preet Singh education, sanitation and more.
b) Kunal Bahl c) Bhavish Aggarwal 23). Uber started rolling out its on-demand food delivery
d) Marco Lambertini app in India, partnered with local restaurants to list their
e) Yusra Mardini menu on the app and the food will be delivered via
Answer: e) registered couriers. The name of the app is.
Explanation: The United Nations High Commissioner a) UberEATS
for Refugees (UNHCR) has appointed Syrian refugee and b) UberRUCHI
Olympic athlete Yusra Mardini as a Goodwill c) UberDIGEST
Ambassador. Ms. Mardini, who has settled in Germany, d) UberDIVINE
participated in the first ever Olympic refugee team at the e) UberSALAD
Rio de Janeiro games in 2016. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Answer: a)
Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving Explanation: Uber started rolling out its
on-demand food
lives, protecting rights and building a better future for delivery app UberEATS in India, starting
with Mumbai.
refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless Uber has partnered with local
restaurants to list their
people. menu on the app and the food will be delivered via registered couriers. The standalone
app will compete with
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27). Who has been recommended by Hockey India for
a) Bhopal the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?
b) Rajghat a) Sandeep Singh
c) Cuttack b) P. R. Sreejesh
d) Sambalpur c) Sardar Singh
e) Berhampur d) Yuvraj Walmiki
Answer: b) e) Dilip Tirkey
Explanation: The government will set up Rashtriya Answer: c)
Swachhata Kendra at Rajghat in New Delhi under Explanation: Hockey India recommended
senior player
Swachh Bharat Mission. Addressing media in New Delhi and former captain Sardar Singh for
the Rajiv Gandhi
on the culmination of Swachhata Pakhwada, Rural Khel Ratna, India's highest sporting honour.
Other
Development, Water and Sanitation Minister Narendra players SV Sunil, Dharamvir Singh and
Deepika have
Singh Tomar said, the work for setting up the Kendra is been recommended for the Arjuna
Award while RP
on. It will be functional next year. The Minister said Singh and Sumrai Tete have been
recommended for the
under the mission, so far, four crore individual toilets Dhyan Chand Award. Coaches Sandeep
Sangwan and
have been created. He said, cleanliness is the priority of Romesh Pathania have been
recommended for the
the government and 14 thousand crore rupees have Dronacharya Award.
earmarked for the purpose in this year budget. Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma highlighted the
initiatives taken 28). The World Asthma Day 2017 was observed across
during the Swachhata Pakhwada. the world on a) 2 May
31). Which State became the first state in India to switch b) 1 May
to the January-December financial year from existing c) 29 April
April-March cycle? d) 30 April
a) Maharashtra e) 3 May
b) Manipur Answer: a)
c) Madhya Pradesh Explanation: The World Asthma Day 2017 was
d) Uttarakhand observed across the world on 2 May 2017 with the theme
e) Punjab 'Asthma: Better Air, Better Breathing'. This year theme
Answer: c) highlights the resurging environmental pollution and its
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh became the first state in hazardous impacts on health. World
Asthma Day is an
India to switch to the January-December financial year annual event organized by the Global
Initiative for
from existing April-March cycle. The plan to switch the Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma
awareness and care
financial year was endorsed by the state cabinet. A around the world. The Day was established
in the year
decision to this effect was taken at the state cabinet 1998.
meeting held in Bhopal. The move and endorsement of the plan will break a 150-year old
tradition of adopting 29). World Press Freedom Day is observed on
the financial year from April to March. The practice of a) 2 May
April-March financial year was adopted in 1867 by the b) 1 May
British Government. c) 29 April d) 30 April
32). The Indian Army has successfully test-fired an e) 3 May
advanced version of the Which of the following land- Answer: e)
attack cruise missile in the Andaman and Nicobar Explanation: The United Nations General
Assembly
Islands? declared 3rd of May to be World Press Freedom Day to
a) Brahmos raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press
b) Dracos and remind governments of their duty to respect and
c) Supheir uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined
d) Uthaiys under Article 19 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of
e) Karujini Human Rights. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
Answer: a) wished on the day and reiterated his unwavering support
Explanation: The Indian Army has successfully test- towards a free and vibrant press, which is
vital in a
fired an advanced version of the Brahmos land-attack democracy. In a tweet Mr. Modi said,
social media has
cruise missile in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The emerged as an active medium of
engagement and has
land-to-land configuration of the missile was launched added more vigour to press freedom.
from a mobile autonomous launcher. A senior army officer said in New Delhi that the test firing
of the missile 30). In Which place Govt to set up Rashtriya Swachhata
demonstrated the weapon's unmatched lethality of hitting Kendra under Swachh Bharat
Mission?
the centre of a designated target with bull's eye precision.
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The officer said, the missile met all the flight parameters
36). Who is the new CII President? in a copybook manner.
a) Naushad Forbes b) Shobana Kamineni 33). Who has been chosen for the Best Actor Award
in
c) Rakesh Bharti Mittal 64th National Film Awards?
d) Uday Kotak a) Shahrukh Khan
e) Marco Lambertini b) Salman Khan
Answer: b) c) Aamir Khan
Explanation: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) d) Akshay Kumar
has recently announced new office-bearers for the year e) Hrithik Roshan
2017-18. Ms. Shobana Kamineni, Executive Vice Answer: d)
Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., has Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee
will give way
assumed office as the new President of CII. She is the the 64th National Film Awards in New
Delhi.
first woman President of CII. She takes over from D. Information and Broadcasting Minister M
Venkaiah
Naushad Forbes. Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice Naidu and MoS Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore will
also be
Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, is the new President- present on the occasion. The Awards had
been announced
Designate, CII. Mr. Uday Kotak, Executive Vice Last month. Akshay Kumar has been chosen for
the Best
Chairman and Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank Actor Award for Hindi Movie Rustom.
Surabhi has been
Limited is the new Vice President of CII. named as the best actress for her role in Malayalam
film Minnaminungu-The Firefly.
37). Who has been appointed as Managing Director of Financial Services by Bharti Enterprises?
34). Which of the following film awarded the Special
a) Soumen Ghosh Jury Remi Award at the 50th annual WorldFest - Houston
b) Randall Stephenson International Film Festival?
c) Frederick William a) Guardians of the galaxy vol. 2
d) Ashu Suyash b) The fate of the furious
e) Guenter Butschek c) The circle
Answer: a) d) The boss baby
Explanation: Bharti Enterprises, one of India‘s leading e) The Black Prince
business groups, has appointed Soumen (Sam) Ghosh as Answer: e)
Managing Director of Financial Services. Prior to joining Explanation: Hollywood film 'The Black
Prince',
Bharti, Ghosh was heading the Financial Services starring Indian actress Shabana Azmi and
singer-poet
business at Reliance Capital as Executive Director and Satinder Sartaaj, was on 3 May 2017
awarded the Special
Group Chief Executive Officer Jury Remi Award at the 50th annual WorldFest - Houston
International Film Festival. 'The Black Prince' is a
38). Which of the following India‘s nuclear-capable historic biopic on the emotional life story of
the last king
surface-to-surface ballistic missile, was test-fired from of Punjab -Maharajah Duleep Singh and
his fragile
the Wheeler Island, off Odisha coast? relationship with Queen Victoria, who was Godmother to
a) Agni-II his children. Maharajah Duleep Singh was also named as
b) Vikranth the Black Prince of Perthshire.
c) Visaka d) Devaruni 35). Who won Hero of I-League 2016-17 Award?
e) Kastraj a) Robin Singh
Answer: a) b) Udanta Singh
Explanation: India‘s nuclear-capable, surface-to-surface c) Karan Sawhney
Agni-II ballistic missile, was test-fired from the Wheeler d) Sunil Chhetri
Island, off Odisha coast. It has a strike range of two e) Iain Hume
thousand kilometres. Defence sources said the test was Answer: d)
aimed at re-establishing the operational effectiveness of Explanation: Bengaluru FC striker
Sunil Chhetri won
the weapon system. The successful launch once again the coveted Hero of the League 2016-17
Award. Chhetri
proved reliability of the medium range surface to surface won the most number of votes cast by
coaches and
missile. The missile can carry a nuclear payload of one captains of the 10 teams, which took
part in the I-League.
thousand kilogram. The striker had scored seven goals for fourth-place finishers Bengaluru FC.
On the other hand, Khalid Jamil,
39). Union Urban Development Ministry has announced who guided Aizawl FC to a historic title
win, was chosen
the Cleanest Cities in the Country and the fastest moving as the Coach of the Year. He was
honoured with the Syed
cities on sanitation ladder under Swachh Sarvekshan- Abdul Rahim Best Coach Award.
2017. Which of the following is the Cleanest City in India?
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a) Gonda
42). World‘s highest railway bridge which will be 35 b) Akola.
metres taller than the Eiffel Tower is to come up over the c) Buldana.
Which of the following rivers? d) Chandrapur
a) Manair e) Indore
b) Tapti Answer: e)
c) Beas Explanation: Union Urban Development Minister M.
d) Barakar Venkaiah Naidu has announced the Cleanest Cities in the
e) Chenab Country and the fastest moving cities on sanitation ladder
Answer: e) under Swachh Sarvekshan-2017. Indore has been
Explanation: World‘s highest railway bridge which will adjudged as the cleanest city in India
while Gonda in
be 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower is to come up Uttar Pradesh has been ranked as the
dirtiest city among
over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir at a cost of surveyed. In total, 434 cities and
towns with a population
around Rs. 1,100 crore in around two years from now. of one lakh and above were surveyed.
Last year survey
The bridge will connect Bakkal (Katra) and Kauri had surveyed only 73 cities with a population
of 10 lakh
(Srinagar). The bridge will be a part of the Udhampur- and above. Cities and towns in West
Bengal did not take
Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project. Once completed, the part in the survey as the Mamata
Banerjee government
bridge will be an engineering marvel. After completion of did not participate in the Swachh
Survekshan.
the bridge it will surpass the record of the Beipan river Shuibai railway bridge (275 m) in China
40). The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approval the re-structuring the schemes of
Union
43). The Union Cabinet approved modifications in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries
under Central
recommendations of 7th CPC (Central Pay Commission) Sector Scheme SAMPADA. In
SAMPADA, D denotes
on pay and pensionary benefits in the course of their a) Disaster
implementation. The commission is headed by whom? b) Deploy
a) Vivek Rae c) Development
b) Rathin Roy d) Disease
c) Meena Agarwal e) Dialogue
d) Ashok Kumar Mathur Answer: c)
e) Mausam Bhavan Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic
Answer: d) Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra
Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Modi, on 3 May 2017 approval the re-
structuring the
Minister Narendra Modi on 3 May 2017 approved schemes of Union Ministry of Food
Processing Industries
modifications in the recommendations of 7th CPC (MoFPI) under Central Sector Scheme
SAMPADA.
(Central Pay Commission) on pay and pensionary SAMPADA stands for 'Scheme for Agro-
Marine
benefits in the course of their implementation. Earlier, in Processing and Development of Agro-
Processing
June 2016, the Union Cabinet had approved Clusters'. The objective of SAMPADA is to
supplement
implementation of the recommendations of 7th Pay agriculture, modernize processing and
decrease agri-
Commission with an additional financial expenditure of waste. The scheme was approved for
the period 2016-
Rs 84933 crore for 2016-17 including the arrears for 2 2020.
months of 2015-16. The commission, headed by Justice AK Mathur, submitted its report to the
Union Finance 41). Which of the following State government will
Minister Arun Jaitley on 19 November 2015. provide Rs 5000 each to five lakh 'divyangs' for
their development in the state?
44). Odisha‘s Which of the following communities were a) Maharashtra
notified as Scheduled Castes following President Pranab b) Uttarakhand
Mukherjee‘s assent to a new law? c) Manipur
a) Sualgiri d) Assam
b) Aranedan e) Tripura
c) Both a and b Answer: d)
d) Swalgiri Explanation: The Assam government will provide Rs
e) Both a and d 5000 each to five lakh 'divyangs' for their development.
Answer: e) As per the 2011 census, there are 68 thousand divyangs
Explanation: Odisha‘s Sualgiri and Swalgiri in the state. According to the Deputy Director of
Social
communities in the first week of May 2017 were notified Welfare department Naba Kumar
Tamuli,a survey is
as Scheduled Castes following President Pranab being conducted to know the exact number of
divyangs in
Mukherjee‘s assent to a new law. The Rajya Sabha in the state.
April 2017 had passed the bill on it after it was cleared by the Lok Sabha in March 2017.
President Mukherjee gave
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the nod to the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order
48). Which of the following Airport was declared as (Amendment) Act, 2017, on 28 April 2017.
International Airport by the Union Cabinet? a) Rudra Mata 45). A group of archaeologists
discovered the remains of
b) Vijayawada a nearly 4000 year old model garden outside a tomb in
c) Sonari the ancient Egyptian capital of Thebes. The discovery
d) Rowriah was made by which of the following Place in Luxor?
e) Lilabari a) Timitina
Answer: b) b) Metcalf's
Explanation: The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister c) Suthernmef
Narendra Modi on 3 May 2017 approved the declaration d) AERA
of Vijayawada Airport as International Airport, as per the e) Draa Abul Nagaa necropolis
provisions of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. Answer: e)
The move will help enhance connectivity to the State Explanation: A group of archaeologists
discovered the
capital. It will also expand the choice of services for the remains of a nearly 4000 year old model
garden outside a
air travellers and that too at competitive costs. This will tomb in the ancient Egyptian capital of
Thebes , known
encourage more international passengers to visit the city as Luxor. The discovery was made by
a Spanish team in
thereby, boosting domestic and international tourism and the Draa Abul Nagaa necropolis
across the Nile from the
the socio-economic development of Andhra Pradesh. modern-day city of Luxor. The Draa Abul
Naga necropolis lies near the Valley of the Kings, where many
49). Which Country has introduced lane-changing robot of the pharaohs, including
Tutankhamun, were buried.
to ease traffic? a) Japan 46). 4th National Standards Conclave held in which
b) Srilanka place?
c) China a) Bhuvaneshwar
d) Mangolia b) New Delhi
e) Peru c) Bangalore
Answer: c) d) Imphal
Explanation: Traffic police in China's Shenzhen has e) Bhopal
debuted a new 'lane robot', the first of its kind in the Answer: b)
country, which helps administer rush-hour traffic by Explanation: Department of Commerce,
Government of
controlling a section of reversible lanes. The lane robot, India in collaboration with
Confederation of Indian
which reduces the workload of police, is a guard rail that Industry (CII), Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS) and the
moves to alter the flow of traffic into different lanes in National Accreditation Board for
Certification Bodies
less than a minute. (NABCB) has organized the 4th National Standards Conclave on 1-2 May
2017 at New Delhi. The objective
50). According to a UN report, the economic growth for of the two-day Conclave was to bring
awareness and
India is projected to be stable at which of the following prepare Industries, Central Government
Ministries, State
rate in 2017? Governments, regulatory/standards-setting and
a) 7.5% conformity assessment bodies on the growing importance
b) 7.3% of ―Standards‖ in the changing scenario of global trade.
c) 7.1% d) 6.9% 47). Which of the following has approved $ 160 million
e) 7.2% loans for a power project in Andhra Pradesh?
Answer: c) a) The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Explanation: According to a UN report, the economic b) China Construction Bank
growth for India is projected to be stable at 7.1% in 2017 c) Wells Fargo & Co
before edging up to 7.5% in 2018. The UN Economic and d) HSBC Holdings
Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific(ESCAP) has e) World Bank
launched its annual flagship report 'The Economic and Answer: a)
Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2017'. Explanation: The Asian Infrastructure Investment
Bank (AIIB) has approved $ 160 million loans for a power
51). Who gets diplomatic service Merit Sungnye Medal project in Andhra Pradesh. It is the first
credit from the
of the Republic award from South Korea? bank for an Indian project. It has been approved the
a) Sudhir Gupta project with the objective to strengthen the power
b) Rajive Kaul transmission and distribution system in Andhra Pradesh.
c) Fatma Samoura d) R. S. Sharma e) Kristalina Georgieva
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Answer: b)
Tomar. The state government claimed that it is the first Explanation: Chairman of Nicco group
and past
small weapon manufacturing unit in private sector in the president of Confederation of Indian
Industry (CII),
country. It has been set up in the joint partnership of Rajive Kaul was conferred with the Order
of Diplomatic
India‘s Punj Lyod and Israel Weapon Industry under the Service Merit Sungnye Medal of the
Republic of Korea
Make in India Programme. for his services rendered as honorary consul general of South Korea
in Kolkata. The award was conferred by the
55). Which of the following state is not take part in acting President and Prime Minister of South
Korea
Swachh Survekshan Survey 2017? Hwang Kyo-ahn at a programme in New Delhi recently.
a) Telangana b) Tamil Nadu 52). For Which of the following, Akshay Kumar received
c) Gujarat Best Actor Award in 64th National Award?
d) Madhya Pradesh a) Raees
e) West Bengal b) Tubelight
Answer: e) c) Rustom
Explanation: West Bengal is the only state which did not d) Queen
take part in the government's Swachh Survekshan Survey e) Maatr
2017, the results of which were announced. The state CM Answer: c)
Mamata Banerjee had opted out of the mission, claiming Explanation: Akshay Kumar received
his first National
her government cannot 'burden' the people with Award after being presented the Best Actor
Award for
additional taxes on water and other civic amenities. 'Rustom' at the 64th National Film Awards.
Surbhi CM was given the Best Actress Award for Malayalam film
56). Police public schools will be set up in which of the 'Minnaminungu' while Sonam Kapoor
accepted the
following States? Special Mention Award for
a) Madhya Pradesh b) West Bengal 53). Which of the following is launched by ISRO,
c) Chattisgarh carrying the high profile South Asia Satellite lift off from
d) Haryana the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space
e) Punjab Centre at Sriharikotta.
Answer: d) a) GSLV F-09
Explanation: The Assam government will provide Rs b) GSLV W-10
5000 each to five lakh 'divyangs' for their development. c) GSLV X-11
As per the 2011 census, there are 68 thousand divyangs d) GSLV S-12
in the state. According to the Deputy Director of Social e) GSLV M-11
Welfare department Naba Kumar Tamuli,a survey is Answer: a)
being conducted to know the exact number of divyangs in Explanation: The Indian Space
Research Organization
the state. The Haryana Govt. will set up police public ISRO is all set to launch the
Geosynchronous Satellite
schools in all subdivisions to provide best education Launch Vehicle GSLV F-09 carrying the
high profile
facilities to the children of police personnel in the state South Asia Satellite. The 28-hour
countdown is about to
by the end of April 2018. 1,560 houses for police reach its climax in a couple of hours leading to
its lift off
personnel are being constructed by the corporation in the from the second launch pad of the
Satish Dhawan Space
first phase and construction of 1,500 more houses will be Centre at Sriharikotta.
undertaken in the second phase. The Police Housing Corporation has already constructed 10
such police 54). The world level weapon production unit ―Punj Lyod
schools in the state. Defence System‖ was inaugurated in Which of the following States?
57). India‘s human rights record came up for review a) Maharashtra
under the Universal Periodic Review Process at the b) Manipur
United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. c) Madhya Pradesh
Attorney General of India, presented India's endeavours d) Nagaland
towards observance of human rights supported by rights- e) Chattisgarh
oriented constitutional framework. Who is the Attorney Answer: c)
General of India? Explanation: The world level weapon production unit
a) Sudhir Gupta ―Punj Lyod Defence System‖ was inaugurated in
b) R. S. Sharma Malanpur Industrial Area of Bhind district of Madhya
c) Jens Stoltenberg Pradesh. The unit was jointly inaugurated by Chief
d) Mukul Rohatgi Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan and
e) Fatma Samoura Union Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh
Answer: d)
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Explanation: India‘s human rights record came up for
d) 7.4% review under the Universal Periodic Review Process at
e) 7.2% the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Answer: d) Attorney General of India, Mukul Rohatgi presented
Explanation: According to the Asian Development Bank India's endeavours towards
observance of human rights
(ADB), Indian economy will grow 7.4% this fiscal, and supported by rights-oriented constitutional
framework,
7.6% in the next fiscal. India had grown 7.1% in the secular policy, independent judiciary and
free and vibrant
previous fiscal. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Media. Speaking at the third Universal
Period Review of
the new bankruptcy law will make it easier to do business India in Geneva, Rohatgi said India
believes that the goal
in India. of achieving human rights calls for constant dialogue, engagement and coordination
among various
61). Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the stakeholders. He said, India remain
convinced that
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) by inclusive and equitable development is
the key to
the Union Government? securing a life of dignity, security, empowerment and
a) Rahul Johri freedom for all.
b) Braj Bihari Kumar c) K.J. Ramesh 58). For which of the following banking functional crisis,
d) S K Thorat President Pranab Mukherjee gives an ordinance to amend
e) Ashish Chauhan the Banking Regulation Act?
Answer: b) a) SLR rate Incresing
Explanation: The Union government has appointed Braj b) CRR rate decreseaing
Bihari Kumar, editor of quarterly journals Dialogue and c) Money Laundering
Chintan Srijan, as the new Chairman of the Indian d) Resolution of the non-performing asset
Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). Kumar‘s e) GDP rate decreased
name was finalised for the top position by the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development.
He would be succeeding noted economist S K Thorat, who was Answer: d)
appointed by the former UPA government. Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee gave his
assent to an ordinance to amend the Banking Regulation
62). Who has been appointed as Chairman of Tea Board Act for resolution of the non-
performing asset (NPA)
of India? crisis. This ordinance will give greater powers to the
a) Sorabh Babu Reserve Bank to tackle mounting bad loans. The
b) Prabhat Kamal Bezboruah amendments to the Act will help in effectively resolving
c) M S Boje Gowda the bad loans problem.
d) Shena Aggarwal e) Asutosh Jindal 59). Which of the following constitutes Technical
Answer: b) Committee headed by RB Barman to lay down Technical
Explanation: Renowned tea planter from Assam Prabhat Standards for performance of core
services?
Kamal Bezboruah, who was once a banker in the US, was a) UNESCO
appointed as the Chairman of the Tea Board of India. b) IBBI
Bezboruah will have a tenure till November 2018.With c) BCCI
this, Bezboruah became the first non-IAS and the first d) SAARC
industry insider to head the Kolkata-headquartered Tea e) FIFA
Board, the governing body of the industry. On the other Answer: b)
hand, renowned coffee grower M S Boje Gowda was Explanation: The Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Board of
appointed as Chairman of the Coffee Board of India. He India (IBBI) constituted a Technical
Committee to lay
will serve the post till December 2018. down technical standards for performance of core
services in accordance with Regulation 14 of the IBBI
63). Which State government has made Aadhaar Cards (Information Utilities) Regulations,
2017. The committee
mandatory in place of Ration Cards for all Financial will be headed by RB Barman, Chairman of
National
Assistance scheme besides introducing new forms to get Statistical Commission.
the benefit of old age pensions? a) Maharashtra 60). According to the Asian Development Bank
(ADB),
b) Punjab Indian economy will grow at which rate during this
c) Haryana fiscal?
d) Uttarakhand a) 7.5%
e) Madhya Pradesh b) 7.7% c) 7.6%
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Answer: b)
Answer: b) Explanation: Punjab government has made Aadhaar
Explanation: The Odisha government has increased the Cards mandatory in place of Ration
Cards for all
pension of freedom fighters of the State. A statement Financial Assistance scheme besides
introducing new
issued by the Chief Minister's office said, the pension of forms to get the benefit of old age
pensions. Giving this
jailed freedom fighters, who also receive central pension, information at Chandigarh, a
government spokesman said
will get 10 thousand rupees per month, up from the that the step has been taken by the Chief
Minister Captain
earlier 6 thousand rupees. The freedom fighters who were Amarinder Singh to ensure that only
genuine people get
not jailed and those who took part in the Goa Mukti the benefits of pension and other financial
assistance
Andolan, will get pension benefit of 9 thousand rupees schemes.
instead of 5 thousand rupees.
64). The two-day northern region round table
67). India‘s first private sector small arms manufacturing consultation on the effective
implementation of the
plant has been inaugurated in which of the following Juvenile Justice Act and POCSO Act
began in which of
Places? the following places?
a) Madhya Pradesh a) Bhopal
b) Manipur b) Bhuvaneshwar
c) Andhra Pradesh c) Bangalore
d) Uttar Pradesh d) Hyderabad
e) Karnataka e) Jaipur
Answer: a) Answer: e)
Explanation: India‘s first private sector small arms Explanation: In Rajasthan, the two-day
northern region
manufacturing plant has been inaugurated in Madhya round table consultation on the effective
implementation
Pradesh to supply world class weapons to the armed of the Juvenile Justice Act and POCSO
Act began in
forces in line with the India‘s defence indigenisation Jaipur in collaboration with Rajathan State
Legal Service
programme. The plant is a joint venture between India‘s Authority and UNICEF. Supreme Court
justice Madan B.
Punj Lloyd and Israel Weapon Systems. The plant will Lokur inaugurated the consultation meet.
