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1. After Sikkim, which North-East state has been 8. Who has taken charge as the new CEO and MD of
officially declared Open Defecation Free (ODF)? Infosys?
[A] Manipur [B] Arunachal Pradesh [A] Michael Pesch [B] Nandan Nilekani
[C] Nagaland [D] Mizoram [C] Salil Parekh [D] Pravin Rao
2. Which country to host the mini-ministerial 9. Which state government has recently received
meeting of WTO members in Feb 2018 to the approval for purchase of electric vehicles
revitalize the multi-lateral trade body? under Central government’s FAME-India
[A] Israel [B] Argentina scheme?
[C] India [D] United States [A] Karnataka [B] Assam
[C] Himachal Pradesh [D] Gujarat
Correct Answer: C [India]
Correct Answer: A [Karnataka ]
3. Which country has launched the world’s largest
human genome research project? 10. Who has become the India’s highest-ranked
[A] China [B] Japan player in latest International Table Tennis
[C] Brazil [D] Russia Federation (ITTF) rankings?
[A] Sharath Kamal [B] Soumyajit Ghosh
Correct Answer: A [China ] [C] G Sathiyan [D] Anthony Amalraj
4. Which cricket team has won the 2017 Ranji Correct Answer: C [G Sathiyan]
Trophy tournament?
[A] Hyderabad [B] Gujarat 11. The Aryabhatta Research Institute of
[C] Chhattisgarh [D] Vidarbha Observational Sciences (ARIES) is located in
which state?
Correct Answer: D [Vidarbha] [A] Uttarakhand [B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Kerala [D] Punjab
5. The Chamera Dam is located in which state/UT?
[A] Puducherry [B] Uttar Pradesh Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand]
[C] Himachal Pradesh [D] Jharkhand
12. The Union Cabinet has recently given its
Correct Answer: C [Himachal Pradesh] approval for establishment of new AIIMS in
which state under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya
6. Which state will be the theme state for the 32nd Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)?
Surajkund International Crafts fair? [A] Himachal Pradesh [B] Jammu & Kashmir
[A] Madhya Pradesh [B] Uttar Pradesh [C] Tripura [D] Nagaland
[C] Rajasthan [D] Haryana
Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
13. The first draft of National Register of Citizens
7. Which union minister has launched an online (NRC) has released for which state?
portal NARI for the empowerment of women? [A] Nagaland [B] Assam
[A] Maneka Gandhi [B] Narendra Modi [C] Punjab [D] Kerala
[C] Uma Bharti [D] Smriti Irani
Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Correct Answer: A [Maneka Gandhi]
14. Which of the following countries has formally Correct Answer: B [Goa ]
joined as the new non-permanent members of 21. Which state to host the 39th National Games in
UNSC? 2022?
[A] Poland [B] Japan [A] Meghalaya [B] Nagaland
[C] India [D] Egypt [C] Mizoram [D] Assam
15. Endangered ‘bird language’ has entered the 22. The Border Security Force (BSF) has launched
UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is which operation on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)
belong to which country? International Border to curb infiltration?
[A] Operation Border [B] Operation Control
[A] Senegal [B] Turkey [C] Operation Alert [D] Operation Star
[C] India [D] Uruguay
Correct Answer: C [Operation Alert]
Correct Answer: B [Turkey]
23. The Basava Sagar Dam is located in which state?
16. Who has taken charge as the new chief of the [A] Kerala [B] Karnataka
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)? [C] Odisha [D] Tamil Nadu
[A] R R Bhatnagar [B] Rina Mitra
[C] Abhay [D] Om Prajapati Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Correct Answer: C [Abhay] 24. Which country has become the world’s first
country to enforce equal pay for women and
17. The Khadakwasla Dam is located in which state? men?
[A] Punjab [B] Maharashtra [A] Finland [B] France
[C] Odisha [D] Karnataka [C] Iceland [D] Sweden
18. Which union minister will inaugurate the 2018 25. The 2018 International Kite Festival (Uttarayan)
ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)? has launched in which city of Gujarat?
[A] Rajnath Singh [B] Prakash Javadekar [A] Surat [B] Ahmedabad
[C] Nitin Gadkari [D] Sushma Swaraj [C] Gandhinagar [D] Vadodara
19. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated 26. The Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) is
PCA against Allahabad Bank over its high bad located in which state?
loans. What does “PCA” stands for? [A] Kerala [B] Tamil Nadu
[A] Prompt Control Action [C] Assam [D] Manipur
[B] Principal Complaints Action
[C] Principal Component Action Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
[D] Prompt Corrective Action 27. According to Union defence ministry, the
Defence Innovation Centre (DIC) will be set up
Correct Answer: D [Prompt Corrective Action] in which city to assist small industries in
manufacturing components for the defence
sector?
20. Which state to host the 3rd edition of the [A] Kochi [B] Coimbatore
Science Film Festival of India (SCI-FFI 2018)? [C] Chennai [D] New Delhi
[A] Maharashtra [B] Goa
[C] Tamil Nadu [D] Jammu & Kashmir Correct Answer: B [Coimbatore]
28. India’s fastest and first multi-peta-flops 34. Which research arm of Indian Railways has
supercomputer “Pratyush” has established at launched “New Online Vendor Registration
which institute? System”?
[A] Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) [A] Indian Railway Institute of Signal
Dehradun Engineering and Telecommunication
[B] Central Institute of Technology (CIT) [B] Research Designs and Standards
Kokrajhar Organisation
[C] Indian Institute of Information Technology [C] National Academy of Indian Railways
(IIIT) Gwalior [D] Indian Railway Service of Electrical
[D] Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology Engineers
(IITM) Pune
Correct Answer: B [Research Designs and
Correct Answer: D [Indian Institute of Tropical Standards Organisation]
Meteorology (IITM) Pune]
35. The world’s largest Ice festival has started in
29. Which state has become the first Indian state to which country?
launch High-Risk Pregnancy (HRP) portal? [A] China [B] Japan
[A] Punjab [B] Kerala [C] Italy [D] United States
[C] Haryana [D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: A [China ]
Correct Answer: C [Haryana ]
36. The 2018 World Hindi Day (WHD) is observed
30. India’s second Film and Television Institute of on which date?
India (FTII) will be set up in which state/UT? [A] January 11 [B] January 9
[A] Mizoram [B] Tripura [C] January 10 [D] January 12
[C] Arunachal Pradesh [D] Odisha
Correct Answer: C [January 10]
Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh] 37. Where is the headquarters of the Central
Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA)?
31. The 2018 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is [A] Chennai [B] Bhubaneswar
celebrated on which date in India? [C] Kochi [D] Kolkata
[A] January 8 [B] January 10
[C] January 9 [D] January 11 Correct Answer: B [Bhubaneswar]
38. Which state government has recently rolled out
Correct Answer: C [January 9 ] e-Raktkosh web portal in all government blood
banks?
[A] Odisha [B] Madhya Pradesh
32. Aanchal Thakur has become the first Indian to [C] Punjab [D] Rajasthan
win an international medal in skiing. She hails
from which state? Correct Answer: C [Punjab ]
[A] Punjab [B] Kerala
[C] Himachal Pradesh [D] Odisha 39. Who has been appointed as the new Managing
Director and CEO of National Payments
Correct Answer: C [Himachal Pradesh] Corporation of India (NPCI)?
[A] Dilip Asbe [B] A P Hota
33. Which railway station entered Limca Book of [C] T S Joshi [D] K S Jha
Records 2018 for having all-women staff?
Correct Answer: A [Dilip Asbe]
[A] Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station
[B] Matunga railway station 40. Who will the new Chairman of the Indian Space
[C] Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station Research Organisation (ISRO)?
[D] Kolkata railway station [A] Narinder Singh [B] Amar Gupta
[C] parneeth [D] K Sivan
Correct Answer: B [Matunga railway station]
Correct Answer: D [K Sivan]
57. The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) Correct Answer: C [October 2]
is located in which state? Answer Explanation:
[A] West Bengal [B] Karnataka The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Non-
[C] Uttar Pradesh [D] Punjab Violence is observed every year on October 2 to
mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the
Correct Answer: B [Karnataka] Indian independence movement and pioneer of the
philosophy and strategy of non-violence. The day is
an occasion to disseminate the message of non-
58. Who has taken charge as new Director General violence, including through education and public
(DG) of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)? awareness. This day is referred to in India as Gandhi
[A] Subhash Misra Jayanti.
[B] R. K. Mishra
[C] Navrang Saini 61. The 2017 International Day of Older Persons is
[D] Nandan Chauhan observed on which date?
[A] October 2
Correct Answer: B [R. K. Mishra ] [B] October 1
Answer Explanation: [C] October 3
Rajni Kant Mishra, a U.P. Cadre IPS officer of 1984 [D] October 4
batch, has taken charge as new Director General Correct Answer: B [October 1]
(DG) of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). He succeeded Answer Explanation:
Archana Ramasundaram, who is set to retire on The International Day of Older Persons is observed
September 30, 2017. The decision was taken by the every year on October 1, 2017 to raise awareness
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Mishra will about issues affecting the elderly, such as
hold the post till his superannuation on August 31, senescence and elder abuse. The 2017 theme
2019, from the date of assumption of charge of the “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents,
post or until further orders. Mr R. K. Mishra is a Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in
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Society” will explore effective means of promoting [A] Krishna Murthy committee
and strengthening the participation of older persons [B] JC Kala committee
in various aspects of social, cultural, economic and [C] Prabhakar Reddy committee
civic and political life. [D] K C Patan committee
62. Which country to host the 6th edition of World
Correct Answer: B [JC Kala committee ]
Government Summit (WGS)?
Answer Explanation:
[A] Israel
The 3rd National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) for
[B] United States
2017-2031 has recently unveiled by Dr. Harsh
[C] India
Vardhan , the Union Minister of Environment, Forest
[D] UAE
and Climate Change(MoEFCC), at the 2017 Global
Correct Answer: D [UAE] Wildlife Programme (GWP) conference in New
Answer Explanation: Delhi. This NWAP plan was drafted by a 12-member
The sixth edition of the World Government Summit committee chaired by JC Kala, a former secretary to
(WHS) is scheduled to be held from February 11th – the ministry. The plan is unique as this is the first
13th, 2018 in Dubai, UAE. India will be the guest of time India has recognised the concerns relating to
honour in this summit. The summit is the largest climate change impact on wildlife and stressed on
movement to review and share the best experiences, integrating actions that need to be taken for its
and the first global forum for governments, mitigation and adaptation into wildlife management
countries, organizations and private sector leaders planning processes. The plan adopts a landscape
interested in the industry of the future. At its 5th approach in conservation of all wildlife –
session in February 2017, the World Summit of uncultivated flora and fauna – that have an
Governments attracted more than 4,000 ecological value to the ecosystem and to mankind
participants from 139 countries and 150 speakers irrespective of where they occur. It gives special
attended 114 sessions. emphasis to recovery o hreatened species of wildlife
63. Which city is hosting the Global Wildlife while conserving their habitats.
Programme (GWP) conference-2017? 65. What is the theme of the 2017 United Nations
[A] New Delhi [B] Udaipur (UN)’s World Habitat Day (WHD)?
[C] Indore [D] Kanpur [A] Housing public spaces for all
[B] Housing Policies: Affordable Homes
Correct Answer: A [New Delhi] [C] Housing at the Centre
Answer Explanation: [D] Housing & Climate Change Policies
The Global Wildlife Programme (GWP) conference
Correct Answer: B [Housing Policies: Affordable
has started in New Delhi on October 2, 2017. India is
Homes]
hosting the programme jointly with World Bank
Answer Explanation:
(WB) and United Nations Development Programme
The 2017 World Habitat Day (WHD) is observed on
(UNDP) to address illegal wildlife trade across 19
October 2 with theme “Housing Policies: Affordable
Asian and African countries. In it, Environment
Homes” to bring attention to UN-Habitat’s mandate
Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan unveiled the 3rd
to promote sustainable development policies that
National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) for 2017-
ensure adequate shelter for all. The purpose of day
2031 to spell out the future road map for wildlife
is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and
conservation. The 4-day conference will act as a
on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is also
platform for knowledge exchange and coordination
intended to remind the world that we all have the
on the action taken on the ground to combat illegal
power and the responsibility to shape the future of
poaching of wildlife and improve governance on
our cities and towns. The United Nations (UN) has
wildlife conservation. It will provide an opportunity
officially designated the first Monday of October of
for India to showcase its conservation efforts
every year as World Habitat Day.
through joint forest management, vana sanrakshan
samitis, eco-development committees in and around 66. Who has become the first Indian to hold deputy
protected areas. director general post at World Health
Organisation (WHO)?
64. Which committee has drafted the 3rd National [A] Ritu Karidhal [B] Soumya Swaminathan
Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) for 2017-2031? [C] Minal Sampath [D] Anuradha TK
Correct Answer: B [Soumya Swaminathan] order to improve welfare standards around the
Answer Explanation: globe. It is done by encouraging individuals, animal
Dr Soumya Swaminathan has become the first welfare organisations, community groups, youth and
Indian to hold deputy director general post for children’s clubs and businesses to organise events in
Programmes at the World Health Organisation celebration of this day.
(WHO). Currently, she is the Director General (DG)
of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Dr 70. What is the theme of 2017 World Teachers’ Day
Swaminathan is a paediatrician and is known for her (WTD)?
research in tuberculosis and HIV. She is daughter of [A] Valuing teachers, improving their status
MS Swaminathan, the acclaimed geneticist and [B] A call for teachers
father of green revolution. Beside her, Jane Ellison [C] Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers
from Britain has been appointed as a Deputy [D] Value teachers & empower teaching
Director General for Corporate Operations (DDC).
Correct Answer: C [Teaching in Freedom,
67. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of Empowering Teachers]
the State Bank of India (SBI)? Answer Explanation:
[A] Ravindra Dholakia [B] Rajnish Kumar The World Teachers’ Day (WTD) is observed every
[C] Moumita Dutta [D] Nandini Harinath year on October 5 to 1994 to commemorate the
Correct Answer: B [Rajnish Kumar] anniversary of the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO
Answer Explanation: Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers.
Rajnish Kumar, the Managing Director of SBI, has The day also aims to mobilize support for teachers
been appointed as the new chairman of the State and to ensure that the needs of future generations
Bank of India (SBI) for a period of three years. He will continue to be met by teachers. The 2017 theme
will succeed Arundhati Bhattacharya, whose tern is is “Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers”.
going to end on October 6, 2017.
from banks will continue to be at 5.75%.
68. Where is the headquarters of the Institute of 71. Pooja Kadian is associated with which sports?
Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)? [A] Table Tennis
[A] New Delhi [B] Lucknow [B] Badminton
[C] Gandhinagar [D] Kochi [C] Boxing
[D] Wushu
Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Answer Explanation: Correct Answer: D [Wushu ]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Answer Explanation:
Golden Jubilee Year Celebrations of the Institute of Pooja Kadian has created history by becoming the
Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in New Delhi on first Indian to clinch a gold medal at Wushu World
October 4, 2017. Originally, the ICSI was set up as Championships in the 75 kilogram women Sanda
not-for-profit organisation on 4th October 1968. In category after defeating Evgeniya Stepanova in the
1980, the institute was converted into a statutory final at Kazan on October 5, 2017. Apart from her,
professional body under an Act of Parliament, ‘The four other members of the Indian contingent –
Company Secretaries Act 1980’. The headquarters of Rameshchandra Singh Moirangthem, Bhanu Pratap
ICSI is located in New Delhi. Singh, Rajinder Singh, and Arunpama Devi Keisham
– won bronze medals in the tournament held at
69. The 2017 World Animal Day (WAD) is observed Kazan, Russia. Wushu is one of the two umbrella
on which date? words used to describe Chinese Marial arts, the
[A] October 5 other one being Kung-Fu. It is also a full contact
[B] October 3 sport and is governed by the International Wushu
[C] October 4 Federation.
[D] October 6
72. India’s first-ever Industrial Training Institute for
Correct Answer: C [October 4] the Divyangans will come up in which state?
Answer Explanation: [A] Mizoram
The World Animal Day (WAD) is observed every [B] Assam
year on October 4 to raise the status of animals in
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73. What is the theme of 2017 World Space Week 10. The 2017 theme “Exploring New Worlds In
(WSW)? Space” is an outward facing theme that serves to
[A] Space for Education inspire the world.
[B] Exploring New Worlds In Space
74. Which city to host the first-ever conference of
[C] Mysteries of the Cosmos
Partner NGOs?
