www.ibpsguide.com Important Current Affairs MCQ of May 2017 for IBPS PO and Upcoming Exams 1). International Labour Day is observed on Which Date? a) April 29 b) April 30 c) May 1 d) May 2 e) May 3 Answer: c) Explanation: May 1 International Labour Day, also known as International Worker's Day or May Day. It is observed on this day every year to promote and encourage the international labour associations. The day marks the victory of workers' movement for eight hours of work. It also aims to pay tribute to workers sacrifices in achieving economic and social rights all over the world. 2). Which State Government has decided to set up 15 integrated solid waste management clusters to deal with solid waste in urban areas? a) Haryana b) Punjab c) Maharashtra d) Madhya Pradesh e) Rajasthan Answer: a) Explanation: Haryana Government has decided to set up 15 integrated solid waste management clusters to deal with solid waste in urban areas. Out of these, electricity would be generated from solid waste in three clusters and manure from the remaining 12 clusters. Giving this information at Chandigarh an official spokesman said that a solid waste management plant is being set up at Faridabad at a cost of Rs 330 crore. 3). Which of the following State government organized the country's first transgender one-day athletic meet at it‘s Capital? a) Karnataka b) Manipur c) Gujarat d) Kerala e) Goa Answer: d) Explanation: Kerala has organized the country's first transgender one-day athletic meet at Thiruvananthapuram in which 132 participants from 12 districts participated. Kerala Sports Minister A. C. Moideen has inaugurated the event at the Central Stadium. Member of Parliament A Sampath and Member Legislative Assembly V S Sivakumar were also present during the inaugural function. 4). Which of the following State government gets its first Shatabdi Express, flagged off by Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain? a) Rajasthan www.ibpsguide.com
b) Goa c) Karnataka d) Kerala e) Assam Answer: e) Explanation: Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain flagged off Assam's first Shatabdi Express from Dibrugarh. "There was a long-standing demand for better rail connectivity with Guwahati from Dibrugarh and the Dibrugarh-Guwahati Shatabdi Express would fulfill that demand of the people," said the Minister. Gohain further urged the people to take care of railway property. 5). Which of the following State Government introduce e-challans for payment of road taxes? a) Odissa b) Karnataka c) Kerala d) Uttar Pradesh e) Andhra Pradesh Answer: d) Explanation: In order to keep a check on touts at Regional Transport Offices (RTO), the Yogi Adityanath government is planning to introduce the system of echallans for payment of road taxes. "We have set a deadline of 100 days and we are confident of attaining the objective within time," said Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Swatantra Dev Singh. 6). Which State government became the first state to install first-of-its-kind automated weather stations for farmers in the region? a) Karnataka b) Manipur c) Maharashtra d) Megalaya e) Assam Answer: c) Explanation: Maharashtra became the first state to install first-of-its-kind automated weather stations for farmers in the region. The state government aims to install a total of 2,065 such units at the village/mandal level across Maharashtra. The machines are designed to accurately predict rainfall patterns, levels of humidity and also to guide the farmers on the best crop to cultivate. 7). Which of the following becomes India's first public hospital to start plaque brachytherapy facility for the treatment of eye tumors? a) NEER b) APOLLO c) TERAJ d) AIIMS e) RJ.P.R Answer: d)
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www.ibpsguide.com Explanation: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is India's first public hospital to start plaque brachytherapy facility for the treatment of eye tumors. ii. The facility is a form of local radiation delivered to the eye through a radioactive device which is attached to the eye for a temporary period of time. The move will benefit children suffering from retinoblastoma, which is a form of eye cancer, and adults suffering from ocular melanoma. 8). Looking forward to make boarding pass and security check-ins digital at airports using Aadhaar and mobile phones, The Ministry of Civil Aviation Introduced. a) Digi Yatra b) Digi Ratha c) DIgiyan d) Dig Dhan Yatra e) DIgi Ratha mela Answer: a) Explanation: The Ministry of Civil Aviation under the proposed ―Digi Yatra‖ initiative is looking forward to make boarding pass and security check-ins digital at airports using Aadhaar and mobile phones. Under this initiative, a digital mode for airport entry and verification of passengers would be used. The move is aimed to ease the security and boarding procedure. In a sum, the initiative aims to make the whole air travel experience completely digital. 9). Who has unveiled translated volumes of Vachana in 23 Indian languages on the occasion of Basava Jayanti? a) President of India b) Chief Justice of India c) Delhi Governor d) Chief Minister of Haryana e) Prime Minister of India Answer: e) Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled translated volumes of Vachana in 23 Indian languages on the occasion of Basava Jayanti. The 23 Vachana volumes were edited by late M M Kalburgi and have been translated into other languages by more than 200 people. Prime Minister also released the digital version of the work. This is the first ever celebration of Basava Jayanti at the national level in New Delhi. 10). RBI asks ARCs to have a minimum net corpus of Rs100 crore by 2019. ARC Full form is. a) Asset reconstruction companies b) Acredit value Restructuring Company c) Associated Rivalry of Compulsion d) Analysed Restormation of Currency e) Analytical Reconstructed Coins Answer: a) Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked all the existing asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) to have a minimum net owned fund (NOF) of Rs100 crore by March 2019. This decision has been www.ibpsguide.com
taken by RBI in accordance with its last bi-monthly monetary policy in which it had proposed to stipulate a minimum NOF of Rs100 crore taking into consideration the enhanced role and greater cash based transactions carried out by ARCs. 11). Who was honoured at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards with the ceremony's first-ever Icon award? a) Queen Latifah b) Missy Elliott c) MC Lyte d) Britney Spears e) Angel Haze Answer: d) Explanation: Pop star Britney Spears was honoured at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards with the ceremony's first-ever Icon award. BC News Agency said, Britney's younger sister, Jamie Lynn Spears presented the inaugural award to 35-year-old pop diva Los Angeles. 12). Who becomes 1st Indian to win Asian Squash title? a) James Willstrop b) Nicol David c) Joshna Chinappa d) Camille Serme e) Laura Massaro Answer: c) Explanation: Indian squash player Joshna Chinappa defeated compatriot Dipika Pallikal in the women's singles final to become the first Indian to clinch the Asian Squash Championship title. Chinappa defeated Pallikal 13-15, 12-10, 11-13, 11-4, 11-4 in the 78-minute long final. In the men's final, Saurav Ghosal finished as the runner-up after losing to number one seed, Max Lee. 13). Who becomes 1st Indian to take pole in FIA F3 European Championship? a) Guanyu Zhou b) Jake Dennis c) Ralf Aron d) Jehan Daruvala e) David Beckmann Answer: d) Explanation: Jehan Daruvala, in his rookie season at the FIA Formula 3 European Championship, is already making waves. The 18-year-old product of Force India Academy, became the first Indian to take pole in the F3 European series, securing the top spot on the starting grid for Race 1 of the second round of the championship in Monza, Italy. However, he was unable to translate that into a race victory, and finished the hard-fought race in second place, behind his Carlin Racing teammate Lando Norris of the UK. 14). Who is the Winner of the Russian Grand Prix 2017? a) Lewis Hamilton b) Valtteri Bottas c) Sebastian Vettel
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tallest flag pole, at 360 feet, is installed at the AttariWagah border in Punjab. 18). The Department of Telecom launched web portal, a portal that will allow people to track radiation emitted from mobile towers within a locality and check their compliance with the stipulated norms. What is the name of the web portal? a) Tarang Sanchar b) Paranf Machor c) Sachur Poigh d) Gyuch Fruch e) Hoich Websy Answer: a) Explanation: The Department of Telecom (DoT) on 2 May 2017 launched 'Tarang Sanchar‘ web portal, a portal that will allow people to track radiation emitted from mobile towers within a locality and check their compliance with the stipulated norms. The portal will help in clearing myths and misconceptions about mobile towers and emissions from them. Through this portal, status of the towers will be available to the users.
16). The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) will observe 'Ganga Cleanliness Pledge Day' on Which date? a) April 30 b) May 1 c) May 2 d) May 3 e) April 29 Answer: c) Explanation: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) will observe 'Ganga Cleanliness Pledge Day' on 02nd May 2017 at various places in the river's basin states to spread awareness and ensure public participation in the program. The events will be organized in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Hardoi, Bithoor and Vidhur Kuti; Uttarakhand's Srinagar and Devprayag; Patna and Bhagalpur in Bihar; Sahibganj (Jharkhand) and Kolkata (West Bengal).
19). Which of the following will be launched by HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar to encourage Universities to display portraits of Param Veer Chakra-decorated soldiers? a) Veera-Futja Abhiyan b) Sutchi- Delochi Abhiyan c) Vidya - Veerta Abhiyan d) Deluchi – Shytch Abhiyan e) Shiyan – Achur Abhiyan Answer: c) Explanation: Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar will launch Students for soldiers- a nationwide Vidya - Veerta Abhiyan to encourage Universities to display portraits of Param Veer Chakra-decorated soldiers. The aim of this Abhiyan is to instill a sense of patriotism and nationalism among students. AIR correspondent reports that the Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre, two Param Veer Chakra Vijeta Soldiers Rifleman Sanjay Kumar and Grenadier Yogender Singh Yadav will also attend the function.
17). India's 2nd tallest national flag hoisted in which place? a) Amravati b) Solapur c) Dombivli d) Kolhapur e) Thane Answer: d) Explanation: Marking the formation day of Maharashtra, CM Devendra Fadnavis hoisted India's second tallest national flag in Kolhapur at 303 feet. The flag used for the pole was 90 feet long and 60 feet wide, and cost around Rs. 1.1 crore for the installation. Notably, India's
20). Which becomes First City in World to gets its Own Microsoft Font? a) Abu dhabi b) Sharja c) Ajman d) Dubai e) Fujairah Answer: d) Explanation: Dubai has become the first city in the world to have its own Microsoft-designed font. The font will have typeface both in Latin and Arabic script. It will be made available in 23 languages– Afrikaans, Arabic, Basque, Britannic, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, English,
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www.ibpsguide.com Finnish, French, Gaelic, German, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Norwegian, Farsi, Portuguese, Sami, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish and Urdu. The font was launched by the Crown Prince of Dubai Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The font will be used by UAE‘s government bodies and also by 100 million Office 365 users around the world. 21). Elon Musk-led aerospace startup successfully launched a spy satellite into orbit for the US military. The Name of the satellite is what? a) Spice x b) Kyce I c) HYCE XI d) Space X e) Deluce S Answer: d) Explanation: Elon Musk-led aerospace startup SpaceX successfully launched a spy satellite into orbit for the US military. The secretive payload was launched on the startup's Falcon 9 rocket. SpaceX then landed the 14storey-high first stage core of the rocket, which contains the main engines and fuel, back to the ground. 22). Google has announced the new initiative, especially for tier-2 cities to support entrepreneurs and developers of the country. What is the Initiative Name? a) Helpful to Bharat b) Solve for India c) Solution To India d) Resolve the Problem e) Identify the Problem Answer: b) Explanation: Google has announced the new "Solve for India" initiative, especially for tier-2 cities such as Pune, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Indore, Nagpur, Nashik, Madurai, Kanpur, and Chennai. This program will aim to support entrepreneurs and developers of the country. Entrepreneurs will now have the opportunity to learn directly from Google engineers. Some of the areas will include agri-tech, healthcare, transportation, education, sanitation and more. 23). Uber started rolling out its on-demand food delivery app in India, partnered with local restaurants to list their menu on the app and the food will be delivered via registered couriers. The name of the app is. a) UberEATS b) UberRUCHI c) UberDIGEST d) UberDIVINE e) UberSALAD Answer: a) Explanation: Uber started rolling out its on-demand food delivery app UberEATS in India, starting with Mumbai. Uber has partnered with local restaurants to list their menu on the app and the food will be delivered via registered couriers. The standalone app will compete with www.ibpsguide.com
existing food delivery services like FoodPanda, Swiggy, Zomato, and Google's newly-launched Areo app. 24). Who has been selected for the 'Transformative Chief Minister Award' in recognition for his role in advancing the US-India partnership at the state level? a) Vijay Rupani b) Pinarayi Vijayan c) Yogi Adithyanath d) Amarinder Singh e) Chandrababu Naidu Answer: e) Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu has been selected for the 'Transformative Chief Minister Award' in recognition for his role in advancing the US-India partnership at the state level. In a statement, the US-India Business Council (USIBC) said in Washington that the award would be presented on 8th of this month at the USIBC West Coast Summit in the Silicon Valley. 25). The Tamil Nadu government conferred the 2017 Avvaiyar Award to Whom? a) Padma Venkataraman b) Mohamed Abdullahi c) Bashar al-Assad d) Reuven Rivlin e) Harsh Kumar Answer: a) Explanation: The Tamil Nadu government on 2 May 2017 conferred the 2017 Avvaiyar Award to Padma Venkataraman, a social worker and daughter for former Indian President, the late R Venkataraman.Padma was honoured with the award for her efforts in the field of women‘s welfare and the rehabilitation of leprosyaffected people since the past 30 years by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami. 26). Who has been appointed as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador? a) Bipin Preet Singh b) Kunal Bahl c) Bhavish Aggarwal d) Marco Lambertini e) Yusra Mardini Answer: e) Explanation: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has appointed Syrian refugee and Olympic athlete Yusra Mardini as a Goodwill Ambassador. Ms. Mardini, who has settled in Germany, participated in the first ever Olympic refugee team at the Rio de Janeiro games in 2016. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people.
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www.ibpsguide.com 27). Who has been recommended by Hockey India for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award? a) Sandeep Singh b) P. R. Sreejesh c) Sardar Singh d) Yuvraj Walmiki e) Dilip Tirkey Answer: c) Explanation: Hockey India recommended senior player and former captain Sardar Singh for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India's highest sporting honour. Other players SV Sunil, Dharamvir Singh and Deepika have been recommended for the Arjuna Award while RP Singh and Sumrai Tete have been recommended for the Dhyan Chand Award. Coaches Sandeep Sangwan and Romesh Pathania have been recommended for the Dronacharya Award. 28). The World Asthma Day 2017 was observed across the world on a) 2 May b) 1 May c) 29 April d) 30 April e) 3 May Answer: a) Explanation: The World Asthma Day 2017 was observed across the world on 2 May 2017 with the theme 'Asthma: Better Air, Better Breathing'. This year theme highlights the resurging environmental pollution and its hazardous impacts on health. World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. The Day was established in the year 1998. 29). World Press Freedom Day is observed on a) 2 May b) 1 May c) 29 April d) 30 April e) 3 May Answer: e) Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly declared 3rd of May to be World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished on the day and reiterated his unwavering support towards a free and vibrant press, which is vital in a democracy. In a tweet Mr. Modi said, social media has emerged as an active medium of engagement and has added more vigour to press freedom. 30). In Which place Govt to set up Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra under Swachh Bharat Mission? www.ibpsguide.com
a) Bhopal b) Rajghat c) Cuttack d) Sambalpur e) Berhampur Answer: b) Explanation: The government will set up Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra at Rajghat in New Delhi under Swachh Bharat Mission. Addressing media in New Delhi on the culmination of Swachhata Pakhwada, Rural Development, Water and Sanitation Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said, the work for setting up the Kendra is on. It will be functional next year. The Minister said under the mission, so far, four crore individual toilets have been created. He said, cleanliness is the priority of the government and 14 thousand crore rupees have earmarked for the purpose in this year budget. Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma highlighted the initiatives taken during the Swachhata Pakhwada. 31). Which State became the first state in India to switch to the January-December financial year from existing April-March cycle? a) Maharashtra b) Manipur c) Madhya Pradesh d) Uttarakhand e) Punjab Answer: c) Explanation: Madhya Pradesh became the first state in India to switch to the January-December financial year from existing April-March cycle. The plan to switch the financial year was endorsed by the state cabinet. A decision to this effect was taken at the state cabinet meeting held in Bhopal. The move and endorsement of the plan will break a 150-year old tradition of adopting the financial year from April to March. The practice of April-March financial year was adopted in 1867 by the British Government. 32). The Indian Army has successfully test-fired an advanced version of the Which of the following landattack cruise missile in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands? a) Brahmos b) Dracos c) Supheir d) Uthaiys e) Karujini Answer: a) Explanation: The Indian Army has successfully testfired an advanced version of the Brahmos land-attack cruise missile in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The land-to-land configuration of the missile was launched from a mobile autonomous launcher. A senior army officer said in New Delhi that the test firing of the missile demonstrated the weapon's unmatched lethality of hitting the centre of a designated target with bull's eye precision.
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www.ibpsguide.com The officer said, the missile met all the flight parameters in a copybook manner. 33). Who has been chosen for the Best Actor Award in 64th National Film Awards? a) Shahrukh Khan b) Salman Khan c) Aamir Khan d) Akshay Kumar e) Hrithik Roshan Answer: d) Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee will give way the 64th National Film Awards in New Delhi. Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu and MoS Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore will also be present on the occasion. The Awards had been announced Last month. Akshay Kumar has been chosen for the Best Actor Award for Hindi Movie Rustom. Surabhi has been named as the best actress for her role in Malayalam film Minnaminungu-The Firefly. 34). Which of the following film awarded the Special Jury Remi Award at the 50th annual WorldFest - Houston International Film Festival? a) Guardians of the galaxy vol. 2 b) The fate of the furious c) The circle d) The boss baby e) The Black Prince Answer: e) Explanation: Hollywood film 'The Black Prince', starring Indian actress Shabana Azmi and singer-poet Satinder Sartaaj, was on 3 May 2017 awarded the Special Jury Remi Award at the 50th annual WorldFest - Houston International Film Festival. 'The Black Prince' is a historic biopic on the emotional life story of the last king of Punjab -Maharajah Duleep Singh and his fragile relationship with Queen Victoria, who was Godmother to his children. Maharajah Duleep Singh was also named as the Black Prince of Perthshire. 35). Who won Hero of I-League 2016-17 Award? a) Robin Singh b) Udanta Singh c) Karan Sawhney d) Sunil Chhetri e) Iain Hume Answer: d) Explanation: Bengaluru FC striker Sunil Chhetri won the coveted Hero of the League 2016-17 Award. Chhetri won the most number of votes cast by coaches and captains of the 10 teams, which took part in the I-League. The striker had scored seven goals for fourth-place finishers Bengaluru FC. On the other hand, Khalid Jamil, who guided Aizawl FC to a historic title win, was chosen as the Coach of the Year. He was honoured with the Syed Abdul Rahim Best Coach Award. www.ibpsguide.com
36). Who is the new CII President? a) Naushad Forbes b) Shobana Kamineni c) Rakesh Bharti Mittal d) Uday Kotak e) Marco Lambertini Answer: b) Explanation: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has recently announced new office-bearers for the year 2017-18. Ms. Shobana Kamineni, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., has assumed office as the new President of CII. She is the first woman President of CII. She takes over from D. Naushad Forbes. Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, is the new PresidentDesignate, CII. Mr. Uday Kotak, Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited is the new Vice President of CII. 37). Who has been appointed as Managing Director of Financial Services by Bharti Enterprises? a) Soumen Ghosh b) Randall Stephenson c) Frederick William d) Ashu Suyash e) Guenter Butschek Answer: a) Explanation: Bharti Enterprises, one of India‘s leading business groups, has appointed Soumen (Sam) Ghosh as Managing Director of Financial Services. Prior to joining Bharti, Ghosh was heading the Financial Services business at Reliance Capital as Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer 38). Which of the following India‘s nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile, was test-fired from the Wheeler Island, off Odisha coast? a) Agni-II b) Vikranth c) Visaka d) Devaruni e) Kastraj Answer: a) Explanation: India‘s nuclear-capable, surface-to-surface Agni-II ballistic missile, was test-fired from the Wheeler Island, off Odisha coast. It has a strike range of two thousand kilometres. Defence sources said the test was aimed at re-establishing the operational effectiveness of the weapon system. The successful launch once again proved reliability of the medium range surface to surface missile. The missile can carry a nuclear payload of one thousand kilogram. 39). Union Urban Development Ministry has announced the Cleanest Cities in the Country and the fastest moving cities on sanitation ladder under Swachh Sarvekshan2017. Which of the following is the Cleanest City in India?
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42). World‘s highest railway bridge which will be 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower is to come up over the Which of the following rivers? a) Manair b) Tapti c) Beas d) Barakar e) Chenab Answer: e) Explanation: World‘s highest railway bridge which will be 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower is to come up over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir at a cost of around Rs. 1,100 crore in around two years from now. The bridge will connect Bakkal (Katra) and Kauri (Srinagar). The bridge will be a part of the UdhampurSrinagar-Baramulla rail link project. Once completed, the bridge will be an engineering marvel. After completion of the bridge it will surpass the record of the Beipan river Shuibai railway bridge (275 m) in China 43). The Union Cabinet approved modifications in the recommendations of 7th CPC (Central Pay Commission) on pay and pensionary benefits in the course of their implementation. The commission is headed by whom? a) Vivek Rae b) Rathin Roy c) Meena Agarwal d) Ashok Kumar Mathur e) Mausam Bhavan Answer: d) Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 3 May 2017 approved modifications in the recommendations of 7th CPC (Central Pay Commission) on pay and pensionary benefits in the course of their implementation. Earlier, in June 2016, the Union Cabinet had approved implementation of the recommendations of 7th Pay Commission with an additional financial expenditure of Rs 84933 crore for 2016-17 including the arrears for 2 months of 2015-16. The commission, headed by Justice AK Mathur, submitted its report to the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on 19 November 2015. 44). Odisha‘s Which of the following communities were notified as Scheduled Castes following President Pranab Mukherjee‘s assent to a new law? a) Sualgiri b) Aranedan c) Both a and b d) Swalgiri e) Both a and d Answer: e) Explanation: Odisha‘s Sualgiri and Swalgiri communities in the first week of May 2017 were notified as Scheduled Castes following President Pranab Mukherjee‘s assent to a new law. The Rajya Sabha in 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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www.ibpsguide.com the nod to the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Act, 2017, on 28 April 2017. 45). A group of archaeologists discovered the remains of a nearly 4000 year old model garden outside a tomb in the ancient Egyptian capital of Thebes. The discovery was made by which of the following Place in Luxor? a) Timitina b) Metcalf's c) Suthernmef d) AERA e) Draa Abul Nagaa necropolis Answer: e) Explanation: A group of archaeologists discovered the remains of a nearly 4000 year old model garden outside a tomb in the ancient Egyptian capital of Thebes , known as Luxor. The discovery was made by a Spanish team in the Draa Abul Nagaa necropolis across the Nile from the modern-day city of Luxor. The Draa Abul Naga necropolis lies near the Valley of the Kings, where many of the pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, were buried. 46). 4th National Standards Conclave held in which place? a) Bhuvaneshwar b) New Delhi c) Bangalore d) Imphal e) Bhopal Answer: b) Explanation: Department of Commerce, Government of India in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) has organized the 4th National Standards Conclave on 1-2 May 2017 at New Delhi. The objective of the two-day Conclave was to bring awareness and prepare Industries, Central Government Ministries, State Governments, regulatory/standards-setting and conformity assessment bodies on the growing importance of ―Standards‖ in the changing scenario of global trade. 47). Which of the following has approved $ 160 million loans for a power project in Andhra Pradesh? a) The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank b) China Construction Bank c) Wells Fargo & Co d) HSBC Holdings e) World Bank Answer: a) Explanation: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved $ 160 million loans for a power project in Andhra Pradesh. It is the first credit from the bank for an Indian project. It has been approved the project with the objective to strengthen the power transmission and distribution system in Andhra Pradesh.
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48). Which of the following Airport was declared as International Airport by the Union Cabinet? a) Rudra Mata b) Vijayawada c) Sonari d) Rowriah e) Lilabari Answer: b) Explanation: The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 3 May 2017 approved the declaration of Vijayawada Airport as International Airport, as per the provisions of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. The move will help enhance connectivity to the State capital. It will also expand the choice of services for the air travellers and that too at competitive costs. This will encourage more international passengers to visit the city thereby, boosting domestic and international tourism and the socio-economic development of Andhra Pradesh. 49). Which Country has introduced lane-changing robot to ease traffic? a) Japan b) Srilanka c) China d) Mangolia e) Peru Answer: c) Explanation: Traffic police in China's Shenzhen has debuted a new 'lane robot', the first of its kind in the country, which helps administer rush-hour traffic by controlling a section of reversible lanes. The lane robot, which reduces the workload of police, is a guard rail that moves to alter the flow of traffic into different lanes in less than a minute. 50). According to a UN report, the economic growth for India is projected to be stable at which of the following rate in 2017? a) 7.5% b) 7.3% c) 7.1% d) 6.9% e) 7.2% Answer: c) Explanation: According to a UN report, the economic growth for India is projected to be stable at 7.1% in 2017 before edging up to 7.5% in 2018. The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific(ESCAP) has launched its annual flagship report 'The Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2017'. 51). Who gets diplomatic service Merit Sungnye Medal of the Republic award from South Korea? a) Sudhir Gupta b) Rajive Kaul c) Fatma Samoura d) R. S. Sharma e) Kristalina Georgieva
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Tomar. The state government claimed that it is the first small weapon manufacturing unit in private sector in the country. It has been set up in the joint partnership of India‘s Punj Lyod and Israel Weapon Industry under the Make in India Programme. 55). Which of the following state is not take part in Swachh Survekshan Survey 2017? a) Telangana b) Tamil Nadu c) Gujarat d) Madhya Pradesh e) West Bengal Answer: e) Explanation: West Bengal is the only state which did not take part in the government's Swachh Survekshan Survey 2017, the results of which were announced. The state CM Mamata Banerjee had opted out of the mission, claiming her government cannot 'burden' the people with additional taxes on water and other civic amenities. 56). Police public schools will be set up in which of the following States? a) Madhya Pradesh b) West Bengal c) Chattisgarh d) Haryana e) Punjab Answer: d) Explanation: The Assam government will provide Rs 5000 each to five lakh 'divyangs' for their development. As per the 2011 census, there are 68 thousand divyangs in the state. According to the Deputy Director of Social Welfare department Naba Kumar Tamuli,a survey is being conducted to know the exact number of divyangs in the state. The Haryana Govt. will set up police public schools in all subdivisions to provide best education facilities to the children of police personnel in the state by the end of April 2018. 1,560 houses for police personnel are being constructed by the corporation in the first phase and construction of 1,500 more houses will be undertaken in the second phase. The Police Housing Corporation has already constructed 10 such police schools in the state. 57). India‘s human rights record came up for review under the Universal Periodic Review Process at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. Attorney General of India, presented India's endeavours towards observance of human rights supported by rightsoriented constitutional framework. Who is the Attorney General of India? a) Sudhir Gupta b) R. S. Sharma c) Jens Stoltenberg d) Mukul Rohatgi e) Fatma Samoura Answer: d)
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d) 7.4% e) 7.2% Answer: d) Explanation: According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Indian economy will grow 7.4% this fiscal, and 7.6% in the next fiscal. India had grown 7.1% in the previous fiscal. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the new bankruptcy law will make it easier to do business in India. 61). Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) by the Union Government? a) Rahul Johri b) Braj Bihari Kumar c) K.J. Ramesh d) S K Thorat e) Ashish Chauhan Answer: b) Explanation: The Union government has appointed Braj Bihari Kumar, editor of quarterly journals Dialogue and Chintan Srijan, as the new Chairman of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). Kumar‘s 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 appointed by the former UPA government. 62). Who has been appointed as Chairman of Tea Board of India? a) Sorabh Babu b) Prabhat Kamal Bezboruah c) M S Boje Gowda d) Shena Aggarwal e) Asutosh Jindal Answer: b) Explanation: Renowned tea planter from Assam Prabhat Kamal Bezboruah, who was once a banker in the US, was appointed as the Chairman of the Tea Board of India. Bezboruah will have a tenure till November 2018.With this, Bezboruah became the first non-IAS and the first industry insider to head the Kolkata-headquartered Tea Board, the governing body of the industry. On the other hand, renowned coffee grower M S Boje Gowda was appointed as Chairman of the Coffee Board of India. He will serve the post till December 2018. 63). Which State government has made Aadhaar Cards mandatory in place of Ration Cards for all Financial Assistance scheme besides introducing new forms to get the benefit of old age pensions? a) Maharashtra b) Punjab c) Haryana d) Uttarakhand e) Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: b) Explanation: The Odisha government has increased the pension of freedom fighters of the State. A statement issued by the Chief Minister's office said, the pension of jailed freedom fighters, who also receive central pension, will get 10 thousand rupees per month, up from the earlier 6 thousand rupees. The freedom fighters who were not jailed and those who took part in the Goa Mukti Andolan, will get pension benefit of 9 thousand rupees instead of 5 thousand rupees.