The
manufacture four products, namely, X95 carbine and representatives of the judicial,
administration, police,
assault rifle, Galil sniper rifle, Tavor assault rifle and child protection committees and NGO from
the Punjab,
Negev Light Machine Gun (LMG). The joint venture Hariyana, Uttrakhand, Himachal Pradesh,
Chandigarh
company named as Punj Lloyd Raksha Systems will help and Rajasthan are participating in the
consultation meet.
in replacing the weapons used by the armed forces with sophisticated and high precision
products. 65). Which State government has decided to open canteens offering meals at
subsidised rates to registered
68). Which will soon launch a smartphone app which will construction workers under the
Antyodaya Anna Yojana
allow people to rate the service quality of their call after at 23 locations in the state?
the call ends? a) Punjab
a) AIIB b) Haryana
b) ISRO c) Maharashtra
c) TRAI d) Madhya Pradesh
d) NATO e) Manipur
e) SAARC Answer: b)
Answer: c) Explanation: The Haryana government has decided to
Explanation: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of open canteens offering meals at subsidised
rates to
India (TRAI) said that it will soon launch a smartphone registered construction workers under
the Antyodaya
app which will allow people to rate the service quality of Anna Yojana at 23 locations in the
state. This was
their call after the call ends. It also announced that it will disclosed by Minister of State for
Labour and
further bolster the existing 'Do Not Disturb' system, Employment, Nayab Singh, after presiding
over a review
which helps people to avoid calls from telemarketers. meeting of the Department at Chandigarh.
69). Which State High Court had declared Ganga, 66). Which State government has increased
the pension
Yamuna and their tributaries living entities with the of jailed freedom fighters of the State into 10
thousand
status of a legal person? rupees per month?
a) Uttarakhand a) Jharkhand
b) Uttar Pradesh b) Odisha
c) Mumbai c) Mainpur
d) Delhi d) Kerala
e) Manipur e) Karnataka
Answer: a)
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Explanation: The Madhya Pradesh government has
73). Which Organisation has signed a Memorandum of passed a resolution granting river
Narmada the status of a
Understanding (MoU) with enterprise application living entity and committed itself to the
protection of its
software major SAP SE to launch 'SARAL GST' solution legal rights. Before, the Uttarakhand
High Court had
for taxpayers? declared Ganga, Yamuna and their tributaries living
a) TRAI entities with the status of a legal person.
b) RCITPL c) BSE 70). Which of the following social network giant
d) Central Board of Direct Taxes launched Express WiFi service commercially in India?
e) JAL a) Whatsapp
Answer: b) b) Facebook
Explanation: Reliance Corporate IT Park Ltd. (RCITPL) c) Amazon
has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with d) Flipkart
enterprise application software major SAP SE to launch e) Twitter
'SARAL GST' solution for taxpayers. According to the Answer: b)
subsidiary of Reliance Industries, the new offering will Explanation: Facebook launched
Express WiFi service
enable taxpayers to be GST compliant and smoothly commercially in India. The Express WiFi
offers Internet
access the government's GST System, once GST is rolled facility through public hotspots to
users in rural parts of
out from July 1, 2017. India. The social network giant partnered with telecom operator Bharti
Airtel that plans to bring an additional
74). Which Company acquires home services start-up 20000 hotspots online. The company
previously launched
'Zimmber'? the service commercially in Kenya.
a) Quikr b) Idea 71). Centre declares entire Assam as 'disturbed' area
c) Vodafone under AFSPA. In AFSPA, S denotes
d) Uber a) Solution
e) Paytm b) Special
Answer: a) c) Standard
Explanation: Online classifieds company 'Quikr' has d) Speculation
announced the acquisition of on-demand household e) Separation
services provider ̳Zimmber‘. 'Zimmber' will benefit from Answer: b)
synergies with QuikrServices and other Quikr verticals. Explanation: The Centre has declared
entire Assam,
Household services is an exciting category which is besides bordering areas of Meghalaya, as a
disturbed
seeing increasing adoption among urban consumers. area, under the Armed Forces Special
Powers Act (AFSPA), for three more months. In a gazette
75). Who has bagged 2016 Wisden-MCC Cricket notification, the Home Ministry cited violence
̳Photograph of the Year‘ Award? perpetrated by insurgent groups like ULFA, NDFB and
a) Saqib Majeed others as the reason for enforcing AFSPA for three more
b) Sunil Sood months, with effect from the 3rd of this month.
c) Stephen Kelly d) Yoshiharu Ueki 72). Which Country has the plan to launch its own online
e) Vijay Shekhar Sharma encyclopedia next year rivaling Wikipedia and
Answer: a) Britannica?
Explanation: Kashmir based freelance photographer has a) Bangaladesh
bagged prestigious 2016 Wisden-MCC (Melbourne b) Malaysia
Cricket Council) Cricket ̳Photograph of the Year‘ for c) Singapore
capturing a stunning image of boys playing cricket at the d) Myanmar
Nishat garden in the outskirts of Srinagar. With this e) China
Saqib Majeed has become the first Kashmiri and second Answer: e)
Asian after Atul Kamble to receive the prestigious award. Explanation: China has the plan to
launch its own online
Saqib Majeed is an engineer by profession. Every year encyclopedia next year rivaling
Wikipedia and Britannica
MCC publishes a book with a title ̳Wisden Cricketer (Britain‘s Encyclopaedia). The main
objective of this
Almanack‘ that includes best sports pictures that were project is to guide public thought. China
fears that its
taken across the globe. This year‘s edition of the book citizens who use Wikipedia are being
corrupted by
will also feature Majeed‘s picture. foreign influences. Around 20,000 scholars and academics
have been tasked to create more than 300,000
76). Who was appointed as Vice Chancellor of Ashoka entries before launch in 2018.
University? a) Vittorio Colao
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79). Which State government will introduce boat c) Ajay Tyagi
ambulance service in four districts of the State where d) Ashwani Lohani
people face difficulties in getting health service? e) Guenter Butschek
a) Jharkhand Answer: b)
b) Manipur Explanation: Ashoka University named Pratap Bhanu
c) Odisha Mehta as its Vice Chancellor (VC). The varsity
d) Karnataka announced that Mehta has been appointed "after
e) Kerala conducting an extensive global search". Mehta is a
Answer: c) renowned public intellectual and head of Centre for
Explanation: Odisha will introduce boat ambulance Policy Research, a Delhi-based think-tank.
Mehta will
service in four districts where people face difficulties in take charge from 1 July 2017 at the
Sonepat, Haryana-
getting health service. The boat ambulance service will based university. He will be the second
VC of the liberal
be available in Koraput, Malkangiri, Kendrapara and arts university since its inception after
Rudrangshu
Kalahandi districts where people face problems in Mukherjee.
availing 108 ambulance service due to intervening large water bodies in the form of rivers and
dams disrupting 77). Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened the rules
road communication. Health and Family Welfare around making the JLF more effective,
directing banks
secretary PK Meherda said the state government has not to break any rules and to meet all
deadlines. In JLF, F
sanctioned six boat ambulances for these areas which will denotes
be part of the 108 ambulance service. a) Forum b) Faster
80). Which Country ranks 3rd globally in startup c) Foundation
incubators, accelerators according to a Nasscom report? d) Farmers
a) Indonesia e) Factures
b) Malaysia c) India d) Iran Answer: a)
e) Australia Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has
Answer: c) tightened the rules around making the Joint Lenders‘
Explanation: India now ranks third globally in number Forum (JLF) more effective, directing
banks not to break
of startup incubators and accelerators after China and the any rules and to meet all deadlines.
The RBI has said that
US, according to a Nasscom report. With 140 startup any breach of rules would attract a
monetary penalty.
incubators and accelerators, India has surpassed Israel by JLFs are meetings held to revitalise
stressed assets. In
10 incubators. The number of incubators and accelerators JLF banks attempt to red-flag stress
early and check them
in India grew by 40% in 2016, with Bengaluru, Mumbai by putting in place a corrective action
plan (CAP).
and Delhi-NCR having the maximum number of accelerators 78). Which of the following wins
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament held at Malaysia?
81). Country's 1st bio refinery plant inaugurated in which a) Myanmar
of the following places in India by Union Minister for b) Malaysia
Road Transport and Highway Nitin Gadkari? c) Great Britain
a) Bhopal d) Australia
b) Raipur e) Indonesia
c) Bangalore Answer: c)
d) Lucknow Explanation: Great Britain beat Australia 4-3 in a
e) Pune thrilling hockey final of the 26th edition of the Azlan
Answer: e) Shah Cup at Ipoh, Malaysia. This victory came to Great
Explanation: Union Minister for Road Transport and Britain in the Azlan Shah Cup after 23
years. Australia is
Highway Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the country's first bio the world champions and had won the
Azlan Shah title
refinery plant which produces ethanol from variety of nine times. Great Britain becomes the first
team from the
biomass. The project is situated at Rahu in Pune district. British Isles to win the Azlan Shah title
since 1994.
Mr Gadkari said a great revolution will take place in Earlier in the day, India outclassed New
Zealand 4-0 to
India's agriculture sector with the help of this kind of clinch a bronze medal in the Sultan Azlan
Shah Cup.
projects. India gave an improved display to clinch the bronze after failing to earn a place in the
final after a listless show in
82). Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation the last preliminary league encounter
against Malaysia.
(IRCTC) has decided to launch which of the following
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two new circuits of its flagship luxury train Maharajas'
85). Which of the following organisation‘s strategic anti- Express this year?
Naxal operations command headquarters has been shifted a) Southern Sojourn & Southern
Paradise
back from Kolkata to Raipur? b) Southern Sojourn & Southern Jewels
a) ISRO c) Southern Alpha & Southern Jewels
b) TRAI d) Southern Delight & Southern Jewels
c) SAARC e) Southern Wonder & Southern Jewels
d) CRPF Answer: b)
e) BSE Explanation: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
Answer: d) Corporation (IRCTC) has decided to launch two new
Explanation: The strategic anti-Naxal operations circuits (Southern Sojourn & Southern Jewels)
of its
command headquarters of the Central Reserve Police flagship luxury train Maharajas' Express
this year. The
Force (CRPF) has been shifted back from Kolkata to ̳Southern Sojourn‘ will cover Goa, Hampi,
Mysore,
Raipur. In 2010, the central zone command headquarters Ernakulam, Kumarakom and
Trivandrum. The ̳Southern
was shifted from Raipur to Kolkata owing to logistics and Jewel‘ will cover Chettinad,
Mahabalipuram, Mysore
connectivity issues. The recent decision comes at the Hampi and Goa. The 23-coach
Maharajas' Express has a
backdrop of ambush in Sukma district that killed 37 capacity of 88 guests.
jawans of the paramilitary force. The central zone command headquarters was raised on August
7, 2009, to 83). To mark the 156th birth anniversary of the famous
carry out the deployment of troops to the States affected Indian poet, Rabindranath Tagore,
India is organising a
by Left Wing Extremism such as West Bengal, cultural festival in which of the following Cities?
Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh a) New York
and Uttar Pradesh. b) Bangkok c) Cairo
86). Who has been elected as President of France? d) Dubai
a) Anthony Lake e) Paris
b) Jens Stoltenberg Answer: c)
c) Filippo Grandi Explanation: To mark the 156th birth anniversary of the
d) Emmanuel Macron famous Indian poet, Rabindranath Tagore, India is
e) Robert M. Lightfoot organising a cultural festival in Egypt. Being hosted by
Answer: d) the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture, the cultural
Explanation: Pro European centrist leader Emmanuel wing of the Indian Embassy in Cairo, the
function started
Macron has been elected as President of France. Thirty- on 8 May 2017. The festival will
showcase the movie
nine-year old former investment banker, who has never 'Kabuliwala' directed by Hemen Gupta
on 8 May 2017 at
held elected office, becomes the youngest President and the Hanager Cinema, Opera House
Complex. The film is
occupant of the Élysée Palace. Mr Macron will also based on a novel written by Tagore and tells
the story of
becomes the first President from outside the two an immigrant from Kabul.
traditional main parties since the modern republic's foundation in 1958. At a victory party outside
the Louvre 84). India Integrated Transport and Logistics Summit that
Museum in Paris, Mr Macron said the country has sent an was concluded in Which of the
following Places?
incredible message to itself, to Europe and the world. He a) Bhopal
said he would "guarantee the unity of the nation and b) Chandigarh
defend and protect Europe. c) Mumbai d) Hyderabad
87). Who among the following Indian Scientist have e) New Delhi
been elected as the Fellows of The Royal Society, a Answer: e)
premier scientific academy of the United Kingdom and Explanation: Thirty-four MoUs
amounting to about Rs 2
the Commonwealth, for their ―outstanding contributions lakh crores were signed in the three-
day India Integrated
to science―? Transport and Logistics Summit that was concluded in
a) Krishna Chatterjee New Delhi. The Summit was attended by around 3000
b) Sudhir Gupta delegates from India and abroad, which included central
c) R. S. Sharma and state government organizations, international
d) Rahul Johri organizations like World Bank and ADB, delegates,
e) Vinod Rai global transport and supply chain experts and
Answer: a) representatives of private companies.
Explanation: Three Indian Scientist Krishna Chatterjee (from Cambridge University), Subhash
Khot (from New York University), Yadvinder Malhi (from Oxford University) have been elected
as the Fellows of The
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Royal Society, a premier scientific academy of the United
gas, automotive, IT, energy, media, banking, property Kingdom and the Commonwealth, for
their ―outstanding
and healthcare sectors. contributions to science―. Eminent scientists, engineers and
technologists from or living and working in the UK
91). World Red Cross Day is observed on which date? and the Commonwealth are elected
every year as the
a) May 7 Fellows of The Royal Society.
b) May 9 c) May 8 88). Which of the following China‘s home-grown
d) May 10 passenger jet has completed its maiden flight?
e) May 4 a) C919
Answer: c) b) C201
Explanation: World Red Cross Day is observed on May c) C339
8 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of d) C920
Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross as well as e) C929
the founder of International Committee of the Red Cross Answer: a)
(ICRC). The theme for this year (2017) is ―Less Known Explanation: China‘s home-grown
C919 passenger jet
Red Cross Stories‖ has completed its maiden flight. China‘s C919 is a symbol of China‘s
ambitions to take market share from
92). Who has inaugurated the Indian heads of mission Boeing and Airbus in the lucrative global
jet market
meet in New Delhi? estimated to be worth $2 trillion over the next two
a) External Affairs Minister decades. It is a part of China‘s broader ―Made in China
b) Prime Minister of India 2025‖ plan aimed at boosting its domestic high-tech
c) President of India manufacturing.
d) Textile Minister e) Home Minister 89). Who among the following won the first ever
Answer: a) genderless Best Actor award for her role in Beauty and
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Beast at the MTV Movie & TV
Awards?
an Indian heads of mission meet in New Delhi, which is a) Megan Fox
brainstorming key foreign policy issues and challenges b) Amber Heard
including India‘s engagement with major powers as well c) Kate Winslet
as strain in ties with Pakistan and China. The four-day d) Emma Watson
conference, was formally inaugurated by External Affairs e) Keira Knightley
Minister Sushma Swaraj. Answer: d) Explanation: Emma Watson won the first ever
93). To tackle of Left Wing Extremism, Which of the genderless Best Actor award for her role in
Beauty and
following is announced by Union Home Minister? the Beast at the MTV Movie & TV Awards.
She beat
a) SAMAGAHAN actors including Hugh Jackman to win in the award
b) SAHAADHAN category, which featured nominees from both genders.
c) SAMADHAX Further, Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown
d) SAMADHAN won the Best Actor in a (TV) show award.
e) SEMADHAN Answer: d) 90). Who among the following have topped the 2017 list
Explanation: The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh of the richest people in the United
Kingdom (UK)?
on 8 May 2017 announced a new doctrine, a) N. R. Narayana Murthy and Family
SAMADHAN. The doctrine was announced during the b) Dilip Shanghvi and Family
Review Meeting of Left Wing Extremism affected States c) Hinduja borthers
which was chaired by Rajnath Singh. d) Deepak Parekh and Family e) Adi Godrej and Family
94). Which State government bans sale of junk food like Answer: c)
potato chips and soft drinks in school canteens? Explanation: As per the Times Rich List 2017,
three
a) Madhya Pradesh India-born citizens are among top 5 richest people in
b) Manipur Britain. The 29th edition of the Sunday Times Rich List‘
c) Maharashtra released the names of UK‘s 1000 wealthiest people
d) Tripura including 40 Indian-born citizens. Hinduja Brothers
e) Kerala Srichand and Gopichand have topped the list to become
Answer: c) the top of 134 billionaires in the country. The Hinduja
Explanation: The Maharashtra government has imposed borthers has estimated assets worth
16.2 billion pounds.
a ban on the sale of junk food in school canteens across Their investments in various industries
include oil and
the state. A Government Resolution said, potato chips,
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noodles, carbonated soft drinks, pizzas, burgers, cakes,
(Executive Director, Indian Overseas Bank) has been biscuits, buns, pastries, etc. cannot be
sold. It gave a list
elevated as MD & CEO of Indian Overseas Bank. of 20 items that can be sold, which include
wheat roti,
Dinabandhu Mohapatra (Executive Director at Canara vegetable pulav, idli-vada, coconut water
and jaljira. The
Bank) as MD and CEO of Bank of India. G Rajkiran Rai decision was taken on the
recommendations of the Task
(Executive Director at Oriental Bank of Commerce) has Force, formed by the central
government, to promote
been appointed MD & CEO of Union Bank of India, for a consumption of healthy food by
children in schools and
period of three years (from 1st July 2017). A Sankara to ban sale of junk food.
Narayanan (ED, Bank of India) has been appointed MD & CEO of Vijaya Bank (from 1st
September) MO Rego 95). Under which of the following scheme Union
(MD & CEO of Bank of India) has been appointed MD & Ministry of Civil Aviation will bring 200
airports for
CEO of Syndicate Bank. regional air connectivity? a) UDAN
98). The International Monetary Fund in its regional b) PMGKY
economic outlook has predicted the growth rate of India c) PMMY
in 2018-19 fiscal will be d) PMSBY
a) 7.2% e) PMAPY
b) 7.4% Answer: a)
c) 7.6% Explanation: Union Minister of State for Aviation
d) 7.7% Jayanta Sinha today said the Centre will bring 200
e) 7.5% airports under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik)
Answer: d) regional air connectivity scheme. Sinha added that there
Explanation: The International Monetary Fund in its would be multiple rounds of bidding. He
said that
regional economic outlook has predicted the growth rate regional air connectivity was both pro-
poor and pro-
of India as 7.2% in the 2017-18 fiscal and 7.7% in 2018- markets.
19 fiscal. The report has stated that the disruptions caused by the demonetisation would be
offset by a favorable 96). Who among the following Indian Cricketer will be
monsoon and continued progress in resolving supply-side conferred with Fellowship Award in
UK?
bottlenecks. However, it has predicted the investment a) K. L. Rahul
recovery to remain modest and uneven across sectors. b) Sachin Tendulkar
Though weaknesses in bank and corporate balance sheets c) Murali Vijay
is likely to affect the near term credit growth, the report d) Shikhar Dhawan
cites confidence and policy credibility gains and e) Virat Kohli
continued fiscal consolidation and anti-inflationary Answer: b)
monetary policy to be the factors that underpin Explanation: India‘s cricket icon Sachin
Tendulkar
macroeconomic stability. plans to support charities and various initiatives to help the under-
privileged people. He has received the
99). Which Country has been unanimously elected as the Fellowship Award at the 7th annual
Asian Awards in
President of the UN-Habitat? UK. India‘s playback singer Adnan Sami won the award
a) Indonesia for 'Outstanding achievement in Music'.
b) India c) China 97). The cabinet appointments Committee has approved
d) Russia seven top-level changes in various public sector banks.
e) Japan As for the appointment Sunil Mehta has been appointed
Answer: b) as MD & CEO of
Explanation: India has been unanimously elected as the a) Bank of India
President of the UN-Habitat. UN-Habitat, an organ of the b) Syndicate Bank
United Nations‘ Organisation (UNO) reports to the c) Indian Overseas Bank
United Nations General Assembly. UN-Habitat promotes d) Union Bank of India
socially and environmentally sustainable human e) Punjab National Bank
settlements across the world. India has been elected as Answer: e)
the President of UN-Habitat after a gap of 10 years. This Explanation: The cabinet
appointments Committee has
is only the third time that India has been elected as the approved seven top-level changes in
various public sector
President of UN-Habitat after 2007 and 1988. The UN- banks. Usha Ananthasubramanian (MD,
and CEO,
Habitat was established in 1978. Punjab National Bank) has been appointed as MD & CEO of
̳Allahabad Bank'. Sunil Mehta, Executive
100). ̳Drive with Care-Protect Your Precious‘ campaign (Director, Corporation Bank) has been
appointed as MD
was initiated by Which of following Automobile & CEO of ̳Punjab National Bank‘. R
Subramaniakumar
Company?
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a) Honda Motor
Assam Rifles concluded today at Kohima. For the first b) Ford Motor
time in the history of Indian Football, India is going to c) Volkswagen Group
host the under-17 FIFA World Cup in the month of d) General Motors
October. In regard to this event, Prime Minster Narendra e) Toyota Motor
Modi has taken initiative to conduct a nationwide Under- Answer: d)
19 Football Talent Hunt Tournaments. Speaking at the Explanation: Chevrolet has initiated
̳Drive with Care-
closing ceremony, Nagaland Chief Minister, Dr. Protect Your Precious‘ campaign to reinstate
child safety
Shürhozielie Liezetsu expressed confident that such measures on roads. Chevrolet‘s Safety
Ninjas will urge
tournament will boost the efforts to promote football in parents to sign a pledge for road safety.
―We at Chevrolet
the country. believe in keeping our customers and all our employees at the centre of everything
that we do,‖ said Chevrolet
104). Who has been named 2017 Footballer of the Year India VP Marketing and Customer
Experience Jack
by Football Writers' Association? Uppal.
a) Xavi b) N‘Golo Kante 101). Who has been named the Best Actress at the 17th
c) Andres Iniesta edition of the New York Indian Film Festival?
d) Yaya Toure a) Katharine Hepburn
e) Robin van Persie b) Konkona Sen Sharma
Answer: b) c) Shirley MacLaine
Explanation: N‘Golo Kante in the first week of May d) Sissy Spacek
2017 voted the 2017 Footballer of the Year by the e) Meryl Streep
Football Writers‘ Association. Kante topped the poll of Answer: b)
the 340-strong membership ahead of his Blues team-mate Explanation: Konkona Sen Sharma
has been named the
Eden Hazard, with Tottenham‘s Dele Alli in third place. Best Actress for the film 'Lipstick Under
My Burkha' at the 17th edition of the New York Indian Film Festival.
105). Who among the following Indian boxers is She also received the Best Director award for
her
qualified for the World Championships in the 52 directorial debut, 'A Death in the Gunj'. Notably,
kilogram category? 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' was the opening film at the
a) Manoj Kumar film festival.
b) Kavinder Singh Bisht c) Laishram Sarita Devi 102). Who has appointed as Pakistan's new
High
d) Akhil Kumar Commissioner to India?
e) Mandeep Jangra a) Abdul Basit
Answer: b) b) Sohail Mahmood
Explanation: Indian boxer Kavinder Singh Bisht c) Jin Liqun
qualified for the World Championships in the 52 d) Fatma Samoura
kilogram category after getting a walkover against e) Rahul Johri
Malaysia's Salam Abdul Kasim at the Asian Answer: b)
Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, today. With Explanation: One of Pakistan's senior-
most diplomats,
Bisht, India now have five boxers confirmed for the Sohail Mahmood (55), will replace Abdul
Basit as the
World Championships. They are the bronze medal country's new High Commissioner to India,
as per
winning duo of Vikas Krishan in 75 and Amit Phangal in reports. Mahmood is reportedly
expected to take up the
49 kilogram weight categories and silver-medallists new role either by May end or early June.
Mahmood,
Shiva Thapa in 60 and Sumit Sangwan in 91 kilogram who is currently Pakistan's ambassador
to Turkey, has
categories. also served in Pakistan's missions in the US and Thailand.
106). The World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2017 was observed across the world on which
date? 103). Who has organized the Under-19 CAPF Football
a) 10 May Talent Hunt Tournament for Boys and Girls?
b) 11 May a) Assam Rifles
c) 9 May b) ONGC
d) 4 May c) Southern Railways
e) 8 May d) BHEL
Answer: a) e) BOI
Explanation: The World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) Answer: a)
2017 was observed across the world on 10 May 2017. Explanation: The State level Under-19
CAPF Football
The theme for WMBD 2017 is " Their Future is our Talent Hunt Tournament for Boys and Girls
organized by
Future – A Healthy Planet for Migratory Birds and
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People‖. The theme for the year throws light on the topic
d) Meghalaya ofSustainable Development for Wildlife and People.
e) Assam Answer: b) 107). Who launched integrated case management system
Explanation: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar has of Supreme Court in presence of CJI?
decided to gather a detailed data of every resident and a) External Affairs Minister
issue a sleek identity for every house in Haryana. The b) Home Minister
objective of this two-month long data generating c) Textile Minister
exercise, to be launched on June 15, 2017 is to get details d) Prime Minister
of land holdings and status of facilities. The facilities e) Railway Minister
includes social security pension, scholarship, Answer: d)
MGNREGA, loans and LPG connection. During the Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
inaugurated
survey, address of each house, location, details of owner the digital filing system of the
Supreme Court which will
of the house, bank account numbers, IFSC code and mark the movement towards a paperless
Apex Court. Mr.
Aadhaar and personal details will be gathered. Modi uploaded Integrated Case Management
Information System ICMIS with Supreme Court Website. Greeting
111). Which organization signs MoU with Jharkhand for the people on the occassion of Budha
Purnima Mr Modi
cloud-based citizen services? congratulated the Supreme Court for the new initiative.
a) Chevrolet He also said that he was happy that High Court and
b) ONGC Supreme Court Judges cut short their vacation and are
c) ISRO working for the poor.
d) Oracle e) IMD 108). Which State govt decides to set up Act East Policy
Answer: d) Affairs department in the state?