[D] Remote Sensing: Enabling our Future
[A] Pune
Correct Answer: B [Exploring New Worlds In Space] [B] Ahmedabad
Answer Explanation: [C] New Delhi
The World Space Week (WSW) is an international [D] Lucknow
celebration of science and technology, and their
Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
contribution to the betterment of the human
Answer Explanation:
condition, which is held every year from October 4-
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Rajesh Nath, the managing director of VDMA India, Correct Answer: C [Yoga for wellness]
has been conferred the ‘Cross of the Order of Merit’, Answer Explanation:
the highest civilian honour awarded to individuals M Venkaiah Naidu, the Vice President of India, has
for their services to Germany. The award, also inaugurated the 3rd International Conference on
known as Bundesverdienstkreuz or Federal Cross of Yoga in New Delhi with theme “Yoga for
Merit was instituted in 1951 and is Germany’s only Wellness”on October 10, 2017. The 2-day
honour that is awarded to both Germans and conference is being organized by the Ministry of
foreigners for achievements in the economic, social, AYUSH as a part of year long events being organized
political or intellectual realms. to celebrate 21st June as International Day of Yoga.
The conference consists of seven technical sessions
80. Who has won the 2017 China Open Tennis
and a panel discussion on different aspects of Yoga
tournament?
and Wellness including recent research trends,
[A] Roger Federer [B] Nick Kyrgios
Integrated medicine, non communicable diseases,
[C] Rafael Nadal [D] Novak Djokovic
mental health, women health, cancer, pain
Correct Answer: C [Rafael Nadal] management and policy making. Around 500
Answer Explanation: delegates, including those from 44 countries are
Rafael Nadal, a Spanish professional tennis player, attending the conference, which will provide a
has won the 2017 China Open Tennis tournament by common platform for AYUSH and allopathy
defeating Nick Kyrgios in the final by 6-2, 6-1 in practitioners, researchers, academicians, and policy
Beijing, China. It is his 6th ATP title of the year. makers and students.
Nadal’s six trophies this year include a record 10th
title at the French Open and a third at the US Open. 83. Which state has become the India’s first state to
incorporate skill development programme in
81. Which country is hosting the International higher education?
Conference on Dialogue of Civilizations – IV? [A] Himachal Pradesh
[A] India [B] Chattisgarh
[B] Turkey [C] Punjab
[C] Egypt [D] Rajasthan
[D] China
2017 theme is “Mental health in the workplace’. The 87. Who has been bestowed with the 2017 Lal
day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence
working on mental health issues to talk about their in Public Administration, Academics and
work, and what more needs to be done to make Management?
mental health care a reality for people worldwide. [A] Meera Thakur
[B] Bindeshwar Pathak
85. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of [C] K C Gupta
the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)? [D] M N Ramakrishna
[A] Anupam Kher
[B] Ragini Sharma Correct Answer: B [Bindeshwar Pathak]
[C] Jagdish Bhagwati Answer Explanation:
[D] Rishi Kapoor Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak has been bestowed with the
18th edition of Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award
Correct Answer: A [Anupam Kher] for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics
Answer Explanation: and Management for year 2017 by the President of
Film actor Anupam Kher has been appointed as the India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan
new chairman of the Film and Television Institute of on October 10, 2017. Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak is the
India (FTII). He succeeded Gajendra Chauhan. Kher founder of Sulabh International and has developed
has worked in more than 500 films and over 100 and implemented, on a pan India scale, a low cost
plays in last three decades. He was conferred the and appropriate toilet technology popularly known
Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 as the Sulabh Shauchalaya system.
by the Indian government. Some of his prominent
films include Saaransh, Daddy, Lamhe, Dilwale 88. Which city is hosting the 48th Conference of
Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Governors?
Maara. He has also been a part of international [A] New Delhi
projects such as Bend It Like Beckham, Lust, [B] Ahmedabad
Caution, and David O Russell’s 2013 Oscar-winning [C] Kochi
Silver Linings Playbook. [D] Kolkata
86. What is the theme of the 2017 International Day Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
of the Girl Child (IDGC)? Answer Explanation:
[A] Empowering Adolescent Girls: Ending the The 48th Conference of Governors has started at
Cycle of Violence Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 12,
[B] Girls’ Progress = Goals’ Progress: What 2017. The 2-day conference is being attended by 27
Counts for Girls Governors and 3 Lt. Governors of States and Union
[C] Empower Girls: Before, during and after Territories. The two-day Conference will deliberate
crises on distinct agenda items in different sessions. The
[D] The Power of Adolescent Girl: Vision for theme of the opening session was ‘New India-2022’.
2030 The second session is on the subjects of ‘Higher
Education in States’ and ‘Skill Development and
Correct Answer: C [Empower Girls: Before, during Entrepreneurship to Make Youth Employable’. In the
and after crises] third session, to take place on October 13, 2017,
Answer Explanation: Governors will make brief remarks on any special
The International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) is issues pertaining to their respective States/Union
celebrated every year on October 11 to highlight and Territories. In the concluding session, a brief report
address the needs and challenges girls face, while on the deliberations will be presented by the
promoting girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment respective conveners.
of their human rights. The 2017 theme “ EmPOWER
Girls: Before, during and after crises” marks the 89. Gurbax Singh Sandhu has been honoured with
beginning of a year-long effort to spur global the 2017 National Awards for senior citizens. He
attention and action to the challenges and is associated with which sports?
opportunities girls face before, during, and after [A] Boxing
crises. [B] Tennis
Correct Answer: C [IIT Madras] improving rural livelihoods and overall wellbeing.
Answer Explanation: The 2017 theme is “Challenges and opportunities in
The National Centre for Combustion Research and climate-resilient agriculture for gender equality and
Development (NCCRD) was inaugurated at the the empowerment of rural women and girls”.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) in
Tamil Nadu on October 12, 2017, which is the 97. Which Indian sportswoman has won triple gold
world’s largest combustion research centre. The at Egypt Junior and Cadet Open Table Tennis
NCCRD has been established at a total cost of Rs 90 Championship 2017?
crore. It will develop state-of-the-art capabilities in [A] Mouma Das
combustion research involving experts in the [B] Manika Batra
country. The establishment of the centre will give a [C] Selena Selvakumar
major boost to the Indian scientific community and [D] Poulomi Ghatak
will provide an impetus to research in ‘Alternative
Energy and Environmental Protection’ by focusing Correct Answer: C [Selena Selvakumar]
on effective utilisation of combustion as a means of
thermo-chemical energy conversion. The NCCRD’s 98. What is the theme of the 2017 World Food Day
research interests will cover automotive, thermal (WFD)?
power and aerospace propulsion, besides fire [A] Change the world: Invest in food security
research and microgravity combustion to minor [B] Change the future: Invest in rural
extent. development
[C] Change is needed to feed world
95. Which city to host International Puppet Festival [D] Change the future of migration. Invest in
(IPF-2017)? food security and rural development
[A] Kolkata
[B] New Delhi Correct Answer: D [Change the future of migration.
[C] Kochi Invest in food security and rural development].
[D] Lucknow
102. Which football team has won the 37th All India
Governor’s Gold Cup football tournament-2017? 109. Who has become the India’s first-ever woman
[A] Hindustan Eagles [B] Churchill Brothers wrestler to sign for World Wrestling
[C] Delhi Dynamos [D] Mohun Bagan Entertainment (WWE)?
[A] Geeta Phogat [B] Babita Kumari
Correct Answer: D [Mohun Bagan] [C] Sakshi Malik [D] Kavita Devi
103. The AYUSH Festival of Stamps 2017 has started Correct Answer: D [Kavita Devi]
in which city? Answer Explanation:
[A] New Delhi [B] Chennai Kavita Devi from Haryana has become the first ever
[C] Panaji [D] Gandhi Nagar woman wrestler from India to sign up for the World
Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). She also has the
Correct Answer: C [Panaji] distinction of being the first Indian woman to
compete in a WWE ring, as she was a featured
104. India’s first-ever All India Institute of Ayurveda participant in the Mae Young Classic women’s
has come up in which city? tournament. She is expected to begin training at the
[A] Patna [B] New Delhi WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida from
[C] Surat [D] Jaipur January 2018. The WWE
108. The 2017 International Day for the Eradication 112. Which state government has launched
of Poverty (IDEP) is observed on which date? Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojna (BBY) for farmers?
[A] October 18 [B] October 17 [A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Jharkhand
[C] October 16 [D] October 19 [C] Madhya Pradesh [D] Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Correct Answer: B [October 17]
Answer Explanation: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the scheme, the government will provide subsidy and
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, has launched the loan ranging from Rs 10 lakhs to two crores to the
ambitious ‘Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojna’ for the farmers farmers willing to invest in industries.
of the state at the Krishi Upaj Mandi in Khurai, Sagar.
113. The National Police Commemoration Day
The scheme has launched as a guarantee to ensure
(NPCD) is observed on which date in India?
reasonable prices to the farmers for their
[A] October 21 [B] October 22
agriculture produces. To get benefits of the scheme,
[C] October 20 [D] October 23
the farmers are required to sell their crops in the
mandi and obtain a receipt for the same. As per the
Correct Answer: A [October 21] Answer Explanation: India’s National field hockey
Answer Explanation: The National Police team has won the 10th edition of Men’s Hockey Asia
Commemoration Day (NPCD) is observed every year Cup tournament – 2017 by defeating Malaysia in the
in India on October 21 to mark the memory of brave final by 2-1 at Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium in
policemen who sacrificed their lives while Dhaka, Bangladesh on October 22. The winner of
discharging their duties. The day commemorates the this tournament qualified for the 2018 Men’s
sacrifices of ten policemen while defending our Hockey World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in
borders with China in 1959. Indian Police personnel India.
were responsible for manning the 2,500 mile long
border of India with Tibet until the autumn of 1959. 115. Which Indian golfer has clinched the 2017
So far since Independence, 34,418 Police personnel Macao Open golf tournament?
have sacrificed their lives for safeguarding the [A] Ajeetesh Sandhu [B] Jyoti Randhawa
integrity of the nation and providing security to [C] Arjun Atwal [D] Gaganjeet Bhullar
people of this country. During the last one year, from Correct Answer: D [Gaganjeet Bhullar]
September 2016 to August 2017, 383 Police
personnel have laid down their lives. 116. Which Indian sportsperson has won the 2017
Denmark Open Superseries Badminton
114. Which country’s team has won the 2017 Men’s tournament?
Hockey Asia Cup tournament? [A] PC Thulasi [B] Kidambi Srikanth
[A] Bangladesh [B] South Korea [C] Ajay Jayaram [D] Parupalli Kashyap
[C] India [D] Malaysia
Correct Answer: B [Kidambi Srikanth]
Correct Answer: C [India]
Answer Explanation:
Answer Explanation: Veteran writer-lyricist Javed 135. Which country has become the first country to
Akhtar has been honoured with the 2017 leave International Criminal Court (ICC)?
Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award at an event in [A] Botswana [B] South Africa
Mumbai which marked the 28th anniversary of [C] Burundi [D] Gambia
Hridayesh Arts and the 80th birthday of veteran
music composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar. Correct Answer: C [Burundi]
Answer Explanation: Burundi has become the first
132. What is the theme of the 2017 World Day for country to withdraw from the International Criminal
Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH)? Court (ICC) with effect from October 27, 2017.
[A] Discover, remember and share According to ICC officials , a preliminary
[B] Archives at Risk: Protect, remember and investigation launched by the prosecutor in April
share 2016 into possible crimes against humanity in the
[C] It’s your story – don’t lose it central African nation would continue. Burundi’s
[D] Protect & share your visual story withdrawal does not affect the jurisdiction of the
court with respect to crimes alleged to have been
Correct Answer: A [Discover, remember and share] committed during the time it was a state party. It
Answer Explanation: The World Day for must be noted that Burundi has faced deadly
Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH) is observed every political turmoil since April 2015, when President
year on October 27 to raise general awareness of the Pierre Nkurunziza announced plans to seek a
need to preserve and safeguard important disputed third term that he ultimately won. In 2002,
audiovisual material for future generations, and for the ICC was established in The Hague, Netherlands
urgent measures to be taken to conserve this to prosecute those behind the world’s worst
heritage and ensure it remains accessible to the atrocities.
public now, and to future generations. The 2017
theme is “Discover, remember and share”. 136. Which state to host the 36th edition of National
Games of India in 2018?
133. Which state/UT Cricket Association has become [A] Goa [B] Assam
the newest associate member of the Board of [C] Kerala [D] Jharkhand
Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?
[A] Nagaland [B] Tripura Correct Answer: A [Goa ]
[C] Puducherry [D] Mizoram Answer Explanation: The 36th edition of National
Games of India will be held in Goa from November 4
Correct Answer: C [Puducherry] to 17, 2018. The Games were originally scheduled to
be held in November 2016 but the Goa
134. The 2017 Infantry Day is celebrated on which administration requested a postponement at the
date in India? Indian Olympic Association (IOA)’s annual general
[A] October 25 [B] October 26 meeting based on extraneous factors, mainly the
[C] October 28 [D] October 27 State elections. The delays to the 34th and 35th
editions of the Games, which were hosted by
Correct Answer: D [October 27] Jharkhand and Kerala respectively, affected Goa’s
Answer Explanation: The Infantry Day is plan to hold the mega-event.
celebrated every year in India on October 27 to
commemorate the first Infantry action post 137. Which country’s team has won the 2017 FIFA
independence. On this day 70 years ago, in response Under-17 World Cup?
to the threat posed to the sovereignty and territorial [A] England [B] India
integrity of the nation, the leading elements of the [C] Spain [D] France
Indian Army from the 1st Battalion of the SIKH
Regiment, air landed at Srinagar. This bold action by Correct Answer: A [England ]
Indian Army and resolute fighting by the Answer Explanation: England has won their first-
Infantrymen reversed the tide of events and ever FIFA Under-17 World Cup by defeating
thwarted the nefarious designs of Pakistani Raiders European Champions Spain in the final by 5-2 at the
aided by Pakistan Army. Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 28, 2017.
England’s goal-machine Rhian Brewster won the
‘Golden Boot’ with 8 goals to his credit.
Inevitably, education and schooling suffer – and the government has identified 194 ‘Satyagrahis’ who
child cannot fulfil his or her potential. were imprisoned during the ‘Hindi Satyagraha’
launched by the Punjab Arya Pratinidhi Sabha in
144. Who has taken over charge as new Director- 1957 to promote the language. Apart from this,
General (DG) of National Investigation Agency the state government has also announced financial
(NIA)? assistance to soldiers from Haryana who took part
[A] Jainam Shah [B] Ankit Awasthi in the World War-II, and their widows, from Rs
[C] Sharad Kumar Sinha 4,500 to Rs 10,000.
[D] Yogesh Chander Modi
148. Which city is hosting the 9th CMS Vatavaran
Correct Answer: D [Yogesh Chander Modi] Film Festival and Forum?
Explanation: [A] Guwahati [B] New Delhi
Yogesh Chander Modi, a 1984 batch IPS officer of the [C] Chandigarh [D] Chennai
Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has taken charge as new
Director General of National Investigation Agency Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
(NIA) and will hold the post till his superannuation, Explanation:
i.e. May 31, 2021. NIA was set up after an Act was The 9th edition of CMS Vatavaran, India’s only
enacted on December 31, 2008. The federal probe International Environment & Wildlife Film
agency is tasked with probing terrorism and terror- Festival and Forum, has started at Gandhi Smriti
financing related cases. and Darshan Samiti in New Delhi on November 2,
2017. The theme of the 5-day fest is “Conservation 4
145. Who has been appointed as the Karnataka’s first Water”. The aim of fest is to create awareness and
woman Director General and Inspector General sensitize people through films and discussions
of Police (DG-IGP)? regarding water conservation and the inter-
[A] Neelmani N. Raju connectedness of climate change and water, water
[B] Minal Reddi struggles in a world dealing with global warming,
[C] Pooja Chandra climate variability, bio-diversity loss, and
[D] Deepali Murthy environmental damage. It will showcase 113 films,
including four from Kashmir, one of the most
Correct Answer: A [Neelmani N. Raju] ecologically sensitive zones facing the threat of
Explanation: global warming. The event is supported and
Neelmani N. Raju, a 1983 batch IPS officer, has been partnered by Ministry of Environment Forest
appointed as the Karnataka’s first-ever woman and Climate Change, National Geographic,
Director General and Inspector General of Police UNESCO, UNDP and World Wide Fund for Nature
(DG-IGP). She will take over from Rupak Kumar (WWF).