64). The two-day northern region round table consultation on the effective implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act and POCSO Act began in which of the following places? a) Bhopal b) Bhuvaneshwar c) Bangalore d) Hyderabad e) Jaipur Answer: e) Explanation: In Rajasthan, the two-day northern region round table consultation on the effective implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act and POCSO Act began in Jaipur in collaboration with Rajathan State Legal Service Authority and UNICEF. Supreme Court justice Madan B. Lokur inaugurated the consultation meet. The representatives of the judicial, administration, police, child protection committees and NGO from the Punjab, Hariyana, Uttrakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and Rajasthan are participating in the consultation meet.
67). India‘s first private sector small arms manufacturing plant has been inaugurated in which of the following Places? a) Madhya Pradesh b) Manipur c) Andhra Pradesh d) Uttar Pradesh e) Karnataka Answer: a) Explanation: India‘s first private sector small arms manufacturing plant has been inaugurated in Madhya Pradesh to supply world class weapons to the armed forces in line with the India‘s defence indigenisation programme. The plant is a joint venture between India‘s Punj Lloyd and Israel Weapon Systems. The plant will manufacture four products, namely, X95 carbine and assault rifle, Galil sniper rifle, Tavor assault rifle and Negev Light Machine Gun (LMG). The joint venture company named as Punj Lloyd Raksha Systems will help 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 construction workers under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana at 23 locations in the state? a) Punjab b) Haryana c) Maharashtra d) Madhya Pradesh e) Manipur Answer: b) Explanation: The Haryana government has decided to open canteens offering meals at subsidised rates to registered construction workers under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana at 23 locations in the state. This was disclosed by Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nayab Singh, after presiding over a review meeting of the Department at Chandigarh.
68). Which will soon launch a smartphone app which will allow people to rate the service quality of their call after the call ends? a) AIIB b) ISRO c) TRAI d) NATO e) SAARC Answer: c) Explanation: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said that it will soon launch a smartphone app which will allow people to rate the service quality of their call after the call ends. It also announced that it will further bolster the existing 'Do Not Disturb' system, which helps people to avoid calls from telemarketers.
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73). Which Organisation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with enterprise application software major SAP SE to launch 'SARAL GST' solution for taxpayers? a) TRAI b) RCITPL c) BSE d) Central Board of Direct Taxes e) JAL Answer: b) Explanation: Reliance Corporate IT Park Ltd. (RCITPL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with enterprise application software major SAP SE to launch 'SARAL GST' solution for taxpayers. According to the subsidiary of Reliance Industries, the new offering will enable taxpayers to be GST compliant and smoothly access the government's GST System, once GST is rolled out from July 1, 2017. 74). Which Company acquires home services start-up 'Zimmber'? a) Quikr b) Idea c) Vodafone d) Uber e) Paytm Answer: a) Explanation: Online classifieds company 'Quikr' has announced the acquisition of on-demand household services provider ‗Zimmber‘. 'Zimmber' will benefit from synergies with QuikrServices and other Quikr verticals. Household services is an exciting category which is seeing increasing adoption among urban consumers. 75). Who has bagged 2016 Wisden-MCC Cricket ‗Photograph of the Year‘ Award? a) Saqib Majeed b) Sunil Sood c) Stephen Kelly d) Yoshiharu Ueki e) Vijay Shekhar Sharma Answer: a) Explanation: Kashmir based freelance photographer has bagged prestigious 2016 Wisden-MCC (Melbourne Cricket Council) Cricket ‗Photograph of the Year‘ for capturing a stunning image of boys playing cricket at the Nishat garden in the outskirts of Srinagar. With this Saqib Majeed has become the first Kashmiri and second Asian after Atul Kamble to receive the prestigious award. Saqib Majeed is an engineer by profession. Every year MCC publishes a book with a title ‗Wisden Cricketer Almanack‘ that includes best sports pictures that were taken across the globe. This year‘s edition of the book will also feature Majeed‘s picture. 76). Who was appointed as Vice Chancellor of Ashoka University? a) Vittorio Colao
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79). Which State government will introduce boat ambulance service in four districts of the State where people face difficulties in getting health service? a) Jharkhand b) Manipur c) Odisha d) Karnataka e) Kerala Answer: c) Explanation: Odisha will introduce boat ambulance service in four districts where people face difficulties in getting health service. The boat ambulance service will be available in Koraput, Malkangiri, Kendrapara and Kalahandi districts where people face problems in availing 108 ambulance service due to intervening large water bodies in the form of rivers and dams disrupting road communication. Health and Family Welfare secretary PK Meherda said the state government has sanctioned six boat ambulances for these areas which will be part of the 108 ambulance service. 80). Which Country ranks 3rd globally in startup incubators, accelerators according to a Nasscom report? a) Indonesia b) Malaysia c) India d) Iran e) Australia Answer: c) Explanation: India now ranks third globally in number of startup incubators and accelerators after China and the US, according to a Nasscom report. With 140 startup incubators and accelerators, India has surpassed Israel by 10 incubators. The number of incubators and accelerators in India grew by 40% in 2016, with Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi-NCR having the maximum number of accelerators 81). Country's 1st bio refinery plant inaugurated in which of the following places in India by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highway Nitin Gadkari? a) Bhopal b) Raipur c) Bangalore d) Lucknow e) Pune Answer: e) Explanation: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highway Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the country's first bio refinery plant which produces ethanol from variety of biomass. The project is situated at Rahu in Pune district. Mr Gadkari said a great revolution will take place in India's agriculture sector with the help of this kind of projects. 82). Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has decided to launch which of the following
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85). Which of the following organisation‘s strategic antiNaxal operations command headquarters has been shifted back from Kolkata to Raipur? a) ISRO b) TRAI c) SAARC d) CRPF e) BSE Answer: d) Explanation: The strategic anti-Naxal operations command headquarters of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been shifted back from Kolkata to Raipur. In 2010, the central zone command headquarters was shifted from Raipur to Kolkata owing to logistics and connectivity issues. The recent decision comes at the backdrop of ambush in Sukma district that killed 37 jawans of the paramilitary force. The central zone command headquarters was raised on August 7, 2009, to carry out the deployment of troops to the States affected by Left Wing Extremism such as West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. 86). Who has been elected as President of France? a) Anthony Lake b) Jens Stoltenberg c) Filippo Grandi d) Emmanuel Macron e) Robert M. Lightfoot Answer: d) Explanation: Pro European centrist leader Emmanuel Macron has been elected as President of France. Thirtynine-year old former investment banker, who has never held elected office, becomes the youngest President and occupant of the Élysée Palace. Mr Macron will also becomes the first President from outside the two traditional main parties since the modern republic's foundation in 1958. At a victory party outside the Louvre Museum in Paris, Mr Macron said the country has sent an incredible message to itself, to Europe and the world. He said he would "guarantee the unity of the nation and defend and protect Europe. 87). Who among the following Indian Scientist have been elected as the Fellows of The Royal Society, a premier scientific academy of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, for their ―outstanding contributions to science―? a) Krishna Chatterjee b) Sudhir Gupta c) R. S. Sharma d) Rahul Johri e) Vinod Rai Answer: a) 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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gas, automotive, IT, energy, media, banking, property and healthcare sectors. 91). World Red Cross Day is observed on which date? a) May 7 b) May 9 c) May 8 d) May 10 e) May 4 Answer: c) Explanation: World Red Cross Day is observed on May 8 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross as well as the founder of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The theme for this year (2017) is ―Less Known Red Cross Stories‖ 92). Who has inaugurated the Indian heads of mission meet in New Delhi? a) External Affairs Minister b) Prime Minister of India c) President of India d) Textile Minister e) Home Minister Answer: a) Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an Indian heads of mission meet in New Delhi, which is brainstorming key foreign policy issues and challenges including India‘s engagement with major powers as well as strain in ties with Pakistan and China. The four-day conference, was formally inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. 93). To tackle of Left Wing Extremism, Which of the following is announced by Union Home Minister? a) SAMAGAHAN b) SAHAADHAN c) SAMADHAX d) SAMADHAN e) SEMADHAN Answer: d) Explanation: The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on 8 May 2017 announced a new doctrine, SAMADHAN. The doctrine was announced during the Review Meeting of Left Wing Extremism affected States which was chaired by Rajnath Singh. 94). Which State government bans sale of junk food like potato chips and soft drinks in school canteens? a) Madhya Pradesh b) Manipur c) Maharashtra d) Tripura e) Kerala Answer: c) Explanation: The Maharashtra government has imposed a ban on the sale of junk food in school canteens across the state. A Government Resolution said, potato chips,
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www.ibpsguide.com noodles, carbonated soft drinks, pizzas, burgers, cakes, biscuits, buns, pastries, etc. cannot be sold. It gave a list of 20 items that can be sold, which include wheat roti, vegetable pulav, idli-vada, coconut water and jaljira. The decision was taken on the recommendations of the Task Force, formed by the central government, to promote consumption of healthy food by children in schools and to ban sale of junk food. 95). Under which of the following scheme Union Ministry of Civil Aviation will bring 200 airports for regional air connectivity? a) UDAN b) PMGKY c) PMMY d) PMSBY e) PMAPY Answer: a) Explanation: Union Minister of State for Aviation Jayanta Sinha today said the Centre will bring 200 airports under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) regional air connectivity scheme. Sinha added that there would be multiple rounds of bidding. He said that regional air connectivity was both pro-poor and promarkets. 96). Who among the following Indian Cricketer will be conferred with Fellowship Award in UK? a) K. L. Rahul b) Sachin Tendulkar c) Murali Vijay d) Shikhar Dhawan e) Virat Kohli Answer: b) Explanation: India‘s cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar plans to support charities and various initiatives to help the under-privileged people. He has received the Fellowship Award at the 7th annual Asian Awards in UK. India‘s playback singer Adnan Sami won the award for 'Outstanding achievement in Music'. 97). The cabinet appointments Committee has approved seven top-level changes in various public sector banks. As for the appointment Sunil Mehta has been appointed as MD & CEO of a) Bank of India b) Syndicate Bank c) Indian Overseas Bank d) Union Bank of India e) Punjab National Bank Answer: e) Explanation: The cabinet appointments Committee has approved seven top-level changes in various public sector banks. Usha Ananthasubramanian (MD, and CEO, Punjab National Bank) has been appointed as MD & CEO of ‗Allahabad Bank'. Sunil Mehta, Executive (Director, Corporation Bank) has been appointed as MD & CEO of ‗Punjab National Bank‘. R Subramaniakumar www.ibpsguide.com
(Executive Director, Indian Overseas Bank) has been elevated as MD & CEO of Indian Overseas Bank. Dinabandhu Mohapatra (Executive Director at Canara Bank) as MD and CEO of Bank of India. G Rajkiran Rai (Executive Director at Oriental Bank of Commerce) has been appointed MD & CEO of Union Bank of India, for a period of three years (from 1st July 2017). A Sankara Narayanan (ED, Bank of India) has been appointed MD & CEO of Vijaya Bank (from 1st September) MO Rego (MD & CEO of Bank of India) has been appointed MD & CEO of Syndicate Bank. 98). The International Monetary Fund in its regional economic outlook has predicted the growth rate of India in 2018-19 fiscal will be a) 7.2% b) 7.4% c) 7.6% d) 7.7% e) 7.5% Answer: d) Explanation: The International Monetary Fund in its regional economic outlook has predicted the growth rate of India as 7.2% in the 2017-18 fiscal and 7.7% in 201819 fiscal. The report has stated that the disruptions caused by the demonetisation would be offset by a favorable monsoon and continued progress in resolving supply-side bottlenecks. However, it has predicted the investment recovery to remain modest and uneven across sectors. Though weaknesses in bank and corporate balance sheets is likely to affect the near term credit growth, the report cites confidence and policy credibility gains and continued fiscal consolidation and anti-inflationary monetary policy to be the factors that underpin macroeconomic stability. 99). Which Country has been unanimously elected as the President of the UN-Habitat? a) Indonesia b) India c) China d) Russia e) Japan Answer: b) Explanation: India has been unanimously elected as the President of the UN-Habitat. UN-Habitat, an organ of the United Nations‘ Organisation (UNO) reports to the United Nations General Assembly. UN-Habitat promotes socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements across the world. India has been elected as the President of UN-Habitat after a gap of 10 years. This is only the third time that India has been elected as the President of UN-Habitat after 2007 and 1988. The UNHabitat was established in 1978. 100). ‗Drive with Care-Protect Your Precious‘ campaign was initiated by Which of following Automobile Company?
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Assam Rifles concluded today at Kohima. For the first time in the history of Indian Football, India is going to host the under-17 FIFA World Cup in the month of October. In regard to this event, Prime Minster Narendra Modi has taken initiative to conduct a nationwide Under19 Football Talent Hunt Tournaments. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Nagaland Chief Minister, Dr. Shürhozielie Liezetsu expressed confident that such tournament will boost the efforts to promote football in the country. 104). Who has been named 2017 Footballer of the Year by Football Writers' Association? a) Xavi b) N‘Golo Kante c) Andres Iniesta d) Yaya Toure e) Robin van Persie Answer: b) Explanation: N‘Golo Kante in the first week of May 2017 voted the 2017 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers‘ Association. Kante topped the poll of the 340-strong membership ahead of his Blues team-mate Eden Hazard, with Tottenham‘s Dele Alli in third place. 105). Who among the following Indian boxers is qualified for the World Championships in the 52 kilogram category? a) Manoj Kumar b) Kavinder Singh Bisht c) Laishram Sarita Devi d) Akhil Kumar e) Mandeep Jangra Answer: b) Explanation: Indian boxer Kavinder Singh Bisht qualified for the World Championships in the 52 kilogram category after getting a walkover against Malaysia's Salam Abdul Kasim at the Asian Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, today. With Bisht, India now have five boxers confirmed for the World Championships. They are the bronze medal winning duo of Vikas Krishan in 75 and Amit Phangal in 49 kilogram weight categories and silver-medallists Shiva Thapa in 60 and Sumit Sangwan in 91 kilogram categories. 106). The World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2017 was observed across the world on which date? a) 10 May b) 11 May c) 9 May d) 4 May e) 8 May Answer: a) Explanation: The World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2017 was observed across the world on 10 May 2017. The theme for WMBD 2017 is " Their Future is our Future – A Healthy Planet for Migratory Birds and
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d) Meghalaya e) Assam Answer: b) Explanation: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar has decided to gather a detailed data of every resident and issue a sleek identity for every house in Haryana. The objective of this two-month long data generating exercise, to be launched on June 15, 2017 is to get details of land holdings and status of facilities. The facilities includes social security pension, scholarship, MGNREGA, loans and LPG connection. During the survey, address of each house, location, details of owner of the house, bank account numbers, IFSC code and Aadhaar and personal details will be gathered. 111). Which organization signs MoU with Jharkhand for cloud-based citizen services? a) Chevrolet b) ONGC c) ISRO d) Oracle e) IMD Answer: d) Explanation: The Government of Jharkhand and Oracle signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) intended to improve cloud-based citizen services and to make Jharkhand an attractive destination for start-ups. Oracle will offer its support to the state through its vast portfolio of technology solutions, including Oracle Cloud. As part of the MoU, the Government of Jharkhand and Oracle will jointly explore and identify areas in which Oracle‘s latest cloud-based technologies can be used to deliver improved citizen services and to address the state‘s citizen and business requirements. 112). Who is the first High Court judge to be sentenced to jail for repeated incidents of contempt of court by Supreme Court? a) Indira Banerjee b) Ajit Singh c) R. Subhash Reddy d) C S Karnan e) Mansoor Ahmad Mir Answer: d) Explanation: A seven-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court (SC), headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar sentenced Justice C S Karnan, the Calcutta High Court judge, to six months of imprisonment.Justice Karnan has been sentenced for imprisonment for repeated incidents of contempt of court. It is the first time that the Supreme Court has sent a high court judge to jail on charges of contempt 113). Who among the following have signed an agreement to establish Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISC)? a) DIPP & WIPO b) TRAI & ISRO
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116). Who among the following is newly elected President of South Korea? a) Vajiralongkorn b) Juan Manuel Santos c) Moon Jae-in d) Pushpa Kamal Dahal e) Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Answer: c) Explanation: The newly elected President of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, has been sworn in as 19th President of the country. Mr. Moon took the oath of office, a day after his liberal Democratic Party's decisive victory in a snap election called to find a replacement for Park Geunhye, who was ousted in March over a corruption scandal. Soon after the swearing in ceremony, Mr. Moon, in a departure from current policy, said he would be willing to visit North Korea in the right circumstances. South Korean President said he is ready to negotiate with China and the United States over a controversial anti-missile defense system. 117). Jordan and the United States kicked off an annual military exercise in Jordan. What is the name of the military exercise? a) Rainbow b) Indradhanush c) Garuda d) Eager Lion e) SLINEX Answer: d) Explanation: Jordan and the United States kicked off Eager Lion, an annual military exercise in Jordan with about 7,400 troops from more than 20 nations taking part. Jordan is a key recipient of US financial aid and a partner in the US-led coalition battling Islamic State group jihadists in Syria and Iraq. 118). Which organization acquires BlogX, the largest blog conference where bloggers and content managers connect in India? a) Techmagnate b) TechBrilliant c) TechMaha d) TechHawai e) TechYuga Answer: a) Explanation: Techmagnate, India‘s leading Digital Marketing Agency acquired BlogX, India‘s largest blog conference where bloggers and content managers connect. In the event, top bloggers from across the country share their experiences and stories of journey towards becoming successful bloggers. The blogger‘s meet emphasizes on content, relationship and brand building.
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Explanation: Home Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate two important mobile applications MHA Grievances Redressal App and BSFMyApp at New Delhi. All the Paramilitary Force jawans and BSF personnel will be able to raise their problems on BSFMyApp. These problems will be settled at the level of the Force and Ministry. It is being tried that this app can not be hacked. Such an arrangement has been made in this app that the jawans download it and then verify it. 123). Meeting of the Co-Chairs of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission held in Which of the following Cities? a) Bhopal b) Raipur c) Bangalore d) New Delhi e) Imphal Answer: d) Explanation: The Co-Chairs of the India-Russia InterGovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) was held in New Delhi. The delegations of the two nations were led by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Deputy Prime Minister of the Russia Dmitry Olegovich Rogozin. During the meet, the two leaders reviewed the progress made on various bilateral issues since the last meet that was held on 13 September 2016. They also looked forward towards the preparations for the forthcoming India-Russia Annual Summit that is scheduled to be held in St. Petersburg on 1 June 2017. 124). Which State government has approved a policy for online transfer of government teachers from the next academic session? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Manipur c) Meghalaya d) Assam e) Punjab Answer: e) Explanation: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has approved a policy for online transfer of government teachers from the next academic session, on the lines of a similar system existing in several other states, including neighbouring Haryana. An official spokesman said that the decision was taken by the Chief Minister at an Education Department review meeting at Chandigarh to make the transfer process more transparent. Chief Minister also suggested posting of teachers, especially in primary schools, in their villages or surrounding areas to enable them to discharge their duties with dedication and honesty. 125). Which State government has decided to introduce action plans at the district level in order to utilise locally available resources to reduce infant mortality rate (IMR)? a) Manipur
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payments platform FreeCharge. The term sheet being non-exclusive means that Snapdeal will be able to propose FreeCharge to other potential buyers as well. Paytm-FreeCharge deal could be finalised at $45 million to $90 million, 80% less than $450 million that FreeCharge was valued at, when Snapdeal acquired it. 129). Who among the following has been Appointed as Next Defence Secretary? a) Travis Kalanick b) Vittorio Colao c) Sanjay Mitra d) Himanshu Kapania e) Stephen Kelly Answer: c) Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of 1982 West Bengal cadre IAS officer Sanjay Mitra as the next defence secretary. He will have a fixed tenure of two years. Prior to this appointment, Mitra was the secretary in the ministry of road transport and highways. 130). Who has bagged bronze medal in Greco-Roman weight divisions in the Asian Wrestling Championship held at the K.D. Jadhav arena in the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex in New Delhi? a) Yoshiharu Ueki b) Rajeev Suri c) Harpreet Singh d) Sunil Sood e) Vijay Shekhar Sharma Answer: c) Explanation: Harpreet Singh has bagged bronze medal in Greco-Roman weight divisions in the Asian Wrestling Championship held at the K.D. Jadhav arena in the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex in New Delhi. Harpreet clinched the bronze medal after beating his rival Jun Ji Na of China in 80 kg category. The other three GrecoRoman wrestlers, namely, Ravinder (66kg), Hardeep (98kg) and Naveen (130kg) failed to win any medal. 131). Who among the following has completed his full term as ICC Chairman? a) Travis Kalanick b) Ajay Tyagi c) Vijay Shekhar Sharma d) Shashank Manohar e) Risto Siilasmaa Answer: d) Explanation: The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that Shashank Manohar will continue to function as the Independent Chairman of ICC till June 2018. With this, the uncertainty looming large over Shashank Manohar's tenure as ICC chairman came to an end. 132). How many athletes selected at GAIL Indian Speed Star Season II culminated in New Delhi?
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Answer: d) Explanation: Press Secretary to President Pranab Mukherjee and senior diplomat Venu Rajamony has been appointed India‘s Ambassador to the Netherlands. Mr. Rajamony will also be India‘s Permanent Representative to the Organisation for Prevention of Chemical Weapons based in The Hague and cover the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration and other international organisations based in the Netherland. 136). The Asian Wrestling Championship beginning in which of the following Cities? a) Bangalore b) New Delhi c) Mumbai d) Imphal e) Shillong Answer: b) Explanation: Rio Olympics bronze-medallist Sakshi Malik will spearhead the Indian challenge at the Asian Wrestling Championship beginning in New Delhi. Sakshi along with Olympian Sandeep Tomar and Bajrang Punia will be aiming for podium finishes India had bagged 9 medals - 1 Gold, 3 Silver and 5 Bronze - in the last edition of the tournament held in Bangkok last year. 137). Who among the following Indian women's team fast bowler becomes highest wicket taker in Women‘s One Day Internationals? a) Thirush Kamini b) Mithali Raj c) Jhulan Goswami d) Latika Kumari e) Poonam Raut Answer: c) Explanation: Indian women's team fast bowler Jhulan Goswami became the highest wicket-taker in the history of Women‘s One-Day Internationals. Goswami broke the decade-long record Australian Cathryn Fitzpatrick ‘s 180 wickets from 109 matches. 138). Who won bronze in Grand Prix of Liberation Plezn 2017 Shooting championship? a) Heena Sindhu b) Latika Kumari c) Ravi Kalpana d) Shikha Pandey e) Sneh Rana Answer: a) Explanation: Heena Sindhu claimed a bronze medal in the women's 10m Air Pistol as India ended the Grand Prix of Liberation Plezn 2017 Shooting championships in Czech Republic with seven medals. On the final day of the championship, Heena shot 218.8 in the eight-woman final, won by Greek shooter Anna Korakaki claimed gold medal sot 246.3 to finish ahead of Germany's rising star, Michelle Skeries took silver with a score of 237.8.
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Permanent Account Number (PAN). The department's efiling website has created a new link on its homepage making it easy to link the two unique identities of an individual. An official release said, in case of any minor mismatch in Aadhaar name as compared to the actual data in Aadhaar, a One Time Password will be sent to the mobile registered with Aadhaar. It said, taxpayers should ensure that the date of birth and gender in PAN and Aadhaar are exactly the same. 143). Which State government has formed an expert committee to study the impact of 'Seemai Karuvelam' trees? a) Maharashtra b) Madhya Pradesh c) Manipur d) Tamil Nadu e) Kerala Answer: d) Explanation: The Tamil Nadu government has formed an expert committee to study the impact of 'Seemai Karuvelam' trees. Additional Advocate General (AAG) Ayyadurai made the official submission on the same before the full bench of Madras High Court comprising Chief Justice Indira Banerjee and Justices M Sundar and M M Sundresh, which ordered an extension of the interim stay on the cutting of 'Seemai Karuvelam' trees until the next date of hearing on 5 July 2017. 144). Which State government increases disability pension of labourers from Rs 300 to Rs 3,000? a) Haryana b) Punjab c) Uttar Pradesh d) Manipur e) Kerala Answer: a) Explanation: Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has increased the disability pension of labourers from Rs 300 to Rs 3,000. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nayab Singh Saini said this while interacting with media persons at Chandigarh. He said the increase would provide relief to labourers who became physically disabled due to accidents. 145). The Election Commission of India has launched which of the following system for citizen from any part of the country to call on the toll-free number and get their query or complaint addressed at any time of the day in Hindi or English? a) National Admission Centre b) National Addressing- Mean Centre c) Statewide Contact Centre d) National Grievance Hub e) National Contact Centre Answer: e)
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155). Who among the following Indian Cricket Player is awarded honorary life membership of Marylebone Cricket Club? a) Praveen Kumar b) Vinay Kumar c) Dilip Vengsarkar d) Syed Kirmani e) V V S Laxman Answer: e) Explanation: Former India batsman V V S Laxman on 11 May 2017 was awarded an honorary life membership to the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). Laxman is the fifth Indian to receive the honour, after Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and Zaheer Khan. 156). Who has been appointed as the Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University? a) Rajiv Rai b) Dinesh Kumar Sarraf c) Kiran Kumar d) V K Saraswat e) Sudhir Gupta Answer: d) Explanation: Eminent scientist and former Director General of Defence Research and Development Organisation, DRDO, V K Saraswat has been appointed as the Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University. He succeeds former ISRO chairman K Kasturirangan, who completed his term on 30th March. Mr Saraswat has been appointed for a term of five years. He is currently serving as the Member of NITI Aayog. 157). Who has been appointed as India‘s next ambassador to France? a) Fatma Samoura b) Rahul Johri c) Anthony Lake d) Naushad Forbes e) Vinay Mohan Kwatra Answer: e) Explanation: Diplomat Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been appointed as India‘s next ambassador to France. He is currently serving as joint secretary in the Prime Minister‘s Office (PMO). Kwatra will succeed Mohan Kumar who is due to retire soon. Kwatra has served in Indian diplomatic missions in China and the US and has experience dealing with the UN organisations such as International Labour Organisation (ILO) and World Health Organisation (WHO). In the MEA, he had served as the joint secretary incharge of the counter-terrorism division in the MEA. 158). Who has been elected as head of FIFA's governance committee at the world football governing body's 67th Congress in Bahrain's capital city of Manama? a) Mukul Mudgal
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c) Param d) Vikranth e) Suryadesh Answer: a) Explanation: Tejas, the Light Combat Aircraft has successfully test fired Derby Air-to-Air Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missile in RADAR guided mode. The test was performed on a Manoeuvrable Aerial Target at the Interim Test Range (ITR), Chandipur. The objective behind the test was to assess the Derby integration with aircraft systems on-board Tejas including the aircraft avionics, fire-control radar, launchers and Missile Weapon Delivery System and evaluate its performance. The test firing achieved all its planned objectives and the missile hit directly on the target with complete destruction of it. The flawless launch is a major step towards clearing BVR capabilities on LCA aircraft for final operational clearance. 162). GM crop regulator GEAC has recommended the commercial use of genetically modified mustard in a submission to the Environment Ministry amid opposition by anti-GM groups. What is the full form of GEAC? a) Geology Engineering Appraisal Committee b) Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee c) Genetic Eclipsed Appraisal Committee d) Geographic Engineering Appraisal Committee e) Genetic Engineering Accordance Committee Answer: b) Explanation: GM crop regulator of India has recommended the commercial use of genetically modified mustard in a submission to the Environment Ministry amid opposition by anti-GM groups. The nodal regulator for Genetically Modified GM crop, The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee(GEAC) has given a positive recommendation with certain conditions. Now, GEAC has pushed the hybrid plant developed by scientists at the Delhi University closer to becoming the country's first edible GM crop. 163). Which of the following State Government has Announced that Saturdays will be no bag days in all government schools? a) Manipur b) Maharashtra c) Meghalaya d) Madhya Pradesh e) Uttar Pradesh Answer: e) Explanation: Saturdays will be no bag days in all government schools in Uttar Pradesh. The decision was taken at a high-level committee meeting headed by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Secondary Education Dr Dinesh Sharma in Lucknow. There are around 1.8 crore children studying in 1.7 lakh government schools in 75 districts of the state. Dr Sharma has instructed to submit a proposal in this regard within a week.
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missile launch practice of a series of tests of the shortrange quick reaction? a) Barik b) Trishal c) Ashwini d) Spyder e) Mahari Answer: d) Explanation: India test fired a surface-to-air missile ‗Spyder‘ from a test range in Odisha as part of missile launch practice of a series of tests of the short-range quick reaction. Spyder was test fired from a mobile launcher at launch complex 3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur and targeted a pilot-less target aircraft. 168). Two researchers from the Department of Chemistry at IIT Madras successfully produced white light using a mixture of two natural extracts - red pomegranate and turmeric. Name of the Researchers is a) Vikram Singh and Ashok Mishra b) Veeran Singh and Ashok Mishra c) Vikram Singh and Anupav Mishra d) Vikash Singh and Ashok Mishra e) Vikram Singh and Amar Mishra Answer: a) Explanation: Two researchers from the Department of Chemistry at IIT Madras successfully produced white light using a mixture of two natural extracts - red pomegranate and turmeric. The experiment was conducted by former research scholar Vikram Singh along with his colleague Ashok Mishra. Both the researchers used a simple and environment-friendly procedure to extract dyes from pomegranate and turmeric. 169). Who among the following has been appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia Region by World Health Organization? a) Dinesh Kumar Sarraf b) Jin Liqun c) Amitabh Bachchan d) Kristalina Georgieva e) Kiran Kumar Answer: c) Explanation: World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed Amitabh Bachchan as its Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia Region. He has been appointed to boost awareness to stop the spread of hepatitis, which is one of the leading causes of liver cancer and cirrhosis. As an ambassador, Amitabh Bachchan will participate in public awareness programmes to scale up prevention measures, early diagnosis and treatment. It is estimated that around 325 million across the world suffer from chronic hepatitis which is an inflammation of the liver resulting in liver scarring, liver cancer and death if untreated.
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www.ibpsguide.com 170). Who among the following has been appointed as UN Humanitarian Chief by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres? a) R. S. Sharma b) Mark Lowcock c) Fatma Samoura d) Gianni Infantino e) Vinod Rai Answer: b) Explanation: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed British humanitarian expert Mark Lowcock as the UN Humanitarian Chief. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in New York that Lowcock will replace Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Stephen O'Brien in September. Lowcock is currently the top civil servant in the British Government's Department for International Development. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs mobilizes and coordinates humanitarian action with international, national and civil society partners to provide aid during disasters, emergencies and conflicts. 171). Mother‘s Day is observed on Which date? a) May 13 b) May 12 c) May 14 d) May 15 e) May 16 Answer: c) Explanation: Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in every year 172). Who has been appointed as the member of President‘s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (PACFBNF) by the US President Barack Obama? a) Manjit Singh b) Naushad Forbes c) Ashish Chauhan d) Filippo Grandi e) Yoshiharu Ueki Answer: a) Explanation: Manjit Singh, co-founder of the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, has been appointed as the member of President‘s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (PACFBNF) by the US President Barack Obama. Singh is the President of Agilious, a software technology consulting firm he founded in 2013. 173). India‘s first contactless business credit card has been launched by which of the following banks? a) IDBI b) IOB c) ICICI d) SBI e) Syndicate Answer: c) www.ibpsguide.com
Explanation: India‘s first contactless business credit card has been launched by ICICI bank in association with Jet Airways, India premier international airline,, for Small and Mid-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and their employees. The card has been christened as the ‗Jet Airways ICICI Bank Business Advantage Card‘, which helps customers to save on their business expenses. The card is powered by the ‗VISA payWave‘ contactless technology that enables the cardholder to make payments by simply tapping the card at contactless enabled terminals in more than 48 countries, including India. The card can also be used by dipping or swiping at noncontactless merchants. 174). Which of the following mobile app is launched by Islamic State (IS), for children to teach them the Arabic alphabet? a) Maharoof b) Huroof c) Mushthab d) Hajibshu e) Kalibshu Answer: b) Explanation: The terrorist group Islamic State (IS), also known as Daesh or ISIS or ISIL, has recently launched its first mobile app ―Huroof‖ for children to teach them the Arabic alphabet and it has full of references to weapons and jihad. The app has games for memorizing and how to write the Arabic letters in addition to including a nasheed (a cappella Islamic songs) designed to help teach the alphabet. The lyrics in the nasheed are littered with jihadist terminology, while other games within the app also include militaristic vocabulary with basic words like tank, gun, rocket, etc. 175). RJI, a subsidiary of RIL, has launched ―JioMoney Wallet‖ , a digital wallet service, for Indian consumers. RIL refers to a) Respectory Indonesian Limited b) Reinsurance Industries Limited c) Reliance Innovative Companies Limited d) Reliance Industries Limited e) Researchers Industries Limited Answer: d) Explanation: Reliance Jio Infocomm, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has launched ―JioMoney Wallet‖ , a digital wallet service, for Indian consumers. The service will enable customers to make bill payments, mobile recharges and insurance premium payments, as well as do online shopping. It also allows users to send and receive money to and from family and friends. The wallet service, which allows consumers to use barcode scan to pay at physical stores, will also offer deals, coupons and cashback directly to customers on their mobile phone from local merchants. Additionally, the service will enable easy transfer of JioMoney balance into the customer‘s bank account.
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Explanation: The Central Statistics Office (CSO), under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, revised the base year of the all-India Index of Industrial Production (IIP) from 2004-05 to 2011-12. The new base year was selected keeping in view the base year of other macroeconomic indicators namely Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI). 180). Who inaugurated the second meeting of National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) in New Delhi? a) Sushma Swaraj b) Ravi Shankar Prasad c) Nithin Gadkari d) Ram Vilas Pashwan e) Rajnath Singh Answer: e) Explanation: Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the second meeting of National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) on 15 May 2017 in New Delhi. The meeting saw in attendance over 1000 eminent guests including Union Ministers, State Ministers, Heads of specialized disaster management agencies and representatives from private sector organizations. 181). Which airport has become the world's busiest amongst the single-runway facilities on an average in fiscal 2017? a) New Delhi b) Hyderabad c) Goa d) Mumbai e) Kolkata Answer: d) Explanation: Mumbai airport has become the world's busiest amongst the single-runway facilities by handling 837 flights a day or one in 65 seconds on an average in fiscal 2017, taking over London's Gatwick airport that had 757 flights a day. In terms of the number of passengers also, the city airport tops with 45.2 million people flying in and out in fiscal 2017 as against 44 million at Gatwick airport. Notably, no other large city in the world is served by one airport, that too with a singlerunway. Mumbai currently has an extensive network that takes passengers to over 95 domestic and international destinations. 182). In which State Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the river conservation project ‗Narmada Seva Mission‘? a) Maharashtra b) Delhi c) Uttarakhand d) Manipur e) Madhya Pradesh Answer: e) Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the river conservation project ‗Narmada Seva Mission‘
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infrastructure is available and in areas where there is no power infrastructure, electricity connection would be given in a week. The government‘s rural electrification programme is on track for completion within the targeted 1,000 days.
183). Which has become the first state in the country, introduced a logo for identifying vehicles driven by persons with hearing impairment? a) Telangana b) Maharashtra c) Madhya Pradesh d) West Bengal e) Manipur Answer: a) Explanation: Telangana has introduced a logo for identifying vehicles driven by persons with hearing impairment and has become the first state in the country to do so. The state‘s transport department has finalized the logo designed by Hyderabad-based graphic designer Manikanta Annapragada, who incidentally is the first person to obtain a driving license in the ‗hearing impaired‘ category.
186). In which State, the loans under the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana has registered a 35 per cent increase during the last fiscal as against the previous year? a) Maharashtra b) Manipur c) Odisha d) Kerala e) Karnataka Answer: c) Explanation: In Odisha, loans under the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana has registered a 35 per cent increase during the last fiscal as against the previous year. As per the data released by the State Level Bankers‘ Committee, Bhubaneswar, an amount of more than 7 thousand 6 hundred crore rupees was disbursed as loan to more than 26 lakh account holders of the state during 2016-2017. "MUDRA scheme was announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2015. Much financial assistance has flown down from the banks to the micro business units.
184). Who launched Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) against Pneumonia under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)? a) Home Minister b) Himachal Pradesh State CM c) Himachal Pradesh State Governor d) Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare e) Environment minister Answer: d) Explanation: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda launched Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) against Pneumonia under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP). PCV will protect children against severe forms of pneumococcal disease, such as pneumonia and meningitis. Currently, the vaccine is being rolled out to approximately 21 lakh children in Himachal Pradesh and in some parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in the first phase. 185). Which Country to be ranked 26th in World Bank‘s electricity accessibility list? a) Bangladesh b) Myanmar c) Chile d) India e) Indonesia Answer: d) Explanation: India has jumped 73 spots to be ranked 26th in World Bank‘s electricity accessibility list. The country was ranked 99th in 2014. Out of the 18,452 villages which lacked electricity, over 13,000 has been provided access to electricity. In addition, a person applying for new electricity connection would be able to get the connection within 24 hours in areas where power www.ibpsguide.com
187). Which of the following counties have agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on bilateral cooperation between the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Britain‘s Transport For London (TFL) in urban transport policy planning, technology transfer? a) India and Indonesia b) India and Mangolia c) US and Indonesia d) India and UK e) France and Indonesia Answer: d) Explanation: India & UK have agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on bilateral cooperation between the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Britain‘s Transport For London (TFL) in urban transport policy planning, technology transfer and institutional organization of transport. The decision was taken during the three-day official visit of Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, to Britain. 188). The Country which was declared as Ebola outbreak by World Health Organization is a) Egypt b) South America c) South Korea d) Singapore e) Republic of the Congo Answer: e)
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www.ibpsguide.com Explanation: World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo. Teams of experts, including epidemiologists, biologists and hygiene specialists had been dispatched to the region. Earlier, more than 11,000 people died in the Ebola outbreak in West Africa in 2014-2015. 189). Nepal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which country on Cooperation under One Belt and One Road (OBOR) initiative? a) India b) Indonesia c) Singapore d) China e) Chile Answer: d) Explanation: Nepal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China on Cooperation under One Belt and One Road (OBOR) initiative. The MoU seeks to strengthen cooperation in connectivity sectors including transit transport, logistic systems, transport network and related infrastructures development. Similarly, the MoU also aims to promote people-topeople exchanges of different levels between the two countries. 190). Which of the following Agreement come into effect between India and Chile that have offered to lower or eliminate duties on a number of items traded with each other? a) Preferential Trade Agreement b) Transport Trade Agreement, c) Packaged Trade Agreement d) Preferential Trial Agreement e) Mutual Trade Agreement Answer: a) Explanation: The expanded Preferential Trade Agreement, PTA between India and Chile will come into effect from tomorrow. Under this trade agreement, both the countries have offered to lower or eliminate duties on a number of items traded with each other. Chile has offered duty concessions on about 1800 goods including agri items, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, iron and steel items, to Indian exporters as compared to 178 items earlier. On the other hand, India has offered concessions to Chile on 1,031 products including vegetable oil,processed food, pharma, plastic and pearls as against 296 earlier. An official release said, around 96 per cent of the total bilateral trade has bow been covered by this agreement. The expanded PTA would immensely benefit both sides as a wide array of concessions has been offered by the two countries on a number of products which will facilitate more trade. 191). Who has been elected as Bahamas new Prime Minister? a) Rai Bhatnagar b) Hubert Minnis www.ibpsguide.com
c) Jin Liqun d) Jens Stoltenberg e) Fatma Samoura Answer: b) Explanation: The Bahamas has elected Free National Movement's Hubert Minnis as its new Prime Minister, defeating incumbent Progressive Liberal Party's leader Perry Christie in a 34-5 parliamentary split. 192). The United States will be selling high-tech JSLIST protective clothing worth $75 million to India. In JSLIST, First S denotes a) Standard b) Stimulus c) Secondary d) Service e) Searching Answer: d) Explanation: The United States will be selling high-tech Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) protective clothing worth $75 million to India. For the first time, the Pentagon has notified the sale of CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) Support Equipment, the Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) protective clothing, to the US Congress. The entire package includes 38,034 M50 general purpose masks, 38,034 units of suits, trousers, gloves, boots and NBC bags; 854 aprons; 854 alternative aprons; 9,509 Quick Doff Hoods; and 114,102 M61 filters. 193). Who has become the first Indian woman to be conferred with the prestigious Woodrow Wilson Award for Global Corporate Citizenship? a) Jens Stoltenberg b) Anthony Lake c) Naushad Forbes d) Filippo Grandi e) Chanda Kochhar Answer: e) Explanation: ICICI Bank chief Chanda Kochhar (55year) has become the first Indian woman to be conferred with the prestigious Woodrow Wilson Award for Global Corporate Citizenship. Woodrow Wilson Award was instituted in 1998 by the prestigious Wilson Center to felicitate individuals whose actions and accomplishments either in their careers or through service. Now, she has joined the league of APJ Abdul Kalam and Narayana Murthy. 194). Who Won Madrid Open Title 2017? a) Rafael Nadal b) Roger Federer c) Novak Djokovic d) Andy Murray e) Stan Wawrinka Answer: a)
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197). Which of the following States has topped in the public affairs index? a) Karnataka b) Kerala c) Tamil Nadu d) Manipur e) Meghalaya Answer: b) Explanation: Two South Indian States - Kerala and Tamil Nadu - secured first and second rankings for the second year in a row while poll-bound Gujarat gained two positions rising from five in 2016 to three in 2017 and Bihar stayed at the bottom in public affairs index (PAI) in governance in States. 198). In recently which of the following State Government to accept Aadhaar as proof of residence for caste? a) Manipur b) Maharashtra c) West Bengal d) Uttar Pradesh e) Madhya Pradesh Answer: c) Explanation: The West Bengal Government has decided to allow the use of Aadhaar card as proof of identity as well as residence for issuing cast certificates. A notification issued by the the Backward Classes Welfare Department in Kolkata said that Aadhaar card will be treated as a valid document for residential proof and identity of the applicant, applying for Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe and Other Backward Class certificates. 199). With which organization Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has collaborated to turn Varanasi into a smart city? a) German Geological Survey b) British Geological Survey c) British Geometry Survey d) Paris Geological Survey e) American Geological Survey Answer: b) Explanation: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has collaborated with the British Geological Survey to turn Varanasi into a smart city. 3D geological modeling of the geology under Varanasi will be prepared to help improve the building of new transport and service infrastructure. It would be the first major 3D subsurface urban study and planning of its kind in India. 200). Which of the following Government Sector to install CCTV cameras at over 900 stations under Nirbhaya fund? a) Indian Post b) Indian Army c) Indian Railways d) Indian Navy e) Aviation
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Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) for the upgradation of Coal Jetty I and II. As per the MoU, VOCP intends to increase the capacity of two of its Coal Jetties I and II from 6.25 MTPA to 24 MTPA. The MoU was signed by S Anantha Chandra Bose, Chairman of VO Chidambaranar Port Trust and M Sai Kumar, Chairman cum Managing Director of TANGEDCO. 204). Who has launched the Foundation dedicated to wellness of Mother and Child? a) MS Dhoni b) Sachin Tendulkar c) Rahul Dravid d) Suresh Raina e) Julan Goswami Answer: d) Explanation: Indian cricketer Suresh Raina launched Gracia Raina Foundation (GRF) on 15 May 2017, which is dedicated to creating awareness and work closely with mothers and children who require help ranging from physical and mental issues. The announcement was made by the cricketer along with his wife Priyanka on the occasion of his daughter, Gracia Raina‘s first birthday. 205). Indian Navy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which of the following organizations on Data Sharing and Scientific cooperation in the field of Meteorology and Oceanology? a) Geology Application Centre b) Space Application Centre c) Metrology Application Centre d) Metallurgy Application Centre e) Aviation Application Centre Answer: b) Explanation: Indian Navy and the Space Application Centre has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Data Sharing and Scientific cooperation in the field of Meteorology and Oceanology. As per the MoU, the scientific advancements and expertise achieved by SAC would be synergised into the Indian Naval efforts in order to keep the Indian Navy abreast with rapid developments that has taken place in the field of Environment Sciences and Satellite Data acquisition technology. The MoU has further enhanced the already established collaboration between the two organisations. 206). Which Country has won the Eurovision-2017 Song Contest for the first time ever with a melancholy ballad performed by a singer who suffers from a serious heart condition? a) Indonesia b) Malaysia c) Portugal d) Albania e) Bhutan Answer: c) Explanation: Portugal has won the Eurovision-2017 Song Contest for the first time ever with a melancholy
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210). Who has been appointed as Deputy Executive Secretary of UNFCCC? a) Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen b) Ashish Chauhan c) Gianni Infantino d) Robert M. Lightfoot e) Ovais Sarmad Answer: e) Explanation: Ovais Sarmad, a senior Indian official, was appointed as the Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The appointment was made after consultation with the Conference of Parties through its Bureau.Sarmad was appointed to the post at the assistant secretary-general level by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. 211). Who among the following women cricketers Sets new Record to become the world‘s first pair, either male or female, to forge a 300-run opening-wicket partnership in One-Day Internationals (ODIs)? a) Purnima Rau and Anju Jain b) Deepti Sharma and Poonam Raut c) Mithali Raj and Jhulan Nishit Goswami d) Diana Fram Eduji and Purnima Rau e) Mithali Raj and Poonam Raut Answer: b) Explanation: The partnership of Deepti Sharma and Poonam Raut scored 320 in 45.3 overs in 45.3 overs to become the world‘s first pair, either male or female, to forge a 300-run opening-wicket partnership in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The earlier best partnership for the first wicket in men‘s cricket was 286 scored by Sri Lanka‘s Upul Tharanga and Sanath Jayasuriya against England in 2006, and the best partnership for the first wicket for women‘s cricket was 268 scored by Sarah Taylor and Caroline Atkins against South Africa in 2008. 212). World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) was observed on which date? a) May 16 b) May 14 c) May 13 d) May 17 e) May 12 Answer: d) Explanation: The 2017 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) was observed on 17 May 2017. The theme for WTISD-17 is Big Data for Big Impact. The theme focuses on the power of Big Data for development and aims to explore how to turn imperfect, complex, often unstructured data into actionable information in a development context. 213). Venkaiah Naidu announces separate 24x7 DD Channel for which of the following Sates? a) Odisha b) Manipur
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Central universities, starting July this year. Further, all such universities will be connected with a National Knowledge Network (NKN) for information sharing. The universities selected are DU, IGNOU, JNU, Aligarh Muslim University, Hyderabad University, Benaras Hindu University, among others. 217). Which of the following is launched by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley with an aim to keep a tab on dishonest citizens hiding their income from the authorities and government? a) Explanation Clean Money b) Operation Clean Money c) Stimulation Clean Money d) Extraction Clean Money e) Operation Refresh Money Answer: b) Explanation: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on 16 May 2017 launched Operation Clean Money Portal with an aim to keep a tab on dishonest citizens hiding their income from the authorities and government. It will provide comprehensive information at one place consisting of step by step guides, frequently asked questions, user guides, quick reference guides and training toolkits related to verification process. 218). Who launched EPFO‘s Citizens‘ Charter 2017 and E-Court Management System along with it. Citizens‘ Charter 2017 of EPFO is an attempt to bring transparency and accountability on the part of EPFO? a) Finance Minister b) Law Minister c) Labour & Employment Minister d) Home Minister e) External Affairs Minister Answer: c) Explanation: Union Minister of Labour & Employment Bandaru Dattatreya on 16 May 2017 launched EPFO‘s Citizens‘ Charter 2017 and E-Court Management System along with it. Citizens‘ Charter 2017 of EPFO is an attempt to bring transparency and accountability on the part of EPFO. It will also offer social security coverage to all employees as well as implementation of policies for benefit of all stakeholders with adequate support level of social security. 219). Who conquered Mount Everest, the world‘s highest peak morning for the fourth time, setting a new record? a) Rajiv Rai b) Robert M. Lightfoot c) Kiran Kumar d) Ashish Chauhan e) Anshu Jamsenpa Answer: e) Explanation: Anshu Jamsenpa, a native of Bomdila in Arunachal Pradesh, conquered Mount Everest, the world‘s highest peak for the fourth time, setting a new record. Managing Director at Dream Himalaya
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the project has been completed. Of the 26,000 conventional lamps at RGIA, over 19,500 have been converted into LED. 223). Which Country has imposed anti-dumping duty on certain types of glasses from Iran and aluminium radiators from China in order to protect the domestic industry from cheap imports? a) Indonesia b) Bangladesh c) India d) Bhutan e) Poland Answer: c) Explanation: India has imposed anti-dumping duty on certain types of glasses from Iran and aluminium radiators from China in order to protect the domestic industry from cheap imports. While an anti-dumping duty of about USD 55.59 per tonne has been imposed on clear float glass, duty of about USD 22.89 has been slammed on imports of aluminium radiators. 224). Who among the mountaineer has broken her own world record for the most Everest summits by a woman after scaling the world's tallest peak for the eighth time? a) Tenzing Norgay b) Bachendri Pal c) Reinhold Messnerd d) Lhakpa Sherpa e) Edmund Hillary Answer: d) Explanation: A 44-year-old Nepalese mountaineer Lhakpa Sherpa has broken her own world record for the most Everest summits by a woman after scaling the world's tallest peak for the eighth time. She bettered her own record of scaling Mt Everest seven times. 225). In which of the following Countries India have signed 5 agreements for cooperation in different areas including agriculture, health and Information Technology? a) Palestine b) Poland c) France d) Finland e) Indonesia Answer: a) 226). With which of the following banks HDFC Life has entered into a banc assurance tie-up to distribute its individual life insurance products to the private lender‘s customers? a) Indian Bank b) Indian overseas Bank c) Canara Bank d) Catholic Syrian Bank e) UCO Bank Answer: d)
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for 2017. The INSA Young Scientist Medal award carries a bronze medal and a cash prize of Rs25,000. 230). Who among the following was nominated for the prestigious Whitley Awards? a) Sunil Sood b) Purnima Devi Barman c) Travis Kalanick d) Ajay Tyagi e) Guenter Butschek Answer: b) Explanation: Renowned wildlife biologist, Dr Purnima Devi Barman, in May 2017 was nominated for the prestigious Whitley Awards. Barman has been nominated for her relentless efforts and campaigns for the conservation of the Greater Adjutant Stork locally known as Haargila in Assam. 231). Who has broke the 400-metre national record at the Indian Grand Prix in New Delhi to qualify for the upcoming World Championships in London in August? a) Ashu Suyash b) Anupam Shrivastava c) Muhammed Anas d) Frederick William e) Brian Chesky Answer: c) Explanation: Sprinter Muhammed Anas broke the 400metre national record at the Indian Grand Prix in New Delhi to qualify for the upcoming World Championships in London in August. The 22-year-old clocked 45.32 seconds, within the London qualification time of 45.50 seconds, to better former sprinter KM Binu's previous national record of 45.48 seconds, clocked during the 2004 Athens Olympics. 232). Who inaugurated the National meeting of the State Commissioners for Persons with Disabilities? a) President of India b) Prime Minister of India c) Union Law Minister d) Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment e) Home Minister Answer: d) Explanation: Thawar Chand Gehlot, the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment inaugurated the 15th National meeting of the State Commissioners for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on 17 May 2017.The two-days meet aims to review the implementation of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of rights and Full Participation) Act-1995 and formulate a strategy for its more effective implementation. 233). India has taken a new initiative to supply cheap LED bulbs for the citizens of which of the following Countries? a) Canada b) Uganda
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Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.The headquarters will help promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in the Muslim world through provision of objective and neutral views on many human rights issues. 243). The USA based SpaceX has launched a communications satellite to marking its first launch for the London-based mobile broadband company. The name of the communications satellite is a) Inmarsat b) Margosat c) Verfosat d) Gosargo e) Dekomfo Answer: a) Explanation: The USA based SpaceX has launched a communications satellite for Inmarsat, marking its first launch for the London-based mobile broadband company. The Inmarsat-5 F4 satellite, built by Boeing, blasted off atop Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. 244). Which of the following has named Country‘s Most Valuable Brand in Brand Finance List 2017? a) Microsoft b) IBM c) Accenture d) Honey ware e) Tata Group Answer: e) Explanation: Brand finance in its 2017 report that lists India‘s 100 most valuable brands has named Tata Group as the most valuable brand in India at an estimated brand value of $13.1 billion. Brand Finance is a global brand valuation and strategy consultancy firm. Tata Group has managed to top the list despite its brand value declining 4% from $13.7 billion in 2016. As per the report, the total brand value of India‘s top 100 brands have surged 15% in 2017 compared to the global average of 11%. Overall 68 of India‘s 100 most valuable brands have registered growth in value this year. 245). Who among the following have won the annual Whitley Awards, popularly known as the 'Green Oscars', for their works in the field of animal and bird conservation in India? a) Sanjay Gubbi and Purnima Barman b) Sanjay Mohan and Purnima Jya c) Kannuj Gubbi and Gokul Barman d) Furowick Gubbi and Dijo Barman e) Jon Gubbi and Hillari Barman Answer: a) Explanation: Two Indian activists have won the annual Whitley Awards, popularly known as the 'Green Oscars', for their works in the field of animal and bird conservation in India. Sanjay Gubbi, won the award for his work to protect Karnataka's tiger corridors, and
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ITF Futures tournament in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Chetty received a lifetime ban last September. 249). Reema Lagoo Passed away Recently. He belongs to which of the following fields? a) Sports b) Movie c) Literature d) Politics e) Journalism Answer: b) Explanation: Veteran actress Reema Lagoo died on 18 May 2017 at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. She reportedly suffered a massive cardiac arrest. She was 59. Lagoo who appeared in several Hindi and Marathi films also acted in numerous television shows like Tu Tu Main Main and Shrimaan Shrimati. 250). 52nd Annual Meetings of AfDB to be held in Which of the following States? a) Maharashtra b) Manipur c) Karnataka d) Gujarat e) Uttar Pradesh Answer: d) Explanation: The 52nd Annual Meetings of the African Development bank (AfDB) will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 22nd to 26th of this month. This is the first time that the Annual Meetings of AfDB are being held in India. These Meetings are the Bank‘s largest annual event and serve to raise the profile of the institution on the global stage. In addition to the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors, these Meetings will bring together about 3000 delegates and participants, and will feature a number of official, knowledge, and side events. 251). Who inaugurated the Test Track Facility developed by Global Automotive Research Centre in Chennai? a) Home Minister b) Union Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Minister c) Union Textiles Minister d) President of India e) Prime Minister of India Answer: b) Explanation: Anant G. Geete, Union Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Minister formally inaugurated the Test Track Facility at Oragadam, Chennai. The test track facility is developed by Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC). The facility has been notified to issue certificates under CMVR 1989. The total cost of Test tracks project is Rs. 193.25 crore. The Global Automotive Research Centre is a body working under the National Automotive Testing & R&D Infra Project (NATRiP).
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(Uttarakhand) to Farakka (West Bengal), submitted its report to Ministry of Water Resources? a) Lodha Committee b) Kumar Committee c) Vanhan Committee d) Chitale committee e) Joshi Pasu committee Answer: d) Explanation: Chitale committee constituted to prepare guidelines for desiltation of river Ganga from Bhimgauda (Uttarakhand) to Farakka (West Bengal), submitted its report to Ministry of Water Resources. The committee in its report has recommended a slew of measures like a study of reach wise sediment transport processes along with establishing annual sediment budgets to guide desilting activities. 262). According to Haryana State government, which of the following Bird Sanctuary would be developed as a beautiful tourist destination? a) Nelapattu b) Uppalapadu c) Bankapura d) Bhindawas e) Ranganathittu Answer: d) Explanation: Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal has said that the Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary in Jhajjar, a heaven for the migratory birds, would be developed as a beautiful tourist destination. Mr Manohar Lal, accompanied by Agriculture and Farmers‘ Welfare Minister Om Parkash Dhankar, announced this after visiting the lake, Prakritik Chetna Kendra, and the watchtower set up in the Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary in Jhajjar. 263). Which of the following has banned open defecation and dumping of waste on the floodplains of the Yamuna? a) MGT b) NGT c) NGW d) FDW e) NEW Answer: b) Explanation: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned open defecation and dumping of waste on the floodplains of the Yamuna. An environment compensation of Rs. 5,000 should be paid by those who violated the order. NGT also constituted a committee headed by Delhi Jal Board CEO to oversee the execution of work pertaining to cleaning of the river. 264). Which of the following State governments will soon be launching a water grid project on a fast track with an estimated cost of 8,000 crore rupees to provide safe drinking water in areas vulnerable to kidney disorders? a) Assam b) Rajasthan
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Chennai. The Indian Government has honored him with its prestigious national decorations like Padma Shri and Padma Bhusan and he has been the recipient of numerous awards and prizes and medals from all over the world. 267). Which of the following Country‘s government declared a new law making a series of childhood vaccinations a condition of school inscription in a move triggered by a spike in measles cases? a) Iran b) Iraq c) Israel d) Italy e) Island Answer: d) Explanation: Italy's government declared a new law making a series of childhood vaccinations a condition of school inscription in a move triggered by a spike in measles cases. Speaking after a cabinet meeting approved the legislative decree, Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni said the move will "make compulsory certain vaccinations that until now were simply recommended. Vaccinations covering 12 common diseases will be required to register children for state childcare and elementary school up to the age of six. Parents will be liable for fines if their children are not vaccinated. Lorenzin pushed for change after the number of measles cases tripled, largely because of children not being vaccinated. 268). Who among the following will be the CEO of Paytm payments bank? a) Mary T. Barra b) Dinesh Kumar Sarraf c) Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar d) Sudhir Gupta e) Renu Satti Answer: e) Explanation: Paytm has announced its long-time executive and vice president Renu Satti will be the CEO of its Paytm payments bank. India's leading digital wallet player Paytm has recently received the final licence from the Reserve Bank of India for its payments bank entity. 269). Who among the following takes over as Coffee Board Chairman? a) Jens Stoltenberg b) Vinod Rai c) Ashish Chauhan d) Rajeev Suri e) M S Boje Gowda Answer: e) Explanation: M S Boje Gowda, a third generation planter from the country's key coffee growing region of Chikmagalur, took over as the Coffee Board Chairman after a gap of almost 70 years. Gowda became the first grower to assume
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273). Every year, May 22 is observed as International Day for Biodiversity or World Biodiversity Day. The theme for 2017 for World Biodiversity Day is a) Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism b) Biodiversity and Successive Tourism c) BioWorld and Sustainable Tourism d) Biodegradation and Sustainable Tourism e) Biodiversity and Surpassing Tourism Answer: a) Explanation: Every year, May 22 is observed as International Day for Biodiversity or World Biodiversity Day. This date commemorates the date of Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity at UNEP Headquarters, Nairobi on 22 May 1992. In 2000, UN General Assembly via resolution 55/201 decided to celebrate World Biodiversity Day on May 22 instead of December 29, which was previously designated as International Biodiversity Day. The theme for 2017 for World Biodiversity Day is ―Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism‖. 274). The Haryana chief minister ‗Manohar Lal‘ has launched ‗e-textbook portal‘ for school students. How many textbooks have been uploaded on the portal? a) 22 b) 24 c) 26 d) 21 e) 25 Answer: c) Explanation: The Haryana chief minister ‗Manohar Lal‘ has launched ‗e-textbook portal‘ for school students. Now, Students can download school books instantly from this e-textbook portal of the Haryana School Education Board. 26 textbooks (11 books of class IX, nine books of class X and three books each of classes XI and XII) have been uploaded on the portal and these can be easily converted into audio files. The portal also provides a facility to highlight certain portions of the e-textbooks making it easier for students to study. 275). Which of the following high speed, air-conditioned Express flagged off from Mumbai to Goa by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu? a) Agni Express b) Humsafar Express c) Sathapti Express d) Tejas Express e) Trinido Express Answer: d) Explanation: The high speed, air-conditioned Tejas Express will be flagged off from Mumbai to Goa. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu will flag off the premium luxury train through video conferencing. Having ultra-modern amenities like LED TV, wi-fi and 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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www.ibpsguide.com related to rail tracks, it will run at a speed of 160 kilometres per hour. 276). In how many Railway Stations of Konkan Railway, Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhu inaugurated free WiFi facility? a) 29 b) 28 c) 24 d) 27 e) 26 Answer: b) Explanation: On May 21, Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhu inaugurated free Wi-Fi facility at 28 Railway Stations of Konkan Railway from Kudal Railway Station in Maharashtra. Indian Railways has tied by with SYSCON/JOISTER for providing 2 Mbps peer-to-peer 24 hrs Free Wi-Fi bandwidth at 28 railway stations of Konkan Railway. 277). Which State government will hold a series of seminars for agriculture experts and farmers during the GRAM which will be held in Kota? a) Goa b) Manipur c) Maharashtra d) Rajasthan e) Meghalaya Answer: d) Explanation: The Rajasthan government will hold a series of seminars for agriculture experts and farmers during the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) which will be held in Kota. Director at the Horticulture Department Vijay Pal Singh said, the opening event will be attended by Senior Agriculture Economist at the World Bank, Edward Bresnyan, and Water Resources Minister Ram Pratap.
Under Which of the following system, The technique developed? a) PervasiveSUB Project b) Protective SuB Project c) Preventive SUB Project d) Processing SUB project e) Prepersonal SUB Project Answer: a) Explanation: Researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid have invented a technique that types Braille in real time and helps deaf-blind people "watch" television without intermediaries. The technique developed under "PervasiveSUB Project" compiles all the subtitles of television channels and sends them to a central server which forwards them to smartphones or tablets. 280). Who has been awarded with the International Humanitarian Award in Editor's Choice category of Asian Voice Charity Awards? a) Adel al-Jubeir b) Reuven Rivlin c) Jacqueline Fernandez d) Sánchez Cerén e) Adama Barrow Answer: c) Explanation: Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez was on 19 May 2017 awarded with the International Humanitarian Award in Editor's Choice category of Asian Voice Charity Awards. The award recognises the work of charity organisations in the United Kingdom (UK) and abroad. Fernandez was awarded for her philanthropic work in India. She has been working with the charity 'Habitat for Humanity for last five years. This organisation works to help people to live with dignity by giving them homes to live in.
278). Who has been re-elected as the President of Iran after winning the Iranian presidential elections 2017? a) Najib Razak b) Ameenah Gurib c) Reuven Rivlin d) Mahmoud Abbas e) Hassan Rouhani Answer: e) Explanation: Hassan Rouhani was on 20 May 2017 reelected as the President of Iran after winning the Iranian presidential elections 2017. This will be his second term as Iran's President. Rouhani won his second term by presenting himself as the candidate of change and social freedoms that ended many sanctions. Rouhani was first elected as Iran's President in 2013. He won 2013 elections by pledging to end Iran‘s isolation and improve civil rights.
281). Who won the world‘s largest pre-college science competition 'The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) 2017' in the United States? a) Kunal Bahl b) Bipin Preet Singh c) Bhavish Aggarwal d) Prashant Ranganathan e) Marco Lambertini Answer: d) Explanation: Prashant Ranganathan, an Indian, on 20 May 2017 won the world‘s largest pre-college science competition 'The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) 2017' in the United States. Prashant Ranganathan hails from Jamshedpur city of Jharkhand, India. Ranganathan received the award in the Environmental Engineering category for his project ‗Biodegradation of Chlorpyrifos using native bacteria‘. His project will help farmers in biodegrading the pesticide which is plaguing the country.
279). Researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid have invented a technique that types Braille in real time.
282). Who has been named the English Premier League's Player of the Year?
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recorded a scintillating 1-run win against Rising Pune Supergiant in the title clash at Hyderabad last night. Opting to bat, Mumbai had posted a modest 129 for 8, with Krunal Pandya top scoring with 47. In reply, Pune got off to a decent start and were 71 for 2 in 12 overs. They needed 11 runs from the last over with 7 wickets in hand, before Mumbai paceman Mitchell Johnson took the wickets of Manoj Tiwary and Steven Smith on successive deliveries. 286). By defeating whom among the following Players, Alexander Zverev became the youngest Masters 1000 titlist with the wining of Italian Open? a) Roger Federer b) Rafael Nadal c) Novak Djokovic d) Andy Murray e) Pete Sampras Answer: c) Explanation: Alexander Zverev on 21 May 2017 defeated World No. 2 Novak Djokovic 2 6-4 6-3 to win the Italian Open. The final was held in Rome, Italy. With the win, Zverev became the youngest Masters 1000 titlist since a 19-year-old Djokovic won the 2007 Miami Open presented by Itau. 287). India becomes second largest steel producer in the world. The data was released by which of the following Organisations? a) International Civil Aviation Organization b) International Energy Agency c) Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries d) UN Inter-agency Group e) International Stainless Steel Forum Answer: e) Explanation: As per the data released by the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) in May 2017, India overtook Japan to become the second-largest steel producer in the world in 2016. The data was released by the International Stainless Steel Forum at a annual conference in Tokyo, Japan. India‘s stainless steel production rose to 3.32 million tons for 2016. The data showed a growth of about 9 per cent over 3.0 million tons achieved in 2015. As per the data, the top producer of the steel of the world in the year 2016 is China. 288). Which of the following Airways has become the first private airline to get a licence to fly under UDAN, the government scheme for subsidized regional flights? a) Jet Airways b) Go Air c) Lufthansa d) Turbo Megha Airways e) Indian Airlines Answer: d) Explanation: Turbo Megha Airways has become the first private airline to get a licence to fly under UDAN, the government scheme for subsidized regional flights. The
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e) Kerala Answer: d) Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 May 2017 inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects of the Kandla Port in Kutch district of Gujarat. The projects include construction of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Center, 14th and 16th Cargo berths, Railway Bridge at Sal junction, Mechanised fertiliser handling facility and purchase of two mobile harbour crane. 292). The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) signed two Unilateral (APA) with Indian taxpayers. The full form of APA is a) Advance Pricing Agreements b) Advantage Pricing Agreements c) Advance Posts Agreements d) Accredited Pricing Agreements e) Amount Pricing Agreements Answer: a) Explanation: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on 22 May 2017 signed two Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APA) with Indian taxpayers. Among these two agreements, one also has a Rollback Provision. The two APAs signed pertain to chip design and development of embedded software and Information technology sectors of the economy. 293). Jio MAMI Film Festival has announced a new award category for digital content for this year‘s festival to be held from 12th-18th October. Who is the cochairperson of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival? a) Sudhir Gupta b) Jens Stoltenberg c) Fatma Samoura d) Nita Ambani e) Rahul Johri Answer: d) Explanation: Jio MAMI Film Festival has announced a new award category for digital content for this year‘s festival to be held from 12th-18th October. In a statement, co-chairperson of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Nita Ambani said this Award will encourage young talent to break the boundaries of their creative prowess and take Indian cinema to new and greater heights, especially in the digital space. The statement said that 25 participants will be shortlisted and mentored by celebrated Indian filmmakers. From these, the top ten films will be showcased at the festival and the film makers will receive a prize money of Rs 2,50,000 each. The two best films will receive the Jio MAMI Reliance Foundation Gold and Silver trophies at the Jio MAMI 2017 closing gala. 294). The Visakhapatnam railway station is the cleanest, followed by Secunderabad, among the 75 busiest stations in the country. The survey was carried out by a) United Nations Environment Programme
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297). Which of the following organizations receives 2014 Indira Gandhi Peace Prize? a) DRDO b) CISR c) AIIMS d) ISRO e) AIR Answer: d) Explanation: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh presented now the 2014 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The award was announced by a jury headed by Vice President Hamid Ansari in 2014, consists of a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 1 crore. The Prize was awarded to ISRO in recognition of its path-breaking achievements culminating in the Mars orbiter mission and its significant contributions in strengthening international cooperation in peaceful use of outer space. 298). Whom among the following conferred the West Bengal's Highest Civilian Banga Samman award by the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee? a) Y.C. Deveshwar b) Vijay Shekhar Sharma c) Ajay Tyagi d) Ashu Suyash e) Bhavish Aggarwal Answer: a) Explanation: Thespian Soumitra Chatterjee and Y.C. Deveshwar conferred the West Bengal's Highest Civilian Banga Samman award by the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Two categories of awards are presented as part of Banga Samman - Banga Bhushan and Banga Bibhushan. The Banga Bibhushan recipients are Deveshwar(Industrialist), Dhiman Ganguly(pulmonologist), Arun Prasad Mukherjee (former Mizoram Governor), veteran actor Chatterjee, and acclaimed poet Nirendranath Chakraborty. This year Banga Bhushan recipients are Rezwana Chowdhury Banya (Bangladeshi singer), Hidmat Fakir (folk singer), Chapal Bhaduri, (impersonator in folk theatre), Lakshman Das Baul(baul exponent) and Abhijit Chowdhury(Liver Foundation secretary and gastroenterologist). 299). Rohan Chakravarty won 2017 WWF International President‘s Award. He belongs which of the following Profession? a) Engineer b) Athlete c) Environment cartoonist d) Chess Player e) None of these Answer:c) Explanation: Rohan Chakravarty, Indian wildlife and environment cartoonist, in May 2017 won 2017 WWF International President‘s Award. Chakravarty has been
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b) Confessions of a driving mind: The blind faith of atheism, c) Confessions of a dying mind: The blind faith of atheism, d) Confessions of a dying mortgage: The blind faith of atheism, e) Confessions of a dying mind: The basic faith of atheism, Answer: c) Explanation: Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, on 23 May 2017 unveiled a philosophical novel on God titled ―Confessions of a dying mind: The blind faith of atheism,‖ in New Delhi. The book, touted as world‘s first philosophical novel on God, is penned by IAS officer Haulianlal Guite. 304). The book ―Raising Happy Children and Providing Safe Childhoods‖ released by a) Home Minister b) Minister of Petroleum and Gas c) Minister of Earth Sciences d) Minister of Women and Child Development e) Minister of Urban development Answer: d) Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development has released a reader titled ‗Raising Happy Children and Providing Safe Childhoods‘. Divided into three parts, the reader aims to serve as a guide for parents, teachers and community members on how to prevent crime and violence by children and give suggestions to help them create a more protective and caring environment for their children. 305). Which of the following organization has ordered the Divisional Commissioner of Agra to provide information regarding the trees planted in the ecosensitive zone (Taj Trapezium Zone) near the historic monument, Taj Mahal? a) United Green Allegations b) National Green Tribunal c) National Preventive Measure Organisations d) National Accolade Resources Preservation e) National Immortal Descendents Answer: b) Explanation: The National Green Tribunal has ordered the Divisional Commissioner of Agra to provide information regarding the trees planted in the ecosensitive zone (Taj Trapezium Zone) near the historic monument, Taj Mahal. The directive was given by a bench led by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar. The bench has given the officer three weeks to provide the necessary data, in order to support MC Mehta, who has been appointed as the local commissioner to investigate the illegal cutting and sale of around 4000 trees in the area. 306). Who has launched Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay Telecom Skill Excellence Awards in New Delhi?
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309). Ministry of Culture has launched which of the following App in National Museum with a focus to involve people actively in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan? a) Pure Bharat App b) Swachh National App c) Clean Bharat App d) Swachh Bharat App e) Swachh Patriot App Answer: d) Explanation: Ministry of Culture has launched ―Swachh Bharat App‖ in National Museum with a focus to involve people actively in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The App is available for Android Mobile phones which can be downloaded from Google Play Store. In this App the concept of Physical web is implemented. When a person is in a monument or Museum the App will deliver him the message about Swachh Bharat Abhiyan asking to report the garbage lying around. All that is needed is to enable the Bluetooth in mobile device. 310). The Road show which is organised by Environment Ministry and OzonAction is a) Ozone4Climate Technology b) Ozone2Climate Technology c) Ozone6Climate Technology d) Ozone Technology e) None of these Answer: b) Explanation: Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 23 May 2017 organised Ozone2Climate Technology Roadshow in Agra. The roadshow was organised along with the UN Environment OzonAction‘s Compliance Assistance Programme. The Roadshow was inaugurated by the Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ajay Narayan Jha on the sidelines of the South Asia National Ozone Officers Annual Network Meeting – 2017. The Technology Roadshow was organised for the first time as part of the annual network meeting for Ozone Officers of South Asia. The roadshow took place post the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. 311). Philippine President declared martial law in the southern region of Mindanao, where security forces have been battling Islamic State group- linked militants. The President of Philippine is a) Karen Karapetyan b) Benjamin Netanyahu c) Ameenah Gurib d) Rodrigo Duterte e) Hassan Rouhani Answer: d) Explanation: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law in the southern region of Mindanao, where security forces have been battling Islamic State group- linked militants. Spokesman Ernesto Abella said in a nationally televised briefing from Moscow where the President was on an official visit. Abella said martial law
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filled airship one step closer to commercial use. The name of the aircraft is a) Airlander 10 b) Airlander 8 c) Airlander 11 d) Airlander 14 e) Airlander 7 Answer: a) Explanation: The world's largest aircraft has successfully completed a test flight, bringing the massive helium-filled airship one step closer to commercial use. The hybrid aircraft dubbed the Airlander 10combines technology from airplanes, helicopters and airships. It is designed to fly at altitudes of 6,100 meters for up to five days. with a length of 92 metres, it is the largest aircraft currently flying. 316). In association with Geojit, Which of the following bank has launched a new trading platform called ―Selfie‖ for customers? a) Indian Bank b) Indian Overseas Bank c) Federal Bank d) Kotak Mahindra Bank e) ICICI Bank Answer: c) Explanation: Federal Bank, in association with Geojit, has launched a new trading platform called ―Selfie‖ for customers. Designed and managed by Geojit, the trading platform will give its users absolute control over their investments with timely research inputs to make sound investment decisions. 317). HDFC Life announced the launch of an artificial intelligence-based application that can automatically read, understand, categorize, prioritize and respond to customer emails sent to the private insurer. The artificial intelligence-based application is a) SPOK b) SPEAK c) SPARK d) SEAS e) SPARE Answer: a) Explanation: HDFC Life announced the launch of an artificial intelligence-based application 'SPOK' that can automatically read, understand, categorize, prioritize and respond to customer emails sent to the private insurer. 'SPOK', an insurance email bot, can read customer queries within milliseconds and respond to them. The deployment of SPOK will improve customer experience, while providing the support staff with the bandwidth to focus on customer satisfaction. 318). In which of the following event, India's R Vaishali won the women's title with eight points from nine rounds? a) Australian Continental Blitz Chess Championship
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321). An American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company, will organise Hyperloop Pod Competition II in August 2017 at its headquarters in Hawthorne, California. The Name of the American aerospace manufacturer is a) NASA b) SARA c) SpaceX d) HAUVAI e) PASIAT Answer: c) Explanation: SpaceX, an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company, will organise Hyperloop Pod Competition II in August 2017 at its headquarters in Hawthorne, California. The competition will see the participation of 24 teams from across the world including a team from India‘s BITS Pilani. BITS Pilani‘s team will be participating in the competition with name Hyperloop India. 322). India‘s largest public sector lender SBI recently announced to sell their bad loan worth of _________. a) 1,755 crore rupees b) 1,563 crore rupees c) 1,471 crore rupees d) 1,324 crore rupees e) 1,571 crore rupees Answer: c) Explanation: State Bank of India (SBI) has decided to sell the bad loans with outstanding balance of Rs1,471.47 crore on sale to asset reconstruction companies and financial institutions 323). World Bank International Financial Corp has planned to invest how much amount in Kedaara Capital Fund II LLP? a) 30 million USD b) 35 million USD c) 45 million USD d) 40 million USD e) 25 million USD Answer: d) Explanation: World Bank‘s International Finance Corp to invest up to $40 million in Kedaara Capital Fund II LLP, which in turn will fund in 10-12 mid-market firms in India 324). Public sector lender SBI has launched hackathon for developers, startups and students to come up with innovative ideas and solutions for the banking sector. What is the name of the hackathon? a) Secure Banking b) Code For Bank c) Banking Under Control d) Firewall For Bank e) Curb Hacking On Bank Answer: b)
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Explanation: Central government will raise bonds of 2,360 crore rupees for renewable energy. A decision in this regard was taken by the Union Cabinet. The bonds will be raised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and funds will be used in various renewable energy programmes.
325). Lenin Moreno was recently appointed as a new president of which country? a) Brazil b) Cuba c) Spain d) Ecuador e) Mexico Answer: d) Explanation: Ecuador's new president Lenin Moreno, tasked with steering a flagship of the Latin American left through troubled economic and political waters. Moreno beat his conservative rival, ex-banker Guillermo Lasso, by 2.3 per cent in April's runoff vote.
329). Who is the winner of the CEAT International Cricketer of the Year award 2016/17? a) Rohit Sharma b) Ravichandran Ashwin c) Virat Kohli d) Suresh Raina e) MS Dhoni Answer: b) Explanation: Based on the CEAT Cricket Ratings, Ravichandran Ashwin was honored with International Cricketer of the Year award by Sunil Gavaskar and Harsh Goenka, chairman, RPG Enterprises at the Cricket Club 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? a) Shuva Mandal b) Ashok mittal c) Rajesh Mishra d) Rakesh sharma e) Shivashankar Answer: a) Explanation: Tata Sons announced the appointment of Shuva Mandal — National Practice Head, M&A and Corporate at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas — as group general counsel. 327). ICC announced a long term partnership deal with which of the following Brand? a) Tissot b) Rado c) Hublot d) Parx e) Tommy Answer: c) Explanation: The ICC announced a long-term deal with luxury brand Hublot, which will include all ICC events to 2020. The agreement will mean Hublot supply watches for the player-of-the-Match in semifinals and finals at all ICC major events as well as the player-of-the-tournament award. 328). Recently, government has approved issuing bonds of _______ crore rupees for renewable energy Schemes? a) 2,360 crore rupees b) 3,623 crore rupees c) 2,235 crore rupees d) 3,745 crore rupees e) 2,508 crore rupees Answer: a) www.ibpsguide.com
330). Shubman Gill belongs to which of the following sport? a) Shooting b) Boxing c) Cricket d) Wrestling e) Squash Answer: c) Explanation: Shubman Gill was a Cricket player, who was recently honored with the CEAT Young Player of the Year for scoring 603 runs in nine games against the touring England under-19 team. 331). which of the following state government recently has launched an e-clinics service for farmers with the aim to double farmer‘s income? a) Haryana b) Maharashtra c) Punjab d) Madhya Pradesh e) Jammu & Kashmir Answer: e) Explanation: The J&K government launched an eclinics service for farmers with the aim to double farmer‘s income by 2022. The Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI), has set up 15 plant clinics in Samba, Kathua and Jammu. 332). How many countries are there in the African union and which day is celebrated as Africa day? a) 45 countries, 22nd May b) 47 countries, 23rd May c) 55 countries, 25th May 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 distance from Rupai on NH- 37 in Assam to Meka-Roing on NH-52 in Arunachal Pradesh by 165KM.The travel time between the two places will come down from the current six hours to just one hour, a total five hour reduction. This will result in saving of petrol and diesel worth 10 Lakh rupees per day. 336).Which state government recently launched JE (Japanese Encephalitis) vaccination drive in 38 districts? a) Bihar b) Orissa c) Punjab d) Uttar Pradesh e) Madhya Pradesh Answer: d) Explanation: In Uttar Pradesh, a massive immunisation drive has been launched in 38 districts to eradicate Japanese Encephalitis.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the drive from Kushinagar district yesterday. The government also launched a toll free number to get or provide any information aboutencephalitis.The number is 18001805544. 337).Telangana recently made a Record procurement of which crop? a) Maize b) Millets c) Wheat d) Pulses e) Paddy Answer: e) Explanation: In Telangana the Civil Supplies Department has procured a total of 45 lakh metric tons LMT of paddy during 2016-17 including 17 LMT in Kharif and 28 LMT in Rabi season. 338).The government has selected five merchant bankers to manage its three per cent stake sale in Indian Oil Corporation, which of the following bank is not in the selected list of 5 banks? a) Goldman Sachs b) Citigroup c) Deutsche Equities d) SBI Capital Markets e) Axis Securities. Answer: e) Explanation: The government has selected five merchant bankers to manage its three per cent stake sale in Indian Oil Corporation, IOC, which could fetch about six thousand crore rupees to the exchequer.The bankers are - Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Deutsche Equities, SBI Capital Markets and ICICI Securities. 339).Which South African batsman recently announced his retirement by the end of 2017? a) Jacques Rudolph b) AB de Villiers
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implication of Rs. 81,975 crore for the period 2016-17 to 2018-19. The Minister of State for Rural Development Shri Ram KripalYadav said in a written reply to a question. 343). World Bank has offered to help to work towards Open Defecation Free, ODF, plus status for which state? a) Rajasthan b) Gujarat c) Maharashtra d) Haryana e) Tamil nadu Answer: d) Explanation: Chief Minister ManoharLal has said a team of experts from World Bank has offered to help to work towards Open Defecation Free, ODF, plusstatus. The state would achieve ODF status by 25th September this year and after that a cleanliness drive would start to get ODF plus status. ODF plus refers to total sanitation in terms of solid waste management, improved sewerage lines, storm water drains and pucca cement roads. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, he said, 44 villages, two each from a district, would be taken up under a pilot project to ensure cleanliness by 1st November this year. The Chief Minister also said that the scope of SakshamYuvaYojna has been widened from April to include graduates. 344). Marat Safin has announced recently that he is stepping down as a law maker in the Russian parliament after six years. He was a retired professional player of which game? a) Football b) Tennis c) Hockey d) Rugby e) Ice hockey Answer: b) Explanation: Marat Safin (retired professional tennis player) has announced that he is stepping down as a lawmaker in the Russian parliament after six years. Twotime Slam champion Safin, who retired in 2009. 345). Recently how many agreements have been signed between India and Mauritius? a) Four b) Three c) Five d) Six e) Two Answer: a) Explanation: India and Mauritius today signed four agreements after delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart Pravind Kumar Jugnauth in New Delhi. The agreements include New Delhi extending a 500 million dollar line of credit to Mauritius. In his address, after signing of the agreements, Mr Modi said, the line of credit is an
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Explanation: To improve road connectivity in Ladakh region of the Jammu and Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna, seven major roads projects under the Centrally-sponsored scheme - Central Road Fund-have been implemented in the last two years. Five road projects were implemented to connect the remote and difficult terrain villages of Leh district. 350).World‘s largest optical telescope will be located in? a) United States of America b) United Kingdom c) Italy d) Chile e) Russia Answer: d) Explanation: The European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) in its enclosure on Cerro Armazones, a 3060metre mountaintop in Chile's Atacama Desert. The 39metre E-ELT will be the largest optical/infrared telescope in the world. 351).How many crore rupees has been invested in Odisha‘s biggest integrated steel facility? a) 30,000 crore rupees b) 35,000 crore rupees c) 33,000 crore rupees d) 37,000 crore rupees e) 40,000 crore rupees Answer: c) Explanation: The biggest integrated steel plant of Odisha was made operational with the commissioning of the country‘s largest blast furnace. Inaugurating the state of the art 6 mtpa steel plant of Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. ( JSPL), Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said it would provide direct employment to about 30,000 people and indirect jobs to many others. JSPL chairman Naveen Jindal said the plant was set up at an investment of about 33,000 crore rupees. 352).Who inaugurates workshop on Common Service Centres as GST Suvidha Provider in New Delhi recently? a) Ravi Shankar Prasad b) Arun Jaitley c) Suresh Prabhu d) Harsh Vardhan e) Arvind Kejriwal Answer: a) Explanation: Ravi Shankar Prasad inaugurating a workshop on Common Service Centres as GST Suvidha Provider (GSP) in New Delhi, hoped that CSCs will help Govt in rolling out Goods and Services Tax, GST. 353).Who inaugurated Unmanned aerial vehicles testing and research center at Challakerein Karnataka? a) PM Modi b) Manohar Parikkar c) Arun jaitley d) Rajnath Singh
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profitable public sector undertaking, according to earnings statements of the two companies. 357).Which Country recently won the sudirman cup held at Australia‘s Gold Cost? a) Russia b) South Korea c) China d) Japan e) Malaysia Answer: b) Explanation: South Korea on Sunday won badminton's Sudirman Cup for the first time in 14 years with an emotional 3-2 victory over 10-time champions China at Australia's Gold Coast. The South Koreans claimed their fourth cup in the world mixed teams competition with a charged 21-17, 21-13 win by Choi Sol-Gyu and Chae Yoo-Jung in the mixed doubles match. 358).Who won Monaco Grand Prix 2017 title? a) Sebastian Vettel b) Nico Rosberg c) Lewis Hamilton d) Leonardo Dicaprio e) Rose Taylor Answer: a) Explanation: Sebastian vettel Formula one racer won the Monaco grand prix title.He finished the race just before Kimi Raikkonen of finland.Both were the same Ferrari team. 359).Which city police received the FICCI smart policing award 2017? a) Chennai b) Bengaluru c) Delhi d) Kolkata e) Pune Answer: e) Explanation: FICCI smart policing award 2017 was given to pune city police. Pune police commissioner Smt Rashmi Shukla received this award from BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi. 360).Which state government has decided to double the limit of free travel facility in the State Roadways buses for women college students? a) Maharashtra b) Rajasthan c) Haryana d) Madhya Pradesh e) Karnataka Answer: c) Explanation: The Haryana government has decided to more than double the limit of free travel facility in the State Roadways buses for women college students. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has approved a proposal to increase this limit from 60 to 150 km, an official release
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371). What is the India‘s rank in women workforce report, which of recently declared by World Bank? a) 120th b) 125th c) 110th d) 117th e) 122nd Answer: a) Explanation: According to India Development Report released by World Bank, India had one of the lowest female participation in the workforce, ranking 120th among 131 countries. In India, the women participation was just at 27% compared to China and Brazil where it was between 65-70%. Even in neighboring Sri Lanka and Bangladesh the figure was higher. According to the report, women entrepreneurs typically create more jobs for women but in India the number is few. 372). With which Organization, Amul has signed an MoU recently? a) BHEL b) FICCI c) ISRO d) IIT e) NASA Answer: c) Explanation: Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) is produced a product in the brand name of ―AMUL‖ has signed an MoU with Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for fodder acreage assessment using satellite observation and space technology.
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