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4. In which states capital, Union government is planned to host the Make in India
Conference in the month of December 2016?
A.Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
B.Bengaluru, Karnataka
C.Bhubaneswar, Odisha
D.Patna, Bihar
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Explanation :
The Commerce Ministry controlled Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is
organising the mega event to attract the investors to invest in the State. The Initiative
Make in India is to attract investments in various Industrial sectors to boost the
economy. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi September 2014.
5. For which rail route, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated the first
broad gage train service also laid foundation stone for Akhaura international rail
Project?
A.Jamshedpur to Gorakhpur
B.Agartala to Delhi
C.Shillong to Bareilly
D.Ranchi to Lakhimpur
6. Answer & Explanation
Answer B.Agartala to Delhi
Explanation :
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated the first broad gage train service from
Agartala to Delhi also laid foundation stone for Agartala-Akhaura international rail
Project. The new Broad gauge train named Tripura Sundari Express will play weekly
between Agartala and New Delhi will halt at 16 stations and cover a distance of 2461
kms in 46 hours and 50 minutes.
7. In which scheme, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is going to be extended
to three lakh more beneficiaries from August 15?
A.Madhubabu Pension Scheme
B.Madhubanu Pension Scheme
C.Madhubani Pension Scheme
D.Madhusali Pension Scheme
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.Madhubabu Pension Scheme
Explanation :
On the mark of Independence Day celebrations, Madhubabu Pension Scheme is
going to be extended to three lakh more beneficiaries from August 15. Odisha Chief
MinisterNaveen Patnaik directed the district collectors to extend this pension scheme
in order to ensure social security for all the people on time.
11. Which National Park has been announced as the Indias first mixed world
heritage site by the Paris based UNESCO?
A.Kalesar National Park, Haryana
B.Kanger Ghati National Park, Chhattisgarh
C.Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
D.Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkims Khangchendzonga National Park has been announced as the Indias first
mixed world heritage site by the Paris based UNESCO that will help the state to
attract the tourists to the eco spot. With this the list of UNESCO heritage sites in India
moves 35 as on date. The Mountains Park site has been given this recognition for
outstanding universal values both in terms of its natural and cultural significance.
12. Who is appointed as the first woman governor of Tokyo on July 31 by the
Japanese people?
A.Tsai Ing-wen
B.Sophia Kao Ching-chi
C.Yuriko Koike
D.Elaine Chao
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Yuriko KoikeExplanation :
Ms Koike received more than 2.9 million votes in election, which lead to the defeat of
her opponents by a wide margin. The election which was contested by a record field
of 21 candidates. Yuriko Koike was announced the winner by Japanese media as soon
as voting ended, based on her definitive lead in exit polls.
13. Which eminent writers 136th Birth Anniversary is being celebrated by his
unique styled intense story-telling and use of simple language?
A.Satyajit Ray
B.Mulk Raj Anand
C.R.K. Narayan
D.Munshi Premchand
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Munshi Premchand
Explanation :
Eminent Hindi-Urdu literature writer Lamhi, Munshi Premchands 136th birthday
anniversary is celebrated on July 31. His last novel Godaan is recognized as the one of
the finest Hindi novel. Prem Chands wrote about 300 short stories and several novels,
essays and letters.
14. What is the name of the book which is the JK Rowlings eighth series has been
released in bookstores across the globe?