Dutta, who is retiring from service.
149. Pension regulator PFRDA has increased
146. Who has been elected as the 95th Prime maximum age of joining National Pension
Minister of Japan? Scheme (NPS) Private Sector from 60 to _?
[A] Tadamori Oshima [B] Shinzo Abe [A] 70 years [B] 65 years
[C] Hirotaka Akamatsu [D] Junichiro Koizumi [C] 63 years [D] 67 years
subscriber will be required to utilise at least 40% of Explanation: Recently, the Department of
the corpus for purchase of annuity and the Biotechnology has signed a trilateral Memorandum
remaining amount can be withdrawn in lumpsum. of Understanding (MoU) with Nobel Media AB and
However, if the subscriber wants to exit from NPS the Goa government to host the Nobel Prize Series –
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utilize at-least 80% of the corpus for purchase of address the core issues of knowledge, education,
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lumpsum. In case of death of the subscriber during scheduled between school students and Nobel
his/her stay in NPS, the entire corpus will be paid to laureates, it will drive a passion for science. The
the nominee of the subscriber. Nobel Prize Series aims to stimulate creative
thinking by bringing together Nobel laureates, other
150. Which country is hosting the 21st World experts and learners. It would involve exhibitions,
Congress of Mental Health (WCMH) 2017? conferences, lectures, roundtables, etc. and inspire
[A] Nepal [B] Indonesia engagement in science, literature and peace. The
[C] India [D] Thailand first edition of Nobel Prize Series-India was held
in Gujarat in January 2017.
Correct Answer: C [India]
Explanation: 153. Which country is hosting the International
The 21st World Congress of Mental Health has Conference on “Ramayan Circuit and Mithila-
started in New Delhi with theme “Partnerships for Awadh Relations”?
Mental Health” on November 2, 2017, which is [A] Nepal [B] India
organised by the World Federation for Mental [C] Sri Lanka [D] Myanmar
Health in partnership with Caring Foundation and
other institutions. It was inaugurated by the Correct Answer: A [Nepal]
President of India, Ram Nath Kovind. The 4-day Explanation: The International Conference on
WFMH World Congress is hosted in the SAARC “Ramayan Circuit and Mithila-Awadh Relations” has
region for the first time and will witness started at Janakpur in Nepal on November 3, 2017.
participation of over 1000 delegates from across the Eminent experts from India and Nepal are
world. It will have sessions on yoga, meditation and participating in 2 day event. It must be noted that
traditional approaches to mental health. during Prime Minister Modi’s Nepal Visit in 2014, an
agreement was signed between India and Nepal to
151. Gagan Narang clinched silver in which rifle develop Ayodhya and Janakpur as twin cities.\
prone event at Commonwealth Shooting
Championships in Brisbane? 154. What is the India’s rank in the 2017 World
[A] 10m rifle prone [B] 25m rifle prone Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap
[C] 30m rifle prone [D] 50m rifle prone index?
[A] 100th [B] 111th
Correct Answer: D [50m rifle prone] [C] 144th [D] 108th
Explanation:
Olympic bronze-medallist Gagan Narang won a Correct Answer: D [108th]
silver medal in the men’s 50m rifle prone event of Explanation:
the Commonwealth Shooting Championships on India slipped 21 places on the 2017 World Economic
November 2, 2017. Another Indian, Swapnil Suresh Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap index to rank
Kusale bagged the bronze in the same event, while 108th among 144 countries, primarily due to less
Dane Sampson of Australia won the gold. In participation of women in the economy and low
women’s 25m pistol final, India’s Suraj Singh won wages. According to the WEF Global Gender Gap
the bronze. Report 2017, India has closed 67% of its gender gap,
152. Which state to host the second edition of Nobel less than many of its international peers, and some
Prize Series – India? of its neighbours like Bangladesh ranked 47th while
[A] Gujarat [B] Goa China was placed at 100th.The index is topped by
[C] Karnataka [D] Haryana the Iceland, followed by Norway, Finland,
Rwanda and Sweden.
Correct Answer: B [Goa]
155. The 2017 World Food India (WFI) has started in spread awareness among people across the world in
which city? matters related to the dangers of tsunami and shall
[A] Jaipur [B] New Delhi stress on the importance of early warning systems
[C] Kanpur [D] Nagpur in order to mitigate damage from the often
devastating natural hazard. It also aims at reviving
Correct Answer: B [New Delhi] traditional knowledge about tsunamis.
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 3-day long 158. Who has been chosen for the 53rd Jnanpith
World Food India (WFI) 2017 fair at the India Gate Award 2017?
Lawns in New Delhi on November 3, 2017, which [A] Krishna Sobti [B] Leeladhar Mandloi
aimed to attract $10 billion investment in food [C] Ramakant Rath [D] Girishwar Misra
processing sector and to generate 1 million jobs in
the next 3 years in India. The purpose of the WFI Correct Answer: A [Krishna Sobti]
2017 is to transform food economy and realize the Explanation: Krishna Sobti (92), the renowned
vision of doubling of farmers’ income by Hindi Litterateur, has been chosen for the 53rd
establishing India as a preferred investment Jnanpith Award for the year 2017 for her path-
destination and sourcing hub for the global food breaking contribution to Indian literature. She is
processing industry. known for experimenting with new writing styles
156. Which state has topped the 2017 Gender and creating bold and daring characters in her
Vulnerability Index (GVI), which is recently stories who were ready to accept all challenges. Her
released by the Child development NGO Plan language was highly influenced by the intermingling
India? of Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi cultures. Some of her
[A] Goa [B] Kerala works include Daar se Bichhudi, Mitron Marjani,
[C] Mizoram [D] Sikkim and Zindaginama. Jnanpith is the highest literary
award of the country.
Correct Answer: A [Goa ]
Explanation: 159. Which city is hosting the 2017 World Youth
Goa has topped the 2017 Gender Vulnerability Index Forum (WYF)?
(GVI) with score 0.649, which is recently released by [A] Egypt [B] India
the Child development NGO Plan India during its [C] Israel [D] Australia
national conference in New Delhi on November 1.
Kerala has acquired 2nd position followed by Correct Answer: A [Egypt]
Mizoram and Sikkim. Bihar ranked the lowest at 30, Explanation:
with Delhi faring only slightly better at 29 and Uttar The 2017 World Youth Forum has started at Sharam
Pradesh at 28. The highest ranking north Indian El Shiekh in Egypt on November 4, 2017. The Forum
state is Himachal Pradesh at the sixth position. The aims to provide a platform to the youth from all over
composite index has been developed within the globe to engage with the key global policy
research for the NGO’s Plan for Every Child makers. It will also cover role of youth in business
campaign which is aimed at comprehensively and innovation, challenges and making of future
understanding the dimensions of various problems leaders, gender equity and women empowerment
affecting children, particularly girls, in difficult among other things. The Summit segment is
circumstances. This index provides a state-wise expected to be attended by the Heads of
ranking which is calculated by analysing four issues State/Government, Ministers of youth from 14
pertinent to the situation of girls — child countries and representatives of UN, Arab League
safety/protection, poverty, health and education. and the African Union.
157. The 2017 World Tsunami Awareness Day 160. Which country’s team has clinched the 2017
(WTAD) is observed on which date? Women’s Hockey Asia Cup Tournament?
[A] November 4 [B] November 5 [A] China [B] England
[C] November 3 [D] November 6 [C] India [D] Japan
The India women’s national field hockey team has i.e. scheduled to be held in England. South Korea
won the 2017 Women’s Hockey Asia Cup secured third place with a 1-0 win over Japan. India
Tournament by defeating China in the final by 5-4 had to wait long for their second Women’s Asia Cup
via a shootout at Kakamigahara in Japan on title with the last one coming way back in 2004,
November 5, 2017. Savita was adjudged Goalkeeper- when they had beaten Japan in New Delhi for the
of-the-Tournament while Monica won the Woman- trophy. The triumph of the Indian women’s team
of-the-Match award. With this win, Indian team has follows the Asia Cup victory of the men’s side in
qualified for the 2018 Women’s Hockey World Cup October 2107.
Explanation: As many as 64 cities from 44 The programme will be piloted in two disaster
countries have been designated as UNESCO Creative prone states — Assam and Uttarakhand.
Cities by its Director General Irina Bokova. In it,
Chennai has been included in the UNESCO Creative 171. Which country hosted the 39th session of the
Cities Network for its rich musical tradition. Some of General Conference of the UNESCO?
the other cities included along with Chennai are [A] France [B] India
Alba (Italy), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Auckland (New [C] Germany [D] Italy
Zealand), Cairo (Egypt), Cape Town (South Africa),
Manchester (UK), and Milan (Italy). With this, the Correct Answer: A [France]
UNESCO Creative Cities Network now counts a total Explanation: The 39th session of the General
of 180 cities in 72 countries. From India, Jaipur and Conference of the United Nations Educational,
Varanasi are the other Indian cities that feature on Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) was
the list. held in Paris, France. In it, India has been re-elected
as the member of the UNESCO’s executive board, its
169. Which country is hosting the 2017 Asia-Pacific top decision-making body. The General Conference
Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit? consists of the representatives of the States
[A] India [B] Indonesia Members of the organisation. It meets every two
[C] Vietnam [D] Malaysia years, and is attended by Member States and
Associate Members, together with observers for
Correct Answer: C [Vietnam ] non-Member States, intergovernmental
Explanation: The 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Co- organisations and non-governmental organisations
operation (APEC) summit has started in Danang, (NGOs). Each country has one vote, irrespective of
Vietnam with theme “Creating New Dynamism, its size or the extent of its contribution to the
Fostering a Shared Future” on November 10, 2017. budget. The General Conference determines the
The 2-day summit will gives an opportunity to tout policies and the main lines of work of the
the benefits of global free trade. The 2017 summit organisation.
will highlight Vietnamese culture, as well as
represent the five components, which are as follows: 172. Which international organisation will get 2017
Dynamism, creativity, action, unity, and movement Mother Teresa Memorial Award Award for
to the future. social justice?
[A] International Committee of the Red Cross
170. Which city is hosting the 2017 India Disaster (ICRC)
Response Summit? [B] World Food Programme (WFP)
[A] New Delhi [B] Pune [C] United Nations High Commissioner for
[C] Varanasi [D] Kochi Refugees (UNHCR)
[D] International Organization for Migration
Correct Answer: A [New Delhi ] (IOM)
Explanation: The India Disaster Response Summit
has inaugurated by Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister Correct Answer: C [United Nations High
of State for Home Affairs, in New Delhi on November Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)]
9, 2017. The summit is jointly organised by the Explanation:
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
and Facebook to leverage social media platforms to (UNHCR) has been named as the recipient of the
‘prepare, respond and recover’ for, during and after Harmony Foundation’s 2017 Mother Teresa
natural disasters in India. Facebook will now share Memorial Award for Social Justice as an
its disaster maps, developed using aggregated, de- acknowledgement of its exceptional work
identified data, with NDMA. These maps can aid worldwide. The award will be presented to the
swift disaster response by providing real-time, UNHCR on December 10, 2017. The UNHCR
actionable information. The Disaster Information provides humanitarian aid to innumerable people
Volunteers (DIV) programme, which is being internally displaced by conflicts and helping
executed by SEEDS, will establish a network of stateless people all over the world.
volunteers to provide real-time, first-hand
information on disasters in their local communities. 173. The 2017 National Legal Services Day (NLSD) is
celebrated on which date in India?
175. Audrey Azoulay has been appointed as the new Correct Answer: B [Vietnam]
chief of UNESCO. She hails from which country? Explanation:
[A] Germany [B] Italy President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 37th
[C] Bulgaria [D] France India International Trade Fair (IITF-2017) with
theme “Startup India Standup India” at Pragati
Correct Answer: D [France] Maidan in New Delhi on November 14, 2017. The
Explanation: 14-day annual event is organised by the India Trade
Audrey Azoulay, a former Minister of Culture and Promotion Organisation (ITPO). Vietnam is the
Communication of France, has been appointed as the Partner Country, while Kyrgyzstan is the Focus
new Director-General (DG) of United Nations Country. Jharkhand is participating as a Partner
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization State in the event. Approx 7,000 participants from
(UNESCO). She will succeed outgoing DG Irina 22 countries will show case their products ranging
Bokova on November 15, 2017. The new Director from electronics to textiles. The fair is a symbol of
will set priorities for the organization’s World India’s ancient and enduring commitment to
Heritage program that protects cultural sites and international trade.
Correct Answer: A [France ] 193. Manushi Chhillar has won the coveted ‘Miss
Explanation: France will host the 2023 Rugby World 2017’ title. She hails from which state?
World Cup , according to the global governing body [A] Tamil Nadu [B] Karnataka
“World Rugby”. The country beat strong bids by [C] Haryana [D] Odisha
South Africa and Ireland. Interestingly, the 2023
World Cup will take place in the year of the 200th Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
anniversary of the legendary ‘invention’ of the sport Explanation: Manushi Chillar from India, the
by William Webb Ellis.The Rugby World Cup is a damsel from Haryana, has won the coveted Miss
men’s rugby union tournament contested every four World 2017 pageant at a glitzy event in Sanya,
years between the top international teams. Japan China. She is a trained Indian classical dancer who
will host the 2019 World Cup, which is scheduled to also enjoys painting and hopes to open a chain of
be held from September 20 to November 2. non-profit hospitals in rural areas. Chillar is the 6th
Indian to become Miss World, following in the
191. Sushil Kumar has won gold in which category at footsteps of Bollywood actresses Priyanka Chopra
the 2017 National Wrestling championship? and Aishwarya Rai. Aishwarya had bagged the title
[A] 86kg [B] 74kg in 1994, followed by Diana Haydon in 1997, Yukta
[C] 68kg [D] 57kg Mookhey in 1999 and Priyanka in 2000.
194. What is the theme of the 2017 World Toilet Day
Correct Answer: B [74kg ] (WTD)?
Explanation: Two-time Olympic-medallist Sushil [A] Wastewater [B] Toilets and Nutrition
Kumar, India’s lone woman Olympic medal winner [C] Follow the Flush [D] Toilets and jobs
Sakshi Malik and Geeta Phogat won gold medal in
their respective categories in the National Wrestling Correct Answer: A [Wastewater]
championship in Indore on November 17, 2017. Explanation: The World Toilet Day (WTD) is an
Sakshi finished on the top of the podium after official United Nations international observance day
posting a dominating 10-0 victory over Pooja Tomar to raise awareness and inspire action to tackle the
of Haryana in the final of women’s 62kg, while Geeta global sanitation crisis. It is observed every year on
clinched the yellow metal with a win against Ravita November 19 and the 2017 theme is “Wastewater”.
in the final of 59kg category.
195. Which city is hosting the 2017 Women’s Youth
192. Who will be honoured with the 2017 Indira World Boxing Championship (YWBC)?
Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and [A] New Delhi [B] Pune
Development? [C] Kochi [D] Guwahati
[A] Raghuram Rajan [B] Mamata Banerjee
[C] Manmohan Singh [D] Pranab Mukherjee Correct Answer: D [Guwahati]
Explanation: The 2017 Women’s Youth World
Correct Answer: C [Manmohan Singh] Boxing Championship (YWBC) has started in
Guwahati, Assam on November 19, 2017. Approx
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first time it is being held in South Asia. This year the resignation of Robert Mugabe following a military
theme of the Summit is “Women First, Prosperity for intervention. The ruling ZANU-PF party has
All”. The event will focus on supporting women nominated him to fill the vacancy left by Mr Robert
entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth Mugabe. Mr Mugabe stepped down on November 21
globally. It will focus on four areas- Energy and after 37 years ruling the country. Mr Mnangagwa’s
Infrastructure, Digital Economy and Financial dismissal from the Vice President post led the ruling
Technology, Health and Life Sciences and Media and party and the military to intervene and forced Mr
Entertainment. In it, women will represent 52.5% of Mugabe to resign.
entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem supporters
at the Summit. The summit will have participation 200. Who has become the first-ever female pilot to be
from 150 countries and women from 127 countries inducted into the Indian Navy?
are participating. [A] Sakthi Maya S [B] Astha Segal
[C] Roopa A [D] Shubhangi Swaroop
198. The 2017 Sangai Festival has started in which
state? Correct Answer: D [Shubhangi Swaroop]
[A] Tripura [B] Odisha Explanation: Shubhangi Swaroop, a native of
[C] Manipur [D] Rajasthan Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, has become the first-ever
female pilot to be inducted into the Indian Navy and
Correct Answer: C [Manipur ] will soon be fly Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft.
Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind has Besides Swaroop, Astha Segal from New Delhi,
inaugurated the Manipur Sangai Festival at Palace Puducherry’s Roopa A and Sakthi Maya S from
Compound in Imphal on November 21, 2017. The Kerala also created history by becoming the
festival will reflect the State’s proud cultural country’s first women officers at the Naval
heritage and the love for art which is inherent Armament Inspection (NAI) branch of the Navy.
amongst various tribes inhabiting the State of They are among the 328 midshipmen and cadets
Manipur. It will showcases the best of what the state who had passed out of the Ezhimala Naval Academy
has to offer to the world in terms of art and culture, in Kerala on November 22, 2017. All the four will be
handloom, handicrafts & fine arts, indigenous undergoing subsequent professional training in
sports, cuisines & music, eco & adventure sports as their respective chosen branches before being
well as the scenic natural beauty of the land. It is employed on duty. The NAI branch looks after the
named after the State animal ‘Sangai’ the brow- inspection and assessment of the arms and weapons
antlered deer found only in Manipur. The galaxy of of the country’s naval force.
foreign dignitaries including ambassadors of South-
East Asian countries and some western countries 201. Which city will become the first city to jointly
will also attend the inaugural function of the 10-day host the Badminton and Para-Badminton World
state festival. A two-day North-East Development Championships in 2019?
Summit will also be opened by the President today [A] Basel [B] London
as a part of the festival at City Convention Centre in [C] Tokyo [D] New Delhi
the capital Imphal. As many as 175 delegates
including official representatives of foreign Correct Answer: A [Basel]
countries and multi-national corporate firms are Explanation: Basel, a city in northwestern
also attending the Summit. Switzerland, will become the first city to jointly host
the Badminton and Para Badminton World
199. Who will be sworn-in as the new President of Championships after it was awarded the 2019
Zimbabwe? edition of the Para event. The Badminton World
[A] Patrick Chinamasa Federation (BWF) confirmed on November 23, 2017
[B] Emmerson Mnangagwa that the two tournaments will be staged
[C] Joice Mujuru simultaneously for the first time. The Swiss city
[D] Phelekezela Mphoko defeated Tokyo to land the 2019 Para Badminton
World Championships in a vote which was delayed
Correct Answer: B [Emmerson Mnangagwa] by the BWF Council to allow “further discussion”.
Explanation: Emmerson Mnangagwa, the former The event will be the last held in the sport before
Vice President, will be sworn in as the President of Para Badminton makes its Paralympic Games debut
the Zimbabwe on November 24, 2017 after the
at Tokyo 2020. There will be 14 medal events in Correct Answer: B [Leave no one behind – End
badminton at the 2020 Paralympic Games. violence against women and girls]
Explanation: The International Day for the
202. Ritu Phogat has clinched silver in which Elimination of Violence against Women (IDEVAW) is
category at the under-23 Senior World observed every year on November 25 is to raise
Wrestling Championship-2017 in Poland? public awareness on issues of violence against
[A] 48kg [B] 52kg women and girls, including how men and boys can
[C] 68kg [D] 57kg play a more active role in eliminating this violence.
The theme of the campaign for 2017 is “Leave no
one behind: end violence against women and girls.”
Correct Answer: A [48kg ] This theme reinforces the UNiTE Campaign’s
Explanation: Ritu Phogat has clinched the silver commitment to a world free from violence for all
medal in Under-23 Senior World Wrestling women and girls around the world, while reaching
Championship at Poland. She lost against Turkish the most underserved and marginalized, including
Wrestler Demirhan in the gold medal bout of refugees, migrants, minorities, indigenous peoples,
women’s 48 kilogram category. In Semifinal, Ritu and populations affected by conflict and natural
defeated Chinese Wrestler Jiang Zhu 4-3 points to disasters, amongst others, first.
reach the finals. Ritu had won the gold medal at the
Commonwealth Wrestling Championship in 2016. 205. Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has been crowned the
Miss Universe 2017. She hails from which
203. The 2017 Constitution Day is celebrated on country?
which date in India? [A] Jamaica [B] Cambodia
[A] November 27 [B] November 26 [C] Colombia [D] South Africa
[C] November 27 [D] November 28
Correct Answer: D [South Africa]
Correct Answer: B [November 26] Explanation: Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, who
Explanation: The 2017 Constitution Day (or represented South Africa, has been crowned the
Samvidhan Divas) is celebrated every year in India Miss Universe 2017 at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood
on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The runner-up
Constitution of India. On this day in 1949, the was Miss Colombia Laura Gonzalez, while the
Constituent Assembly of India adopted the second runner-up was Miss Jamaica Davina Bennett.
Constitution of India, and it came into effect on 26 Nel-Peters is the second titleholder from South
January 1950. From 2015, the Government of India Africa, and the first since Margaret Gardiner won
(GoI) is observing 26th November as Constitution Miss Universe 1978. Contestants from 92 countries
Day. On the occasion of Constitution Day, in 2017, and territories participated in the decades-old
the Union Ministry of Human Resources competition. This year’s edition had the most
Development (HRD) has launched a Digital contestants ever, including the first ever
Signature campaign to generate awareness on representatives of Cambodia, Laos and Nepal.
fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution.
People can join the campaign by filling a form online. 206. Who has won the women’s singles title at the
Hong Kong Super Series badminton tournament
204. What is the theme of the 2017 International Day 2017?
for the Elimination of Violence against Women [A] P V Sindhu [B] Tai Tzu Ying
(IDEVAW)? [C] S Takahashi [D] Sania Nehwal
[A] Orange the World – raise funds to end
violence against women Correct Answer: B [Tai Tzu Ying]
[B] Leave no one behind – End violence against Explanation: World no. 1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese
women and girls Taipei has won the women’s singles title at the Hong
[C] Leave no one behind – Raise funds to end Kong Super Series badminton tournament by
violence against women defeating P V Sindhu in the final at Kowloon on
[D] Orange your Neighbourhood – To end November 26, 2017. This was Tai’s 8th win against
violence against women Sindhu in 11 meetings and fourth on the trot. This is
also Sindhu’s second loss in the four finals that she
reached this season. She had lost to Japan’s Nozomi
Okuhara at the World Championship final, while 209. Under whose captaincy Indian men’s national
clinched two titles at India and Korea this year. team has won the 2017 Asian Kabaddi
Championships?
207. Who has inaugurated the 8th edition of the [A] Deepak Nivas Hooda [B] Vishal Bharadwaj
Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES-2017)? [C] Ajay Thakur [D] Rahul Chaudhari
[A] Suresh Prabhu [B] Amitabh Kant
[C] Narendra Modi [D] Sushma Swaraj Correct Answer: C [Ajay Thakur]
Explanation: Indian men’s national Kabaddi team
Correct Answer: C [Narendra Modi] has won the gold medal at the 2017 Asian Kabaddi
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Championships after defeating Pakistan in the final
President’s adviser Ivanka Trump jointly by 36-22 under the captaincy of Ajay Thakur in
inaugurated the 8th edition of the Global Gorgan, Iran on November 26, 2017. Beside this,
Entrepreneurship Summit (GES-2017) in Hyderabad Indian women’s national team has also won gold
on November 28, 2017. The 3-day event is co-hosted medal at the Asian Kabaddi Champions 2017 by
by India and the USA and for the first time it is held defeating South Korea in the final by 42-20.
in South Asia. The NITI Ayog in partnership with the
US State Department and other agencies and in 210. Who will represent India in the annual summit
coordination with the Telangana state Government of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO-
is organising the prestigious event. This year’s 2017) in Russia?
theme “Women First, Prosperity for All” will [A] Narendra Modi [B] Rajnath Singh
demonstrate the commitment of the United States [C] Piyush Goyal [D] Sushma Swaraj
and Indian governments to the principle that when
women are economically empowered, their Correct Answer: D [Sushma Swaraj]
communities and countries thrive. About 1500 Explanation: The annual meeting of the Shanghai
delegates from over 150 countries are taking part in Cooperation Organisation (SCO-2017) has started in
the three-day Summit. Ten countries are being Russian city of Sochi on November 30, 2017. Sushma
represented by all women delegations. Swaraj, the Union External Affairs Minister, will
represent India in the two-day summit which is
208. Which Indian monument has officially been likely to discuss regional security scenario, including
declared the most visited place of the world by situations in the Gulf and Afghanistan. On the
World Book of Records (WBR)? sidelines of the summit, Ms Swaraj will also have
[A] Red Fort [B] Taj Mahal bilateral meetings with several leaders. She also
[C] India Gate [D] Golden Temple attend the reception to be hosted by Russian Prime
Minister Dmitry Medvedev. As a member of the SCO,
Correct Answer: D [Golden Temple] India is expected to have a bigger say in pressing for
Explanation: The Golden Temple in Amritsar has concerted action in dealing with terrorism as well as
officially been declared the most visited place of the on issues relating to security and defence in the
world in 2017 by London-based organization World region. In June, India and Pakistan had become full-
Book of Records (WBR). The WBR team presented fledged members of the grouping.
the award certificate to Shriomani Gurdwara
Pharbandhak Committee (SGPC), the management 211. Which film has won the Golden Peacock award
body of the Golden Temple. The certificate was for the Best Film at the International Film
given to Golden Temple as over a lakh devotees visit Festival of India (IFFI-2017)?
the holy shrine every day. The award, which is [A] 120 Beats Per Minute [B] Take Off
bestowed after every three months, has been [C] Angels Wear White [D] Dark Skull
conferred basis observations made from September
2017. The international organization, established in Correct Answer: A [120 Beats Per Minute]
2015, catalogues and verifies world records with Explanation: The French film on AIDS “120 Beats
authentic certification. The Golden Temple stands as Per Minute”, directed by Robin Campillo, has won
a symbol of peace, unity and spirituality and is the the prestigious Golden Peacock award for best film
holiest pilgrimage site of Sikhism. at the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-
2017), while the film’s actor Nahuel Perez Biscayart
won the Silver Peacock in the best actor male
category in Panaji, Goa. Apart from this, Amitabh
Bachchan was felicitated with the Indian Film [A] Decent Work for Persons with Disabilities
Personality of the Year Award 2017 and the 2017 [B] Transformation towards sustainable and
Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Canadian resilient society for all
filmmaker Atom Egoyan. [C] A Voice of our Own
[D] Making information technologies work for
212. What is the theme of 2017 World AIDS day all
(WAD)?
[A] Getting to Zero: Zero new HIV infections Correct Answer: B [Transformation towards
[B] Leave no one behind sustainable and resilient society for all]
[C] Universal Access and Human Rights Explanation: The International Day of Persons with
[D] Right to health Disabilities is observed every year on December 3 to
promote the rights and well-being of persons with
disabilities in all spheres of society and development
Correct Answer: D [Right to health] and to increase awareness of the situation of
Explanation: The World AIDS Day (WAD) is persons with disabilities in every aspect of political,
observed every year all over the world on December social, economic and cultural life. The annual
1 to raise the public awareness about Acquired observance of the day was proclaimed in 1992 by a
Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It is a United Nations General Assembly resolution. The
pandemic disease caused due to the infection of 2017 theme is “Transformation towards sustainable
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Under the and resilient society for all”.
2017 theme “Right to health”, the World Health
Organization (WHO) will highlight the need for the 215. Who has been appointed as the new CEO and
36.7 million people living with HIV and those who MD of Infosys?
are vulnerable and affected by the epidemic, to [A] Pravin Rao [B] Vishal Sikka
reach the goal of universal health coverage. [C] S. D. Shibulal [D] Salil S Parekh
213. Who has won the Best Actor Female Award at Correct Answer: D [Salil S Parekh]
the 48th International Film Festival of India Explanation: Salil S Parekh has been appointed as
(IFFI-2017)? the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing
[A] Sumitra Bhave [B] Ruchi Narain Director (MD) of Infosys, with effective from January
[C] Gautami Tadimalla 2, 2018. Parekh joins Infosys from Capgemini, where
[D] Parvathy Thiruvoth Kottuvatta he was a member of the Group Executive Board. He
has Master of Engineering degrees in Computer
Correct Answer: D [Parvathy Thiruvoth Kottuvatta] Science and Mechanical Engineering from Cornell
Explanation: Indian actor Parvathy Thiruvoth University, and a Bachelor of Technology degree in
Kottuvatta has won the Best Actor Female Award at Aeronautical Engineering from the Indian Institute
the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI- of Technology (IIT), Bombay.
2017) for her role in Malayalam film “Take Off”. The
movie, directed by Mahesh Narayan, is based on the 216. Who will lead India in ICC Under-19 Cricket
ordeal of Indian nurses in the city of Tikrit, Iraq, in World Cup 2018?
2014. It also won the Special Jury Award which [A] Riyan Parag [B] Himanshu Rana
included a Silver Peacock, a certificate and cash [C] Shubman Gill [D] Prithvi Shaw
prize of Rs 15 lakh. Beside this, Marathi film “Kshitiz
A Horizon” (directed by Manouj Kadaamh) won the Correct Answer: D [Prithvi Shaw]
ICFT Unesco Gandhi Medal 2017. The Prestigious Explanation: Mumbai batsman Prithvi Shaw will
Silver Peacock Award for the Best Debut Film of a lead a 16-member Indian team in ICC Under-19
Director goes to Director Kiro Russo for the film Cricket World Cup 2018. The 16-team event will be
“Dark Skull”. The theme of IFFI 2017 was held in New Zealand from 13th January to 3rd
“Celebrating the Future of Cinema” and Canada was February 2018. The 16-team event will be held in
the focus country. New Zealand from 13th January to 3rd February
2018. India has won the Under-19 World Cup title
214. What is the theme of the 2017 International Day thrice in 2000, 2008 and 2012. They made the final
of Persons with Disabilities? of the 2016 edition in Bangladesh but lost to West
Indies by five wickets. As part of India’s preparation
for the coveted tournament, a camp will be held in technology to maintain the plant with the alteration
Bengaluru starting on December 8, 2017. of the water level. The total cost of the project is Rs.
9.25 crore.
217. India’s first Madame Tussauds Wax Museum has
officially opened for public in which city? 220. Which country has recently withdrawn from
[A] Mumbai [B] Chennai United Nations’ Global Compact on Migration?
[C] New Delhi [D] Pune [A] United Kingdom [B] South Korea
[C] United States [D] Japan
Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Explanation: India’s first Madame Tussauds wax Correct Answer: C [United States]
museum has officially opened in New Delhi with 50 Explanation:
life-like figures spanning across history, sports, The United States has pulled out from the UN Global
music, films, and politics, for the public at the iconic Compact on Migration as it does not meet the
Regal building in central Delhi. The 50 life-like wax policies and principles of the Donald Trump
figures include multiple national and international administration. The US has been a part of the non-
celebrities such as Sachin Tendulkar, Mary Kom, binding New York Declaration for Refugees and
Milkha Singh, Lionel Messi, Amitabh Bachchan, Migrants since it was unanimously adopted by the
Madhuri Dixit Nene, as well as political leaders like UN General Assembly in 2016. The declaration
Mahatma Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi. This is the called for negotiations on a Global Compact for
23rd Madame Tussauds attraction globally. Migration, aimed at protecting the rights of refugees
and migrants and helping them resettle. It also seeks
218. What is the theme of the 2017 World Soil Day to fight xenophobia, racism and discrimination
(WSD)? towards refugees and migrants. Under Trump and
[A] Soil day for future life his “America First” policies, the United States has
[B] Soils & Pulses: Symbiosis for life withdrawn from several global commitments made
[C] Healthy soils for a healthy life under the administration of President Barack
[D] Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground Obama, including the Paris climate deal. The US has
also withdrawn from the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Correct Answer: D [Caring for the Planet starts and UNESCO, the UN organisation which aims to
from the Ground] improve education and preserve cultural heritage
Explanation: The World Soil Day (WSD) is observed worldwide.
every year on December 5 to communicate
messages on the importance of soil quality for food 221. Which country has launched new virtual
security, healthy ecosystems and human well-being. currency “Petro”?
The 2017 theme is “Caring for the Planet starts from [A] South Africa [B] Japan
the Ground”. It is celebrated annually at the Food [C] Venezuela [D] Indonesia
and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in
Rome, the regional offices and through national and Correct Answer: C [Venezuela]
local events. Explanation: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
launched a crypto-currency “Petro” to advance
219. India’s largest floating solar power plant has issues of monetary sovereignty, make financial
opened in which state? transactions and overcome the financial blockade.
[A] Kerala [B] Karnataka Beside this, Petro will also circumvent US-led
[C] Odisha [D] Andhra Pradesh financial sanctions. The digital currency will be
Correct Answer: A [Kerala ] backed by Venezuelan reserves of gold, oil, gas and
Explanation: India’s largest floating solar power diamonds.
plant has become operational at the Banasura Sagar
dam in Wayanad, Kerala on December 5, 2017. The 222. Mohamad Al Jounde has been honoured with the
solar power plant that floats on the surface of water International Children’s Peace Prize 2017. He
has a capacity of 500 kilowatts (KW). It consists of hails from which country?
1,938 solar panels with a capacity of 260 watts, a [A] United Arab Emirates [B] Syria
500 kilo volt ampere (KVA) transformer and 17 [C] Liberia [D] Philippines
inverters. The unique feature of this plant is the
anchoring mechanism used by the overwhelming Correct Answer: B [Syria]
France. It is his record-equalling 5th Ballon d’Or Explanation: United States has officially recognized
award with his great Barcelona rival Lionel Messi. Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. With this, the
Ronaldo, who also won the FIFA Men’s Player of the United States will be the first country to move its
Year award in October 2017, added the 2017 Ballon embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, which is
d’Or to his previous wins in 2008, 2013, 2014 and claimed by both Israelis and Palestinians. At present,
2016. Jerusalem is the seat of the modern Israeli
government. It is the home of the Israeli parliament,
228. Which country has officially recognized the Knesset, as well as the Israeli Supreme Court. It
Jerusalem as the capital of Israel? is the location of the official residence of the prime
[A] United Kingdom [B] Germany minister and the president. It is the headquarters of
[C] United States [D] Japan many government ministries. Other countries that
have diplomatic relations with Israel keep their
Correct Answer: C [United States] embassies in Tel Aviv.
Correct Answer: D [Shooting] 233. Saurabh Chaudhary, who secured men’s quota
Explanation: Mehuli Ghosh and Tushar Mane place for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games (YOG),
became the first Indian shooters to secure the is associated with which sport?
women’s and men’s quota places for the 2018 Youth [A] Boxing [B] Wrestling
Olympic Games (YOG) by winning a gold and bronze [C] Shooting [D] Sprint
each at the 10th Asian Championship 10M
Rifle/Pistol at Wako City, Japan on December 9, Correct Answer: C [Shooting]
2017. Ghosh struck gold to bag one out of three
quota places up for grabs in women’s 10m Air Rifle
Youth, while Mane settled for a bronze medal to
secure one out of four quota places available in the
men’s 10m Air Rifle Youth. Apart from booking two 234. The 54th meeting of SAARC programming
quota places at YOG, India bagged a total of three committee has started in which country?
gold and three bronze to add to their five medals [A] India [B] Sri Lanka
won on the first day of the competitions. [C] Myanmar [D] Nepal
231. Lalji Singh, the father of Indian DNA Correct Answer: D [Nepal ]
fingerprinting has passed away. He hailed from Explanation: The 54th meeting of South Asian
which state? Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
[A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Karnataka programming committee has started at the
[C] Kerala [D] Odisha Kathmandu-based SAARC Secretariat in Nepal on
December 11, 2017. The 2-day meeting will discuss
Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh] about budget issues of the Secretariat, SAARC five
Explanation: Lalji Singh (70), the eminent scientist regional centers and four specialized bodies. The
and the father of DNA fingerprinting in India, has representatives of all 8 member countries are
passed away in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on participating in it. The SAARC is the regional
December 10, 2017. He was the founder of the intergovernmental organization and geopolitical
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) & union of nations in South Asia. Its member states
also served as its director. Singh also found various include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India,
institutes and laboratories that included laboratory Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially surrendered to the Indian Army at Dhaka, in the
declared Gabon a “polio-free country” because of presence of the tri-service Commanders of Indian
lack of new reported or suspected cases in the Armed Forces. It was on this day in 1971, that a
central African country. Polio is a highly-infectious declaration of cease-fire was brought into force,
viral disease which mainly affects young children ending the Indo-Pak War and resulting in the birth
and can result in permanent paralysis. There is no of the sovereign country of Bangladesh.
cure and it can only be prevented through
immunization. The cases of polio have decreased by 242. Which country has largest diaspora population
99% since 1988, when polio was endemic in 125 in the world, according to the UN World
countries and 350,000 cases were recorded Migration Report 2018?
worldwide. Now the disease is endemic only in [A] India
Afghanistan and Pakistan, where the WHO recorded [B] Mexico
four cases this year—two in each country. Last year, [C] Russia
there were 37 cases globally. [D] Bangladesh
240. Which state government has launched India’s Correct Answer: A [India]
first social audit law? Explanation:
[A] Meghalaya According to recently released UN World Migration
[B] Maharashtra Report (2018), published by the International
[C] Jharkhand Organisation for Migration (IOM), India has largest
[D] Kerala diaspora in the world with more than 15.6 million
people from India living overseas. Of the
Correct Answer: A [Meghalaya ] international migrants (people living outside the
Explanation: country of their birth) which was estimated at 243
Meghalaya has become the India’s first state to million in 2015, the Indian diaspora constitutes
operationalise a law that makes social audit of nearly 6%.The report stated that the global migrant
government programmes and schemes a part of population rose by 10% in 2015 compared with the
government practice. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma figure recorded in 2010, which means of the 7.3
launched ‘The Meghalaya Community Participation billion global population in the given year, one of
and Public Services Social Audit Act, 2017’, at a every 30 people was a migrant. The report also said
national convention in Shillong on December 15, that nearly half of all migrants worldwide in 2015
2017. The event was attended by more than 200 were born in Asia, mainly from India, China and
people from state departments, citizens from other South Asian countries. Mexico ranked second
audited villages and eminent citizens associated in terms of diaspora population followed by Russia,
with social audits. The legislation — applicable to 11 China, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
departments and 21 schemes — was passed on 243. The Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR) is
April 4, and was followed by pilot social audits for located in which state?
26 schemes in 18 villages of the northeastern state. [A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
241. The 2017 Vijay Diwas is observed on which date [C] Gujarat
on India? [D] Punjab
[A] December 15
[B] December 17 Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
[C] December 16 Explanation:
[D] December 18 The Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR) is a
national institute established by the Indian Council
Correct Answer: C [December 16] of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to carry out basic
Explanation: strategic and applied research on major pulse crops.
The Vijay Diwas is commemorated every year on It is situated in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The Institute
December 16 to mark India’s victory over Pakistan develops appropriate production and protection
in the 1971 war, which had led to the creation of technologies, production and supply of breeder
Bangladesh. On 16 December 1971, nearly 93,000 seeds of improved varieties, demonstration and
Pakistani Forces under the command of Lieutenant transfer of technologies and strategic coordination
General AAK Niazi raised white flags and
244. Which Indian shuttler has won silver at the 2017 Correct Answer: A [Badminton]
women’s singles Dubai World Badminton Explanation:
Superseries tournament?
[A] Saina Nehwal 247. Who has been appointed acting chairperson of
[B] P.V. Sindhu National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
[C] Sri Krishna Priya Kudaravalli [A] U D Salvi [B] Mohit Seth
[D] Saili Rane [C] Madan B Lokur [D] B M Raikar
Correct Answer: C [December 19] 248. India and which country has recently signed
Explanation: pact for socio-economic development of Rakhine
The 56th Liberation Day of Goa was celebrated with State?
great pomp & show in Panaji on December 19, 2017. [A] Nepal [B] Bangladesh
Several programmes and events have been [C] Sri Lanka [D] Myanmar
organised to mark the occasion. The state was
liberated on this day in 1961 from Portuguese
control after almost 450 years of colonial rule. The Correct Answer: D [Myanmar ]
armed action “code name – Operation Vijay” was Explanation:
carried out by the Indian Armed Forces in December India and Myanmar has signed a MoU on restoration
1961. The operation involved air, sea and land of normalcy and development of the Rakhine State,
strikes for over 36 hours, and was a decisive victory from where thousands of Rohingya Muslims
for the Republic of India that ended 451 years of recently fled to Bangladesh following incidents of
rule of Portugal over its remaining exclaves in India. violence against the community. The MoU is
The engagement lasted two days resulting in intended to help the Government of Myanmar to
twenty-two Indians and thirty Portuguese killed in achieve its objective of restoration of normalcy in
the fighting. The brief conflict drew a mixture of Rakhine State and enable the return of displaced
worldwide praise and condemnation. Muslim Rohingyas. Under this MoU, the Government
of India (GoI) proposes to take up a project to build
246. Aakarshi Kashyap is associated with which prefabricated housing in Rakhine State so as to meet
sports? the immediate needs of returning people. This is the
[A] Badminton first Government to Government (G to G) pact inked
[B] Wrestling by Myanmar with a cooperation partner focused on
socio-economic development and livelihood
initiatives in the Rakhine State. In addition to the tribe. Their tale of love is painted with the mid-19th
Rakhine State project proposals, a number of century Northeast India as the background. It had
ongoing friendship projects were reviewed. Issues also brought in missionaries, one of them being
regarding the operation and maintenance of Sittwe Father Nicolas Krick, a Jesuit priest who wanted to
port and the road from Paletwa- Zorinpui were carry his mission to Tibet. ‘The Black Hill’ is a richly
reviewed. Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar is on an imagined story descriptively created around two
official visit to Myanmar. recorded historical events – this French priest’s
mysterious disappearance and the execution of
249. Who is the lone Indian woman cricketer to Kajinsha for his murder. The award in the form of a
feature in both the ICC’s ODI & T20I teams of the casket containing an engraved copper-plaque, a
year? shawl and a cheque of Rs 1 lakh will be presented to
[A] Ekta Bisht the author at a special function on February 2018.
[B] Harmanpreet Kaur
[C] Mithali Raj 251. Who has won the 2017 Sahitya Akademi Award
[D] Jhulan Goswami in Hindi language?
[A] Ramesh Kuntal Megh
Correct Answer: A [Ekta Bisht] [B] Chaman Lal
Explanation: [C] Mulk Raj Anand
On December 21, 2017, the International Cricket [D] Mahmood Ahmad Sahar
Council (ICC) announced the women’s ODI and T20I
teams of the year with England’s Heather Knight Correct Answer: A [Ramesh Kuntal Megh]
named as captain of the 50-over side and Stafanie Explanation:
Taylor of the West Indies appointed skipper of the Ramesh Kuntal Megh has been conferred with the
20-over side. The teams were selected taking into 2017 Sahitya Akademi Award for Hindi literature for
consideration player performances from September his book of literary criticism “Vishw Mithak Sarit
21, 2016 to date. In it, India’s left-arm spinner Ekta Sagar”. The award in the form of a casket containing
Bisht is the lone cricketer to feature in both the ODI an engraved copper-plaque, a shawl and a cheque of
and T20 Teams of the year announced by the ICC. Rs 1 lakh will be presented to the author at a special
Bisht is ranked 14th in ODIs and 12th in T20Is, and function on February12, 2018.
took 34 wickets in 19 matches and 11 wickets in
seven T20Is in the period under consideration. 252. Which city has been officially selected to host
Indian captain Mithali Raj has been named in the ICC the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
Women’s ODI Cricket Team of the Year. Besides the [A] New Delhi
duo, Harmanpreet Kaur has found out a place in the [B] Birmingham
ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year. [C] London
[D] Durban
250. Mamang Dai has won the 2017 Sahitya Akademi Correct Answer: B [Birmingham]
Award in English language. She hails from which Explanation:
state? The Birmingham city has been officially selected to
[A] Tripura host the 2022 Commonwealth Games on December
[B] Arunachal Pradesh 21, 2017. This will be the third Commonwealth
[C] West Bengal Games to be hosted in England following London
[D] Nagaland 1934 and Manchester 2002. The international multi-
sports event are expected to take place between 27
Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh] July and 7 August 2022.The 2022 Commonwealth
Explanation: Games were originally given to Durban in 2015, but
Mamang Dai, Itanagar-based author and journalist, the South African city was stripped of the event this
has won the 2017 Sahitya Akademi Award in English year because of financial difficulties.
language for her 2014 novel “The Black Hill”. The
novel gives innate descriptions of the life of the 253. Who has taken charge as new Director General
tribal people of north east India from the yester (DG) of National Cadet Corps (NCC)?
years, interweaving their lives with fiction and [A] BS Negi
history. It is the story of Gimur, a girl from the Abor [B] Manoj Kumar Unni
tribe who runs away with Kajinsha of the Mishmee
259. Which city is hosting the 25th edition of National children and teachers from Asian nations have also
Children Science Congress (NCSC-2017)? participated in the event. Apart from science
[A] New Delhi exhibition, various activities such as hands-on
[B] Ahmedabad demonstrations, presentations by children
[C] Ujjain scientists, poster session and cultural programmes
[D] Kanpur have also been organized in the science congress.
The NCSC is an ideal and innovative programme for
Correct Answer: B [Ahmedabad] children to inspire, empower and expand their
Explanation: minds to world.
The 25th edition of National Children Science
Congress (NCSC-2017) has started at Science city in 260. After United States, which country has officially
Ahmedabad, Gujarat on December 27. The five-day confirmed withdrawal from UNESCO?
Children Science Congress has been organized by [A] Russia [B] Saudi Arabia
Department of Science and Technology, Government [C] Israel [D] UAE
of India. The theme of the Congress is ‘Science and
Innovation for Sustainable Development’ with the Correct Answer: C [Israel ]
special focus on persons with disabilities. 900 young Explanation:
scientists from 30 states are participating in 25th Israel has has officially confirmed withdrawal from
National Children Science Congress. This year, 50 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
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Organization (UNESCO) over an anti-Israel bias. Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is
Audrey Azoulay, the UNESCO chief, stated that she a regional development bank established on 22
had been officially notified that Israel would leave August 1966 to facilitate economic development of
on December 31, 2018. Earlier in October 2017, the countries in Asia. From 31 members at its
US formally notified the UNESCO that it would establishment, ADB now has 67 members – of which
withdraw from the organization on December 31, 48 are from within Asia and the Pacific and 19
2018. The 195-member body is best known for outside.
producing a list of World Heritage sites that have The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
become tourist favourites. UNESCO also runs forum was established in 1989. Its primary purpose
science, educational and cultural programmes, is to facilitate economic growth and prosperity in
including programmes to educate people about the the region, with the vision of creating a seamless
Holocaust and promote intercultural dialogue. regional economy.
261. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands 263. Which country’s Prime Minister has inaugurated
administration has celebrated the 74th the third edition of the geo-political conference –
anniversary of First Flag Hoisting Day on which Raisina Dialogue 2018?
date? [A] Israel
[A] December 31 [B] December 30 [B] Canada
[C] December 29 [D] December 28 [C] Afghanistan
[D] Sweden
Correct Answer: B [December 30]
Explanation: Correct Answer: A [Israel]
The 74th anniversary of First Flag Hoisting Day has Explanation:
celebrated in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has
December 30, 2017. Lieutenant Governor Admiral inaugurated the third edition of the geo-political
DK Joshi hoisted the National Flag at the main conference – Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on
function held at the Gymkhana Ground in Port Blair. January 16, 2018. The event is jointly organised by
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor felicitated the External Affairs Ministry and Observer Research
veteran Islanders who were members of Indian Foundation (ORF). The theme of the dialogue this
National Army and Indian Independence League. CK year is ‘Managing Disruptive Transitions: Ideas,
Bose, grandson of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose and Institutions and Idioms’. Prime Minister Narendra
Indresh Kumar, advisor to Forum for Awareness for Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj
National Security (FANS) and family members of are also part of the inaugural session of the three-
veteran freedom fighter Veer Savarkar and others day event, which has an impressive line up of more
were present. A large number of FANS members than 150 speakers and over 550 delegates. Army
attended the function. It was on this day, in 1943; chief General Bipin Rawat and Navy chief Admiral
Netaji Subash Chandra Bose had hoisted the Sunil Lanba will also address a session, along with
National Tri-colour for the first time with the help of Admiral Harry Harris, Commander, US Pacific
Japanese forces at the Gymkhana Ground in Port Command, General Chris Deverell, Joint Forces
Blair and declared A & N Islands free from British Commander, UK, among others. Former Afghanistan
Rule, four years before India’s Independence. President Hamid Karzai, former prime minister of
Canada Stephen Harper and former prime minister
262. India is a member of which of the following?
of Sweden Carl Bildt are among more than 150
1. Asian Development Bank
speakers and over 550 delegates from around 90
2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation countries who are participating in the dialogue.
3. Colombo Plan
4. Organization for Economic Cooperation and 264. Which Bollywood personality has been named
Development (OECD) advocacy ambassador for Swachh Aadat Swachh
Select the correct answer using the code given Bharat initiative?
below: [A] Priyanka Chopra
[A] Only 1 and 3 [B] Only 2 and 4 [B] Kajol
[C] Only 1, 2 and 3 [C] All of the above [C] Amitabh Bachchan
Correct Answer: A [D] Aamir Khan
Correct Answer: B [Kajol]
269. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra has Indian captain Virat Kohli has been named the Sir
dedicated iCREATE facility to the nation. This Garfield Sobers Trophy for Cricketer of the Year
facility is located in which state? 2017. He also bagged the top honour for ODI players
[A] Gujarat in the ICC annual awards at the 2017 ICC annual
[B] Himachal Pradesh awards announced in Dubai on January 18, 2018. In
[C] Rajasthan the qualification period from September 21, 2016 to
[D] Odisha the end of 2017, Kohli scored 2,203 Test runs at an
average of 77.80, including eight centuries, 1,818
Correct Answer: A [Gujarat] ODI runs, including seven centuries at 82.63, and
Explanation: 299 T20I runs at a strike rate of 153. He has also
Prime Minister Modi and Israeli Prime Minister been named as the captain of both the ICC Men’s ODI
Netanyahu have dedicated the iCREATE facility to Team of the Year and ICC Men’s Test Team of the
the nation, located on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Year. This is the second time in succession that an
Gujarat. iCreate is an independent Centre created Indian won the overall cricketer of the year award.
with the objective of facilitating entrepreneurship Off-spinner R Ashwin had claimed the Sir Garfield
through a blend of creativity, innovation, Sobers Trophy for year 2016. Australian captain
engineering, product design and leveraging Steve Smith claimed the 2017 Test Player of the
emerging technologies to deal with major issues Year honour. He had scored 1,875 runs in 16
such as food security, water, connectivity, matches at an average of 78.12, with eight hundreds
cybersecurity, IT and electronics, energy, bio- and five 50s.
medical equipment and devices etc. The purpose of
iCreate is to develop an ecosystem in India to 272. Which state government has launched
generate quality entrepreneurs. Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana (MKSY)
for artists?
270. The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) is [A] Odisha
located in which of the following cities? [B] Rajasthan
[A] New Delhi [C] Assam
[B] Jaipur [D] Kerala
[C] Lucknow
[D] Chandigarh Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Explanation:
Correct Answer: C [Lucknow] The Odisha government has launched
Explanation: Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana (MMKSY)
The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) is a for literature and cultural artists of the state. Under
multidisciplinary research laboratory in Lucknow, this scheme, artists will receive a financial
Uttar Pradesh that employs scientific personnel assistance of Rs. 1200 per month. In it, male artists
from various areas of biomedical sciences. CDRI is with minimum 50 years of age and female artists
among the 39 laboratories that are functioning with minimum 40 years of age can avail the financial
under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and assistance. This scheme will benefit around 50,000
Industrial Research (CSIR) of India. The CDRI was artists across the state.
formally inaugurated on 17 Feb 1951 by the then
Prime Minister Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru with a vision 273. Which Indian cricketer has launched his
to strengthen and advance the field of drug research autobiography “Imperfect”?
and development in the country. [A] Dilip Vengsarkar
[B] Sanjay Manjrekar
271. Who has won the Sir Garfield Sober Trophy for [C] Rahul Dravid
Cricketer of the Year 2017? [D] Sourav Ganguly
[A] Steve Smith Correct Answer: B [Sanjay Manjrekar]
[B] Virat Kohli
[C] Quinton de Kock 274. Which state has become the India’s first state to
[D] AB de Villiers launch Public Cloud Policy to speed up e-
Correct Answer: B [Virat Kohli] governance?
Explanation: [A] Maharashtra [B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Assam [D] Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra ] 277. The 13th Raising Day of National Disaster
Explanation: Response Force (NDRF) has celebrated on which
Maharashtra has become the India’s first state to date?
launch Public Cloud Policy, which will allow all [A] January 18
government departments to access public cloud. . [B] January 16
The step will create business opportunities worth $2 [C] January 19
billion while helping the state government [D] January 15
departments to shift all their data to clouds. This
will accelerate e-governance and open up entire Correct Answer: C [January 19]
new area for investment by the private Explanation:
entrepreneurs to make available newest The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has
technologies for all the departments as government celebrated its 13th Raising Day on January 19, 2018
not only is the biggest data creator but also in New Delhi. The NDRF raised on January 19, 2006,
consumer. is a specialised force capable of responding to any
type of disaster in the country and abroad. It is
275. The Somasila Dam is located in which state? strategically deployed across the nation as per the
[A] Madhya Pradesh vulnerability profile of the country.
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh 278. The Union Government will set up how much
[D] Uttar Pradesh amount of Solar Development Fund (SDF) for
financing solar projects?
Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh] [A] $350 million
Explanation: [B] $450 million
The Somasila Dam is a dam constructed across the [C] $550 million
Penna River near Somasila in Nellore district of [D] $650 million
Andhra Pradesh. The reservoir impounded by the
dam has a surface area of 212.28 km2 with live Correct Answer: A [$350 million]
storage capacity of 1.994 km3. It is the biggest Explanation:
storage reservoir in Penna River basin and can store The Government of India (GoI) will set up a $350
all the inflows from its catchment area in a normal million Solar Development Fund (SDF) for financing
year. solar projects to achieve its ambitious target of
adding 175 Giga Watts (GW) in renewable energy by
276. Which of the following countries has recently 2022. This announcement was made by Minister of
joined the Australia Group export control State (Independent Charge) for Power and
regime? Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh during the
[A] South Africa Future World Energy Summit (WFES) 2018. The
[B] China WFES was organized by the International Solar
[C] Russia Alliance (ISA) in Abu Dhabi (UAE). The ISA is an
[D] India alliance of sunshine-rich countries set up jointly by
Correct Answer: D [India] India and France on the sidelines of the historic
Explanation: Paris meeting on climate change in November 2015.
India has become the 43rd member of the Australia So far, 19 countries have ratified and 48 signed the
Group export control regime on January 19, 2018. ISA Framework Agreement.
The inclusion is expected to raise India’s stature in
the field of non-proliferation and help in acquiring 279. Who has been appointed as new CMD of Security
critical technologies. With this, India has managed Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd
entry into Missile Technology Control Regime (SPMCIL)?
(MTCR), the Wassenaar Arrangement and Australia [A] Anurag Agarwal
Group despite not being a signatory to the Non- [B] S Selvakumar
Proliferation Treaty (NPT).The Australia Group is an [C] Pradeep Singh Kharola
informal forum which seeks to ensure that exports [D] S Bhattacharya
do not contribute to the development of chemical or
biological weapons. Correct Answer: B [S Selvakumar]
Explanation:
S Selvakumar, the senior IAS officer, has been 282. Who will lead the Indian delegation at the 48th
appointed as new Chairman and Managing Director annual meeting of the World Economic Forum
(CMD) of Security Printing and Minting Corporation (WEF-2018)?
of India Ltd (SPMCIL) with effect from January 16, [A] Narendra Modi
2018. Selvakumar succeeded Anurag Agarwal. The [B] Suresh Prabhu
state-owned SPMCIL produces bank notes, coins, [C] Arun Jaitley
postage stamps, non-judicial stamps and other [D] Sushma Swaraj
official documents.
Correct Answer: A [Narendra Modi]
280. Who has led Indian delegation at the 2018 Explanation:
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) The 48th annual meeting of the World Economic
military cooperation meeting? Forum (WEF-2018) will be held in Davos,
[A] Yogesh Kumar Shukla Switzerland on January 22, 2018. Prime Minister
[B] Dinesh Kumar Narendra Modi will lead the largest-ever Indian
[C] Ajay Seth delegation. The delegation will comprise of Finance
[D] Akansha Ranjan Minister Arun Jaitley, Commerce and Industry
Minister Suresh Prabhu among others. The theme of
Correct Answer: C [Ajay Seth] the 2018 summit is “Creating a shared future in a
Explanation: Fractured World”, which ams to set an agenda to
The 2018 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) address political, economic and Social challenges of
military cooperation meeting was held in Beijing, recent times.. The purpose of the WEF is to improve
China on January 15. An Indian delegation led by the state of the world. WEF is an international
Major General Ajay Seth participated in the meeting, organization for public-private cooperation which
which discussed issues of practical cooperation brings together global leaders from different sectors
among SCO nations. This is the first meeting including business, politics, academia and
attended by India in the field of defense cooperation journalism to discuss the most pressing issues facing
under the SCO framework. India and Pakistan were the world.
admitted in 2017 into the grouping in which China
plays an influential role. The SCO is comprised of 283. Which country’s team has won the 5th edition of
China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Blind Cricket World Cup 2018?
Uzbekistan, India and Pakistan. [A] Nepal
[B] Bangladesh
281. The Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT) [C] Sri Lanka
is located in which city? [D] India
[A] New Delhi
[B] Lucknow Correct Answer: D [India]
[C] Pune Explanation:
[D] Hyderabad Indian cricket team has won the 5th edition of Blind
Cricket World Cup 2018 by defeating Pakistan in the
Correct Answer: C [Pune] final by two wickets at Sharjah in United Arab
Explanation: Emirates (UAE). With this, India has retained the
The Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT) is World Cup for the Blind. In the final, Pakistan batted
located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in first and managed to score 308/8 after being put
1967 on the joint initiative of the Ministry of into bat by India. India chased down the target of
Shipping & Transport & the Association of State 309 with 16 balls to spare to clinch the title. Thus,
Road Transport Undertakings (ASTRU). It is a nodal India maintained their unbeaten record in the
agency, known to be only one of its kind, providing a tournament.
platform for higher research and training on road
transportation and assists in testing, guidance and 284. Who has become the new Governor of Madhya
consultancy in the field. Pradesh?
[A] Rameshwar Thakur
[B] Kizhekethil Chandy
[C] Anandiben Patel
[D] Vajubhai Vala
Correct Answer: C [Anandiben Patel] 287. What is the India’s rank among emerging
Explanation: economies at the WEF’s Inclusive Development
Anandiben Patel, the former Gujarat chief minister, Index (IDI-2018)?
has become the new Governor of Madhya Pradesh [A] 47th
on January 19, 2018. She succeeded Om Prakash [B] 26th
Kohli, who was holding the additional charge of the [C] 71st
office of MP Governor along with the office of [D] 62nd
Gujarat Governor.
Correct Answer: D [62nd ]
285. Which city to host the 4th edition of India Explanation:
International Science Festival (IISF-2018)? India has been ranked at the 62nd place among
[A] New Delhi emerging economies on an Inclusive Development
[B] Chennai Index (IDI-2018) released by World Economic
[C] Ahmedabad Forum (WEF). India’s position is much below China
[D] Lucknow (26th) and Pakistan (47th). The 2018 index, which
measures the progress of 103 economies on three
Correct Answer: D [Lucknow] individual pillars – growth and development;
Explanation: inclusion; and inter-generational equity – has been
The fourth edition of India International Science divided into two parts. The first part covers 29
Festival (IISF) will be held in Lucknow, Uttar advanced economies and the second 74 emerging
Pradesh. The exact dates and other details will be economies. Norway remains the world’s most
decided later. The 1st IISF was held at IIT New Delhi inclusive advanced economy, while Lithuania again
in December, 2015. The mega S&T expo attracted tops the list of emerging economies. The index takes
more than 3 lakh people. India had also set a into account the living standards, environmental
Guinness Book of World Records, when 2000 school sustainability and protection of future generations
students performed two experiments at the Festival. from further indebtedness.
The 2nd Festival at CSIR-National Physical
Laboratory, New Delhi in December 2016 288. India’s first garbage fest ’Kachra Mahotsav 2018’
showcased Indian achievements in various fields of has organized by which state?
science and technology. The third in the series was [A] Madhya Pradesh
held in October 2017 in Chennai. [B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Assam
286. Who is the author of the book “The Heartfulness [D] Punjab
Way”?
[A] Nandan Banerjee Correct Answer: B [Chhattisgarh ]
[B] Chetan Bhagat Explanation:
[C] Sushant Gupta The garbage festival ’Kachra Mahotsav’ was
[D] Kamlesh Patel organized by the Raipur Municipal Corporation in
Chhattisgarh from January 19 to 21, 2018. This
Correct Answer: D [Kamlesh Patel] unique fest was organized by the Raipur Municipal
Explanation: Corporation. According to the municipal
President Ram Nath Kovind has unveiled a book on corporation, it was the India’s first such festival. The
heartfulness techniques and principles titled ‘The purpose of this Garbage festival was to increase
Heartfulness Way’. It was authored by Kamlesh awareness, to guide people on waste management
Patel & Joshua Pollock. The books reflects the and to showcase multiple techniques for reusing
essence of prayer and yogic transmission aimed at things that are labelled as garbage.
deconstructing and demystifying the act of
meditation based on meditation tips. It will enable 289. Which state has recently inaugurated the World
us to live beyond the filters of our sensory War II Memorial Museum?
limitations and discover unity within ourselves. [A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh] persons involved. The museum also showcases
Explanation: traditional items from local Tangsa community. The
Pema Khandu, the Chief Minister of Arunachal memorial is a cemetery site where about 833 graves
Pradesh, has inaugurated the World War II including mass graves have been discovered. The
Memorial Museum in Jairampur in Changlang museum is built through funding from Union
District on January 21, 2018. The war memorial has Ministry of Culture for Rs 2.25 crores and executed
the collection of the remnants of World War 2, by state PWD.
personal belongings of the soldiers and other
290. Who has been appointed as the new DG of Singh, the current chief of the elite counter terror
National Security Guard (NSG)? force, who retires on January 31, 2018. Currently,
[A] S P Singh Lakhtakia is serving as a Special Director General in
[B] Kirti Kumar the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
[C] Sudeep Lakhtakia headquarters in New Delhi.
[D] Prabhat Jain
291. Who has been appointed as the new Chief
Correct Answer: C [Sudeep Lakhtakia] Election Commissioner (CEC)?
Explanation: [A] Y S Reddy
Sudeep Lakhtakia, the 1984-batch Indian Police [B] Om Prakash Rawat
Service (IPS) officer, has been appointed as the new [C] Ashok Lavasa
DG of National Security Guard (NSG) and will hold [D] Sunil Arora
the post till July 2019. He will take over from S P
Correct Answer: B [Om Prakash Rawat] impeccable performance at the 63rd Jio Filmfare
Explanation: Awards 2018. Vidya Balan won her career’s 6th
Om Prakash Rawat, the senior-most Election Filmfare award for her passionate portrayal of a
Commissioner, has been appointed as the new Chief middle-aged homemaker who turns into a radio
Election Commissioner (CEC). He will succeed A.K. jockey in ‘Tumhari Sulu’ as she claimed the Black
Joti on January 23, 2018 and will have tenure of Lady for the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female).
almost a year till his retirement in December 2018. Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari has won the Best Director
Mr Rawat will oversee elections in Tripura, award for ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’. The ceremony was held
Meghalaya and Nagaland scheduled next month. on 20 January 2018 and hosted by Shah Rukh Khan
Crucial States like Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Karan Johar.
Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh will also go to the polls
under his watch. Election Commissioners have a 294. The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
fixed term of six years but have to step down if they (AIISH) is located in which city?
reach 65 years of age before their term expires. [A] Mysore [B] New Delhi
[C] Chennai [D] Kochi
292. Which country was the largest source of Foreign
Direct Investment (FDI) in India in FY17, Correct Answer: A [Mysore]
according to recent census by the Reserve Bank Explanation:
of India (RBI)? The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
[A] Singapore (AIISH) is located at Mysore University Campus in
[B] Japan Mysore, Karnataka. It is an autonomous institute
[C] Mauritius under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
[D] Netherlands AIISH provides clinical services for speech, language,
and hearing disorders through its clinical service
Correct Answer: C [Mauritius ] program. The therapy clinic provides assessment
Explanation: and intervention services, for variety of speech,
Mauritius was the largest source of Foreign Direct language, and hearing disorders, to individuals of all
Investment (FDI) in India in FY17, according to ages. It also offers public education programs and
recent census by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It conducts workshops for speech-language
has 21.8% share at market value. As per RBI’s data pathologists, audiologists, educators for the hearing
on Census on Foreign Liabilities and Assets of Indian impaired, medical, and allied health professionals.
Direct Investment Companies 2016-17, United
States has acquired 2nd position followed by UK, 295. What is the theme of the 48th annual meeting of
Singapore and Japan. Beside this, Singapore (19.7% the World Economic Forum (WEF-2018)?
was the major FDI destination, followed by the [A] Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Netherlands, Mauritius, and the USA. According to [B] Responsive and Responsible Leadership
the data, manufacturing sector accounted for nearly [C] Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured
half of the total FDI at market prices. Information World
and communication services, and financial and [D] Together create a United World
insurance activities were the other major sectors
that attracted FDI. Correct Answer: C [Creating a Shared Future in a
Fractured World]
293. Which of the following has won the best film Explanation:
award at the 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018? The 48th annual meeting of the World Economic
[A] Bareilly Ki Barfi Forum (WEF-2018) has started in Davos,
[B] Newton Switzerland on January 22, 2018. Prime Minister
[C] Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Narendra Modi is leading the largest-ever Indian
[D] Hindi Medium delegation. The theme of the 5-day summit is
‘Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World’,
Correct Answer: D [Hindi Medium] which aims to set an agenda to address political,
Explanation: economic and Social challenges of recent times.
‘Hindi Medium’, directed by Saket Chaudhary, has More than 3,000 world leaders from business,
bagged honours in the categories of Best Film and politics, art, academia and civil society would be
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) for Irrfan Khan’s
participating in the summit and the Indian presence [A] Amandeep Kaur
is the largest ever with over 130 participants. [B] S Thasana Chanu
[C] Karnam Malleswari
296. Which Indian shuttler has won the 2018 [D] Rakhi Halder
Swedish Open Junior International Series?
[A] Parupalli Kashyap Correct Answer: D [Rakhi Halder]
[B] B. Sai Praneeth Explanation:
[C] Kidambi Srikanth Lifter Rakhi Halder of Railways Sports Promotion
[D] Siddharth Pratap Singh Board (RSPB) has created a new national record in
clean and jerk en route to a gold medal in the 63kg
Correct Answer: D [Siddharth Pratap Singh] women’s category in the 33rd Women Senior
Explanation: National Weightlifting Championships, in
Young Indian shuttler Siddharth Pratap Singh has Mangaluru, Karnataka on January 24, 2018. She
won the 2018 Swedish Open Junior International lifted 128kgs in the clean and jerk for a total of
Series by defeating Denmark’s Mads Christophersen 230kgs to create a new national record, bettering
in the finals by 21-15, 21-11 in Uppsala in Sweden. It Karnam Malleswari’s feat (127kg) created in Athens
is his maiden international title. Siddharth, who has in 1999. The silver in this category went to S
never played outside Asia, will next play in the Thasana Chanu of Karnataka (202kg) while the
Iceland International at Reykjavik to be held from bronze was clinched by AIPSCB’s Amandeep Kaur
January 25 to 28. (191kg). The day concluded with a gold medal for
RV Rahul of RSPB in 85kg men’s division of the 70th
297. Who has taken charge as the new Director of Men National Weightlifting Championships.
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)?
[A] S Somanath 300. The cultural extravaganza “2018 Bharat Parv”
[B] M.Y.S. Prasad will organise from which Indian monument?
[C] K. Sivan [A] India Gate [B] Jantar mantar
[D] Y S Reddy [C] Red Fort [D] Gateway of India
Correct Answer: D [Indian Overseas Bank] 309. Who has been honoured with the India’s highest
Explanation: peacetime military decoration “Ashoka Chakra”
The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has recently signed at the 69th Republic Day?
a MoU with National Housing Bank (NHB) for [A] Khairnar Milind Kishor
implementing the Rural Housing Interest Subsidy [B] Nilesh Kumar Narayan
Scheme (RHISS) of the Union Ministry of Rural [C] Devendra Mehta
Development (MoRD). The purpose of the RHISS is [D] Jyoti Prakash Nirala
to provide subsidy for housing loans taken by those
living in rural areas for construction and Correct Answer: D [Jyoti Prakash Nirala]
modifications of their dwelling units. The interest Explanation:
subsidy under the scheme is 3% for a loan amount Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala, an Indian Air Force
of Rs 2 lakh for 20-year tenure. With this MoU, IOB Garud commando, has been posthumously
will be able to extend the benefit of RHISS to its honoured with the India’s highest peacetime
rural home loan customers of its 923 rural branches military decoration “Ashoka Chakra” for service and
spread across India. exhibiting bravery in fighting the militants at the
69th Republic Day 2018. Nirala laid down his life
307. Which Union ministry has launched Rapid while gunning down two terrorists in Jammu and
Reporting System for Scheme for Adolescent Kashmir (J&K)’s Bandipora district in November
Girls (SAG)? 2017. He is the first airman to receive the award for
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development ground combat and only the third one to receive it
[B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting overall after Suhas Biswas and Rakesh Sharma.
[C] Ministry of Panchayati Raj Corporal Nirala was part of a Garud Special Forces
[D] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Unit of the IAF, a detachment of which was attached
to a Rashtriya Rifles battalion under the aegis of ‘Op
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Women and Child Rakshak’. Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime
Development] military decoration for valour, courageous action or
Explanation: self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.
Rakesh Srivastava, Secretary of Union Ministry of
Women and Child Development (MoWCD), has 310. Which International organisation will launch a
launched the Phase -1 i.e. the beneficiary module of new Global Centre for Cybersecurity to
the Rapid Reporting System for the Scheme for safeguard the world from hackers?
Adolescent Girls (SAG) in New Delhi on January 24, [A] World Economic Forum
2018. It is a web based on line monitoring for the [B] International Telecommunication Union
SAG. The RRS will facilitate the monitoring of the [C] UNICEF
scheme and taking corrective measures by ensuring [D] International Maritime Organization
faster flow of information, accurate targeting of the
beneficiaries and reduction of leakages. This Portal Correct Answer: A [World Economic Forum]
has been developed in collaboration with National Explanation:
Informatics Centre (NIC). The URL for the portal is On 25 January 2018, the World Economic Forum
http://sag-rrs.nic.in. Presently, MoWCD is (WEF) has announced to launch a new Global Centre
implementing the Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) for Cybersecurity in a bid to safeguard the world
in selected 508 districts across the country. from hackers and growing data breaches —
especially from nation-states. The centre will be
308. Who has authored the book ‘Staniya Svasasan headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and will
Mei Addhi Aabadhi’? become operational from March 2018. It will
[A] V K Singh function as an autonomous organisation under the
[B] Inderjit Singh auspices of WEF. The aim of the centre is to
[C] Thawar Chand Gehlot establish the first global platform for governments,
[D] Sadhana Pandey businesses, experts and law enforcement agencies to
collaborate on cybersecurity challenges. The global
Correct Answer: D [Sadhana Pandey] centre will be an excellent opportunity to safeguard
Explanation: verticals like automotive and health care where
wireless connectivity is the key.
311. Which state government has launched Mahatma 313. Which of the following has become the India’s
Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojna (MGSVY) for first indigenously developed vaccine to be pre-
distressed sections? qualified by World Health Organisation (WHO)?
[A] Karnataka [A] Rabishield
[B] Punjab [B] Rotavac
[C] Meghalaya [C] Elovac-B
[D] Kerala [D] Abhay-Tag
[A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Haryana contribution to the Hindi film industry. The award
[C] Punjab [D] Himachal Pradesh will be presented to her on February 16. The
previous recipients are Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh
Correct Answer: C [Punjab] Bachchan, Rekha and Shah Rukh Khan. The award
321. Who has been chosen for 5th edition of Yash has been instituted by the TSR Foundation of T.
Chopra Memorial Award 2018? Subbarami Reddy in memory of producer-director
[A] Shah Rukh Khan Yash Chopra, who died in 2012. Asha Bhosle has
[B] Amitabh Bachchan officially acknowledged by the Guinness Book of
[C] Asha Bhosle World Records as the most recorded artist in music
[D] Lata Mangeshkar history. In her illustrious music career spanning
nearly seven decades she has recorded over 11,000
Correct Answer: C [Asha Bhosle] songs in 20 different languages. The Government of
Explanation: India (GoI) has honoured her with the Dadasaheb
Asha Bhosle, the legendary playback singer, will be Phalke Award (2000) and the Padma Vibhushan
awarded with the 5th edition of Yash Chopra (2008).
Memorial Award 2018 for her outstanding
322. India’s first ever ‘Khadi Haat’ has launched in a better platform as well as source of earning for the
which city? artisans.
[A] Lucknow [B] Patna
[C] Ahmedabad [D] New Delhi 323. Who has won the 2018 women’s singles title in
the Australian Open 2018?
Correct Answer: D [New Delhi ] [A] Caroline Wozniack
Explanation: [B] Serena Williams
To mark the 69th Republic Day 2018, Khadi and [C] Elina Svitolina
Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and New [D] Simona Halep
Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) have launched the
India’s first-ever ‘Khadi Haat’ in Connaught Place, Correct Answer: A [Caroline Wozniack]
New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Union Minister of Explanation:
State Giriraj Singh. In this Khadi Haat, entrepreneurs Caroline Wozniack, a Danish professional tennis
under Prime Minister Employment Generation player, has won the 2018 women’s Singles title in
Program (PMEGP) will get an opportunity to display the Australian Open 2018. With this, she became the
and sell their exquisite products. It will also provide first Danish player to win a Grand Slam singles title
by defeating Simona Halep in the final by 7–6, 3–6, [A] Himachal Pradesh [B] Punjab
6–4. [C] Haryana [D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
324. The first-ever India-Vietnam Bilateral Army
Explanation:
Exercise (VINBAX-2018) has started in which
Jai Ram Thakur, the Chief Minister of Himachal
state?
Pradesh, has launched the ‘Shakti’ app to ensure
[A] Madhya Pradesh [B] Karnataka
safety and protection of women in the state. The app
[C] Kerala [D] Gujarat
was developed by the National Informatics Centre
(NIC) of the Himachal Pradesh government. It would
Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
be available in both Hindi and English languages and
Explanation:
would not require internet connectivity. The app,
The first-ever India-Vietnam Bilateral Army
once triggered, would automatically send a message
Exercise, christened as ‘VINBAX-2018″, has started
to the nearest police control room and start
in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh on January 29, as part
recording audio and video after 20 seconds. The
of joint training undertaken with friendly foreign
state government has also launched the ‘GUDDIYA’
countries by Indian Army. It is the first-ever military
helpline number 1515 and the ‘Hoshiyar Singh’
exercise between the two countries. The 6-day-long
helpline number 1090. The app and the helpline
Table Top military exercise has been especially
were part of an initiative to fight crimes against
designed to enable and train officers from Vietnam
women in the state. The ‘Hoshiyar Singh’ helpline
in United Nations Peace Keeping Operations.
would be monitored by the CM’s office in a 24×7
325. The 2018 International Bird Festival will be held basis, and the government would use information
in which National park of India? gathered on this helpline to come down heavily on
[A] Dudhwa National Park the drug, forest and mining mafias.
[B] Kaziranga National Park
[C] Dudhwa National Park 328. Which state is hosting the 2018 National
[D] Bandhavgarh National Park Handloom Expo (NHE)?
[A] Manipur
Correct Answer: C [Dudhwa National Park]
[B] Assam
Explanation:
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
The 2018 International Bird Festival will be held at
[D] Jharkhand
the Dudhwa National Park in Lakhimpur Kheri,
Uttar Pradesh from February 9 to 11 with nearly
Correct Answer: B [Assam ]
200 leading ornithologists expected to attend. The
Explanation:
purpose of the bird fest is to promote eco-tourism in
The National Handloom Expo (NHE) has been
Dudhwa and to give it a distinct international
inaugurated by Assam Handloom and Textile
identity besides highlighting its traditional Tharu
Minister Ranjit Dutta at Guwahati, Assam on January
arts, culture, and heritage. Eminent documentary
29, 2018. The event is sponsored by Development
maker Mike Pandey will be the brand ambassador of
Commissioner of Handloom, Govt of India and
the festival. During the three-day event, the bird
organized by ARTFED. Total 130 stalls have been set
experts would visit various parts of Dudhwa to
up. 12 states are participating in the event, which
gather information about the 450 bird species
will continue till 11 February.
existing there.
326. Sandeep Lamichhane has become the first Nepal 329. Which union minitry has launched “Stree
cricketer to get IPL contract. He will play under Swabhiman” initiative?
which IPL team? [A] Ministry of Electronics and Information
[A] Kolkata Knight Riders Technology
[B] Kings XI Punjab [B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Delhi Daredevils [C] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[D] Chennai Super Kings [D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Electronics and
Correct Answer: C [Delhi Daredevils ] Information Technology]
327. Which state government has launched ‘Shakti’ Explanation:
app for women’s safety in the state? The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeITY) has launched “Stree
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Economist Dr. Rajiv Kumar is ap- pointed NITI Sept. 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his
Aayog Vice-Chairman. Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe lay the foundation
Aug. 9: The Lok Sabha holds a special setting to stone in Ahmedabad for the country’s •1st
mark the 75th anniversary of the Quit India •1,10,000 crore, 508 km high-speed rail project
movement. between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Sept. 17: Prime Minister Naren-
Aug. 12: The U.P. government in- dra Modi dedicates to the nation the
itiates probe into the death of 60 Sardar Sarovar Dam at Kevadiya in
children since August 7 in the neo- Narmada district, Gujarat, at a func-
natal ICU and the encephalitis ward tion at Dabhoi, 55 km from the dam
at the BRD Medical College Hospital site, in Vadodara.
in Gorakhpur. Oct. 11: The Supreme Court holds that sexual
Aug. 22: Instant triple talaq is intercourse by a man with his wife, who is below
“manifestly arbitrary”, declares a 18 years of age, with or without her consent is
historic 3:2 majority judgment by a rape.
multi-faith Constitution Bench of
the Supreme Court. Oct. 22: Prime Minister Naren-
Aug. 24: Privacy is an inherent dra Modi, inaugurates the •1st
part of fundamental rights en- phase of the ‘roll-on-roll-o•’ (Ro-Ro)
shrined in the statute, declares a ferry service between Ghogha in
nine-judge Constitution Bench of Bhavnagar district, Saurashtra, and
the Supreme Court in a unanimous Dahej, near Bharuch in south Guja-
verdict. However, it is not an abso- rat, at a rally in Ghogha.
lute right. Overrules Emergency-era
habeas corpus verdict. Oct. 23: The Centre appoints former IB chief
Aug. 27: India and China agree to Dineshwar Sharma as a “special representative” to
disengage from the 73-day stando• hold talks on J&K.
on the Doklam plateau, disputed
between China and Bhutan. Nov. 3:Hindi litterateur Krishna Sobti is
Justice Dipak Misra takes oath as chosen for the 2017 Jnanpith Award.
the 45th Chief Justice of India at the Nov. 9:The Kolkata-Khulna Bandhan Ex-
Rashtrapati Bhavan. press is •agged o• at the Kolkata sta-
Aug. 31: ISRO’s PSLV-C39 mis- tion by Prime Minister Narendra
sion carrying the replacement navi- Modi, his Bangladeshi counterpart
gation satellite IRNSS-1H fails, after Sheikh Hasina and West Bengal
launch from the Satish Dhawan Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Space Centre at Sriharikota. through video-conferencing.
Nov. 18: Former Prime Minister
Rajiv Mehrishi is appointed the Manmohan Singh is chosen for the
CAG. 2017 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace,
. Disarmament and Development.
Sept. 3: Nirmala Sitharaman be-
comes the •1st woman in India to Nov. 22: In a •1st, India success-
hold charge of the Defence portfolio fully test-•res the air-launched version of the
full time in a massive reshu•e of the Brahmos supersonic air-to-surface cruise missile
from an IAF SU-30MKI aircraft.
Oct. 18: The FDA gives nod for a Emmerson Mnangagwa is sworn
second gene therapy for blood can- in Zimbabwe President at a ceremo-
cer using the CAR-T technology, in ny in the capital Harare.
which T cells from patient’s blood
are reprogrammed to ghtlymphoma. Nov. 26: Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters
is crowned Miss Universe 2017 at the
Oct. 22: Japanese Prime Minister 66th Miss Universe competition in
Shinzo Abe sweeps to a resounding Las Vegas, U.S.
victory in snap elections.
Dec. 6: U.S. President Donald
Nov. 15: Zimbabwe’s military Trump recognises Jerusalem as the
seizes power and con•nes President capital of Israel.
Robert Mugabe to his home in the
capital Harare. Dec. 8: Britain and the EU reach
a historic deal on Brexit divorce
Nov. 16: Puerto Rican singer Luis terms after talks in Brussels.
Fonsi’s viral dance hit Despacito The plenary meeting of the Was-
bags four major awards at the Latin senaar Arrangement in Vienna, Aus-
Grammys at the MGM Grand Garden tria decides to admit India as the
Arena in Las Vegas, U.S. 42nd member of the elite club.
\
Nov. 18: India’s Manushi Chhillar Dec. 9: Sri Lanka formally hands
is crowned Miss World 2017 in Sanya over Hambantota port to China on a
on the Chinese island of Hainan. 99-year lease.
Sri Lankan writer Anuk Arudpra- Dec. 10: Beatrice Fihn, leader of
gasam wins the 2017 DSC Prize for the ICAN is presented the Nobel
South Asian Literature for his debut Peace Prize won by the coalition at a
novel, The Story of a Brief Marriage function in Oslo.
at the Dhaka Lit Fest.
Dec. 11: Saudi Arabia lifts a de-
Nov. 19: The Central Committee cades-long ban on cinemas.
of ZANU-PF sacks President Robert
Mugabe as the party leader and re- The 11th ministerial meeting of
places him with former Vice-Presi- the WTO in Argentina ends in
dent Emmerson Mnangagwa. discord.
DECEMBER
1. The average weight of 3 men A, B and C is 84 kg. known that the distance from Ranchi to Patna is
Another man D joins the group and the average 420 kilometers.
now becomes 80 kg. If another man E, whose (a) 64.615 kmph (b) 64.5 kmph
weight is 3 kg more than that of D, replaces A (c) 63.823 kmph (d) 64.82 kmph
then the average weight of B, C, D and E becomes (e) None of these
78 kg. The weight of A is
(a) 70 kg (b) 72 kg (c) 79 kg 7. In a management entrance test, a student scores
(d) 78 kg (e) 80 kg 2 marks for every correct answer and loses 0.5
marks for every wrong answer. A student
2. Three years ago, the average age of A, B and C attempts all the 100 questions and scores 120
was 27 years and that of B and C 5 years ago was marks. The number of questions he answered
20 years. A’s present age is correctly was
(a) 30 years (b) 35 years (c) 40 years (a) 50 (b) 45 (c) 60
(d) 48 years (e) None of these (d) 68 (e) None of these
3. The average monthly expenditure of a family 8. If 5 kg of salt costing Rs. 5/kg and 3 kg of salt
was Rs.2750 for the first 3 months, Rs. 3150 for costing Rs. 4/kg are mixed, find the average cost
the next three months and Rs. 6750 for the next of the mixture per kilogram.
three months. Find the average income of the (a) Rs. 4.5 (b) Rs. 4.625 (c) Rs. 4.75
family for the 9 months, if they save Rs. 650 per (d) Rs. 4.125 (e) Rs. 4.25
month.
(a) 4866.66 (b) 5123.33 (c) 4666.66 9. How many kilograms of sugar worth Rs. 3.60 per
(d) 4216.66 (e) None of these kg should be mixed with 8 kg of sugar worth Rs.
4.20 per kg, such that by selling the mixture at
4. The average temperature for Wednesday, Rs. 4.40 per kg, there may be a gain of 10%?
Thursday and Friday was 40 0C. The average for (a) 6 kg (b) 3 kg (c) 2 kg
Thursday, Friday and Saturday was 41 0C. if the (d) 5 kg (e) 4 kg
temperature on Saturday was 42 0C, what was
the temperature on Wednesday? 10. In what ratio should two qualities of coffee
(a) 39 0C (b) 44 0C (c) 38 0C powder having the rates of Rs. 47 per kg and Rs.
(d) 41 0C (e) None of these 32 per kg be mixed in order to get a mixture that
would have a rate of Rs. 37 per kg?
5. The average age of the Indian cricket team (a) 1 : 2 (b) 2 : 1 (c) 1 : 3
playing the Nagpur test is 30. The average age of (d) 3 : 1 (e) 4 : 1
5 of the players is 27 and that of another set of 5
players, totally different from the first five, is 29. 11. The average salary per head of all employees of
If it is the captain who was not included in either a company is Rs. 600. The average salary of 120
of these two groups, then find the age of the officers is Rs. 4000. If the average salary per
captain. head of the rest of the employees is Rs. 560, find
(a) 75 (b) 55 (c) 50 the total number of workers in the company?
(d) 58 (e) Cannot be determined (a) 1020 (b) 1032 (c) 1050
(d) 1068 (e) 1080
6. A bus goes to Ranchi from Patna at the rate of 60
km per hour Another bus leaves Ranchi for 12. Mr. Abhimanyu Banerjee is worried about the
Patna at the same time as the first bus at the rate balance of his monthly budget. The price of
of 70 km per hour. Find the average speed for petrol has in-creased by 40%. By what percent
the journeys of the two buses combined if it is
27. In a medical certificate, by mistake a candidate 32. A person who has a certain amount with him
gave his height as 25% more than normal. In the goes to market. He can buy 50 oranges or 40
interview panel, he clarified that his height was mangoes. He retains 10% of the amount for taxi
5 feet 5 inches. Find the percentage correction fares and buys 20 mangoes and of the balance,
made by the candidate from his stated height to he purchases oranges. Number of oranges he can
his actual height. purchase is:
(a) 20 (b) 28.56 (c) 25 (a) 36 (b) 40
(d) 16.66 (e) None of these (c) 15 (d) 20
28. Recently, while shopping in Patna market in 33. The price of a Maruti car rises by 30% while the
Bihar, I came across two new shirts selling at a sales of the car comes down by 20%. What is the
discount. I decided to buy one of them for my percentage change in the total revenue?
little boy Sherry. The shopkeeper offered me the (a) –4% (b) –2%
first shirt for Rs. 42 and said that it usually sold (c) +4% (d) +2%
for 8/7 of that price. He then offered me the
other shirt for Rs. 36 and said that it usually sold 34. A man earns x% on the first Rs. 2,000 and y% on
for 7/6th of that price. Of the two shirts which the rest of his income. If he earns Rs. 700 from
one do you think is a better bargain and what is Rs. 4,000 and Rs. 900 from Rs. 5,000 of income,
the percentage discount on it? find x%.
(a) first shirt, 12.5% (a) 20% (b) 15%
(b) second shirt, 14.28% (c) 25% (d) None of these
(c) Both are same
(d) None of these 35. One bacteria splits into eight bacteria of the next
generation. But due to environment, only 50% of
29. A music system when sold for Rs. 4500 gives a one generation can produce the next generation.
loss of 16.66% to the merchant who sells it. If the seventh generation number is 4096
Calculate his loss or gain per cent, if he sells it million, what is the number in first generation?
for Rs. 5703.75. (a) 1 million (b) 2 million
(a) Loss of 5.625% (c) 4 million (d) 8 million
(b) Profit of 8.33%
(c) Loss of 7% Directions (Qs. 106-108) Answer the questions based
(c) Profit of 5.625% on the following information.
(e) Profit of 7% Alphonso, on his death bed, keeps half his property
for this wife and divides the rest equally among his
30. A report consists of 20 sheets each of 55 lines three sons : Ben, Carl and Dave. Some years later, Ben
and each such line consists of 65 characters. This dies leaving half his property to his brothers Carl and
report is reduced onto sheets each of 65 lines Dave together, sharing equally. When Carl makes his
40. What is the maximum current gain possible? 46. Anita had to do a multiplication. Instead of
(a) 10% (b) 12.5% taking 35 as one of the multipliers, she took 53.
(c) 0% (d) 7.5% As a result, the product went up by 540. What is
the new product?
41. If the USA dollar becomes cheap by 12% over its (a) 1050 (b) 540
original cost and the cost of German mark (c) 1040 (d) 1590
increased by 20%, what will be the gain? (The
selling price is not altered) 47. A rich merchant had collected many gold coins.
(a) 10% (b) 20% He did not want any body to know about him.
(c) 15% (d) 7.5% One day, his wife asked, "How many gold coins
do we have?" After pausing a moment, he
51. The number of employees in Obelix Menhir Co. 58. The average of 6 numbers is 30. If the average of
is a prime number and is less than 300. The ratio first four is 25 and that of the last three is 35, the
of the number of employees who are graduates fourth number is :
and above, to that of employees who are not, can (a) 35 (b) 30
possibly be (c) 25 (d) 40
(a) 101 : 88 (b) 87 : 100 59. What must be added to each term of the ratio 49 :
(c) 110 : 111 (d) 85 : 98 68 so that it becomes 3 : 4 ?
(e) 97 : 84 (a) 3 (b) 5
52. The price of a Maruti car rises by 30% while the (c) 8 (d) 9
sales of the car comes down by 20%. What is the
percentage change in the total revenue? 60. Rs. 1980 are divided among A, B, C so that half of
(a) –4% (b) –2% A’s part, one-third of B’s part and one-sixth of C’s
(c) +4% (d) +2% part are equal. Then, B’s part is :
(a) Rs. 660 (b) Rs. 360
53. One bacteria splits into eight bacteria of the next (c) Rs. 1080 (d) Rs. 540
generation. But due to environment, only 50% of
one generation can produce the next generation.
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61. A bag contains Rs. 600 in the form of one-rupee, 63. 20 litres of a mixture contain milk and water in-the
50-paise and 25-paise coins in the ratio 3 : 4 : 12. ratio 5 : 3. If 4 litres of this mixture are replaced by
The number of 25-paise coins is : 4 litres of milk, the ratio of milk to water in the new
(a) 600 (b) 900 mixture will become :
(c) 1200 (d) 1376 (a) 2 : 1 (b) 6 : 3
(c) 7 : 3 (d) 8 : 3
62. A boy 1.4 m tall casts a shadow 1.2 m long at the
time when a building casts a shadow 5.4 m long. 64. If (a + b) : (a – b) = 1 : 5, then (a2 – b2) : (a2 + b2)
The height of the building is : equals :
(a) 4.63 m (b) 3.21 m (a) 2 : 3 (b) 3 : 2
(c) 6.3 m (d) 5.6 m (c) 5 : 13 (d) 13 : 5
65. A man loses Rs. 20 by selling some toys at the rate (a) Rs. 50 (b) Rs. 94
of Rs. 3 per piece and gain Rs. 30, if he sells them (c) Rs. 100 (d) Rs. 106
at Rs. 3.25 per piece. The number of pieces sold by
him are :
(a) 100 (b) 120 67. A man sells an article at a gain of 10%. If he had
(c) 200 (d) 300 bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 132 less, he
would have still gained 10%. The cost price of the
article is :
66. If an article is sold at a gain of 6% instead of at a (a) Rs. 1200 (b) Rs. 1188
loss of 6%, then the seller gets Rs. 6 more. The cost (c) Rs. 1320 (d) Rs. 1336.40
price of the article is :
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REASOING
14. Man, Husband, Son 21. Which number represents those poor boys who
help in family business but are not educated or
15. Female, Medicine, Physician employed elsewhere ?
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5
Directions :L (16 to 20) Out of the four alternatives in
each of the following questions, three alternatives are 22. Which number represents the group of educated
such that the three words in each are related among poor boys who are employed somewhere but do
themselves in one of the five ways represented by (A), not help in family business ?
(B), (C), (D) and (E) below, And one of the alternatives (A) 3 (B) 11
represents a relationship which is not represented by (C) 2 (D) None of these
any of the figures given below. The relationship that
complies this conditions is your answer. 23. Which section does number 12 represent ?
(A) Uneducated poor boys who do not help in
16. (A) Army, General, Colonel family business
(B) Boy, Student, Player (B) Educated poor boys employed in service
(C) Painter, Scholar, Table (C) Uneducated boys who help in family business
(D) Man, Typist, Peon (D) Educated poor boys who help in family
business.
17. (A) Hen, Dog, Cat
(B) Body, Ear, Mouth 24. Which number represents that section of poor
(C) Bed, Ward, Nurse boys who are neither educated nor are in any
(D) Tiger, Animal, Carnivorous employment or have any family business ?
(A) 5 (B) 1 (C) 11 (D) 12
18. (A) Mineral, Iron, Copper
(B) Dean, Painter, Singer 25. Which numbered space in the figure, represents
(C) Seed, Leaf, Root doctors who are players as well as artists ?
(D) Piston, Engine, Wheel (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 6 (D) 7
19. (A) Direction, Engineer, Musician Directions : (26 to 29) Study the following figure
(B) Apple, Orange, Mango carefully and answer the questions : The triangle
(C) Fruit, Mango, Grass represented doctors. The circle represents players and
(D) Oxygen, Air, Water the rectangle represents artists.
20. (A) Atmosphere, Air, Oxygen 26. How many doctors are both players and artists ?
(B) Boy, Girl, Student (A) 6 (B) 8 (C) 4 (D) 3
(C) Man, Worker, Garden
(D) Animal, Dog, Cat 27. How many artists are players ?
(A) 30 (B) 29 (C) 25 (D) 17
Directions : (21 to 24) Read the following
information carefully and answer the questions based 28. How many artists are neither players nor doctors ?
on them : The circle represents poor boys, the square (A) 29 (B) 30 (C) 22 (D) 8
educated boys, the triangle represents the boys who
are employed somewhere and the rectangle 29. How many doctors are neither players nor artists ?
(A) 17 (B) 30 (C) 8 (D) 19
ANSWER KEY
1. d 4. c 7. d 10. c 13. d 16. c 19. b 22. d 25. d 28. b
2. b 5. d 8. c 11. a 14. c 17. a 20. c 23. a 26. d 29. a
3. b 6. c 9. b 12. b 15. b 18. c 21. d 24. d 27. c
Directions : (1 to 11) Figures 1’ and 2 are related in a particular manner. Establish the same relationship between
figures 3 and 4 by choosing a figure from amongst the five alternatives, which would replace the questions mark in
figure (4).
13.
21. 27.
22.
28.
23.
24.
29.
25.
34.
31.
35.
32.
36.
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1. Unit of thermal conductivity in SI unit is: 9. What is the critical radius of insulation for a sphere
(a) J/m2-sec (b) J/m 0K-sec equal to?
0
(c) W/M K (d) Both (b) and (c) (a) 2kh (b) 2k/h
(c) k/h (d) 2 kh
2. For a general two dimensional stress system, what
are the coordinates of the centre of Mohr’s circle? 10. Newton’s law of viscosity depends upon the
x y x y (a) stress and strain in a fluid
(a) ,0 (b) 0,
2 2 (b) shear stress, pressure and velocity
x y x y (c) shear stress and rate of strain
(c) ,0 (d) 0, (d) viscosity and shear stress
2 2
3. If is the rake angle of the cutting tool, is the 11. The detonation in diesel engine occurs due to
shear angle and V is the cutting velocity, then the (a) Instataneous and rapid burning of the first part
velocity of chip sliding along the shear plane is of the charge
given by (b) Instataneous auto ignition of the last part of the
V cos V sin charge
(a) (b) (c) Delayed burning of the first part of the charge
cos( ) cos( )
(d) Reduction of delay period
V cos V sin
(c) (d)
sin( ) cos( ) 12. If the annular wheel of an epicyclic gear train has
100 teeth and the planet wheel has 20 teeth, the
4. Which of the following is/are related to measure the number of teeth on the sun wheel is
discharge by rectangular notch? (a) 80 (b) 60
2 2 (c) 40 (d) 20
A. Cdb 2g h B.
3
C. D. 13. Density of water is maximum at
Select the correct answer using the codes given (a) 0 0C (b) 0 0K
below: (c) 4 0C (d) 100 0C
(a) A and C (b) B and C
(c) B only (d) D only 14. Addition of magnesium to cast iron increases its
(a) hardness
5. Dimensions of surface tension are: (b) ductility and strength in tension
(a) M1L0T–2 (b) M1L1T–2 (c) Corrosion resistance
1 0 1
(c) M L T (d) M1L2T–2 (d) creep strength
6. In PERT, the distribution of activities times is 15. A closed system is one in which
assumed to be (a) Neither masses nor energy crosses the boundary
(a) Normal (b) Gamma of the system
(c) Beta (d) Exponential (b) