Q1. With which of the following country, India has signed nine documents to further the cooperation that includes cooperation in Cybersecurity, cooperation in the field of Petroleum and natural gas etc?
(a) Israel
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Myanmar
(e) None of the given options is true
Q2. Sports Ministry launched the official anthem and mascot of Khelo India School Games, recently. Who is the present Minister of Sports in India?
(a) Vijay Goyal
(b) Vijay Rupani
(c) Dharmendra Pradhan
(d) Rajyavardhan Rathore
(e) Abhinav Bindra
Q3. According to data released by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Country's exports grew by __________ in December 2017.
(a) 14.34%
(b) 13.56%
(c) 12.36%
(d) 11.23%
(e) 10.23%
Q4. Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM), under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), has launched a competition for college and university students to foster a culture of innovation and creativity in the youth. The competition has been named as ___________.
(a) VPlay
(b) IPrism
(c) DIPPlay
(d) WinPlay
(e) None of the given option is true
Q5. Romania's Prime Minister Mihai Tudose has resigned recently after losing the backing of his party due to internal power struggles. What is the Capital of Romania?
(a) Iohannis
(b) Bucharest
(c) Jakarta
(d) Budapest
(e) Alpaniso
Q6. In which of the following state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the project commencement of the state refinery? This is the first oil refinery in the state.
(a) Punjab
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Jharkhand
(e) Rajasthan
Q7. Indian Oil Corporation has signed Letters of Intent (LoI) with Phinergy that will allow Indian Oil to work on adoption of advanced energy systems for the Indian market both for mobility and stationary industrial applications. Phinergy is a/an ___________.
(a) Indonesian start-up company
(b) Israeli start-up company
(c) US start-up company
(d) France start-up company
Q8. World Cup team winner Ronaldinho has formally confirmed his retirement from football, recently. He was from which country?
(a) France
(b) Portugal
(c) Brazil
(d) Sweden
(e) Denmark
Q9. Name the IT services firm that has signed an over GBP 500 million (USD 690 million) deal with M&G Prudential, the UK and European savings and investments business of Prudential plc.
(a) WIPRO
(b) Infosys
(c) HCL
(d) TCS
(e) Dell
Q10. The Centre has recently sanctioned projects over 10,000 crore rupees in the North East for better network connectivity. Who is the present Telecommunication Minister of India?
(a) Manoj Sinha
(b) J P Nadda
(c) Dharmendra Pradhan
(d) Vijay Goyal
(e) Ananth Kumar
Q11. Sanjay Manjrekar has recently launched his autobiography named '________' in Mumbai.
(a) The Unknown Hero
(b) The Talker
(c) The Unheard Voice
(d) Imperfect
(e) None of the given option is true
Q12. The two-day International Workshop on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (IWDRI) has been successfully concluded recently in __________.
(a) Pune
(b) Chennai
(c) New Delhi
(d) Mysore
(e) Bengaluru
Q13. Saksham is an annual flagship event of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Saksham stands for ____________.
(a) Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav
(b) Surakshit Kshamta Mahotsav
(c) Sanrakshan Kala Mahotsav
(d) Surakshit Kala Mahotsav
(e) None of the Given option is true
Q14. With which of the following country, India has signed four agreements for collaboration in the Information and communication technology (ICT) sector, setting up of an e-office system and connecting of National Knowledge Network (NKN)?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Nepal
(d) Bhutan
(e) Afghanistan
Q15. Who is the Chairman of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?
(a) Ram Nath Kovind
(b) Alok Prakash
(c) Narendra Modi
(d) NN Vohra
(e) K L Dinakaran
Q16. Which among the following state government has signed an MoU with the Indian Oil Corporation to set up bio-gas and bio-CNG plants in the state?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Punjab
(d) Jharkhand
(e) Uttarakhand
Q17. Name the veteran Actor who was honored with the Janakavi P Sawlaram award at a function held in Mumbai.
(a) Alok Nath
(b) Anupam Kher
(c) Sudhir Dalvi
(d) Manoj Bajpai
(e) Ranveer Singh
Q18. The 65th meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) was held in New delhi under the chairmanship of _______________.
(a) Smriti Irani
(b) J P Nadda
(c) Narendra Modi
(d) Prakash Javadekar
(e) Ram Nath Kovind
Q19. Market regulator SEBI has approved the appointment of ___________ as Managing Director and CEO of the country’s largest agri-commodity bourse NCDEX.
(a) Kamlesh Jha
(b) Vijay Kumar
(c) Nirupna Shah
(d) Karan Thakur
(e) Arindam Chakaborty
Q20. Name the 3 countries that have given nod to operating procedures for movement of passenger vehicles in the sub-region under Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) motor vehicles agreement.
(a) Bangladesh, India and Nepal
(b) Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal
(c) Bangladesh, India and Bhutan
(d) Srilanka, India and Nepal
(e) Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka
Solution:
1. Ans.(a)
Sol. India and Israel signed nine documents to further the cooperation. These include cooperation in Cybersecurity, cooperation in the field of Petroleum and natural gas, document for the amendment to the air transport agreement, cooperation in film co-production, cooperation in the homoeopathy medicines, co-operation in the field of space science, boosting investment, cooperation in metal-air batteries and cooperation in solar thermal technology.
Sol. India and Israel signed nine documents to further the cooperation. These include cooperation in Cybersecurity, cooperation in the field of Petroleum and natural gas, document for the amendment to the air transport agreement, cooperation in film co-production, cooperation in the homoeopathy medicines, co-operation in the field of space science, boosting investment, cooperation in metal-air batteries and cooperation in solar thermal technology.
2. Ans.(d)
Sol. Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore made the announcement during the launch of the official anthem and mascot of Khelo India School Games.
Sol. Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore made the announcement during the launch of the official anthem and mascot of Khelo India School Games.
3. Ans.(c)
Sol. The Country's exports grew by 12 point 36 percent in December 2017 to 27 point 03 billion US dollars on account of strong performance by sectors like engineering goods and petroleum products. According to data released by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, exports have been on a positive trajectory since August 2016 to December 2017 with a dip of 1.1 percent in the month of October last year.
Sol. The Country's exports grew by 12 point 36 percent in December 2017 to 27 point 03 billion US dollars on account of strong performance by sectors like engineering goods and petroleum products. According to data released by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, exports have been on a positive trajectory since August 2016 to December 2017 with a dip of 1.1 percent in the month of October last year.
4. Ans.(b)
Sol. Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM), under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), has launched a competition for college and university students to foster a culture of innovation and creativity in the youth. The competition - IPrism - invites students to submit films on piracy and counterfeiting under two categories of 30 and 60 seconds.
Sol. Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM), under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), has launched a competition for college and university students to foster a culture of innovation and creativity in the youth. The competition - IPrism - invites students to submit films on piracy and counterfeiting under two categories of 30 and 60 seconds.
5. Ans.(b)
Sol. Romania's left-wing Prime Minister Mihai Tudose resigned after losing the backing of his party due to internal power struggles, barely seven months after his predecessor suffered the same fate. Bucharest is the Capital of Romania. The Romanian leu is the currency of Romania.
Sol. Romania's left-wing Prime Minister Mihai Tudose resigned after losing the backing of his party due to internal power struggles, barely seven months after his predecessor suffered the same fate. Bucharest is the Capital of Romania. The Romanian leu is the currency of Romania.
6. Ans.(e)
Sol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the project commencement of the Rajasthan Refinery at Pachpadra in Barmer district. This is the first oil refinery in the state. The 43,000 crore rupee project is a joint venture between HPCL and the Rajasthan government.
Sol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the project commencement of the Rajasthan Refinery at Pachpadra in Barmer district. This is the first oil refinery in the state. The 43,000 crore rupee project is a joint venture between HPCL and the Rajasthan government.
7. Ans.(b)
Sol. Indian Oil Corporation has signed Letters of Intent (LoI) with Phinergy, an Israeli start-up company, and YEDA, a technology spin-off company from Weizmann Research Institute, Israel.
Sol. Indian Oil Corporation has signed Letters of Intent (LoI) with Phinergy, an Israeli start-up company, and YEDA, a technology spin-off company from Weizmann Research Institute, Israel.
8. Ans.(c)
Sol. Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho has formally confirmed his retirement from football, more than two years since his last appearance as a professional, reports in Brazil. The 37-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona star, a key member of the Brazil side which won the World Cup in 2002, last played in 2015 during a brief stint with Fluminense.
Sol. Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho has formally confirmed his retirement from football, more than two years since his last appearance as a professional, reports in Brazil. The 37-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona star, a key member of the Brazil side which won the World Cup in 2002, last played in 2015 during a brief stint with Fluminense.