Explanation: The Government of Jharkhand and Oracle a) Manipur
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) intended b) Sikkim
to improve cloud-based citizen services and to make c) West Bengal
Jharkhand an attractive destination for start-ups. Oracle d) Maharashtra
will offer its support to the state through its vast portfolio e) Assam
of technology solutions, including Oracle Cloud. As part Answer: e)
of the MoU, the Government of Jharkhand and Oracle Explanation: The Assam govt. has
decided to set up Act
will jointly explore and identify areas in which Oracle‘s East Policy Affairs department in the
state. The new
latest cloud-based technologies can be used to deliver department will be set up in a bid to give
the boost to the
improved citizen services and to address the state‘s ̳Act East policy‘. The State Cabinet has
also decided to
citizen and business requirements. create a Rhino Protection Force to curb poaching.
112). Who is the first High Court judge to be sentenced 109). Railways to acquire EOTT system
to run trains
to jail for repeated incidents of contempt of court by without guards. What is the full form of
EOTT?
Supreme Court? a) End of Train Telemetry
a) Indira Banerjee b) End of Train Tele-Communication
b) Ajit Singh c) Engaged of Train Telemetry
c) R. Subhash Reddy d) End of Ticket Telemetry
d) C S Karnan e) Entry of Train Telemetry
e) Mansoor Ahmad Mir Answer: a)
Answer: d) Explanation: The Indian Railways will soon run 1000
Explanation: A seven-judge Constitution bench of the trains without guards by installing
sophisticated
Supreme Court (SC), headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar equipment in them. A senior Railway
Ministry official
sentenced Justice C S Karnan, the Calcutta High Court involved with the project said, Railways
will acquire
judge, to six months of imprisonment.Justice Karnan has 1000 End of Train Telemetry , EoTT
equipment to begin
been sentenced for imprisonment for repeated incidents with, for its container operations and
later more such
of contempt of court. It is the first time that the Supreme units will be procured for all trains.
Court has sent a high court judge to jail on charges of contempt 110). Which State govt has
decided to gather a detailed data of every resident and issue a sleek identity for every
113). Who among the following have signed an house in the state?
agreement to establish Technology and Innovation a) Punjab
Support Centers (TISC)? b) Haryana
a) DIPP & WIPO c) Manipur
b) TRAI & ISRO
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116). Who among the following is newly elected e) TRAI & DIPP
President of South Korea? Answer: a)
a) Vajiralongkorn Explanation: The Department of Industrial Policy and
b) Juan Manuel Santos Promotion (DIPP) and World Intellectual Property
c) Moon Jae-in Organization (WIPO) have signed an agreement to
d) Pushpa Kamal Dahal establish Technology and Innovation Support Centers
e) Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (TISC). WIPO‘s Technology and Innovation Support
Answer: c) Centers (TISC) program provides innovators in
Explanation: The newly elected President of South developing countries with access to locally
based, high-
Korea, Moon Jae-in, has been sworn in as 19th President quality technology information and
related services,
of the country. Mr. Moon took the oath of office, a day helping them to exploit their innovative
potential and to
after his liberal Democratic Party's decisive victory in a create, protect, and manage their
intellectual property (IP)
snap election called to find a replacement for Park Geun- rights.
hye, who was ousted in March over a corruption scandal. Soon after the swearing in ceremony,
Mr. Moon, in a 104). India has decided to replace its Maitri research
departure from current policy, said he would be willing to station in the next three to four years.
In which of the
visit North Korea in the right circumstances. South following Places Maitri research station is
located?
Korean President said he is ready to negotiate with China a) Arctic
and the United States over a controversial anti-missile b) Antarctica
defense system. c) Pacific Region d) Philippines Coastal
117). Jordan and the United States kicked off an annual e) Atlantica
military exercise in Jordan. What is the name of the Answer: b)
military exercise? Explanation: India has decided to replace its Maitri
a) Rainbow research station in Antarctica with a new one in the next
b) Indradhanush three to four years. The same was announced by
c) Garuda Madhavan Nair Rajeevan, Secretary, Ministry of Earth
d) Eager Lion Sciences. Rajeevan made the announcement while
e) SLINEX speaking on the sidelines of a programme to formally
Answer: d) commence ship building by Titagarh Wagons Ltd in
Explanation: Jordan and the United States kicked off Kolkatta, India. He also stated that India
is poised to
Eager Lion, an annual military exercise in Jordan with expand its research activity in the coldest
continent and a
about 7,400 troops from more than 20 nations taking part. new ship, with a special ice-cutting
facility, will be
Jordan is a key recipient of US financial aid and a partner procured for the purpose.
in the US-led coalition battling Islamic State group jihadists in Syria and Iraq. 115). Which Life
Insurance has recently launched PoS Saral Nivesh the first product to be approved by the
118). Which organization acquires BlogX, the largest Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of
blog conference where bloggers and content managers India's (IRDAI) guidelines on point of
sale-life insurance
connect in India? products?
a) Techmagnate a) LIC
b) TechBrilliant b) HDFC Ergo
c) TechMaha c) ICICI
d) TechHawai d) Edelweiss Tokio
e) TechYuga e) Axis
Answer: a) Answer: d)
Explanation: Techmagnate, India‘s leading Digital Explanation: Edelweiss Tokio launched
India's first and
Marketing Agency acquired BlogX, India‘s largest blog the simplest life insurance product that
can be bought at a
conference where bloggers and content managers point of sale (PoS) has finally been
launched. Edelweiss
connect. In the event, top bloggers from across the Tokio Life Insurance has recently launched
PoS Saral
country share their experiences and stories of journey Nivesh the first product to be approved
by the Insurance
towards becoming successful bloggers. The blogger‘s Regulatory and Development Authority of
India's
meet emphasizes on content, relationship and brand (IRDAI) guidelines on point of sale-life
insurance
building. products. PoS Saral Nivesh is a non-linked, non- participating endowment life
insurance plan which offers both protection and saving.
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119). India's largest cab aggregator Ola has partnered
Explanation: Home Minister Rajnath Singh will with Which of the following Telecommunication
Giant to
inaugurate two important mobile applications MHA roll out integrated digital offerings to
customers?
Grievances Redressal App and BSFMyApp at New a) Vodafone
Delhi. All the Paramilitary Force jawans and BSF b) Aircel
personnel will be able to raise their problems on c) Airtel
BSFMyApp. These problems will be settled at the level d) Relience
of the Force and Ministry. It is being tried that this app e) Idea
can not be hacked. Such an arrangement has been made Answer: c)
in this app that the jawans download it and then verify it. Explanation: India's largest cab
aggregator Ola has partnered with Bharti Airtel to launch a range of
123). Meeting of the Co-Chairs of the India-Russia integrated digital offerings to customers. As
part of the
Intergovernmental Commission held in Which of the partnership, Ola will integrate Airtel
Payments bank to its
following Cities? app and Airtel will integrate Ola's mobile wallet Ola
a) Bhopal Money as a payment solution on Airtel website and
b) Raipur MyAirtel app for mobile recharges and bill payments.
c) Bangalore d) New Delhi 120). Who among the following Child actor is best
e) Imphal known for his performance in the Oscar-nominated film
Answer: d) Lion, has been chosen for the Rising Star Award?
Explanation: The Co-Chairs of the India-Russia Inter- a) Ahsaas Channa
Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, b) Akshat Chopra
Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation c) Harshaali Malhotra
(IRIGC-TEC) was held in New Delhi. The delegations of d) Sunny Pawar
the two nations were led by External Affairs Minister e) Sparsh Khanchandani
Sushma Swaraj and Deputy Prime Minister of the Russia Answer: d)
Dmitry Olegovich Rogozin. During the meet, the two Explanation: Child actor Sunny Pawar,
best known for
leaders reviewed the progress made on various bilateral his performance in the Oscar-
nominated film Lion, has
issues since the last meet that was held on 13 September been chosen for the Rising Star
Award. The award will
2016. They also looked forward towards the preparations be presented to Sunny at the 7th
Annual Asian Awards.
for the forthcoming India-Russia Annual Summit that is He portrayed young Saroo Brierley in
the film.
scheduled to be held in St. Petersburg on 1 June 2017.
121). National Technology Day of India is celebrated on
124). Which State government has approved a policy for Which date?
online transfer of government teachers from the next a) 11 May
academic session? b) 12 May
a) Uttar Pradesh c) 10 May
b) Manipur d) 9 May
c) Meghalaya e) 8 May
d) Assam Answer: a)
e) Punjab Explanation: 11 May: National Technology Day of
Answer: e) India. The National Technology Day 2017 was observed
Explanation: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder in India with the themeTechnology for
inclusive and
Singh has approved a policy for online transfer of sustainable growth. The day is
commemorated to mark
government teachers from the next academic session, on the anniversary of Pokhran nuclear
tests of 1998. It also
the lines of a similar system existing in several other marks India's scientific prowess and
technological
states, including neighbouring Haryana. An official advancements.
spokesman said that the decision was taken by the Chief Minister at an Education Department
review meeting at 122). All the Paramilitary Force jawans and BSF
Chandigarh to make the transfer process more personnel will be able to raise their problems on
transparent. Chief Minister also suggested posting of BSFMyApp. The App will be inaugurated
by –
teachers, especially in primary schools, in their villages a) President of India
or surrounding areas to enable them to discharge their b) Prime Minister of India
duties with dedication and honesty. c) Chief Justice of India d) Comptroller Auditor General
125). Which State government has decided to introduce e) Home Minister
action plans at the district level in order to utilise locally Answer: e)
available resources to reduce infant mortality rate (IMR)? a) Manipur
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b) Rajasthan
payments platform FreeCharge. The term sheet being c) Meghalaya
non-exclusive means that Snapdeal will be able to d) Assam
propose FreeCharge to other potential buyers as well. e) Gujarat
Paytm-FreeCharge deal could be finalised at $45 million Answer: b)
to $90 million, 80% less than $450 million that Explanation: The Rajasthan government has
decided to
FreeCharge was valued at, when Snapdeal acquired it. introduce action plans at the district
level in order to utilise locally available resources to reduce infant
129). Who among the following has been Appointed as mortality rate (IMR). The plans will be
based on the
Next Defence Secretary? socio-economic conditions of each district. Speaking on
a) Travis Kalanick the development, State Principal Medical and Health
b) Vittorio Colao Secretary Veenu Gupta said that an important aspect of
c) Sanjay Mitra the district-level action plans would be a better
d) Himanshu Kapania coordination among the doctors working in the primary
e) Stephen Kelly health centres for optimum utilisation of resources.
Answer: c) Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the 126). Which City has topped the
list of most affordable
Cabinet has approved the appointment of 1982 West tech cities in the world followed by Cape
Town and
Bengal cadre IAS officer Sanjay Mitra as the next Santiago, according to the Savills Tech Cities
Index?
defence secretary. He will have a fixed tenure of two a) Hyderabad
years. Prior to this appointment, Mitra was the secretary b) New Delhi
in the ministry of road transport and highways. c) Mumbai d) Bengaluru
130). Who has bagged bronze medal in Greco-Roman e) Kolkata
weight divisions in the Asian Wrestling Championship Answer: d)
held at the K.D. Jadhav arena in the Indira Gandhi Explanation: Bengaluru has topped the list
of most
Stadium Complex in New Delhi? affordable tech cities in the world followed by Cape
a) Yoshiharu Ueki Town and Santiago, according to the Savills Tech Cities
b) Rajeev Suri Index. However, the overall rank of Bengaluru was 20th
c) Harpreet Singh on the list of 22 cities that were evaluated across five
d) Sunil Sood major categories with Austin topping the chart followed
e) Vijay Shekhar Sharma by San Francisco and New York.
Answer: c) Explanation: Harpreet Singh has bagged bronze medal 127). Who among the
following FBI Director has fired
in Greco-Roman weight divisions in the Asian Wrestling by The US President ̳Donald Trump‘?
Championship held at the K.D. Jadhav arena in the Indira a) James Comey
Gandhi Stadium Complex in New Delhi. Harpreet b) Robert Mueller
clinched the bronze medal after beating his rival Jun Ji c) Stanley Finch
Na of China in 80 kg category. The other three Greco- d) William J. Burns
Roman wrestlers, namely, Ravinder (66kg), Hardeep e) James Comey
(98kg) and Naveen (130kg) failed to win any medal. Answer: e) Explanation: The US
President ̳Donald Trump‘ has
131). Who among the following has completed his full fired the FBI Director ̳James Comey‘.
James Comey was
term as ICC Chairman? leading the investigation into whether his election
a) Travis Kalanick campaign had ties to Russia's and its interference in last
b) Ajay Tyagi year's election.
c) Vijay Shekhar Sharma d) Shashank Manohar 128). Which Organisation has reportedly
signed a non-
e) Risto Siilasmaa exclusive term sheet to acquire Snapdeal-owned
Answer: d) payments platform FreeCharge?
Explanation: The International Cricket Council (ICC) a) Amazon
confirmed that Shashank Manohar will continue to b) Paytm
function as the Independent Chairman of ICC till June c) Facebook
2018. With this, the uncertainty looming large over d) Microsoft
Shashank Manohar's tenure as ICC chairman came to an e) Uber
end. Answer: b) Explanation: Paytm has reportedly signed a non-
132). How many athletes selected at GAIL Indian Speed exclusive term sheet to acquire
Snapdeal-owned
Star Season II culminated in New Delhi?
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a) Six
Answer: d) b) Three
Explanation: Press Secretary to President Pranab c) Seven
Mukherjee and senior diplomat Venu Rajamony has been d) Four
appointed India‘s Ambassador to the Netherlands. Mr. e) Nine
Rajamony will also be India‘s Permanent Representative Answer: c)
to the Organisation for Prevention of Chemical Weapons Explanation: The Season II of GAIL
Indian Speed Star
based in The Hague and cover the International Court of culminated in New Delhi with the
selection of 7 athletes.
Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration and other The grand finale of this grass root athletics
program was
international organisations based in the Netherland. held at Thyagaraj Sports Complex. Now,
these seven athletes will be trained to compete in international
136). The Asian Wrestling Championship beginning in athletic events. The GAIL Indian Speed
Star culminated
which of the following Cities? after a series of trials across India. Starting with over
a) Bangalore 113000 aspirants initially, as many as 118 athletes had
b) New Delhi qualified trials at the zonal level from 107 districts of
c) Mumbai India before top 7 were selected from the national camp.
d) Imphal e) Shillong 133). Which Movie has won the Best Film at the New
Answer: b) York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) held in New York?
Explanation: Rio Olympics bronze-medallist Sakshi a) Mukti Bhawan
Malik will spearhead the Indian challenge at the Asian b) Noor
Wrestling Championship beginning in New Delhi. Sakshi c) Maatr
along with Olympian Sandeep Tomar and Bajrang Punia d) Naam Shabana
will be aiming for podium finishes India had bagged 9 e) Dangal
medals - 1 Gold, 3 Silver and 5 Bronze - in the last Answer: a)
edition of the tournament held in Bangkok last year. Explanation: ―Mukti Bhawan‖, a movie
about a man who accompanies his father on a journey to Varanasi, has
137). Who among the following Indian women's team won the Best Film at the New York Indian
Film Festival
fast bowler becomes highest wicket taker in Women‘s (NYIFF). NYIFF was held in New York
between April
One Day Internationals? 30-May 7, 2017.
a) Thirush Kamini b) Mithali Raj 134). Taranjeet Singh becomes New Country Director of
c) Jhulan Goswami Which of the following Social Media?
d) Latika Kumari a) Facebook
e) Poonam Raut b) Twitter
Answer: c) c) Whatsapp
Explanation: Indian women's team fast bowler Jhulan d) Tumblr
Goswami became the highest wicket-taker in the history e) Telegram
of Women‘s One-Day Internationals. Goswami broke the Answer: b)
decade-long record Australian Cathryn Fitzpatrick ‘s 180 Explanation: Twitter has elevated
Taranjeet Singh as its
wickets from 109 matches. Country Director for India. Prior to this appointment, Singh was
responsible for sales and marketing support
138). Who won bronze in Grand Prix of Liberation Plezn for Twitter‘s advertisers in India. Before
joining twitter,
2017 Shooting championship? Taranjeet Singh held various positions at BBC
a) Heena Sindhu Advertising and Outlook Publishing etc. India is among
b) Latika Kumari the lucrative social media markets in the world. It is
c) Ravi Kalpana already among the world‘s fastest growing markets for
d) Shikha Pandey companies like Facebook, WhatsApp and Google.
e) Sneh Rana Twitter has over 319 million users globally and counts
Answer: a) India among its top five audience markets.
Explanation: Heena Sindhu claimed a bronze medal in the women's 10m Air Pistol as India
ended the Grand 135). Who among the following is appointed India‘s
Prix of Liberation Plezn 2017 Shooting championships in Ambassador to Netherlands?
Czech Republic with seven medals. On the final day of a) Risto Siilasmaa
the championship, Heena shot 218.8 in the eight-woman b) Rajeev Suri
final, won by Greek shooter Anna Korakaki claimed gold c) Stephen Kelly
medal sot 246.3 to finish ahead of Germany's rising star, d) Venu Rajamony
Michelle Skeries took silver with a score of 237.8. e) Himanshu Kapania
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139). Legendary Musician Ustad Raees Khan passed
Permanent Account Number (PAN). The department's e- away in Karachi. He is famous with
which of the
filing website has created a new link on its homepage following Musical Instruments?
making it easy to link the two unique identities of an a) Oboe
individual. An official release said, in case of any minor b) Piano
mismatch in Aadhaar name as compared to the actual c) Trumpet
data in Aadhaar, a One Time Password will be sent to the d) Sitar
mobile registered with Aadhaar. It said, taxpayers should e) Cello
ensure that the date of birth and gender in PAN and Answer: d)
Aadhaar are exactly the same. Explanation: Legendary sitar player ̳Ustad Raees Khan‘ (77-
year) passed away in Karachi, Pakistan. He was born
143). Which State government has formed an expert in 1939 in Indore (India) in a family of
musicians later in
committee to study the impact of 'Seemai Karuvelam' 1968, he moved to Pakistan. He was
honored with the
trees? Presidential award (2005) and Sitara-e- Imtiaz (2017).
a) Maharashtra b) Madhya Pradesh 140). The International Nurse day is being observed on
c) Manipur Which date?
d) Tamil Nadu a) 12 May
e) Kerala b) 13 May
Answer: d) c) 10 May
Explanation: The Tamil Nadu government has formed d) 8 May
an expert committee to study the impact of 'Seemai e) 7 May
Karuvelam' trees. Additional Advocate General (AAG) Answer: a)
Ayyadurai made the official submission on the same Explanation: International Nurse day is
being observed
before the full bench of Madras High Court comprising on 12 May across the world to mark the
birth anniversary
Chief Justice Indira Banerjee and Justices M Sundar and of Florence Nightingale, the founder of
modern nursing.
M M Sundresh, which ordered an extension of the The theme of this year is ̳Nursing: A voice to
lead -
interim stay on the cutting of 'Seemai Karuvelam' trees Achieving the sustainable development
goals."
until the next date of hearing on 5 July 2017.
141). Who among the following is chaired the 28th
144). Which State government increases disability meeting of the Northern Zonal Council?
pension of labourers from Rs 300 to Rs 3,000? a) President of India
a) Haryana b) Prime Minister of India
b) Punjab c) Union Home Minister
c) Uttar Pradesh d) Textile Minister
d) Manipur e) Electronics and IT Minister
e) Kerala Answer: c)
Answer: a) Explanation: The 28th meeting of the Northern Zonal
Explanation: Haryana Building and Other Construction Council chaired by Union Home
Minister Rajnath Singh
Workers Welfare Board has increased the disability is underway at Chandigarh. The meeting is
being
pension of labourers from Rs 300 to Rs 3,000. Minister attended by Punjab Governor V P Singh
Badnore, Punjab
of State for Labour and Employment, Nayab Singh Saini Chief Minister Captain Amarider Singh,
Haryana Chief
said this while interacting with media persons at Minister Manohar lal, Deputy Chief Minister of
Jammu
Chandigarh. He said the increase would provide relief to and Kashmir Nirmal Singh, Water
Resources Minister of
labourers who became physically disabled due to Rajasthan Dr Ram Partap, Lt Governor of
Delhi Anil
accidents. Baijal and Delhi Minister Imran Husain.
145). The Election Commission of India has launched 142). Which of the following department
has launched a
which of the following system for citizen from any part new e-facility to link a person's Aadhaar
with the
of the country to call on the toll-free number and get their Permanent Account Number (PAN)?
query or complaint addressed at any time of the day in a) Finance Ministry
Hindi or English? b) UIDAI
a) National Admission Centre c) IBBI
b) National Addressing- Mean Centre d) Income Tax
c) Statewide Contact Centre e) MMTC
d) National Grievance Hub Answer: d)
e) National Contact Centre Explanation: The Income Tax department has launched
Answer: e) a new e-facility to link a person's Aadhaar with the
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Explanation: The Election Commission of India has
under control. Hereafterwards, Army will carry out launched National Contact Centre with a toll
free
CASO in a major way to flush out militants in the number- 1800111950. The move would enable
any
militancy-hit areas of Kulgam, Pulwama, Tral, Budgam citizen from any part of the country to
call on the toll-free
and Shopian in south Kashmir, indicating a change in number and get their query or complaint
addressed at any
strategy. time of the day in Hindi or English.
149). India's first International Financial Services Centre 146). In Which of the following City in
Gujarat would be
(IFSC) at Gujarat International Finance-Tec City (GIFT) hosting the biggest ever International
Yoga Day event on
entered into an agreement with Which of the following to 21 June 2017?
collaborate on efforts for Skill Development in the field a) Surat
of International Financial Services & Regulations? b) Bhuj
a) IIM, Bangalore c) Nadiad
b) IIT, Madras d) Ahmedabad
c) Delhi University e) Dwarka
d) IIM, Ahmadabad Answer: d)
e) Gujarat National Law University Explanation: The city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat would
Answer: e) be hosting the biggest ever International Yoga Day event
Explanation: India's first International Financial on 21 June 2017. The same was announced by
Yoga
Services Centre (IFSC) at Gujarat International Finance- Guru Baba Ramdev while addressing
a press conference
Tec City (GIFT) entered into an agreement with Gujarat in the city. The Yogi announced that the
event would
National Law University (GNLU) to collaborate on witness participation from over 5 lakh People.
efforts for Skill Development in the field of International Financial Services & Regulations. Under
the 147). The Science Express which objective is to arouse
memorandum of understanding (MoU), GNLU will interest of the young people in the field of
science and
introduce a new course on International Financial technology is
Services Centre from its June 2017 Semester. It will also a) Technology Express Climate Action
Special
organize a program for Lawyers covering IFSC, b) Science Express Climate Action Special
International Arbitration and related fields. c) Science Passenger Climate Action Special d)
Science Express Climate Action Speed
150). Which of the following two minesweepers of the e) Science Express Conditional Action
Special
Indian Navy were decommissioned and bid adieu at a Answer: b)
ceremony in the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai after being Explanation: The Science Express is
16 coach AC
in service for over 30 years? mobile train science exhibition of Department of Science
a) INS Karwar and INS Kakinada & Technology (DST). The objective of the Express is to
b) INS Vikrant and INS Karwar arouse interest of the young people in the field of science
c) INS Frigates and INS Corvettes and technology. Since its inception, the programme is
d) INS Patrol vessels and INS Auxiliary Fleet being managed by Vikram A Sarabhai Community
e) INS Vikramaditya and INS Kakinada Science Centre (VASCSC). The Science Express was
Answer: a) launched from Delhi Safdarjung Railway station on
Explanation: Two minesweepers of the Indian Navy INS October 30, 2007. The Express has
so far completed 8
Karwar and INS Kakinada were decommissioned after phases by travelling 1,41,800 km, with
455 halts, and
being in service for over 30 years. The two ships were 1602 exhibition days.
bid adieu at a ceremony in the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai in the presence of Navy chief Admiral
Sunil 148). Indian Army has planned to re-introduce (CASO)
Lanba. INS Karwar was the first of the ̳Natya‘ class as a part of its counter terrorism operations
after a gap of
minesweepers acquired from the erstwhile Soviet Union. 15 years. In CASO, S defines,
The ship was commissioned on July 14, 1986.INS a) Synchronies
Kakinada was the second of the class and was b) Safety
commissioned on December 23, 1986. c) System d) Search
151). Which Organisation is now offering home delivery e) Symptom
of rail tickets and will allow passengers to make payment Answer: d)
through any payment mode, including cash? Explanation: Indian Army has planned to re-
introduce
a) IDBI cordon and search operations (CASO) as a part of its
b) IBBI counter terrorism operations after a gap of 15 years. The
c) IRCTC major objective behind the reintroduction of combing
d) BSE operations is to bring the situation in the Kashmir Valley
e) Paytm
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Answer: c) Explanation: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
155). Who among the following Indian Cricket Player is Corporation (IRCTC) is now offering
home delivery of
awarded honorary life membership of Marylebone rail tickets and will allow passengers to make
payment
Cricket Club? through any payment mode, including cash. Broad-basing
a) Praveen Kumar the customer service, the Indian Railway Catering and
b) Vinay Kumar Tourism Corporation has now introduced pay-on-delivery
c) Dilip Vengsarkar (PoD) service, allowing passengers to book train tickets
d) Syed Kirmani online and pay at the time of delivery.
e) V V S Laxman Answer: e) 152). Which Country declared an end to public health
Explanation: Former India batsman V V S Laxman on emergency for the Zika virus after about
18 months of
11 May 2017 was awarded an honorary life membership fight against this mosquito-borne
virus?
to the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). Laxman is the a) Bangladesh
fifth Indian to receive the honour, after Sachin Tendulkar, b) Paris
Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and Zaheer Khan. c) Poland d) Brazil
156). Who has been appointed as the Chancellor of e) Spain
Jawaharlal Nehru University? Answer: d)
a) Rajiv Rai Explanation: Brazil declared an end to public health
b) Dinesh Kumar Sarraf emergency for the Zika virus after about 18 months of
c) Kiran Kumar fight against this mosquito-borne virus. The Zika virus
d) V K Saraswat emergency fell upon Brazil when the country was
e) Sudhir Gupta preparing to host the 2016 Olympics, fuelling the
Answer: d) concerns that Rio Olympics could spread the virus.
Explanation: Eminent scientist and former Director General of Defence Research and
Development 153). Which Bank has become the first lender to classify
Organisation, DRDO, V K Saraswat has been appointed Videocon Industries as a bad loan?
as the Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University. He a) BOI
succeeds former ISRO chairman K Kasturirangan, who b) IDBI
completed his term on 30th March. Mr Saraswat has been c) PNB
appointed for a term of five years. He is currently serving d) SBI
as the Member of NITI Aayog. e) Dena Answer: e)
157). Who has been appointed as India‘s next Explanation: Dena Bank has become the first
lender to
ambassador to France? classify Videocon Industries as a bad loan. With the
a) Fatma Samoura default on payments, Dena Bank has declared Videocon
b) Rahul Johri Industries account as non-performing asset (NPA) in the
c) Anthony Lake fourth quarter ended March 2017.
d) Naushad Forbes e) Vinay Mohan Kwatra 154). The Finance Ministry has set up an Investor
Answer: e) Facilitation Platform to provide information about stocks
Explanation: Diplomat Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been of public sector units. The Name of the
Platform is
appointed as India‘s next ambassador to France. He is a) FIPM
currently serving as joint secretary in the Prime b) GIRU
Minister‘s Office (PMO). Kwatra will succeed Mohan c) DIPAM
Kumar who is due to retire soon. Kwatra has served in d) DIPM
Indian diplomatic missions in China and the US and has e) SIRYM
experience dealing with the UN organisations such as Answer: c)
International Labour Organisation (ILO) and World Explanation: The Finance Ministry has set
up an
Health Organisation (WHO). In the MEA, he had served Investor Facilitation Platform to provide
information
as the joint secretary incharge of the counter-terrorism about stocks of public sector units. The
platform will be
division in the MEA. an interactive forum for all stakeholders, including investors, investment
banks, law firms, public sector
158). Who has been elected as head of FIFA's units and administrative ministries that are
involved in
governance committee at the world football governing stake sales. All users will have to register
on the
body's 67th Congress in Bahrain's capital city of platform, which will then be authorized by
Department of
Manama? Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM).
a) Mukul Mudgal
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b) Ashish Chauhan
c) Param c) Filippo Grandi
d) Vikranth d) Sushil Chandra
e) Suryadesh e) Risto Siilasmaa
Answer: a) Answer: a)
Explanation: Tejas, the Light Combat Aircraft has Explanation: Justice (Retd) Mukul Mudgal
was elected
successfully test fired Derby Air-to-Air Beyond Visual as head of FIFA's governance committee
at the world
Range (BVR) missile in RADAR guided mode. The test football governing body's 67th Congress
in Bahrain's
was performed on a Manoeuvrable Aerial Target at the capital city of Manama. Justice Mudgal's
name was
Interim Test Range (ITR), Chandipur. The objective proposed by the FIFA Council for the
vacant position of
behind the test was to assess the Derby integration with the governance chief after Miguel
Maduro was reportedly
aircraft systems on-board Tejas including the aircraft 'fired' for his role in blocking Russian
World Cup official
avionics, fire-control radar, launchers and Missile Vitaly Mutko from retaining his seat on ruling
council.
Weapon Delivery System and evaluate its performance. The test firing achieved all its planned
objectives and the 159). In a promising step for Indian basketball, the
missile hit directly on the target with complete national Basketball Association (NBA)
inaugurated its
destruction of it. The flawless launch is a major step first ever academy in which of the following
Indian
towards clearing BVR capabilities on LCA aircraft for Cities?
final operational clearance. a) Bangalore b) Mumbai
162). GM crop regulator GEAC has recommended the c) Lucknow
commercial use of genetically modified mustard in a d) Greater Noida
submission to the Environment Ministry amid opposition e) Allahabad
by anti-GM groups. What is the full form of GEAC? Answer: d)
a) Geology Engineering Appraisal Committee Explanation: In a promising step for Indian
basketball,
b) Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee the national Basketball Association (NBA)
inaugurated
c) Genetic Eclipsed Appraisal Committee its first ever academy in Greater Noida. This is latest
of
d) Geographic Engineering Appraisal Committee the several steps that the National Basketball
Association
e) Genetic Engineering Accordance Committee (NBA) the governing body of the game in US
has taken
Answer: b) to promote the game in India over the past few years.
Explanation: GM crop regulator of India has recommended the commercial use of genetically
160). Who has launched the NHAI‘s (National Highways
modified mustard in a submission to the Environment Authority of India) Masala Bond at the
London Stock
Ministry amid opposition by anti-GM groups. The nodal Exchange, UK?
regulator for Genetically Modified GM crop, The Genetic a) Sushma Swaraj
Engineering Appraisal Committee(GEAC) has given a b) Rajnath Singh
positive recommendation with certain conditions. Now, c) Nitin Gadkari
GEAC has pushed the hybrid plant developed by d) Narendra Modi
scientists at the Delhi University closer to becoming the e) Ravi Shankar Prasad
country's first edible GM crop. Answer: c) Explanation: The Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has
163). Which of the following State Government has launched the NHAI‘s (National Highways
Authority of
Announced that Saturdays will be no bag days in all India) Masala Bond at the London Stock
Exchange, UK.
government schools? The NHAI witnessed an overwhelming response from a
a) Manipur wide range of investors, some of them were first-timers
b) Maharashtra to participate in a Masala Bond market. The initially
c) Meghalaya benchmarked issue of Rs. 1,500 crore was upsized to Rs.
d) Madhya Pradesh 3,000 crore at a price yielding 7.30% annually in view of
e) Uttar Pradesh the highly positive response from the investor market.
Answer: e) According to the London Stock Exchange, there are 38
Explanation: Saturdays will be no bag days in all Masala Bonds currently in the market, raising
around 5
government schools in Uttar Pradesh. The decision was billion dollars.
taken at a high-level committee meeting headed by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for
Secondary 161). Which of the following Light Combat Aircraft has
Education Dr Dinesh Sharma in Lucknow. There are successfully test fired Derby Air-to-Air
Beyond Visual
around 1.8 crore children studying in 1.7 lakh Range (BVR) missile in RADAR guided mode?
government schools in 75 districts of the state. Dr a) Tejas
Sharma has instructed to submit a proposal in this regard b) Agni
within a week.
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missile launch practice of a series of tests of the short- 164). Which of the following has been
declared the
range quick reaction? world's largest bust (sculpture) by the Guinness World
a) Barik Records?
b) Trishal a) Menshikov
c) Ashwini b) Reliquary
d) Spyder c) The Veiled Nun
e) Mahari d) Adiyogi
Answer: d) e) Chief Beshekee
Explanation: India test fired a surface-to-air missile Answer: d)
̳Spyder‘ from a test range in Odisha as part of missile Explanation: The 112-foot tall bust of
'Adiyogi' Lord
launch practice of a series of tests of the short-range Shiva at the Isha Yoga Foundation in
Tamil Nadu has
quick reaction. Spyder was test fired from a mobile been declared the world's largest bust
(sculpture) by the
launcher at launch complex 3 of the Integrated Test Guinness World Records. The bust,
unveiled by PM
Range (ITR) at Chandipur and targeted a pilot-less target Narendra Modi earlier this year, refers
to the source of
aircraft. Yoga and symbolises the 112 methods of self- transformation that the first Yogi offered.
168). Two researchers from the Department of Chemistry at IIT Madras successfully produced
white light using a 165). Which of the following is released by the Centre for
mixture of two natural extracts - red pomegranate and Equity Studies (CES), in terms of
exclusion from access
turmeric. Name of the Researchers is to public goods, Dalits, Adivasis and Muslims continue
a) Vikram Singh and Ashok Mishra to remain the worst-hit communities?
b) Veeran Singh and Ashok Mishra a) Indian Exclusion Report
c) Vikram Singh and Anupav Mishra b) Indian Extreme Report
d) Vikash Singh and Ashok Mishra c) Indian Enrique Report
e) Vikram Singh and Amar Mishra d) Indian Export Report
Answer: a) e) Indian Extended Report
Explanation: Two researchers from the Department of Answer: a)
Chemistry at IIT Madras successfully produced white Explanation: According to the 2016
Indian Exclusion
light using a mixture of two natural extracts - red Report (IXR) released by the Centre for Equity
Studies
pomegranate and turmeric. The experiment was (CES), in terms of exclusion from access to
public goods,
conducted by former research scholar Vikram Singh Dalits, Adivasis and Muslims continue to
remain the
along with his colleague Ashok Mishra. Both the worst-hit communities. The report has found
out that the
researchers used a simple and environment-friendly same historically disadvantaged groups
such as Dalits,
procedure to extract dyes from pomegranate and Adivasis, Muslims, and persons with
disabilities and age-
turmeric. related vulnerabilities continue to remain as the most severely and consistently
excluded groups of the society.
169). Who among the following has been appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis in
South-East Asia 166). The External Affairs Ministry is holding its first
Region by World Health Organization? outreach programme, Videsh Sampark in which of the
a) Dinesh Kumar Sarraf following places?
b) Jin Liqun a) New Delhi
c) Amitabh Bachchan b) Imphal
d) Kristalina Georgieva c) Hyderabad
e) Kiran Kumar d) Mumbai
Answer: c) e) Lucknow
Explanation: World Health Organization (WHO) has Answer: c)
appointed Amitabh Bachchan as its Goodwill Explanation: The External Affairs Ministry is
holding its
Ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia Region. He first outreach programme, Videsh
Sampark in Hyderabad
has been appointed to boost awareness to stop the spread to create awareness among
stakeholders about various
of hepatitis, which is one of the leading causes of liver welfare and safety measures being taken
for overseas
cancer and cirrhosis. As an ambassador, Amitabh Indians. The day-long deliberations will focus
on
Bachchan will participate in public awareness consular and passport services, and also about
issues
programmes to scale up prevention measures, early concerning the Diaspora. Minister of State
for External
diagnosis and treatment. It is estimated that around 325 Affairs Gen VK Singh will inaugurate
the Conference.
million across the world suffer from chronic hepatitis which is an inflammation of the liver
resulting in liver 167). Which of the following surface-to-air missile was
scarring, liver cancer and death if untreated. test fired by India from a test range in Odisha as
part of
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170). Who among the following has been appointed as
Explanation: India‘s first contactless business credit UN Humanitarian Chief by UN Secretary-
General
card has been launched by ICICI bank in association with Antonio Guterres?
Jet Airways, India premier international airline,, for a) R. S. Sharma
Small and Mid-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and their b) Mark Lowcock
employees. The card has been christened as the ̳Jet c) Fatma Samoura
Airways ICICI Bank Business Advantage Card‘, which d) Gianni Infantino
helps customers to save on their business expenses. The e) Vinod Rai
card is powered by the ̳VISA payWave‘ contactless Answer: b)
technology that enables the cardholder to make payments Explanation: UN Secretary-General
Antonio Guterres
by simply tapping the card at contactless enabled has appointed British humanitarian expert
Mark Lowcock
terminals in more than 48 countries, including India. The as the UN Humanitarian Chief. UN
spokesman Stephane
card can also be used by dipping or swiping at non- Dujarric said in New York that Lowcock will
replace
contactless merchants. Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Stephen O'Brien in
September. Lowcock is currently the
174). Which of the following mobile app is launched by top civil servant in the British
Government's Department
Islamic State (IS), for children to teach them the Arabic for International Development. The UN
Office for the
alphabet? Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs mobilizes and
a) Maharoof coordinates humanitarian action with international,
b) Huroof national and civil society partners to provide aid during
c) Mushthab disasters, emergencies and conflicts.
d) Hajibshu e) Kalibshu 171). Mother‘s Day is observed on Which date?
Answer: b) a) May 13
Explanation: The terrorist group Islamic State (IS), also b) May 12
known as Daesh or ISIS or ISIL, has recently launched its c) May 14
first mobile app ―Huroof‖ for children to teach them the d) May 15
Arabic alphabet and it has full of references to weapons e) May 16
and jihad. The app has games for memorizing and how to Answer: c)
write the Arabic letters in addition to including a nasheed Explanation: Mother's Day is
celebrated on the second
(a cappella Islamic songs) designed to help teach the Sunday of May in every year
alphabet. The lyrics in the nasheed are littered with jihadist terminology, while other games
within the app 172). Who has been appointed as the member of
also include militaristic vocabulary with basic words like President‘s Advisory Council on Faith-
Based and
tank, gun, rocket, etc. Neighborhood Partnerships (PACFBNF) by the US President Barack
Obama?
175). RJI, a subsidiary of RIL, has launched ―JioMoney a) Manjit Singh
Wallet‖ , a digital wallet service, for Indian consumers. b) Naushad Forbes
RIL refers to c) Ashish Chauhan
a) Respectory Indonesian Limited d) Filippo Grandi
b) Reinsurance Industries Limited e) Yoshiharu Ueki
c) Reliance Innovative Companies Limited Answer: a)
d) Reliance Industries Limited Explanation: Manjit Singh, co-founder of the Sikh
e) Researchers Industries Limited American Legal Defense and Education Fund, has been
Answer: d) appointed as the member of President‘s Advisory Council
Explanation: Reliance Jio Infocomm, a subsidiary of on Faith-Based and Neighborhood
Partnerships
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has launched (PACFBNF) by the US President Barack
Obama. Singh
―JioMoney Wallet‖ , a digital wallet service, for Indian is the President of Agilious, a software
technology
consumers. The service will enable customers to make consulting firm he founded in 2013.
bill payments, mobile recharges and insurance premium payments, as well as do online
shopping. It also allows 173). India‘s first contactless business credit card has
users to send and receive money to and from family and been launched by which of the
following banks?
friends. The wallet service, which allows consumers to a) IDBI
use barcode scan to pay at physical stores, will also offer b) IOB
deals, coupons and cashback directly to customers on c) ICICI
their mobile phone from local merchants. Additionally, d) SBI
the service will enable easy transfer of JioMoney balance e) Syndicate
into the customer‘s bank account. Answer: c)
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176). Who among the following Indian women wrestlers
Explanation: The Central Statistics Office (CSO), under won silver medal at the Asian
Wrestling Championship
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, in New Delhi?
revised the base year of the all-India Index of Industrial a) Vinesh Phogat
Production (IIP) from 2004-05 to 2011-12. The new base b) Bula Choudhury
year was selected keeping in view the base year of other c) Kavita Chahal
macroeconomic indicators namely Gross Domestic d) Rahi Sarnobat
Product (GDP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI). e) Sandhya Agarwal Answer: a)
180). Who inaugurated the second meeting of National Explanation: Indian women wrestlers,
including Rio
Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) in New Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik
and Vinesh
Delhi? Phogat, settled for a silver medal each in their respective
a) Sushma Swaraj weight categories at the Asian Wrestling Championship
b) Ravi Shankar Prasad in New Delhi.
c) Nithin Gadkari d) Ram Vilas Pashwan 177). Who won a gold medal in the men's 200-metre
T44
e) Rajnath Singh event at the 2017 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in
Answer: e) China?
Explanation: Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a) Sebastian Vettel
the second meeting of National Platform for Disaster b) Lewis Hamilton
Risk Reduction (NPDRR) on 15 May 2017 in New Delhi. c) Valtteri Bottas
The meeting saw in attendance over 1000 eminent guests d) Ramudri Someswara Rao
including Union Ministers, State Ministers, Heads of e) Kimi RAIKKONEN
specialized disaster management agencies and Answer: d)
representatives from private sector organizations. Explanation: Ramudri Someswara Rao won
a gold medal in the men's 200-metre T44 event at the 2017
181). Which airport has become the world's busiest World Para Athletics Grand Prix in China.
Ramudri
amongst the single-runway facilities on an average in clocked 25.29 seconds in the finals,
followed by silver-
fiscal 2017? medallist Lal Vinay Kumar who clocked 26.15 seconds.
a) New Delhi Indian para-athlete Sep Hokato Sema won a bronze
b) Hyderabad medal in the shot put event.
c) Goa d) Mumbai 178). The International Day of Families was observed on
e) Kolkata which date?
Answer: d) a) May 12
Explanation: Mumbai airport has become the world's b) May 11
busiest amongst the single-runway facilities by handling c) May 15
837 flights a day or one in 65 seconds on an average in d) May 14
fiscal 2017, taking over London's Gatwick airport that e) May 16
had 757 flights a day. In terms of the number of Answer: c)
passengers also, the city airport tops with 45.2 million Explanation: 15 May: International Day
of Families.
people flying in and out in fiscal 2017 as against 44 The International Day of Families was
observed on 15
million at Gatwick airport. Notably, no other large city in May 2017 with the theme ―Families,
education and well-
the world is served by one airport, that too with a single- being‖. The day is observed annually
on 15 May to
runway. Mumbai currently has an extensive network that provide an opportunity to promote
awareness of issues
takes passengers to over 95 domestic and international relating to families and to increase
knowledge of the
destinations. social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.
182). In which State Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the river conservation project
̳Narmada Seva 179). The government has revised the base year of
Mission‘? wholesale price index (WPI) and index of industrial
a) Maharashtra production (IIP) to 2011-12 from
b) Delhi a) 2006-07
c) Uttarakhand b) 2005-06
d) Manipur c) 2003-04
e) Madhya Pradesh d) 2004-05
Answer: e) e) 2007- 08
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Answer: d)
the river conservation project ̳Narmada Seva Mission‘
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on 15 May 2017 in Madhya Pradesh. The project is a
infrastructure is available and in areas where there is no road-map for steps to be taken for the
conservation of the
power infrastructure, electricity connection would be Narmada River in the state. Speaking on
the same before
given in a week. The government‘s rural electrification the launch, Modi said that the mission will
surely have a
programme is on track for completion within the targeted major impact on the state‘s ecology.
1,000 days.
183). Which has become the first state in the country,
186). In which State, the loans under the Pradhan Mantri introduced a logo for identifying
vehicles driven by
MUDRA Yojana has registered a 35 per cent increase persons with hearing impairment?
during the last fiscal as against the previous year? a) Telangana
a) Maharashtra b) Maharashtra
b) Manipur c) Madhya Pradesh
c) Odisha d) West Bengal
d) Kerala e) Manipur
e) Karnataka Answer: a)
Answer: c) Explanation: Telangana has introduced a logo for
Explanation: In Odisha, loans under the Pradhan Mantri identifying vehicles driven by persons
with hearing
MUDRA Yojana has registered a 35 per cent increase impairment and has become the first
state in the country
during the last fiscal as against the previous year. As per to do so. The state‘s transport
department has finalized
the data released by the State Level Bankers‘ Committee, the logo designed by Hyderabad-
based graphic designer
Bhubaneswar, an amount of more than 7 thousand 6 Manikanta Annapragada, who incidentally
is the first
hundred crore rupees was disbursed as loan to more than person to obtain a driving license in
the ̳hearing
26 lakh account holders of the state during 2016-2017. impaired‘ category.
"MUDRA scheme was announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2015. Much
financial assistance 184). Who launched Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
has flown down from the banks to the micro business (PCV) against Pneumonia under the
Universal
units. Immunization Programme (UIP)? a) Home Minister
187). Which of the following counties have agreed to b) Himachal Pradesh State CM
sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on bilateral c) Himachal Pradesh State Governor
cooperation between the Indian Ministry of Road d) Union Minister for Health and Family
Welfare
Transport and Highways and Britain‘s Transport For e) Environment minister
London (TFL) in urban transport policy planning, Answer: d)
technology transfer? Explanation: Union Minister for Health and Family
a) India and Indonesia Welfare J P Nadda launched Pneumococcal Conjugate
b) India and Mangolia Vaccine (PCV) against Pneumonia under the Universal
c) US and Indonesia Immunization Programme (UIP). PCV will protect
d) India and UK children against severe forms of pneumococcal disease,
e) France and Indonesia such as pneumonia and meningitis. Currently, the vaccine
Answer: d) is being rolled out to approximately 21 lakh children in
Explanation: India & UK have agreed to sign a Himachal Pradesh and in some parts of Bihar
and Uttar
memorandum of understanding (MOU) on bilateral Pradesh in the first phase.
cooperation between the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Britain‘s
Transport For 185). Which Country to be ranked 26th in World Bank‘s
London (TFL) in urban transport policy planning, electricity accessibility list?
technology transfer and institutional organization of a) Bangladesh
transport. The decision was taken during the three-day b) Myanmar
official visit of Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road c) Chile
Transport & Highways and Shipping, to Britain. d) India e) Indonesia
188). The Country which was declared as Ebola outbreak Answer: d)
by World Health Organization is Explanation: India has jumped 73 spots to be ranked
a) Egypt 26th in World Bank‘s electricity accessibility list. The
b) South America country was ranked 99th in 2014. Out of the 18,452
c) South Korea villages which lacked electricity, over 13,000 has been
d) Singapore provided access to electricity. In addition, a person
e) Republic of the Congo applying for new electricity connection would be able to
Answer: e) get the connection within 24 hours in areas where power
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c) Jin Liqun declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo. Teams of experts,
d) Jens Stoltenberg including epidemiologists, biologists and hygiene
e) Fatma Samoura specialists had been dispatched to the region. Earlier,
Answer: b) more than 11,000 people died in the Ebola outbreak in
Explanation: The Bahamas has elected Free National West Africa in 2014-2015.
Movement's Hubert Minnis as its new Prime Minister, defeating incumbent Progressive Liberal
Party's leader 189). Nepal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Perry Christie in a 34-5 parliamentary split. (MoU) with which country on Cooperation under One
Belt and One Road (OBOR) initiative?
192). The United States will be selling high-tech JSLIST a) India
protective clothing worth $75 million to India. In b) Indonesia
JSLIST, First S denotes c) Singapore
a) Standard d) China
b) Stimulus e) Chile
c) Secondary Answer: d)
d) Service Explanation: Nepal has signed a Memorandum of
e) Searching Understanding (MoU) with China on Cooperation under
Answer: d) One Belt and One Road (OBOR) initiative. The MoU
Explanation: The United States will be selling high-tech seeks to strengthen cooperation in
connectivity sectors
Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology including transit transport, logistic
systems, transport
(JSLIST) protective clothing worth $75 million to India. network and related infrastructures
development.
For the first time, the Pentagon has notified the sale of Similarly, the MoU also aims to promote
people-to-
CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) people exchanges of different levels
between the two
Support Equipment, the Joint Service Lightweight countries.
Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) protective clothing, to the US Congress. The entire
package includes 38,034 190). Which of the following Agreement come into effect
M50 general purpose masks, 38,034 units of suits, between India and Chile that have offered to
lower or
trousers, gloves, boots and NBC bags; 854 aprons; 854 eliminate duties on a number of items
traded with each
alternative aprons; 9,509 Quick Doff Hoods; and 114,102 other?
M61 filters. a) Preferential Trade Agreement b) Transport Trade Agreement,
193). Who has become the first Indian woman to be c) Packaged Trade Agreement
conferred with the prestigious Woodrow Wilson Award d) Preferential Trial Agreement
for Global Corporate Citizenship? e) Mutual Trade Agreement
a) Jens Stoltenberg Answer: a)
b) Anthony Lake Explanation: The expanded Preferential Trade
c) Naushad Forbes Agreement, PTA between India and Chile will come into
d) Filippo Grandi effect from tomorrow. Under this trade agreement, both
e) Chanda Kochhar the countries have offered to lower or eliminate duties on
Answer: e) a number of items traded with each other. Chile has
Explanation: ICICI Bank chief Chanda Kochhar (55- offered duty concessions on about 1800
goods including
year) has become the first Indian woman to be conferred agri items, chemicals,
pharmaceuticals, textiles, iron and
with the prestigious Woodrow Wilson Award for Global steel items, to Indian exporters as
compared to 178 items
Corporate Citizenship. Woodrow Wilson Award was earlier. On the other hand, India has offered
concessions
instituted in 1998 by the prestigious Wilson Center to to Chile on 1,031 products including
vegetable
felicitate individuals whose actions and accomplishments oil,processed food, pharma, plastic
and pearls as against
either in their careers or through service. Now, she has 296 earlier. An official release said,
around 96 per cent of
joined the league of APJ Abdul Kalam and Narayana the total bilateral trade has bow been
covered by this
Murthy. agreement. The expanded PTA would immensely benefit both sides as a wide array of
concessions has been
194). Who Won Madrid Open Title 2017? offered by the two countries on a number of products
a) Rafael Nadal which will facilitate more trade.
b) Roger Federer c) Novak Djokovic 191). Who has been elected as Bahamas new Prime
d) Andy Murray Minister?
e) Stan Wawrinka a) Rai Bhatnagar
Answer: a) b) Hubert Minnis
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Explanation: Rafael Nadal beat Dominic Thiem to
197). Which of the following States has topped in the clinch his fifth Madrid Open title. With this
victory, he
public affairs index? has won three straight titles after Barcelona Open and
a) Karnataka Monte Carlo Masters victories. Nadal will also move into
b) Kerala the world‘s top four replacing 18-time Grand Slam
c) Tamil Nadu champion Roger Federer in the new rankings. Nadal has
d) Manipur won his 30th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title tying
e) Meghalaya the all-time record with Serbia‘s Novok Djokovic.
Answer: b) Explanation: Two South Indian States - Kerala and 195). Who Won Spanish Grand
Prix?
Tamil Nadu - secured first and second rankings for the a) SEBASTIAN VETTEL
second year in a row while poll-bound Gujarat gained b) LEWIS HAMILTON
two positions rising from five in 2016 to three in 2017 c) VALTTERI BOTTAS
and Bihar stayed at the bottom in public affairs index d) KIMI RÄIKKÖNEN
(PAI) in governance in States. e) DANIEL RICCIARDO
198). In recently which of the following State Government to accept Aadhaar as proof of
residence for 19). Who has become the first Indian to win a GP3 Series
caste? (a feeder series to GP2) race at the Circuit de Catalunya
a) Manipur in Barcelona?
b) Maharashtra a) FELIPE MASSA
c) West Bengal b) ESTEBAN OCON
d) Uttar Pradesh c) ARJUN MAINI
e) Madhya Pradesh d) SERGIO PEREZ
Answer: c) e) MAX VERSTAPPEN
Explanation: The West Bengal Government has decided Answer: c)
to allow the use of Aadhaar card as proof of identity as Explanation: The 19-year-old
Motorsports‘ Indian driver
well as residence for issuing cast certificates. A Arjun Maini, who drives for Jenzer Motorsport,
has
notification issued by the the Backward Classes Welfare become the first Indian to win a GP3
Series (a feeder
Department in Kolkata said that Aadhaar card will be series to GP2) race at the Circuit de
Catalunya in
treated as a valid document for residential proof and Barcelona. Arjun Maini is supported by JK
Racing and
identity of the applicant, applying for Schedule Caste, TVS. This victory has moved Arjun Maini
into third
Schedule Tribe and Other Backward Class certificates. place in the driver‘s championship
standings after completion of the first round of the eight-round GP3
199). With which organization Indian Institute of series. He has 23 points. Nirei Fukuzumi of
Japan leads
Technology Kharagpur has collaborated to turn Varanasi the championship standings with 29
points, followed by
into a smart city? Alessio Lorandi of Italy with 25 points.
a) German Geological Survey b) British Geological Survey 196). Who has won his maiden
professional title with a
c) British Geometry Survey convincing win over compatriot Kush Kumar in the SYS
d) Paris Geological Survey Open?
e) American Geological Survey a) Nick Kyrgios
Answer: b) b) Simona Halep
Explanation: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) c) Ramit Tandon
Kharagpur has collaborated with the British Geological d) Milos Raonic
Survey to turn Varanasi into a smart city. 3D geological e) Pete Sampras
modeling of the geology under Varanasi will be prepared Answer: c)
to help improve the building of new transport and service Explanation: US-based Indian
squash player Ramit
infrastructure. It would be the first major 3D subsurface Tandon has won his maiden
professional title with a
urban study and planning of its kind in India. convincing win over compatriot Kush Kumar in the
SYS Open. The one time top Indian junior, Tandon, who had
200). Which of the following Government Sector to come into this event as a qualifier beat third
seed Kumar
install CCTV cameras at over 900 stations under 11-3, 11-2, 11-3 in the final. This was
Tandon's third
Nirbhaya fund? appearance in a Professional Squash Association final.
a) Indian Post This has been his second tournament in the year, the
b) Indian Army earlier being a brief appearance in the qualifying phase in
c) Indian Railways the Tournament of Champions.
d) Indian Navy e) Aviation
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Answer: c)
Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) for the upgradation Explanation: Indian Railways on 15 May
2017
of Coal Jetty I and II. As per the MoU, VOCP intends to announced to install CCTV surveillance
system at more
increase the capacity of two of its Coal Jetties I and II than 900 stations under the Nirbhaya
Fund at an approved
from 6.25 MTPA to 24 MTPA. The MoU was signed by cost of Rs 500 crore with an aim to
strengthen security at
S Anantha Chandra Bose, Chairman of VO railway premises. For this purpose, Indian Railways
will
Chidambaranar Port Trust and M Sai Kumar, Chairman shortly send out tenders to install about
19000 high
cum Managing Director of TANGEDCO. definition CCTV cameras at 983 stations across the
country to ensure round-the-clock security to passengers
204). Who has launched the Foundation dedicated to including women.
wellness of Mother and Child? a) MS Dhoni 201). In which of the following places Union
Chemicals
b) Sachin Tendulkar and Fertilisers Minister, Mr Ananth Kumar has
c) Rahul Dravid announced to establish Plastic Park over 75 acres?
d) Suresh Raina a) Ahmedabad
e) Julan Goswami b) Surat
Answer: d) c) Pune
Explanation: Indian cricketer Suresh Raina launched d) Nagpur
Gracia Raina Foundation (GRF) on 15 May 2017, which e) Panipat
is dedicated to creating awareness and work closely with Answer: e)
mothers and children who require help ranging from Explanation: Union Chemicals and
Fertilisers Minister,
physical and mental issues. The announcement was made Mr Ananth Kumar has announced to
establish two
by the cricketer along with his wife Priyanka on the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and
Technology,
occasion of his daughter, Gracia Raina‘s first birthday. CIPET in west and south Haryana, and
Plastic Park over 75 acres in Panipat at a cost of Rs 1,500 crore. He was
205). Indian Navy has signed a Memorandum of addressing the audience after inaugurating
hostels for
Understanding with which of the following organizations boys and girls constructed at a cost of
Rs 31.64 crore in
on Data Sharing and Scientific cooperation in the field of CIPET, Murthal of district Sonepat. He
said that a
Meteorology and Oceanology? Pharma Park would also be established over 100 acres in
a) Geology Application Centre Karnal. Besides, the number of jan aushadhi centres in
b) Space Application Centre Haryana would be increased to 100.
c) Metrology Application Centre d) Metallurgy Application Centre 202). India ranked which
position in World Bank‘s
e) Aviation Application Centre electricity accessibility list?
Answer: b) a) 27
Explanation: Indian Navy and the Space Application b) 25
Centre has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on c) 26
Data Sharing and Scientific cooperation in the field of d) 22
Meteorology and Oceanology. As per the MoU, the e) 23
scientific advancements and expertise achieved by SAC Answer: c)
would be synergised into the Indian Naval efforts in order Explanation: India moved up to the
26th spot in the
to keep the Indian Navy abreast with rapid developments global electricity accessibility rankings
of the World
that has taken place in the field of Environment Sciences Bank's Ease of Doing Business index
2016. India was at
and Satellite Data acquisition technology. The MoU has the 99th position in 2014, it jumped 73
ranks in 2016.
further enhanced the already established collaboration The compounded annual growth in
electricity prices in
between the two organisations. 2014-16 stood at 3.27% compared to 5.97% in 2004-14.
206). Which Country has won the Eurovision-2017 Song 203). Which of the following Port Trust
made MoU with
Contest for the first time ever with a melancholy ballad TANGEDCO to upgrade Coal Jetties?
performed by a singer who suffers from a serious heart a) VO Chidambaranar Port
condition? b) AO Luwanak Port
a) Indonesia c) VO Kumaran Port
b) Malaysia d) VO Maruthnagar Port
c) Portugal e) VO Thirubhuvanam Port
d) Albania Answer: a)
e) Bhutan Explanation: The VO Chidambaranar Port (VOCP) on
Answer: c) 15 May 2017 signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Explanation: Portugal has won the Eurovision-2017 (MoU) with Tamil Nadu Generation and
Distribution
Song Contest for the first time ever with a melancholy
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ballad performed by a singer who suffers from a serious
210). Who has been appointed as Deputy Executive heart condition. The fado-tinged song
"Amar Pelos Dois"
Secretary of UNFCCC? was performed by Salvador Sobral (27-year), who is
a) Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen awaiting a heart transplant. The ceremony was in the
b) Ashish Chauhan capital of ex-Soviet Ukraine Kiev watched by some 200
c) Gianni Infantino million TV viewers.
d) Robert M. Lightfoot e) Ovais Sarmad 207). RBI has initiated 'Prompt Corrective Action' (PCA)
Answer: e) framework on which of the following bank on account of
Explanation: Ovais Sarmad, a senior Indian official, was high bad loans and negative return of
assets?
appointed as the Deputy Executive Secretary of the a) Indian Bank
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate b) Bank of Maharashtra
Change (UNFCCC). The appointment was made after c) UCO bank
consultation with the Conference of Parties through its d) Indian Overseas Bank
Bureau.Sarmad was appointed to the post at the assistant e) Andhra Bank
secretary-general level by UN Secretary-General Antonio Answer: c)
Guterres. Explanation: Reserve Bank of India has put restriction on Kolkata-based PSU UCO
Bank‘s lending and branch
211). Who among the following women cricketers Sets expansion plans as the state-run lender
made net losses
new Record to become the world‘s first pair, either male for the two successive fiscal amid
severe stress on asset
or female, to forge a 300-run opening-wicket partnership quality. RBI has initiated 'Prompt
Corrective Action'
in One-Day Internationals (ODIs)? (PCA) framework on UCO bank on account of high bad
a) Purnima Rau and Anju Jain loans and negative return of assets. UCO has become the
b) Deepti Sharma and Poonam Raut second lender to face business restrictions after IDBI
c) Mithali Raj and Jhulan Nishit Goswami Bank.
d) Diana Fram Eduji and Purnima Rau e) Mithali Raj and Poonam Raut 208). Which of the
following Eco Village has won a
Answer: b) Smart Village award for being a sustainable project in
Explanation: The partnership of Deepti Sharma and rural Maharashtra?
Poonam Raut scored 320 in 45.3 overs in 45.3 overs to a) Agawan
become the world‘s first pair, either male or female, to b) Akoli
forge a 300-run opening-wicket partnership in One-Day c) Akegavhan
Internationals (ODIs). The earlier best partnership for the d) Govardhan
first wicket in men‘s cricket was 286 scored by Sri e) Akkarpatti
Lanka‘s Upul Tharanga and Sanath Jayasuriya against Answer: d)
England in 2006, and the best partnership for the first Explanation: Govardhan Eco Village, set
up by the
wicket for women‘s cricket was 268 scored by Sarah ISKCON in adjoining Thane district, has
won a Smart
Taylor and Caroline Atkins against South Africa in 2008. Village award for being a sustainable
project in rural Maharashtra. The award, "Smart Village," has been
212). World Telecommunication and Information Society instituted by the India Trade Promotion
Organisation
Day (WTISD) was observed on which date? (ITPO).
a) May 16 b) May 14 209). Who has been appointed as Prime Minister of
c) May 13 France?
d) May 17 a) Jens Stoltenberg
e) May 12 b) Mausam Bhavan
Answer: d) c) Edouard Philippe
Explanation: The 2017 World Telecommunication and d) Fatma Samoura
Information Society Day (WTISD) was observed on 17 e) Anthony Lake
May 2017. The theme for WTISD-17 is Big Data for Big Answer: c)
Impact. The theme focuses on the power of Big Data for Explanation: French President
Emmanuel Macron has
development and aims to explore how to turn imperfect, appointed Edouard Philippe as the new
prime minister of
complex, often unstructured data into actionable France. At 46, Edouard Philippe would be the
second-
information in a development context. youngest Prime Minister of France after Laurent Fabius
(1984 to 1986), who was 37 at the time of appointment.
213). Venkaiah Naidu announces separate 24x7 DD Philippe is the Mayor of the port city Le
Havre since
Channel for which of the following Sates? 2010 and is a member of the Les Républicains party.
a) Odisha b) Manipur
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Central universities, starting July this year. Further, all d) Punjab
such universities will be connected with a National e) Jharkhand
Knowledge Network (NKN) for information sharing. The Answer: e)
universities selected are DU, IGNOU, JNU, Aligarh Explanation: Minister for Information &
Broadcasting
Muslim University, Hyderabad University, Benaras Venkaiah Naidu announced a separate 24x7
DD channel
Hindu University, among others. for the state of Jharkhand. The plan was announced at the
review meeting of the programmes and initiatives of
217). Which of the following is launched by Union Ministry of I&B held at Ranchi, Jharkhand.
The
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley with an aim to keep a tab announcement was a part of a three-
year action plan of
on dishonest citizens hiding their income from the Doordarshan put forward by the state
government. The
authorities and government? meeting was attended by Chief Minister Raghubar Das.
a) Explanation Clean Money b) Operation Clean Money 214). Who among Olympics Medal
winner was
c) Stimulation Clean Money appointed as a Group-1 officer in the government through
d) Extraction Clean Money the amendment passed in Andhra Pradesh Assembly?
e) Operation Refresh Money a) P. V. Sindhu
Answer: b) b) Sakshi Malik
Explanation: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on 16 c) Vijender Singh
May 2017 launched Operation Clean Money Portal with d) Atanu Das
an aim to keep a tab on dishonest citizens hiding their e) Bombayla Devi
income from the authorities and government. It will Answer: a)
provide comprehensive information at one place Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh Assembly
passed an
consisting of step by step guides, frequently asked amendment to its public services law to
appoint
questions, user guides, quick reference guides and Olympics silver medal-winning shuttler PV
Sindhu as a
training toolkits related to verification process. Group-1 officer in the government. Certain
provisions in the law had earlier prevented Sindhu's appointment as
218). Who launched EPFO‘s Citizens‘ Charter 2017 and any recruitment in public service
should be made through
E-Court Management System along with it. Citizens‘ the state Public Service Commission,
selection
Charter 2017 of EPFO is an attempt to bring transparency committee, or employment
exchange.
and accountability on the part of EPFO? a) Finance Minister 215). Which of the following State
government formed
b) Law Minister The ̳Maa‘ committee to check mid-day meal quality in
c) Labour & Employment Minister schools?
d) Home Minister a) Maharashtra
e) External Affairs Minister b) Manipur
Answer: c) c) Punjab
Explanation: Union Minister of Labour & Employment d) Uttar Pradesh
Bandaru Dattatreya on 16 May 2017 launched EPFO‘s e) Haryana
Citizens‘ Charter 2017 and E-Court Management System Answer: d)
along with it. Citizens‘ Charter 2017 of EPFO is an Explanation: A Mother's Day gift has been
given to
attempt to bring transparency and accountability on the lakhs of children in schools of Uttar
Pradesh in the form
part of EPFO. It will also offer social security coverage to of 'Maa' by forming the 'Maa
Committee'. It will be a
all employees as well as implementation of policies for committee of six mothers, from all
sections of society
benefit of all stakeholders with adequate support level of stated by Uttar Pradesh basic
education minister Anupma
social security. Jaiswal.
219). Who conquered Mount Everest, the world‘s highest 216). In how many central universities,
WiFi services
peak morning for the fourth time, setting a new record? will be launched starting July this year
announced by
a) Rajiv Rai HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar?
b) Robert M. Lightfoot a) 39
c) Kiran Kumar b) 37
d) Ashish Chauhan c) 38
e) Anshu Jamsenpa d) 32
Answer: e) e) 35
Explanation: Anshu Jamsenpa, a native of Bomdila in Answer: c)
Arunachal Pradesh, conquered Mount Everest, the Explanation: Union HRD Minister Prakash
Javadekar
world‘s highest peak for the fourth time, setting a new announced that WiFi services will be
launched in 38
record. Managing Director at Dream Himalaya
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Adventure, Dawa S Lama said that Anshu, along with
the project has been completed. Of the 26,000 Furi Sherpa scaled the world‘s highest peak
successfully.
conventional lamps at RGIA, over 19,500 have been A mother of two teenage children, Anshu
scaled Mount
converted into LED. Everest twice in May 2011 and again two years later. Anshu‘s expedition
was flagged off this year by His
223). Which Country has imposed anti-dumping duty on Holiness Dalai Lama on 2nd April from
Guwahati.
certain types of glasses from Iran and aluminium Anshu had started the summit expedition after
38 days of
radiators from China in order to protect the domestic acclimatization, climbing several nearby
peaks and
industry from cheap imports? passes and load ferry from Everest Base Camp from
a) Indonesia April 4 to May 12.
b) Bangladesh c) India 220). Who among the following Indian Businessmen has
d) Bhutan featured in the Forbes Global Game Changers List for
e) Poland 2017?
Answer: c) a) Mukesh Ambani
Explanation: India has imposed anti-dumping duty on b) Dilip Shanghvi
certain types of glasses from Iran and aluminium c) Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao
radiators from China in order to protect the domestic d) Kushal Pal Singh
industry from cheap imports. While an anti-dumping duty e) Subrata Roy
of about USD 55.59 per tonne has been imposed on clear Answer: a)
float glass, duty of about USD 22.89 has been slammed Explanation: Reliance Industries
Chairman Mukesh
on imports of aluminium radiators. Ambani has been featured in the Forbes Global Game
Changers List for 2017. "The oil and gas tycoon entered
224). Who among the mountaineer has broken her own India's telecom market offering fast
internet at dirt-cheap
world record for the most Everest summits by a woman prices and gained 10 crore customers in
six months,"
after scaling the world's tallest peak for the eighth time? wrote Forbes. The list also includes
Snapchat CEO Evan
a) Tenzing Norgay Spiegel and Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince
b) Bachendri Pal Mohammed bin Salman.
c) Reinhold Messnerd d) Lhakpa Sherpa 221). Who will be leading the Indian delegation to the
e) Edmund Hillary G20 Ministers' Meet at Bad Neuenahr, Germany?
Answer: d) a) Bandaru Dattatraya
Explanation: A 44-year-old Nepalese mountaineer b) Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen
Lhakpa Sherpa has broken her own world record for the c) Filippo Grandi
most Everest summits by a woman after scaling the d) Sushil Chandra
world's tallest peak for the eighth time. She bettered her e) Vinod Rai
own record of scaling Mt Everest seven times. Answer: a) Explanation: Union Minister of State
for Labour and
225). In which of the following Countries India have Employment Bandaru Dattatraya will
participate in the
signed 5 agreements for cooperation in different areas two-day G20 Labour and Employment
Ministers' Meet to
including agriculture, health and Information be held in Germany from tomorrow. He will be
leading
Technology? the Indian delegation to the G20 Ministers' Meet at Bad
a) Palestine Neuenahr, Germany, which is the Chair for the G20
b) Poland Labour and Employment Ministers' for the year 2017.
c) France d) Finland 222). Which of the following Airport is set to become
e) Indonesia south India's first airport to go 100% LED-lit?
Answer: a) a) Indira Gandhi International Airport b) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
226). With which of the following banks HDFC Life has c) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
International Airport
entered into a banc assurance tie-up to distribute its d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International
Airport
individual life insurance products to the private lender‘s e) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi
International Airport
customers? Answer: b)
a) Indian Bank Explanation: The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
b) Indian overseas Bank (RGIA) in Hyderabad is set to become south India's first
c) Canara Bank airport to go 100% LED-lit. With the entire Taxiway
d) Catholic Syrian Bank Edge Lights converted from halogen lamps to energy
e) UCO Bank efficient LEDs, the authorities claimed that 75% work on
Answer: d)
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Explanation: HDFC Life has entered into a banc
for 2017. The INSA Young Scientist Medal award carries assurance tie-up with ̳Catholic Syrian
Bank‘ to distribute
a bronze medal and a cash prize of Rs25,000. its individual life insurance products to the private
lender‘s customers. Now, HDFC Life will offer its
230). Who among the following was nominated for the leading range of individual life insurance,
health, and
prestigious Whitley Awards? pension products to the Catholic Syrian Bank‘s customer
a) Sunil Sood over a period of time.
b) Purnima Devi Barman c) Travis Kalanick 227). For fiscal 2017-18, FICCI predicted India‘s
gross
d) Ajay Tyagi domestic product (GDP) growth will be around
e) Guenter Butschek a) 7.8%
Answer: b) b) 7.5%
Explanation: Renowned wildlife biologist, Dr Purnima c) 7.4%
Devi Barman, in May 2017 was nominated for the d) 7.6%
prestigious Whitley Awards. Barman has been nominated e) 7.2%
for her relentless efforts and campaigns for the Answer: c)
conservation of the Greater Adjutant Stork locally known Explanation: In a survey conducted
during March and
as Haargila in Assam. April 2017, FICCI predicted India‘s gross domestic product (GDP) growth
will be around 7.4% for fiscal
231). Who has broke the 400-metre national record at the 2017-18, with a minimum and
maximum level of 7% and
Indian Grand Prix in New Delhi to qualify for the 7.6% respectively. ii. Agricultural sector is
estimated to
upcoming World Championships in London in August? clock 3.5% growth in 2017-18, the pick-
up in overall
a) Ashu Suyash GDP growth will also be supported by an improvement in
b) Anupam Shrivastava industry and services sector growth. The industry and
c) Muhammed Anas services sector are expected to grow by 6.9% and 8.4%
d) Frederick William respectively in 2017-18.
e) Brian Chesky Answer: c) 228). Who among the following was conferred with the
Explanation: Sprinter Muhammed Anas broke the 400- first Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Lifetime
Achievement
metre national record at the Indian Grand Prix in New Honour?
Delhi to qualify for the upcoming World Championships a) Vinod Rai
in London in August. The 22-year-old clocked 45.32 b) Fatma Samoura
seconds, within the London qualification time of 45.50 c) K.J. Ramesh
seconds, to better former sprinter KM Binu's previous d) Pawan Kumar Chamling
national record of 45.48 seconds, clocked during the e) Jens Stoltenberg
2004 Athens Olympics. Answer: d) Explanation: Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar
232). Who inaugurated the National meeting of the State Chamling was conferred with the first
Bhairon Singh
Commissioners for Persons with Disabilities? Shekhawat Lifetime Achievement Honour in
Public
a) President of India Service by President Pranab Mukherjee. The award was
b) Prime Minister of India conferred during the first Bhairon Singh Shekhawat
c) Union Law Minister memorial lecture delivered by the President
d) Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment e) Home Minister 229). Who has been
awarded the prestigious Indian
Answer: d) National Science Academy (INSA) medal in the Young
Explanation: Thawar Chand Gehlot, the Union Minister Scientist category for 2017?
for Social Justice and Empowerment inaugurated the 15th a) Sudhir Gupta
National meeting of the State Commissioners for Persons b) Rajeev Suri
with Disabilities (PwD) on 17 May 2017.The two-days c) Yoshiharu Ueki
meet aims to review the implementation of the Persons d) Aravind Kumar Rengan
with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of e) Himanshu Kapania
rights and Full Participation) Act-1995 and formulate a Answer: d)
strategy for its more effective implementation. Explanation: Assistant Professor in Department
of Biomedical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology
233). India has taken a new initiative to supply cheap – Hyderabad (IIT-H) Aravind Kumar
Rengan has been
LED bulbs for the citizens of which of the following awarded the prestigious Indian National
Science
Countries? Academy (INSA) medal in the Young Scientist category
a) Canada b) Uganda
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c) DCEAF d) United Kingdom
d) Kiran Kumar Committee e) Ethiopia
e) FGCEA Answer: d)
Answer: b) Explanation: India has taken a new initiative to supply
Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic cheap LED bulbs for the citizens of London
in the United
Affairs (CCEA) has approved a new coal linkage policy Kingdom. Taking this process to the final
stages India
to ensure adequate supply of the fuel to power plants will launch ̳UJALA‘ scheme in the United
Kingdom.
through reverse auction. The new policy will help in UJALA is globally one of the largest
efficiency programs
ensuring fuel supplies to the power plants in an organised and being run by Energy Efficiency
Services Ltd, an
manner. energy services company promoted by Indian state-run power majors.
237). Which of the following has successfully created the country's first smart grid project, which
will generate 234). Which country will get its first artillery guns called
power from renewable sources of energy? M777 from BAE Systems Nearly after 30 years?
a) IIDET a) Rwanda
b) IIJKL b) Angola
c) IISDET c) Singapore
d) IIEST d) Malaysia
e) IIPLK e) India
Answer: d) Answer: e)
Explanation: IIEST has successfully created the Explanation: Nearly after 30 years after the
induction of
country's first smart grid project, which will generate Bofors howitzers, Indian Army will get its
first artillery
power from renewable sources of energy. The project guns called M777 from BAE Systems.
Swedish Bofors
will be inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee. The guns were inducted in late 1980s after
which Army has
smart grid will be synchronized to generate power from not inducted any modern artillery guns.
The two M777s
solar, wind and vegetable waste resources, depending on has arrived in New Delhi and will be
tested at the
the weather conditions and availability of waste products. Pokhran field firing range in
Rajasthan. The two M777
It is the first of its kind in the country. guns will be used for compilation of firing tables. Indian
Army has plans to equip 169 regiments with 3,503 guns
238). Which of the following Cabinet Ministry has signed by 2020.
an MoU on ̳Sagarmala project‘ in collaboration with Deen Dayal Upadhyay- Gramin Kaushalya
Yojna (DDU- 235). Which of the following two organizations would
GKY) in New Delhi? inspect the excavation being carried out at an
a) Ministries of Shipping and Rural Development archaeological site in Haryana's Fatehabad
district to
b) Ministry of Textiles verify claims of it being the oldest civilization in the
c) Ministry of Law and Enforcement world?
d) Ministry of Electronics and IT a) DRDO, NASA
e) Ministry of Food Processing b) NASA, ISRO
Answer: a) c) ISRO, DRDO
Explanation: The Ministries of Shipping and Rural d) CISR, DRDO
Development has signed an MoU on ̳Sagarmala project‘ e) ISRO, CISR
in collaboration with Deen Dayal Upadhyay- Gramin Answer: b)
Kaushalya Yojna (DDU- GKY) in New Delhi. DDU- Explanation: Teams of the National
Aeronautics and
GKY is under implementation in 28 states and has over Space Administration (NASA) of the
United States and
654 training centres in 522 projects in partnership with the Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) would
training partners. So far, 54 lakh persons have been given inspect the excavation being carried
out at an
skill training and of them 2.31 lakh got employed. archaeological site in Haryana's Fatehabad
district to verify claims of it being the oldest civilization in the
239). Which of the following Telecommunication Service world. Archaeologists have recovered
artifacts pre-dating
Provider has inked agreements with Facebook and the Harappan Civilisation from the site,
located in village
MobiKwik in order to popularize the internet and its Kunal in Fatehabad district.
value added services among its customers? a) Airtel 236). Which of the following committee has
approved a
b) Aircel new coal linkage policy to ensure adequate supply of the
c) BSNL fuel to power plants through reverse auction?
d) Vodefone a) LODHA Committee
e) Idea b) CCEA
Answer: c)
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Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of Organization of Facebook and MobiKwik in order to
popularize the
Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.The internet and its value added services
among its customers.
headquarters will help promote human rights and Further, BSNL has also signed a third MoU
with Disney
fundamental freedoms in the Muslim world through Land India to offer premium online gaming
services to its
provision of objective and neutral views on many human mobile customers. The series of MoUs
signed by BSNL
rights issues. comes at the backdrop of a stiff competition faced by BSNL from private telecom
companies like Airtel and
243). The USA based SpaceX has launched a Reliance Jio.
communications satellite to marking its first launch for the London-based mobile broadband
company. The name 240). India ranked which spot in renewable energy
of the communications satellite is attractiveness index 2017?
a) Inmarsat a) 10
b) Margosat b) 8
c) Verfosat c) 9
d) Gosargo d) 7
e) Dekomfo e) 2
Explanation: The USA based SpaceX has launched a Explanation: India has moved up to the
second spot
communications satellite for Inmarsat, marking its first from third position in this year's (2017)
'Renewable
launch for the London-based mobile broadband company. energy country attractiveness index'
released by EY
The Inmarsat-5 F4 satellite, built by Boeing, blasted off (Earnest and Young). ii. China, which
has been ranked
atop Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. first in the index and India have surpassed
the US, which fell for the first time since 2015 to third place in the
244). Which of the following has named Country‘s Most ranking of top 40 countries.
Valuable Brand in Brand Finance List 2017? a) Microsoft 241). Amnesty International (AI) has
launched a new
b) IBM global campaign to fight against those defending human
c) Accenture rights. The Name of the campaign is
d) Honey ware a) Courage
e) Tata Group b) Brave
Answer: e) c) Believe
Explanation: Brand finance in its 2017 report that lists d) Trust
India‘s 100 most valuable brands has named Tata Group e) Thrust
as the most valuable brand in India at an estimated brand Answer: b)
value of $13.1 billion. Brand Finance is a global brand Explanation: Amnesty International (AI)
has launched a
valuation and strategy consultancy firm. Tata Group has new global campaign ̳Brave‘ to fight
against what it said
managed to top the list despite its brand value declining was a growing wave of attacks against
those defending
4% from $13.7 billion in 2016. As per the report, the total human rights. The new Brave
campaign calls on states to
brand value of India‘s top 100 brands have surged 15% in recognise the legitimate work of
those working to stand
2017 compared to the global average of 11%. Overall 68 up for the inherent dignity and equal
rights of all people,
of India‘s 100 most valuable brands have registered and to ensure their freedom and safety
under the United
growth in value this year. Nations declaration adopted in 1998.
245). Who among the following have won the annual 242). The headquarters of Independent
Permanent
Whitley Awards, popularly known as the 'Green Oscars', Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of
Organization of
for their works in the field of animal and bird Islamic Cooperation (OIC) inaugurated in which of
the
conservation in India? following countries?
a) Sanjay Gubbi and Purnima Barman a) Singapore
b) Sanjay Mohan and Purnima Jya b) Iran
c) Kannuj Gubbi and Gokul Barman c) Iraq
d) Furowick Gubbi and Dijo Barman d) Afghanistan
e) Jon Gubbi and Hillari Barman e) Saudi Arabia
Explanation: Two Indian activists have won the annual Explanation: Minister for Foreign
Affairs of the
Whitley Awards, popularly known as the 'Green Oscars', Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Adel Al-
Jubeir and Secretary
for their works in the field of animal and bird General of OIC Dr Yousef Al-Othaimeen jointly
conservation in India. Sanjay Gubbi, won the award for inaugurated the headquarters of
Independent Permanent
his work to protect Karnataka's tiger corridors, and
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Purnima Barman for creating an all-female network to
ITF Futures tournament in Stellenbosch, South Africa. save the Greater Adjutant stork, known in
India as
Chetty received a lifetime ban last September. Hargila, and its wetland habitat in Assam. The
two Indians are among six global winners of the award
249). Reema Lagoo Passed away Recently. He belongs to shortlisted from 166 entries. Each of
the winners will
which of the following fields? receive 35,000 pounds prize money in project funding
a) Sports over one year.
b) Movie c) Literature 246). Who won Mark Twain Prize 2017 for American
d) Politics humour?
e) Journalism a) Jin Liqun
Answer: b) b) Sudhir Gupta
Explanation: Veteran actress Reema Lagoo died on 18 c) David Letterman
May 2017 at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. She d) Jens Stoltenberg
reportedly suffered a massive cardiac arrest. She was 59. e) Fatma Samoura
Lagoo who appeared in several Hindi and Marathi films Answer: c)
also acted in numerous television shows like Tu Tu Main Explanation: David Letterman, who
was the longest-
Main and Shrimaan Shrimati. running host of late-night TV shows in the United States, was on
17 May 2017 awarded with the Mark Twain Prize
250). 52nd Annual Meetings of AfDB to be held in 2017 for American humour. With this,
Letterman became
Which of the following States? the 20th humorist to receive the prize. He is also a past
a) Maharashtra recipient of Kennedy Centre Honours for his influence on
b) Manipur American culture.
c) Karnataka d) Gujarat 247). Who has won the prestigious Dan David prize for
e) Uttar Pradesh his contribution in the field of astronomy?
Answer: d) a) Rahul Johri
Explanation: The 52nd Annual Meetings of the African b) Vinod Rai
Development bank (AfDB) will be held in Gandhinagar, c) Irina Bokova
Gujarat from 22nd to 26th of this month. This is the first d) Shrinivas Kulkarni
time that the Annual Meetings of AfDB are being held in e) Naushad Forbes
India. These Meetings are the Bank‘s largest annual event Answer: d)
and serve to raise the profile of the institution on the Explanation: Indian scientist Shrinivas
Kulkarni has
global stage. In addition to the Annual Meeting of the won the prestigious Dan David prize for
his contribution
Board of Governors, these Meetings will bring together in the field of astronomy. The honour will
be conferred at
about 3000 delegates and participants, and will feature a a festive awards ceremony in Tel Avis,
Isreal. Dan David
number of official, knowledge, and side events. prizes of one-million dollar each are given every
year in the categories of "Past", "Present" and "Future" to people
251). Who inaugurated the Test Track Facility developed around the world who have made
outstanding
by Global Automotive Research Centre in Chennai? contributions to humanity in the sciences,
humanities, or
a) Home Minister through their work in civil society.
b) Union Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Minister 248). Who among the following Tennis
Players, has been
c) Union Textiles Minister banned for life following an investigation into match-
d) President of India fixing?
e) Prime Minister of India a) SOLAIMAN Juniac
Answer: b) b) Risto Siilasmaa
Explanation: Anant G. Geete, Union Heavy Industries & c) Stephen Kelly
Public Enterprises Minister formally inaugurated the Test d) Junn Mitsuhashi
Track Facility at Oragadam, Chennai. The test track e) Himanshu Kapania
facility is developed by Global Automotive Research Answer: d)
Centre (GARC). The facility has been notified to issue Explanation: According to The Tennis
Integrity Unit,
certificates under CMVR 1989. The total cost of Test Japanese Junn Mitsuhashi (27-year) has
been banned for
tracks project is Rs. 193.25 crore. The Global life following an investigation into match-fixing. He
has
Automotive Research Centre is a body working under the also been fined USD 50,000 after
being found to have
National Automotive Testing & R&D Infra Project made corrupt approaches to other players and
to have
(NATRiP). placed bets on matches. Mitsuhashi asked Joshua Chetty to make a corrupt
approach to a fellow player during an
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252). Who has been given additional charge of the
b) Kristalina Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
c) Sudhir Gupta (MoEF) after the demise of Union Minister Anil Madhav
d) Amal Kumar Mukhopadhyay Dave?
e) R. S. Sharma a) Harsh Vardhan
Answer: d) b) Ram Vilas Paswan
Explanation: The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, c) Ravi Shankar Prasad
on 18 May 2017 received the first copy of book d) Rajnath Singh
̳Metaphysics, Morals and Politics‘ in Kolkata, West e) Sushma Swaraj
Bengal. The book is authored by Professor Amal Kumar Answer: a)
Mukhopadhyay. Explanation: Minister of Earth Sciences and Science and Technology, Harsh
Vardhan, has been given additional
256). Simbex-17, a bilateral naval exercise between India charge of the Ministry of Environment,
Forest and
and Which of the following Countries? Climate Change (MoEF) after the demise of Union
a) Syria Minister Anil Madhav Dave. Dave (60), who was given
b) South Korea the charge of MoEF on 5 July 2016, passed away at his
c) Singapore official residence.
d) Serbia e) Spain 253). The Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and
Answer: c) Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise began in which of the
Explanation: Simbex-17, a bilateral naval exercise following places?
between India and Republic of Singapore commenced on a) Karthwar
18 May 2017 in the South China Sea.Indian naval ships b) Karwar
Shivalik, Sahyadri, Jyoti and Kamorta and one P8-I c) Kharaghpur
Maritime Patrol and Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft are d) Kohima
participating in the excercise. While INS Sahyadri and e) Kantasala
INS Kamorta are at Singapore since 12 May 2017, INS Answer: b)
Shivalik and INS Jyoti would be joining directly for the Explanation: The Annual Joint
Humanitarian Assistance
sea phase of the exercise. The ships are under the and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise began
on 18 May
command of Rear Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, YSM, 2017 at Naval Station Karwar. Named as
'Karavali
VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. Karunya', the exercise is being conducted by
Indian Navy‘s Western Naval Command. It involves both
257). Which of the following Institute‘s Scientists have professional exchange and actual
disaster response
developed the device ̳Nasofilters‘ which is capable of mechanisms which is set on a Tsunami
disaster scenario.
restricting up to 95% of dust and air pollutants? a) IIT Kharaghpur 254). In which of the following
States the ambitious
b) IIT Delhi Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana has proved to be a successful
c) IIT Madras scheme in terms of increasing number of beneficiaries?
d) IIT Kanpur a) Haryana
e) IIT Allahabad b) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: b) c) Uttarakhand
Explanation: Scientists at Indian Institute of Technology d) Arunachal Pradesh
Delhi have developed the device ̳Nasofilters‘ which is e) Assam
capable of restricting up to 95% of dust and air Answer: e)
pollutants. Involving a cost of Rs 10, it is the cheapest Explanation: In Assam, the ambitious
Sukanya
naso filter available. The nano-respiratory filter is now Samriddhi Yojana has proved to be a
successful scheme
ready for commercialisation. The researchers involved in in terms of increasing number of
beneficiaries. Over 2
the project was recently awarded with the ―National lakh accounts were opened by Assam
Postal Circle under
Startups Award‖ by President Pranab Mukherjee. the scheme. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is
one of the noble financial security schemes launched for the benefit
258). Who among the following Indian-American student of the girl child. Our correspondent
reports that the newly
won the prestigious National Geographic Bee formed Majuli river island district administration
has also
competition 2017? emphasised upon generating awareness on the scheme.
a) Anjli Jain b) Vijay Kumar 255). The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee received
c) Beheruz Sethna the first copy of book ̳Metaphysics, Morals and Politics‘
d) Pranay Varada in Kolkata. The author of the book is
e) Harish-Chandra a) Rajiv Rai
Answer: d)
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Explanation: Pranay Varada, 14-year-old Indian-
(Uttarakhand) to Farakka (West Bengal), submitted its American student, on 18 May 2017 won
the prestigious
report to Ministry of Water Resources? National Geographic Bee competition 2017. As National
a) Lodha Committee Geographic Bee champion, he gets USD 50000 in
b) Kumar Committee scholarship and other prizes. He was declared the winner
c) Vanhan Committee as he won the first tie breaker question when he correctly
d) Chitale committee identified the Kunlun Mountains as the 1200 mile range
e) Joshi Pasu committee that separates the Taklimakan Desert from the Tibetan
Answer: d) Plateau. Veda Bhattaram another Indian-American from
Explanation: Chitale committee constituted to prepare New Jersey finished third at the finals,
while Thomas
guidelines for desiltation of river Ganga from Bhimgauda Wright from Wisconsin was declared
the runner up.
(Uttarakhand) to Farakka (West Bengal), submitted its report to Ministry of Water Resources.
The committee in 259). Who has won the All India Open Rapid FIDE
its report has recommended a slew of measures like a Rating Chess Tournament at the
Kshudiram Anushilan
study of reach wise sediment transport processes along Kendra, Kolkata, West Bengal?
with establishing annual sediment budgets to guide de- a) R R Laxman
silting activities. b) Risto Siilasmaa c) Stephen Kelly
262). According to Haryana State government, which of d) Sunil Sood
the following Bird Sanctuary would be developed as a e) Vijay Shekhar
beautiful tourist destination? Answer: a)
a) Nelapattu Explanation: Grand Master R R Laxman of Integral
b) Uppalapadu Coach Factory won the All India Open Rapid FIDE
c) Bankapura Rating Chess Tournament at the Kshudiram Anushilan
d) Bhindawas Kendra, Kolkata, West Bengal. Laxman finished on top
e) Ranganathittu in the tournament with 9.5 points. FIDE Master Mitrabha
Answer: d) Guha racked up 8.5 points to finish second in the 10-
Explanation: Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal has round tournament while untitled Srijit
Paul finished third
said that the Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary in Jhajjar, a ahead of Grand Master Saptarshi Roy
Chowdhury with a
heaven for the migratory birds, would be developed as a better tie-break score.
beautiful tourist destination. Mr Manohar Lal, accompanied by Agriculture and Farmers‘ Welfare
260). India's apex medical research body along with
Minister Om Parkash Dhankar, announced this after other leading groups will adopt UN health
agency's
visiting the lake, Prakritik Chetna Kendra, and the watch- recommendations to register and
publicly disclose results
tower set up in the Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary in Jhajjar. of all clinical trials they fund or support.
The Name of the Indian medical research body is
263). Which of the following has banned open defecation a) ICNR
and dumping of waste on the floodplains of the Yamuna? b) ICJR
a) MGT c) ICMR
b) NGT d) ICVR
c) NGW e) ICMW
d) FDW Answer: c)
e) NEW Explanation: India's apex medical research body along
Answer: b) with other leading groups will adopt UN health agency's
Explanation: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recommendations to register and publicly
disclose results
banned open defecation and dumping of waste on the of all clinical trials they fund or support.
The Indian
floodplains of the Yamuna. An environment Council of Medical Research, the Norwegian
Research
compensation of Rs. 5,000 should be paid by those who Council, the UK Medical Research
Council, Medecins
violated the order. NGT also constituted a committee Sans Frontieres and Epicentre, the
Coalition for Epidemic
headed by Delhi Jal Board CEO to oversee the execution Preparedness Innovations, Institut
Pasteur, the Bill &
of work pertaining to cleaning of the river. Melinda Gates Foundation and the Wellcome Trust
agreed to develop and implement policies within the next
264). Which of the following State governments will 12 months that require all trials they fund,
co-fund,
soon be launching a water grid project on a fast track sponsor or support to be registered in a
publicly-available
with an estimated cost of 8,000 crore rupees to provide registry.
safe drinking water in areas vulnerable to kidney disorders? 261). Which committee has been
constituted to prepare
a) Assam guidelines for desiltation of river Ganga from Bhimgauda
b) Rajasthan
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c) Kerala
Chennai. The Indian Government has honored him with d) Andhra Pradesh
its prestigious national decorations like Padma Shri and e) Arunachal Pradesh
Padma Bhusan and he has been the recipient of numerous Answer: d)
awards and prizes and medals from all over the world. Explanation: Andhra Pradesh
government will soon be launching a water grid project on a fast track with an
267). Which of the following Country‘s government estimated cost of 8,000 crore rupees to
provide safe
declared a new law making a series of childhood drinking water in areas vulnerable to kidney
disorders
vaccinations a condition of school inscription in a move like Srikakulam and Prakasam districts.
This was stated
triggered by a spike in measles cases? by Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Nara
a) Iran Lokesh in Amaravati. Speaking after launching state-
b) Iraq level call centre named ―Jalavani‖ along with Chief
c) Israel Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the latter‘s residence at
d) Italy Undavalli, Mr Lokesh said the project aims to install
e) Island water plants and supply safe water to the needy and that
Answer: d) the grid would become a reality within a year.
Explanation: Italy's government declared a new law making a series of childhood vaccinations
a condition of 265). Start up India Summit to be held in which of the
school inscription in a move triggered by a spike in following Cities?
measles cases. Speaking after a cabinet meeting approved a) Dubai
the legislative decree, Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni b) Abu Dahbi
said the move will "make compulsory certain c) Berlin
vaccinations that until now were simply recommended. d) Madrid
Vaccinations covering 12 common diseases will be e) Warsaw
required to register children for state childcare and Answer: a)
elementary school up to the age of six. Parents will be Explanation: CGI (Consulate General of
India) Dubai
liable for fines if their children are not vaccinated. and Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi in
partnership with
Lorenzin pushed for change after the number of measles iSPIRIT, a nonprofit think tank will host
a two-day
cases tripled, largely because of children not being ―Start-up India Summit‖ in UAE on 23rd
and 24th of
vaccinated. May 2017. This is the first such ―Start-Up Summit‖ being held in the UAE. The aim
is to provide a shared platform
268). Who among the following will be the CEO of for the Start-up ecosystem in both India and
UAE for
Paytm payments bank? greater collaboration, exchange ideas, interact with
a) Mary T. Barra academia, investors and industry.
b) Dinesh Kumar Sarraf c) Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar 266). The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
released a
d) Sudhir Gupta two-part book series written by the eminent agricultural
e) Renu Satti scientist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan. The series is titled
Answer: e) a) M.S. Swaminathan: The Brilliant for a world without
Explanation: Paytm has announced its long-time hunger
executive and vice president Renu Satti will be the CEO b) M.S. Swaminathan: The famous for
a world without
of its Paytm payments bank. India's leading digital wallet hunger
player Paytm has recently received the final licence from c) M.S. Swaminathan: The Quest for a
world without
the Reserve Bank of India for its payments bank entity. hunger d) M.S. Swaminathan: The
Genius for a world without
269). Who among the following takes over as Coffee hunger
Board Chairman? e) M.S. Swaminathan: The Quest for a world without
a) Jens Stoltenberg Poor
b) Vinod Rai Answer: c)
c) Ashish Chauhan Explanation: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
d) Rajeev Suri released a two-part book series written by the eminent
e) M S Boje Gowda agricultural scientist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan. The series is
Answer: e) titled – M.S. Swaminathan: The Quest for a world
Explanation: M S Boje Gowda, a third generation without hunger. Dr. M S Swaminathan is
known as the
planter from the country's key coffee growing region of Father of the Green Revolution in India
for his leadership
Chikmagalur, took over as the Coffee Board Chairman and success in introducing and further
developing high-
after a gap of almost 70 years. Gowda became the first yielding varieties of wheat in India. He is
the founder and
grower to assume Chairman of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation,
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270). PN Pradhan has been appointed as the Deputy
273). Every year, May 22 is observed as International Chief of Integrated Defence Staff
(Operations). PN
Day for Biodiversity or World Biodiversity Day. The Pradhan is a
theme for 2017 for World Biodiversity Day is a) Naval Vice Admiral
a) Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism b) Army Major
b) Biodiversity and Successive Tourism c) Army General
c) BioWorld and Sustainable Tourism d) Army Lieutenant Colonel
d) Biodegradation and Sustainable Tourism e) Air Marshal
e) Biodiversity and Surpassing Tourism Answer: e)
Answer: a) Explanation: Air Marshal PN Pradhan has been
Explanation: Every year, May 22 is observed as appointed as the Deputy Chief of Integrated
Defence
International Day for Biodiversity or World Biodiversity Staff (Operations). ntegrated Defence
Staff was created
Day. This date commemorates the date of Adoption of in 2001 following the recommendation of
GoM which
the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological was set up after the Kargil war to review India‘s
defence
Diversity at UNEP Headquarters, Nairobi on 22 May management. IDS was established to
ensure a high
1992. In 2000, UN General Assembly via resolution degree of synergy between the Armed
forces. IDS works
55/201 decided to celebrate World Biodiversity Day on towards integration of policies, war
fighting and
May 22 instead of December 29, which was previously procurement by employing best
management practices.
designated as International Biodiversity Day. The theme for 2017 for World Biodiversity Day is
―Biodiversity and 271). The Indian Men‘s compound archery team has
Sustainable Tourism‖. managed to win gold after defeating Columbia in the archery World Cup
stage 1 championships. This was held
274). The Haryana chief minister ̳Manohar Lal‘ has in which of the following Cities?
launched ̳e-textbook portal‘ for school students. How a) Beirut
many textbooks have been uploaded on the portal? b) Manama
a) 22 c) Shanghai
b) 24 d) Doha
c) 26 e) Tehran
d) 21 Answer: c)
e) 25 Explanation: The Indian Men‘s compound archery team
Answer: c) has managed to win gold after defeating Columbia 226-
Explanation: The Haryana chief minister ̳Manohar Lal‘ 221 in the archery World Cup stage 1
championships
has launched ̳e-textbook portal‘ for school students. held in Shanghai, China. Indian archery
team were
Now, Students can download school books instantly from represented by Abhishek Verma,
Chinna Raju Srither and
this e-textbook portal of the Haryana School Education Amanjeet Singh. The Colombian team
comprised Camilo
Board. 26 textbooks (11 books of class IX, nine books of Andres Cardona, Jose Carlos Ospina
and Daniel Munoz.
class X and three books each of classes XI and XII) have India beat USA in the semifinal and
edged out Iran in the
been uploaded on the portal and these can be easily quarterfinals. The team also defeated
Vietnam in the first
converted into audio files. The portal also provides a round.
facility to highlight certain portions of the e-textbooks making it easier for students to study.
272). The 2017 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was observed
across the
275). Which of the following high speed, air-conditioned world on
Express flagged off from Mumbai to Goa by Railway a) May 22
Minister Suresh Prabhu? b) May 23
a) Agni Express c) May 21
b) Humsafar Express d) May 24
c) Sathapti Express e) May 25
d) Tejas Express Answer: c)
e) Trinido Express Explanation: The 2017 World Day for Cultural
Answer: d) Diversity for Dialogue and Development was observed
Explanation: The high speed, air-conditioned Tejas across the world on 21 May 2017 with an
aim to bridge
Express will be flagged off from Mumbai to Goa. the gap between different cultures. The Day
celebrates
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu will flag off the not only the richness of the world‘s cultures but
also the
premium luxury train through video conferencing. essential role of intercultural dialogue for
achieving
Having ultra-modern amenities like LED TV, wi-fi and peace and sustainable development.
CCTV, Tejas Express is a state of the art train capable of running at 200 kms per hour.
However, due to constraints
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related to rail tracks, it will run at a speed of 160
Under Which of the following system, The technique kilometres per hour.
developed? a) PervasiveSUB Project 276). In how many Railway Stations of Konkan Railway,
b) Protective SuB Project Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhu inaugurated free Wi-
c) Preventive SUB Project Fi facility?
d) Processing SUB project a) 29
e) Prepersonal SUB Project b) 28
Answer: a) c) 24
Explanation: Researchers from Universidad Carlos III d) 27
de Madrid have invented a technique that types Braille in e) 26
real time and helps deaf-blind people "watch" television Answer: b)
without intermediaries. The technique developed under Explanation: On May 21, Minister of
Railways Suresh
"PervasiveSUB Project" compiles all the subtitles of Prabhu inaugurated free Wi-Fi facility at 28
Railway
television channels and sends them to a central server Stations of Konkan Railway from Kudal
Railway Station
which forwards them to smartphones or tablets. in Maharashtra. Indian Railways has tied by
with SYSCON/JOISTER for providing 2 Mbps peer-to-peer
280). Who has been awarded with the International 24 hrs Free Wi-Fi bandwidth at 28 railway
stations of
Humanitarian Award in Editor's Choice category of Konkan Railway.
Asian Voice Charity Awards? a) Adel al-Jubeir 277). Which State government will hold a series
of
b) Reuven Rivlin seminars for agriculture experts and farmers during the
c) Jacqueline Fernandez GRAM which will be held in Kota?
d) Sánchez Cerén a) Goa
e) Adama Barrow b) Manipur
Answer: c) c) Maharashtra
Explanation: Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez was d) Rajasthan
on 19 May 2017 awarded with the International e) Meghalaya
Humanitarian Award in Editor's Choice category of Answer: d)
Asian Voice Charity Awards. The award recognises the Explanation: The Rajasthan
government will hold a
work of charity organisations in the United Kingdom series of seminars for agriculture experts
and farmers
(UK) and abroad. Fernandez was awarded for her during the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet
(GRAM)
philanthropic work in India. She has been working with which will be held in Kota. Director at the
Horticulture
the charity 'Habitat for Humanity for last five years. This Department Vijay Pal Singh said, the
opening event will
organisation works to help people to live with dignity by be attended by Senior Agriculture
Economist at the
giving them homes to live in. World Bank, Edward Bresnyan, and Water Resources Minister
Ram Pratap.
281). Who won the world‘s largest pre-college science competition 'The Intel International
Science and 278). Who has been re-elected as the President of Iran
Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) 2017' in the United States? after winning the Iranian presidential
elections 2017?
a) Kunal Bahl a) Najib Razak
b) Bipin Preet Singh b) Ameenah Gurib
c) Bhavish Aggarwal c) Reuven Rivlin
d) Prashant Ranganathan d) Mahmoud Abbas
e) Marco Lambertini e) Hassan Rouhani
Answer: d) Answer: e)
Explanation: Prashant Ranganathan, an Indian, on 20 Explanation: Hassan Rouhani was on
20 May 2017 re-
May 2017 won the world‘s largest pre-college science elected as the President of Iran after
winning the Iranian
competition 'The Intel International Science and presidential elections 2017. This will be his
second term
Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) 2017' in the United States. as Iran's President. Rouhani won his
second term by
Prashant Ranganathan hails from Jamshedpur city of presenting himself as the candidate of
change and social
Jharkhand, India. Ranganathan received the award in the freedoms that ended many sanctions.
Rouhani was first
Environmental Engineering category for his project elected as Iran's President in 2013. He won
2013
̳Biodegradation of Chlorpyrifos using native bacteria‘. elections by pledging to end Iran‘s
isolation and improve
His project will help farmers in biodegrading the civil rights.
pesticide which is plaguing the country.
279). Researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
282). Who has been named the English Premier League's have invented a technique that types
Braille in real time.
Player of the Year?
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a) Brian Chesky
recorded a scintillating 1-run win against Rising Pune b) Frederick William
Supergiant in the title clash at Hyderabad last night. c) Ashu Suyash
Opting to bat, Mumbai had posted a modest 129 for 8, d) Guenter Butschek
with Krunal Pandya top scoring with 47. In reply, Pune e) N'Golo Kante
got off to a decent start and were 71 for 2 in 12 overs. Answer: e)
They needed 11 runs from the last over with 7 wickets in Explanation: French midfielder N'Golo
Kante on 21
hand, before Mumbai paceman Mitchell Johnson took the May 2017 was named the Player of
the Year by English
wickets of Manoj Tiwary and Steven Smith on successive Premier League. Kante saw off
competition from
deliveries. teammates Eden Hazard and Cesar Azpilicueta, Tottenham Hotspur trio Harry Kane,
Dele Alli and Jan
286). By defeating whom among the following Players, Vertonghen, Everton's Romelu Lukaku,
and Arsenal's
Alexander Zverev became the youngest Masters 1000 Alexis Sanchez to clinch the award. The
French
titlist with the wining of Italian Open? midfielder has earlier also grabbed the Footballer of the
a) Roger Federer Year by the Football Writers‘ Association
b) Rafael Nadal c) Novak Djokovic 283). The Bengaluru FC lift the Federation Cup at the
d) Andy Murray Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Bengaluru FC defeated the
e) Pete Sampras team is
Answer: c) a) Aizwal FC
Explanation: Alexander Zverev on 21 May 2017 b) Bhopal FC
defeated World No. 2 Novak Djokovic 2 6-4 6-3 to win c) Indian Railways
the Italian Open. The final was held in Rome, Italy. With d) Mohun Bagan
the win, Zverev became the youngest Masters 1000 titlist e) Agrtala FC
since a 19-year-old Djokovic won the 2007 Miami Open Answer: d)
presented by Itau. Explanation: The Bengaluru FC on 21 May 2017 defeated Mohun Bagan 2-
0 to lift the Federation Cup at
287). India becomes second largest steel producer in the the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. After
both sides played
world. The data was released by which of the following out a 0-0 draw in regulation time, it took
two strikes from
Organisations? Bengaluru FC‘s Vineeth to settle the tie.
a) International Civil Aviation Organization b) International Energy Agency 284). How many
Gold medals won by India in South
c) Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Asian Junior Table Tennis championship
held in Mount
d) UN Inter-agency Group Lavinia?
e) International Stainless Steel Forum a) 24
Answer: e) b) 12
Explanation: As per the data released by the c) 6
International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) in May 2017, d) 8
India overtook Japan to become the second-largest steel e) 10
producer in the world in 2016. The data was released by Answer: e)
the International Stainless Steel Forum at a annual Explanation: The South Asian Junior Table
Tennis
conference in Tokyo, Japan. India‘s stainless steel championship was held in Mount Lavinia,
near Colombia
production rose to 3.32 million tons for 2016. The data in Sri Lanka. In a stunning performance,
the paddlers
showed a growth of about 9 per cent over 3.0 million tons from India have won all the 10 Gold
Medals on offer in
achieved in 2015. As per the data, the top producer of the this tournament. Apart from 10 gold
medals, the Indian
steel of the world in the year 2016 is China. participants have also won 14 medals, thus taking
the medal tally to 14.
288). Which of the following Airways has become the first private airline to get a licence to fly
under UDAN, 285). Mumbai Indians lifted the Indian Premier League
the government scheme for subsidized regional flights? trophy for the third time. In the final they
defeated
a) Jet Airways a) Bangalore Royal Challengers
b) Go Air b) Delhi Daredevils
c) Lufthansa c) Kolkata Knight Riders
d) Turbo Megha Airways d) Rising Pune Supergiants
e) Indian Airlines e) Sunrisers Hyderabad
Answer: d) Answer: d)
Explanation: Turbo Megha Airways has become the first Explanation: In Cricket, Mumbai
Indians lifted the
private airline to get a licence to fly under UDAN, the Indian Premier League trophy for the third
time, as they
government scheme for subsidized regional flights. The
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Hyderabad-based airline which flies as TruJet stated that
e) Kerala it will launch flights on Hyderabad-Cuddapah,
Answer: d) Hyderabad-Nanded and Nanded-Mumbai routes. The five
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 May airlines awarded the rights to fly UDAN
flights so far are
2017 inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for Air India, SpiceJet, Turbo Megha, Air Odisha
and G.R.
various projects of the Kandla Port in Kutch district of Gopinath led Deccan Air.
Gujarat. The projects include construction of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Center, 14th
and 16th 289). The Committee Which has submitted its Final
Cargo berths, Railway Bridge at Sal junction, Report on Scouts and Guides to Minister for State
Mechanised fertiliser handling facility and purchase of (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs &
Sports, Vijay
two mobile harbour crane. Goel with various recommendations is a) S.S. Valdia Committee
292). The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) signed b) Muthra Committee
two Unilateral (APA) with Indian taxpayers. The full c) Lodha Committee
form of APA is d) KeshavNath Committee
a) Advance Pricing Agreements e) Harsh Malhotra Committee
b) Advantage Pricing Agreements Answer: e)
c) Advance Posts Agreements Explanation: A seven-member High-Level Committee
d) Accredited Pricing Agreements on Scouts and Guides has submitted its Final Report to
e) Amount Pricing Agreements Minister for State (Independent Charge) for Youth
Answer: a) Affairs & Sports, Vijay Goel with various
Explanation: The Central Board of Direct Taxes recommendations. The committee has
suggested for the
(CBDT) on 22 May 2017 signed two Unilateral Advance constitution of an Enquiry Committee to
take stock of
Pricing Agreements (APA) with Indian taxpayers. complaints and grievances and submit its
report. The
Among these two agreements, one also has a Rollback committee has suggested for
completely revamping the
Provision. The two APAs signed pertain to chip design Bharat Scout & Guides and Hindustan
Scouts and
and development of embedded software and Information Guides. It has stressed upon the need
for streamlining the
technology sectors of the economy. organizational set up of Bharat Scouts and Guides and
Hindustan Scouts and Guides.
293). Jio MAMI Film Festival has announced a new award category for digital content for this
year‘s festival 290). The State Government of Madhya Pradesh has put
to be held from 12th-18th October. Who is the co- an indefinite ban on the sand excavation in
the Narmada
chairperson of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival? River. The Chief Minister of Madhya
Pradesh is
a) Sudhir Gupta a) N.Biren Singh
b) Jens Stoltenberg b) Yogi Adithyanath
c) Fatma Samoura c) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
d) Nita Ambani d) Amarinder Singh
e) Rahul Johri e) Manohar Parikar
Answer: d) Answer: c)
Explanation: Jio MAMI Film Festival has announced a Explanation: The State Government of
Madhya Pradesh
new award category for digital content for this year‘s has put an indefinite ban on the sand
excavation in the
festival to be held from 12th-18th October. In a Narmada River. This announcement has been
made by
statement, co-chairperson of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
in Bhopal. The
Festival Nita Ambani said this Award will encourage government has also set up a committee to
suggest the
young talent to break the boundaries of their creative scientific ways of mining the rivers. This
committee will
prowess and take Indian cinema to new and greater submit the report to state government after
exploring
heights, especially in the digital space. The statement said ways for sand excavation without
harming rivers. The
that 25 participants will be shortlisted and mentored by government will also promote
manufactured sand (made
celebrated Indian filmmakers. From these, the top ten by mixing stones).
films will be showcased at the festival and the film makers will receive a prize money of Rs
2,50,000 each. 291). Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid
The two best films will receive the Jio MAMI Reliance the foundation stone for various projects
of the Kandla
Foundation Gold and Silver trophies at the Jio MAMI Port. The Kandla Port is Located in Which
of the
2017 closing gala. following States? a) Manipur
294). The Visakhapatnam railway station is the cleanest, b) Andhra Pradesh
followed by Secunderabad, among the 75 busiest stations c) Maharashtra
in the country. The survey was carried out by d) Gujarat
a) United Nations Environment Programme
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b) Sustainable Development Solutions Network c) World Bank
297). Which of the following organizations receives d) World Economic Forum
2014 Indira Gandhi Peace Prize? e) Quality Council of India
a) DRDO Answer: e)
b) CISR Explanation: The Visakhapatnam railway station is the
c) AIIMS cleanest, followed by Secunderabad, among the 75
d) ISRO busiest stations in the country. According to a survey, the
e) AIR report of which was released by railway minister Suresh
Answer: d) Prabhu, the Jammu railway station occupied the third
Explanation: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spot, while the New Delhi station was
ranked at 39
presented now the 2014 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace to among the busiest stations. The
survey was carried out by
the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The the Quality Council of India. The
Darbhanga railway
award was announced by a jury headed by Vice President station in Bihar was the dirtiest
among the busiest
Hamid Ansari in 2014, consists of a trophy and a cash stations. The railway station in Varanasi,
the Lok Sabha
prize of Rs 1 crore. The Prize was awarded to ISRO in constituency of Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, was
recognition of its path-breaking achievements ranked at 14th position.
culminating in the Mars orbiter mission and its significant contributions in strengthening
international 295). A two day ―Start up India Summit‖ will begin in
cooperation in peaceful use of outer space. which of the following cities? a) Dubai
298). Whom among the following conferred the West b) London
Bengal's Highest Civilian Banga Samman award by the c) Beirut
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee? d) Abhu Dhabi
a) Y.C. Deveshwar e) Washington
b) Vijay Shekhar Sharma Answer: d)
c) Ajay Tyagi Explanation: A two day ―Start up India Summit‖ will
d) Ashu Suyash begin in Abhu Dhabi, UAE,. This is the first ―Start Up
e) Bhavish Aggarwal Summit‖ being held in the UAE by the Consul General of
Answer: a) India (CGI) in Dubai and Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi
Explanation: Thespian Soumitra Chatterjee and Y.C. in partnership with iSPIRIT, a nonprofit
think tank and
Deveshwar conferred the West Bengal's Highest Civilian supported by TiE, Dubai. The aim is to
provide a shared
Banga Samman award by the Chief Minister Mamata platform for the Start up eco system in
both India and
Banerjee. Two categories of awards are presented as part UAE for greater collaboration,
exchange ideas, interact
of Banga Samman - Banga Bhushan and Banga with academia, investors and industry and
have access to
Bibhushan. The Banga Bibhushan recipients are funding from the venture capitalist in the UAE.
Deveshwar(Industrialist), Dhiman Ganguly(pulmonologist), Arun Prasad Mukherjee 296). To
honour the late president Dr A P J Abdul
(former Mizoram Governor), veteran actor Chatterjee, Kalam, NASA has named a new bacteria
discovered on
and acclaimed poet Nirendranath Chakraborty. This year the filters of the International Space
Station, ISS, as
Banga Bhushan recipients are Rezwana Chowdhury a) Solicited kalamii
Banya (Bangladeshi singer), Hidmat Fakir (folk singer), b) Solibacillus kalamii
Chapal Bhaduri, (impersonator in folk theatre), c) Solibacillus Kalam
Lakshman Das Baul(baul exponent) and Abhijit d) Sophisticated kalamii
Chowdhury(Liver Foundation secretary and e) Strength kalamii
gastroenterologist). Answer: b) Explanation: NASA has named a new bacteria
299). Rohan Chakravarty won 2017 WWF International discovered on the filters of the
International Space
President‘s Award. He belongs which of the following Station, ISS, as Solibacillus kalamii to
honour the late
Profession? president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam. The genus is
a) Engineer Solibacillus and the species name is kalamii. Researchers
b) Athlete at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory has found that the
c) Environment cartoonist bacteria remained on board the International Space
d) Chess Player Station for 40 months. The new organism is found only
e) None of these on the ISS and has not been found anywhere on the earth.
Answer:c) In 1963, Dr. Kalam had his early training at NASA
Explanation: Rohan Chakravarty, Indian wildlife and before setting up India‘s first rocket
launching facility at
environment cartoonist, in May 2017 won 2017 WWF Thumba in Kerala.
International President‘s Award. Chakravarty has been
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honoured for his efforts to inspire change and attitudes
b) Confessions of a driving mind: The blind faith of towards nature. Chakravarty, under the
banner of Green
atheism, Humour , runs a series of cartoons on nature conservation
c) Confessions of a dying mind: The blind faith of issues. It is possibly one of the largest cartoon
collections
atheism, in the genre in India.
d) Confessions of a dying mortgage: The blind faith of atheism, 300). The Indian duo of Divij
Sharan and Purav Raja
e) Confessions of a dying mind: The basic faith of have won their first title of the 2017 season by
lifting the
atheism, which of the following trophies in france?
Answer: c) a) ATP Grand Masters 2017
Explanation: Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister of State b) UCI Road World Championships
for Home Affairs, on 23 May 2017 unveiled a c) DVV Trophy
philosophical novel on God titled ―Confessions of a d) Bordeaux Challenger trophy
dying mind: The blind faith of atheism,‖ in New Delhi. e) WDSF Super Grand Prix
The book, touted as world‘s first philosophical novel on Answer: d)
God, is penned by IAS officer Haulianlal Guite. Explanation: The Indian duo of Divij Sharan
and Purav Raja have won their first title of the 2017 season by
304). The book ―Raising Happy Children and Providing lifting the Bordeaux Challenger trophy
at Bordeaux,
Safe Childhoods‖ released by France. They defeated the fourth seeded Mexican-Kiwi
a) Home Minister combination of Santiago Gonzalez and Artem Sitak of
b) Minister of Petroleum and Gas New Zealand in the straight sets 6-4, 6-4.
c) Minister of Earth Sciences d) Minister of Women and Child Development 301). The Italian
women's Open tennis title is Won by
e) Minister of Urban development a) Elina Svitolina
Answer: d) b) Maria Sharapova
Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child c) Eugenie Bouchard
Development has released a reader titled ̳Raising Happy d) Martina Navratilova
Children and Providing Safe Childhoods‘. Divided into e) Steffi Graf
three parts, the reader aims to serve as a guide for Answer: a)
parents, teachers and community members on how to Explanation: Elina Svitolina (Ukraine)
has won the
prevent crime and violence by children and give Italian women's Open tennis title in Rome. She
defeated
suggestions to help them create a more protective and Simona Halep 4-6, 7-5, 6-1. For
Svitolina, it was her
caring environment for their children. fourth title of the season after wins in Taipei, Dubai, and
Istanbul.
305). Which of the following organization has ordered the Divisional Commissioner of Agra to
provide 302). The World Turtle Day 2017 was observed across
information regarding the trees planted in the eco- the world on 23 May 2017. The World Turtle
Day was
sensitive zone (Taj Trapezium Zone) near the historic proclaimed by which of the following
organizations?
monument, Taj Mahal? a) American Tortoise Rescue
a) United Green Allegations b) Australian Tortoise Rescue
b) National Green Tribunal c) American Tuberclosis Rescue
c) National Preventive Measure Organisations d) Austrian Tortoise Rescue
d) National Accolade Resources Preservation e) Amphibious Tortoise Rescue
e) National Immortal Descendents Answer: a)
Answer: b) Explanation: The World Turtle Day 2017 was observed
Explanation: The National Green Tribunal has ordered across the world on 23 May 2017 with
an aim to protect
the Divisional Commissioner of Agra to provide the turtles and tortoises and their rapidly
disappearing
information regarding the trees planted in the eco- habitats across the world. The day was
sponsored by
sensitive zone (Taj Trapezium Zone) near the historic American Tortoise Rescue (ATR). The
World Turtle Day
monument, Taj Mahal. The directive was given by a was proclaimed by American Tortoise
Rescue (ATR) in
bench led by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar. the year 2000. Since then, it is
celebrated every year to
The bench has given the officer three weeks to provide create awareness about turtles and
tortoises, the world‘s
the necessary data, in order to support MC Mehta, who oldest living reptiles in the world.
has been appointed as the local commissioner to investigate the illegal cutting and sale of
around 4000 303). Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister of State for Home
trees in the area. Affairs unveiled a philosophical novel on God titled a) Communication of a
dying mind: The blind faith of
306). Who has launched Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay atheism,
Telecom Skill Excellence Awards in New Delhi?
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a) Mahesh Sharma
309). Ministry of Culture has launched which of the b) Ravi Shankar Prasad
following App in National Museum with a focus to c) Sushma Swaraj
involve people actively in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan? d) Manoj Sinha
a) Pure Bharat App e) Birendra Singh
b) Swachh National App Answer: d)
c) Clean Bharat App Explanation: Communications Minister Manoj Sinha
d) Swachh Bharat App launched Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay Telecom Skill
e) Swachh Patriot App Excellence Awards and a scheme Sanchar Kaushal Vikas
Answer: d) Pratishthan named after the BJP ideologue at a function
Explanation: Ministry of Culture has launched ―Swachh in New Delhi. Speaking on the
occasion, Mr Sinha said,
Bharat App‖ in National Museum with a focus to involve 10,000 people will be imparted training
in Telecom
people actively in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The App is sector through the scheme. He said,
government will
available for Android Mobile phones which can be recognize achievers and talents in Telecom
sector.
downloaded from Google Play Store. In this App the concept of Physical web is implemented.
When a person 307). The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for
is in a monument or Museum the App will deliver him Culture and Tourism, Mahesh Sharma
inaugurated an
the message about Swachh Bharat Abhiyan asking to exhibition titled ̳Return of the Three
Stone Sculptures
report the garbage lying around. All that is needed is to from Australia to India‘ in the National
Museum in which
enable the Bluetooth in mobile device. of following cities? a) Bhopal
310). The Road show which is organised by Environment b) Bhubaneswar
Ministry and OzonAction is c) Imphal
a) Ozone4Climate Technology d) New Delhi
b) Ozone2Climate Technology e) Bangalore
c) Ozone6Climate Technology Answer: d)
d) Ozone Technology Explanation: The Minister of State (Independent
e) None of these Charge) for Culture and Tourism, Mahesh Sharma
Answer: b) inaugurated an exhibition titled ̳Return of the Three
Explanation: Union Ministry of Environment, Forest Stone Sculptures from Australia to India‘ in
the National
and Climate Change on 23 May 2017 organised Museum at Janpath, New Delhi on 23 May
2017. The
Ozone2Climate Technology Roadshow in Agra. The exhibit marks the safe return of three
Indian stone
roadshow was organised along with the UN Environment sculptures including the ̳Seated
Buddha‘, W ̳ orshippers
OzonAction‘s Compliance Assistance Programme. The of Buddha‘ and G ̳ oddess Pratyangira‘
from Australia to
Roadshow was inaugurated by the Secretary, Ministry of India.
Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ajay Narayan Jha on the sidelines of the South Asia
National Ozone 308). Which has closed another major deal worth 630
Officers Annual Network Meeting – 2017. The million US dollar with India to supply advanced
long-
Technology Roadshow was organised for the first time as range air and missile defense
systems for four ships of
part of the annual network meeting for Ozone Officers of the Indian Navy?
South Asia. The roadshow took place post the Kigali a) Israel Aerospace Industries
Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. b) Indonesia Aerospace Industries c) Iran Aerospace
Industries
311). Philippine President declared martial law in the d) Iraq Aerospace Industries
southern region of Mindanao, where security forces have e) Israel Naval Industries
been battling Islamic State group- linked militants. The Answer: a)
President of Philippine is Explanation: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has
a) Karen Karapetyan closed another major deal worth 630 million US dollar
b) Benjamin Netanyahu with India to supply advanced long-range air and missile
c) Ameenah Gurib defense systems for four ships of the Indian Navy.
d) Rodrigo Duterte According to State-owned IAI, the contract is for
e) Hassan Rouhani supplying Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM)
Answer: d) systems. The LRSAM is a joint development by IAI and
Explanation: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte India‘s Defence Research and Development
Organisation
declared martial law in the southern region of Mindanao, (DRDO). The system provides the
ultimate protection
where security forces have been battling Islamic State against a variety of aerial, naval and
airborne threats. The
group- linked militants. Spokesman Ernesto Abella said deal, a major boost to the M ̳ ake in
India‘ campaign.
in a nationally televised briefing from Moscow where the President was on an official visit.
Abella said martial law
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would be in place for 60 days. Abella said Duterte would
filled airship one step closer to commercial use. The cut short his trip to Moscow and return to
the Philippines.
name of the aircraft is a) Airlander 10 312). The Dubai police officially inducted the world's
b) Airlander 8 first operational robot police officer into the force at the
c) Airlander 11 4thGulf Information Security Expo and Conference
d) Airlander 14 (GISEC). The Name of the operational robot police
e) Airlander 7 officer is
Answer: a) a) Robocop
Explanation: The world's largest aircraft has b) RoboPolice
successfully completed a test flight, bringing the massive c) RoboPatrol
helium-filled airship one step closer to commercial use. d) RoboSurvilance
The hybrid aircraft dubbed the Airlander 10combines e) RoboMonitor
technology from airplanes, helicopters and airships. It is Answer: a)
designed to fly at altitudes of 6,100 meters for up to five Explanation: The Dubai police on 22
May 2017
days. with a length of 92 metres, it is the largest aircraft officially inducted the world's first
operational robot
currently flying. police officer 'Robocop' into the force at the 4thGulf Information Security Expo
and Conference (GISEC). The
316). In association with Geojit, Which of the following launch of the world‘s first operational
Robocop is a
bank has launched a new trading platform called ―Selfie‖ significant milestone for the United
Arab Emirates' vision
for customers? to be a global leader in smart cities technology adoption.
a) Indian Bank b) Indian Overseas Bank 313). The Country which has became the sixth country
to
c) Federal Bank ratify International Solar Alliance (ISA) pact is
d) Kotak Mahindra Bank a) Maldives
e) ICICI Bank b) Indonesia
Answer: c) c) Nauru
Explanation: Federal Bank, in association with Geojit, d) Jamaica
has launched a new trading platform called ―Selfie‖ for e) Georgia
customers. Designed and managed by Geojit, the trading Answer: c)
platform will give its users absolute control over their Explanation: Nauru, world‘s smallest
republic and the
investments with timely research inputs to make sound tiny island nation, on 23 May 2017
ratified the
investment decisions. International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework pact. With this, Nauru
became the sixth country to ratify ISA pact.
317). HDFC Life announced the launch of an artificial Five more African nations including
Comoros, Cote
intelligence-based application that can automatically d‘Ivoire, Somalia, Ghana and Djibouti have
committed to
read, understand, categorize, prioritize and respond to sign the Solar Alliance pact during the
ongoing meeting
customer emails sent to the private insurer. The artificial of the African Development bank in
Gujarat, India.
intelligence-based application is a) SPOK 314). Who among the following is the new Director-
b) SPEAK General of the World Health Organisation (WHO)?
c) SPARK a) Kunal Bahl
d) SEAS b) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
e) SPARE c) Marco Lambertini
Answer: a) d) Brian Chesky
Explanation: HDFC Life announced the launch of an e) Randall Stephenson
artificial intelligence-based application 'SPOK' that can Answer: b)
automatically read, understand, categorize, prioritize and Explanation: The World Health
Assembly on 23 May
respond to customer emails sent to the private insurer. 2017 elected Dr Tedros Adhanom
Ghebreyesus as the
'SPOK', an insurance email bot, can read customer new Director-General of the World Health
Organisation
queries within milliseconds and respond to them. The (WHO). Ethiopia‘s Ghebreyesus will begin
his five-year
deployment of SPOK will improve customer experience, term on 1 July 2017. Ghebreyesus will
succeed Dr
while providing the support staff with the bandwidth to Margaret Chan, who has been serving as
WHO‘s
focus on customer satisfaction. Director-General since 1 January 2007.
318). In which of the following event, India's R Vaishali 315). The world's largest aircraft has
successfully
won the women's title with eight points from nine completed a test flight, bringing the massive
helium-
rounds? a) Australian Continental Blitz Chess Championship
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321). An American aerospace manufacturer and space Championship
transport services company, will organise Hyperloop Pod c) Asian Continental Blitz Chess
Championship
Competition II in August 2017 at its headquarters in d) Europe Continental Blitz Chess
Championship
Hawthorne, California. The Name of the American e) Asian CommonWealth Blitz Chess
Championship
aerospace manufacturer is Answer: c)
a) NASA Explanation: India's R Vaishali won the women's title
b) SARA with eight points from nine rounds in the Asian
c) SpaceX Continental Blitz Chess Championship in Chengdu,
d) HAUVAI China. Vaishali drew her final round game against
e) PASIAT Uurtsaikh Uuriintuya of Mongolia to finish half-a-point
Answer: c) ahead of Iran's Sarasdat Khademalsharieh and clinch the
Explanation: SpaceX, an American aerospace gold medal. The Chennai player with an ELO
rating of
manufacturer and space transport services company, will 2203 had finished third in the Asian
Championship event.
organise Hyperloop Pod Competition II in August 2017 at its headquarters in Hawthorne,
California. The 319). Which of the following port trust has bagged two
competition will see the participation of 24 teams from best performance awards from Ministry of
Shipping for
across the world including a team from India‘s BITS the highest growth in operating surplus and
also for
Pilani. BITS Pilani‘s team will be participating in the achieving third highest growth in cargo
traffic among the
competition with name Hyperloop India. major ports in the year 2016-17? a) Trivandrum
322). India‘s largest public sector lender SBI recently b) Kandla
announced to sell their bad loan worth of _________. c) Paratip
a) 1,755 crore rupees d) Cochin
b) 1,563 crore rupees e) Hoogly
c) 1,471 crore rupees Answer: d)
d) 1,324 crore rupees Explanation: The ̳Cochin Port Trust‘ has received two
e) 1,571 crore rupees best performance awards from Ministry of Shipping for
Answer: c) the highest growth in operating surplus and also for
Explanation: State Bank of India (SBI) has decided to achieving third highest growth in cargo
traffic among the
sell the bad loans with outstanding balance of Rs1,471.47 major ports in the year 2016-17. The
awards have been
crore on sale to asset reconstruction companies and received by P Raveendran (Chairman) and
A V Ramana
financial institutions (Deputy Chairman) Cochin Port Trust by the union Road Transport and
Highways and Shipping minister ̳Nitin
323). World Bank International Financial Corp has Gadkari‘ at a function held at Goa Port Trust.
planned to invest how much amount in Kedaara Capital Fund II LLP? 320). The 70th World
Health Assembly (WHA) kicked
a) 30 million USD off in which of the following Cities?
b) 35 million USD a) Bern
c) 45 million USD b) Paris
d) 40 million USD c) Geneva
e) 25 million USD d) Rome
Answer: d) e) Tokyo
Explanation: World Bank‘s International Finance Corp Answer: c)
to invest up to $40 million in Kedaara Capital Fund II Explanation: The 70th World Health
Assembly (WHA)
LLP, which in turn will fund in 10-12 mid-market firms opened on 22 May 2017 at Geneva-based
UN
in India headquarters in Switzerland. The World Health Assembly is the main decision-making
body of the World Health
324). Public sector lender SBI has launched hackathon Organization (WHO). The Member
States of the WHA
for developers, startups and students to come up with will elect a new Director-General, who will
take office
innovative ideas and solutions for the banking sector. for a five-year term on 1 July 2017. The
three nominees
What is the name of the hackathon? for the position are Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of
a) Secure Banking Ethiopia, Dr David Nabarro of the United Kingdom of
b) Code For Bank Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Dr Sania Nishtar
c) Banking Under Control of Pakistan. They will each address the Health Assembly
d) Firewall For Bank for 15 minutes on 23 May 2017.
e) Curb Hacking On Bank Answer: b)
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Explanation: Central government will raise bonds of SBI was named ̳Code For Bank‘, will
focus on the
2,360 crore rupees for renewable energy. A decision in business value driven by technologies
like predictive
this regard was taken by the Union Cabinet. The bonds analytics, fin-tech/block chain, digital
payments, IoT
will be raised by the Ministry of New and Renewable (Internet of Things), artificial intelligence,
machine
Energy and funds will be used in various renewable learning, BOTS and robotic process
automation.
energy programmes.
325). Lenin Moreno was recently appointed as a new
329). Who is the winner of the CEAT International president of which country?
Cricketer of the Year award 2016/17? a) Brazil
a) Rohit Sharma b) Cuba
b) Ravichandran Ashwin c) Spain
c) Virat Kohli d) Ecuador
d) Suresh Raina e) Mexico
e) MS Dhoni Answer: d)
Answer: b) Explanation: Ecuador's new president Lenin Moreno,
Explanation: Based on the CEAT Cricket Ratings, tasked with steering a flagship of the Latin
American left
Ravichandran Ashwin was honored with International through troubled economic and political
waters. Moreno
Cricketer of the Year award by Sunil Gavaskar and Harsh beat his conservative rival, ex-banker
Guillermo Lasso,
Goenka, chairman, RPG Enterprises at the Cricket Club by 2.3 per cent in April's runoff vote.
of India. He receive the trophy and cheque for rupee 5 lakh. 326). Who has been recently
appointed as a new general counsel by TATA Sons?
330). Shubman Gill belongs to which of the following a) Shuva Mandal
sport? b) Ashok mittal
a) Shooting c) Rajesh Mishra
b) Boxing d) Rakesh sharma
c) Cricket e) Shivashankar
d) Wrestling Answer: a)
e) Squash Explanation: Tata Sons announced the appointment of
Answer: c) Shuva Mandal — National Practice Head, M&A and
Explanation: Shubman Gill was a Cricket player, who Corporate at Shardul Amarchand
Mangaldas — as group
was recently honored with the CEAT Young Player of general counsel.
the Year for scoring 603 runs in nine games against the touring England under-19 team. 327).
ICC announced a long term partnership deal with which of the following Brand?
331). which of the following state government recently a) Tissot
has launched an e-clinics service for farmers with the aim b) Rado
to double farmer‘s income? c) Hublot
a) Haryana d) Parx
b) Maharashtra e) Tommy
c) Punjab Answer: c)
d) Madhya Pradesh Explanation: The ICC announced a long-term deal with
e) Jammu & Kashmir luxury brand Hublot, which will include all ICC events to
Answer: e) 2020. The agreement will mean Hublot supply watches
Explanation: The J&K government launched an e- for the player-of-the-Match in semifinals and
finals at all
clinics service for farmers with the aim to double ICC major events as well as the player-of-the-
tournament
farmer‘s income by 2022. The Department of award.
Agriculture, in collaboration with Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI),
has set up 15 plant 328). Recently, government has approved issuing bonds
clinics in Samba, Kathua and Jammu. of _______ crore rupees for renewable energy
Schemes? a) 2,360 crore rupees
332). How many countries are there in the African union b) 3,623 crore rupees
and which day is celebrated as Africa day? c) 2,235 crore rupees
a) 45 countries, 22nd May d) 3,745 crore rupees
b) 47 countries, 23rd May e) 2,508 crore rupees
c) 55 countries, 25th May Answer: a)
d) 51 countries, 25th June e) 57 countries, 23rd June
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Dhola to Sadia, both in Assam.The bridge will reduce the Explanation: The African Union (AU)
is a continental
distance from Rupai on NH- 37 in Assam to Meka-Roing union consisting of all 55 countries on
the African
on NH-52 in Arunachal Pradesh by 165KM.The travel continent. It was established on 26 May
2001 in Addis
time between the two places will come down from the Ababa, Ethiopia, and launched on 9 July
2002 in South
current six hours to just one hour, a total five hour Africa, with the aim of replacing the
Organization of
reduction. This will result in saving of petrol and diesel African Unity (OAU). Africa Day, which
was formerly
worth 10 Lakh rupees per day. known as Africa Freedom Day was observed on 25th May.
336).Which state government recently launched JE (Japanese Encephalitis) vaccination drive in
38 districts? 333). What is the theme of the Africa day for the year
a) Bihar 2017?
b) Orissa a) Harnessing The Demographic Dividend Through
c) Punjab Investments In Youth.
d) Uttar Pradesh b) Developing African Nations Towards Technology.
e) Madhya Pradesh c) Africa On The Move For Better Future
Answer: d) d) Terrorism Free Nation Is The Goal
Explanation: In Uttar Pradesh, a massive immunisation e) Save Energy, Food For The People
In Africa
drive has been launched in 38 districts to eradicate Answer: a)
Japanese Encephalitis.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Explanation: 25th May is observed as
Africa Day, This
launched the drive from Kushinagar district yesterday. year 2017, the African Union highlights
the theme:
The government also launched a toll free number to get ̳Harnessing the demographic dividend
through
or provide any information aboutencephalitis.The number investments in youth.
is 18001805544.
334).Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated
337).Telangana recently made a Record procurement of the country‘s longest bridge in which
state?
which crop? a) Haryana
a) Maize b) west Bengal
b) Millets c) Assam
c) Wheat d) Telangana
d) Pulses e) Andhra Pradesh
e) Paddy Answer: c)
Answer: e) Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated
Explanation: In Telangana the Civil Supplies the country‘s longest bridge - the Dhola-Sadia
Bridge in
Department has procured a total of 45 lakh metric tons - Assam today. Mr Modi named the
bridge after legendary
LMT of paddy during 2016-17 including 17 LMT in singer BhupenHazarika.This three lane, 9.15
kilometre
Kharif and 28 LMT in Rabi season. bridge has been built over the Brahmaputra river. It links
Dhola to Sadia, both in Assam.The bridge will reduce the
338).The government has selected five merchant bankers distance from Rupai on NH- 37 in
Assam to Meka-Roing
to manage its three per cent stake sale in Indian Oil on NH-52 in Arunachal Pradesh by
165KM.The travel
Corporation, which of the following bank is not in the time between the two places will come
down from the
selected list of 5 banks? current six hours to just one hour, a total five hour
a) Goldman Sachs reduction. This will result in saving of petrol and diesel
b) Citigroup worth 10 Lakh rupees per day.
c) Deutsche Equities d) SBI Capital Markets 335).what is the length of the country‘s longest
bridge
e) Axis Securities. which was inaugurated by our PM Modi recently?
Answer: e) a) 9.5 km
Explanation: The government has selected five b) 9.15 km
merchant bankers to manage its three per cent stake sale c) 8.25 km
in Indian Oil Corporation, IOC, which could fetch about d) 8.75 km
six thousand crore rupees to the exchequer.The bankers e) 9.25 km
are - Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Deutsche Equities, SBI Answer: b)
Capital Markets and ICICI Securities. Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated
the country‘s longest bridge - the Dhola-Sadia Bridge in
339).Which South African batsman recently announced Assam today. Mr Modi named the
bridge after legendary
his retirement by the end of 2017? singer BhupenHazarika.This three lane, 9.15 kilometre
a) Jacques Rudolph bridge has been built over the Brahmaputra river. It links
b) AB de Villiers
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implication of Rs. 81,975 crore for the period 2016-17 to d) quinton de cock
2018-19. The Minister of State for Rural Development e) Faf du plessis
Shri Ram KripalYadav said in a written reply to a Answer: a)
question. Explanation: Former South Africa batsman Jacques Rudolph will retire from all forms
of cricket by the end of
343). World Bank has offered to help to work towards the 2017 season. He will continue to lead
Glamorgan in
Open Defecation Free, ODF, plus status for which state? this year‘s T20 Blast before he retires.
a) Rajasthan b) Gujarat 340).Which Indian player recently won bronze medal in
c) Maharashtra junior men 10m air pistol in the 27th Meeting of
d) Haryana Shooting Hopes international competition held at Czech
e) Tamil nadu Republic?
Answer: d) a) Ankurmittal
Explanation: Chief Minister ManoharLal has said a team b) Ravi kumar
of experts from World Bank has offered to help to work c) Abhinavbindra
towards Open Defecation Free, ODF, plusstatus. The d) Chain singh
state would achieve ODF status by 25th September this e) SaurabhChaudhary
year and after that a cleanliness drive would start to get Answer: e)
ODF plus status. ODF plus refers to total sanitation in Explanation: SaurabhChaudhary wins
the bronze in air
terms of solid waste management, improved sewerage pistol in the 27th Meeting of Shooting
Hopes
lines, storm water drains and pucca cement roads. international competition at Czech Republic.
Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, he said, 44 villages, two each from a district,
would be taken up 341).Which union minister recently released the short
under a pilot project to ensure cleanliness by 1st films made by Doordarshan on 3years of NDA
November this year. The Chief Minister also said that the Government?
scope of SakshamYuvaYojna has been widened from a) Mr.Arunjaitley
April to include graduates. b) Mr.Ram vilaspaswan c) Mr.Harshvardhan
344). Marat Safin has announced recently that he is d) Mr.venkaiahnaidu
stepping down as a law maker in the Russian parliament e) Mr.Prakashjavadekar
after six years. He was a retired professional player of Answer: d)
which game? Explanation: Information and Broadcasting Minister M
a) Football Venkaiah Naidu has said the focus of the government
b) Tennis under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
c) Hockey has been on integrated development, inclusive growth
d) Rugby and good governance.Mr Naidu said, government had
e) Ice hockey taken various initiatives in the last three years for the
Answer: b) welfare of the people ensuring SabkaSaathSabkaVikas.
Explanation: Marat Safin (retired professional tennis He was speaking after releasing 14 short
films on various
player) has announced that he is stepping down as a flagship schemes of the government in
New Delhi
lawmaker in the Russian parliament after six years. Two- today.He said, these films produced
by Doordarshan
time Slam champion Safin, who retired in 2009. would be showcased on all Doordarshan
channels in Hindi and all other Indian languages to motivate and
345). Recently how many agreements have been signed inspire people.
between India and Mauritius? a) Four 342). Minister of state for Rural development shri Ram
b) Three Kripal Yadav recently said that the government sets
c) Five target of building 1 crore houses in rural areas by which
d) Six year?
e) Two a) 2019
Answer: a) b) 2020
Explanation: India and Mauritius today signed four c) 2022
agreements after delegation-level talks between Prime d) 2025
Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart e) 2023
Pravind Kumar Jugnauth in New Delhi. The agreements Answer: a)
include New Delhi extending a 500 million dollar line of Explanation: The Government said that
it has approved
credit to Mauritius. In his address, after signing of the the construction of 1 crore houses with the
financial
agreements, Mr Modi said, the line of credit is an
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Explanation: To improve road connectivity in Ladakh the development of the island nation.
region of the Jammu and Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna, seven major
roads projects 346).Which state government plans to setting up electric
under the Centrally-sponsored scheme - Central Road vehicle charging stations?
Fund-have been implemented in the last two years. Five a) Haryana
road projects were implemented to connect the remote b) Telangana
and difficult terrain villages of Leh district. c) Andhra Pradesh d) Gujarat
350).World‘s largest optical telescope will be located in? e) Maharashtra
a) United States of America Answer: e)
b) United Kingdom Explanation: The Maharashtra government plans to
c) Italy frame a new policy for setting up electric vehicle
d) Chile charging stations across the State. Chief Minister
e) Russia Devendra Fadnavis on Friday told after the inauguration
Answer: d) of country‘s first multi-modal electric vehicle project and
Explanation: The European Extremely Large Telescope Ola electric charging station.
(E-ELT) in its enclosure on Cerro Armazones, a 3060- metre mountaintop in Chile's Atacama
Desert. The 39- 347).What is the name of the Odisha-based activist who
metre E-ELT will be the largest optical/infrared telescope entered the Limca Book of Records for
the highest
in the world. number of replies received from a single organization on a Right to Information
(RTI) application?
351).How many crore rupees has been invested in a) Naveen Panaik
Odisha‘s biggest integrated steel facility? b) Bhimraj
a) 30,000 crore rupees c) Akhand
b) 35,000 crore rupees d) Rajesh Shukla
c) 33,000 crore rupees e) Deshmuk rao
d) 37,000 crore rupees Answer: c)
e) 40,000 crore rupees Explanation: Odisha-based activist Akhand entered the
Answer: c) Limca Book of Records for the highest number of replies
Explanation: The biggest integrated steel plant of received from a single organization on a
Right to
Odisha was made operational with the commissioning of Information (RTI) application. In less
than three months,
the country‘s largest blast furnace. Inaugurating the state between February and April 2016, Mr.
Akhand received
of the art 6 mtpa steel plant of Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. 333 replies from the Department of
Posts. According to
( JSPL), Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said it the Limca Book of Records, he had
received 162 replies
would provide direct employment to about 30,000 people in February, 157 in March and 14 in
April.
and indirect jobs to many others. JSPL chairman Naveen Jindal said the plant was set up at an
investment of about 348).What is the theme of the World Environment day
33,000 crore rupees. this year? a) Save nature for our future
352).Who inaugurates workshop on Common Service b) Connecting People to Nature
Centres as GST Suvidha Provider in New Delhi recently? c) Nature is our wealth
a) Ravi Shankar Prasad d) People with nature
b) Arun Jaitley e) Save earth save nature
c) Suresh Prabhu Answer: b)
d) Harsh Vardhan Explanation: The United Nations has chosen the theme:
e) Arvind Kejriwal ̳Connecting People to Nature‘ for World Environment
Answer: a) Day.
Explanation: Ravi Shankar Prasad inaugurating a workshop on Common Service Centres as
GST Suvidha 349).Under which scheme Ladakh region of the Jammu
Provider (GSP) in New Delhi, hoped that CSCs will help and Kashmir got seven major roads
projects?
Govt in rolling out Goods and Services Tax, GST. a) Pradhan Mantri Gram Suraksha Yojna b)
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna
353).Who inaugurated Unmanned aerial vehicles testing c) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sarveksha
Yojna
and research center at Challakerein Karnataka? d) Pradhan Mantri Gram Vidhyan Yojna
a) PM Modi e) Pradhan Mantri Gram Abhiyan Yojna
b) Manohar Parikkar Answer: b)
c) Arun jaitley d) Rajnath Singh
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profitable public sector undertaking, according to Answer: c)
earnings statements of the two companies. Explanation: Defence Minister Arun Jaitley
inaugurated the country‘s primary aeronautical research facility at
357).Which Country recently won the sudirman cup held Challakere in Karnataka on Sunday
with the assertion
at Australia‘s Gold Cost? that maintaining optimal defence preparedness was
a) Russia crucial. The Aeronautical Test Range will host several
b) South Korea unmanned aerial vehicles which will be tested and
c) China integrated in this remote facility before being inducted by
d) Japan the Armed Forces.
e) Malaysia Answer: b) 354).What is the name of the ISRO‘s heaviest rocket
Explanation: South Korea on Sunday won badminton's which was made recently?
Sudirman Cup for the first time in 14 years with an a) GSLV MK –I
emotional 3-2 victory over 10-time champions China at b) GSLV MK –II
Australia's Gold Coast. The South Koreans claimed their c) GSLV MK –III
fourth cup in the world mixed teams competition with a d) GSLV MK –IV
charged 21-17, 21-13 win by Choi Sol-Gyu and Chae e) GSLV MK –V
Yoo-Jung in the mixed doubles match. Answer: c) Explanation: An indigenous rocket as
heavy as 200 full-
358).Who won Monaco Grand Prix 2017 title? grown Asian elephants could well take ―Indians
into
a) Sebastian Vettel space from Indian soil‖. Standing tall on the rocket port
b) Nico Rosberg at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh is the country‘s latest
c) Lewis Hamilton rocket — the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
d) Leonardo Dicaprio Mark III (GSLV Mk- III) — the heaviest rocket ever
e) Rose Taylor made by India that is capable of carrying the heaviest
Answer: a) satellites.
Explanation: Sebastian vettel Formula one racer won the Monaco grand prix title.He finished
the race just before 355).Which service provider recently announced to
Kimi Raikkonen of finland.Both were the same Ferrari provide better satellite phone services in
two years?
team. a) Airtel b) Vodafone
359).Which city police received the FICCI smart policing c) Aircel
award 2017? d) BSNL
a) Chennai e) Reliance Jio
b) Bengaluru Answer: d)
c) Delhi Explanation: BSNL plans to extend its satellite phone
d) Kolkata services for all citizens in two years. It will work at any
e) Pune corner of the country and remain immune to breakdown
Answer: e) of mobile services during natural calamities.
Explanation: FICCI smart policing award 2017 was given to pune city police. Pune police
commissioner Smt 356).India‘s most profitable state owned company as of
Rashmi Shukla received this award from BJP MP march 2017 is?
Meenakshi Lekhi. a) IOC b) ONGC
360).Which state government has decided to double the c) BHEL
limit of free travel facility in the State Roadways buses d) AAI
for women college students? e) Air India
a) Maharashtra Answer: a)
b) Rajasthan Explanation: Indian Oil Corp. (IOC) has overtaken Oil
c) Haryana and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC) to become India‘s most
d) Madhya Pradesh profitable state owned company. IOC, which has for
e) Karnataka decades been India‘s biggest company by turnover,
Answer: c) posted a 70% jump in net profit to 19,106.4 crore rupees
Explanation: The Haryana government has decided to in the financial year ended March 31,
2017. This was
more than double the limit of free travel facility in the more than the 17,900 crore rupees net
profit ONGC
State Roadways buses for women college students. Chief posted in the 2016-17 fiscal, making
IOC the most
Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has approved a proposal to increase this limit from 60 to 150 km,
an official release
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stated here on Monday. The decision will benefit 2.15
Answer: c) lakh women students in the State.
Explanation: Government-run Prasar Bharati has got into an agreement with Morocco's
Societe Nationale de 361).Recently which of the following state was declared
Radiodiffusion et de Television (SNRT) to step up as fully electrified?
cooperation in the broadcasting sector.The MoU was a) Kerala
signed during the fifth India Morocco Joint Commission b) Tamil Nadu
Meeting (JCM) in Rabat. c) Telangana d) Andhra Pradesh
365). What is the name of that cyclone which hit e) Maharashtra
Bangladesh coast area recently? Answer: a)
a) Mora Explanation: Kerala turned a fully electrified State on
b) Bora Monday as part of the celebrations to mark the Left
c) Tara Democratic Front government‘s first anniversary. Chief
d) Sara Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who made the formal
e) Nora declaration at an event here, added a personal note by
Answer: a) recalling his childhood in a village without electricity in
Explanation: Cyclone Mora carrying the most severe Kannur district.
danger warning signal number 10 hit Bangladesh coast at Kutubdia on Cox's Bazar coast early
this morning. Heavy 362).To reduce which among the following issues, North
rainfall have been reported in Cox's Bazar, Patuakhali, Delhi Municipal Corporation Mayor
Preeti Agarwal has
Bagerhat and nearby areas. Hundreds of homes and trees launched a new Android app?
have been reported damaged in St. Martin's Island off a) Child labor
Cox's Bazar coast. b) Traffic rules violation c) Bribery complaints
366). Name the Manipur Governor who has been recently d) Parking violations
appointed as the Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia? e) Black money
a) Uma Bharathi Answer: d)
b) Mridhula sinha Explanation: People around north Delhi will now be
c) Maneka Gandhi able to lodge complaints related to parking violations in
d) Najma Heptulla the area with just a click on their mobile phones. The
e) Kalyan Singh North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Monday launched
Answer: d) a one-of-a kind mobile application, using which users can
Explanation: Manipur Governor and former Minority click pictures and post the parking
violations for
Affairs Minister Najma Heptulla has been appointed as a immediate action by the civic body
officials.
Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia for five years by the University‘s Court. Ms. Heptulla
succeeds Lt. Gen. 363). Name the Union Minister who has recently,
(Retd) M.A. Zaki, who completes his five-year term this launched Anti-Ragging Mobile App?
month, Jamia Vice - Chancellor Talat Ahmad saif. a) Harsh Vardhan b) Uma Bharathi
367).World no tobacco day is observed globally on? c) Rajnath Singh
a) May 12th d) Ravi Shankar Prasad
b) May 31st e) Prakash Javadekar
c) May 15th Answer: e)
d) May 21st Explanation: Union Human Resource Development
e) May 25th Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar launched an Anti-
Answer: b) Ragging Mobile App introduced by the University Grants
Explanation: World no tobacco day is observed globally Commission (UGC) in New Delhi. This
app will work on
on 31 may. This year theme is ―Tobacco – a threat to android devices, students can register
and login.
development‖. Complaints can be register through this app.
368).What is the theme of World no tobacco day 2017? 364).With which organization Morocco's
SNRT signed
a) Tobacco free nations MoU in broadcasting sector?
b) No tobacco no cancer a) BSNL
c) Tobacco is death b) NDTV
d) Tobacco – a threat to development c) Prasar Bharathi
e) Tobacco causes cancer d) Timesnow
Answer: d) e) Star network
Explanation: World no tobacco day is observed menace of garbage and litter in public places, the Goa
globally on 31 may. This year theme is ―Tobacco – government
a will impose a fine of 500 rupees from July
threat to development‖. to implement a ban on buying and selling of plastic
bags below 50 microns.
369).Which state government recently announced
Rupee 500 penalty for buying and selling plastic bags 370). Name the institute develops new tech to make
below 50 microns? a) Bihar b) Odhisa c) Rajasthan d) cheaper, quicker and pollution-free bio fuel? a) IIT
Madhya Pradesh e) Goa Answer: e) Explanation: Madras b) IIT Kharagpur c) IIT Bombay d) IIT Delhi e)
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told that to tackle the
IIT Roorkee Answer: b) Explanation: Researchers at
IIT Kharagpur have developed a new technology was just at 27% compared to China and Brazil where it
which will change the way bio-fuel is manufactured by was between 65-70%. Even in neighboring Sri Lanka
making the process cheaper, quicker and pollution- and Bangladesh the figure was higher. According to the
free. Professor of Department of Agricultural and Food report, women entrepreneurs typically create more jobs
Engineering, Dr Rintu Banerjee today said, the for women but in India the number is few.
technique will ensure relatively quicker production of
bio-fuel and the process is completely green. 372). With which Organization, Amul has signed an
371). What is the India‘s rank in women workforce MoU recently? a) BHEL b) FICCI c) ISRO d) IIT e)
report, which of recently declared by World Bank? a)NASA Answer: c) Explanation: Gujarat Cooperative
120th b) 125th c) 110th d) 117th e) 122nd Answer: a) Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) is produced a
Explanation: According to India Development Report product in the brand name of ―AMUL‖ has signed an
released by World Bank, India had one of the lowestMoU with Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
female participation in the workforce, ranking 120th for fodder acreage assessment using satellite
observation and space technology.
among 131 countries. In India, the women participation
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