9. Ans.(d)
Sol. India’s largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed an over GBP 500 million (USD 690 million) deal with M&G Prudential, the UK and European savings and investments business of Prudential plc.
Sol. India’s largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed an over GBP 500 million (USD 690 million) deal with M&G Prudential, the UK and European savings and investments business of Prudential plc.
10. Ans.(a)
Sol. The Centre has sanctioned projects over 10,000 crore rupees in the North East for better network connectivity. 2 MoUs have been signed to cover the uncovered areas in the North East including Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Telecommunication Minister Manoj Sinha has been given to upgrade the network connection in border areas.
Sol. The Centre has sanctioned projects over 10,000 crore rupees in the North East for better network connectivity. 2 MoUs have been signed to cover the uncovered areas in the North East including Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Telecommunication Minister Manoj Sinha has been given to upgrade the network connection in border areas.
11. Ans.(d)
Sol. Sanjay Manjrekar launched his autobiography named ‘Imperfect’, in Mumbai. The book ‘Imperfect’ was released by Dilip Vengsarkar, Sanjay Manjrekar’s first international captain. The book was published by Harper Collins.
Sol. Sanjay Manjrekar launched his autobiography named ‘Imperfect’, in Mumbai. The book ‘Imperfect’ was released by Dilip Vengsarkar, Sanjay Manjrekar’s first international captain. The book was published by Harper Collins.
12. Ans.(c)
Sol. The two-day International Workshop on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (IWDRI) successfully concluded in New Delhi. It had set the stage for taking the dialogue on resilient infrastructure forward at the global level. The Workshop was organised by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) jointly with United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR).
Sol. The two-day International Workshop on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (IWDRI) successfully concluded in New Delhi. It had set the stage for taking the dialogue on resilient infrastructure forward at the global level. The Workshop was organised by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) jointly with United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR).
13. Ans.(a)
Sol. Saksham (Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav) is an annual flagship event of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt. of India.
Sol. Saksham (Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav) is an annual flagship event of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt. of India.
14. Ans.(b)
Sol. India and Sri Lanka signed four agreements for collaboration in the Information and communication technology (ICT) sector, setting up of an e-office system and connecting of National Knowledge Network (NKN) for collaboration among universities and academics.
Sol. India and Sri Lanka signed four agreements for collaboration in the Information and communication technology (ICT) sector, setting up of an e-office system and connecting of National Knowledge Network (NKN) for collaboration among universities and academics.
15. Ans.(c)
Sol. India's fifteenth Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is the Chairman of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Sol. India's fifteenth Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is the Chairman of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
16. Ans.(c)
Sol. The Punjab government signed an MoU with the Indian Oil Corporation to set up bio-gas and bio-CNG plants in the state. The pact is part of the state's concerted efforts to find sustainable solutions to paddy straw burning, which has emerged as a major environmental concern.
Sol. The Punjab government signed an MoU with the Indian Oil Corporation to set up bio-gas and bio-CNG plants in the state. The pact is part of the state's concerted efforts to find sustainable solutions to paddy straw burning, which has emerged as a major environmental concern.
17. Ans.(c)
Sol. Actor Sudhir Dalvi was honoured with the Janakavi P Sawlaram award at a function held in Mumbai. The award is jointly given by the Thane Municipal Corporation and the Janakavi P Savlaram Kala Samiti.
Sol. Actor Sudhir Dalvi was honoured with the Janakavi P Sawlaram award at a function held in Mumbai. The award is jointly given by the Thane Municipal Corporation and the Janakavi P Savlaram Kala Samiti.
18. Ans.(d)
Sol. The 65th meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) was held in New delhi under the chairmanship of Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar. The meeting' agenda was focused on issues related to school education and literacy.
Sol. The 65th meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) was held in New delhi under the chairmanship of Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar. The meeting' agenda was focused on issues related to school education and literacy.
19. Ans.(b)
Sol. Market regulator SEBI has approved the appointment of Vijay Kumar as Managing Director and CEO of the country’s largest agri-commodity bourse NCDEX.
Sol. Market regulator SEBI has approved the appointment of Vijay Kumar as Managing Director and CEO of the country’s largest agri-commodity bourse NCDEX.
20. Ans.(a)
Sol. Bangladesh, India and Nepal have given nod to operating procedures for movement of passenger vehicles in the sub-region under Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) motor vehicles agreement.
Sol. Bangladesh, India and Nepal have given nod to operating procedures for movement of passenger vehicles in the sub-region under Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) motor vehicles agreement.
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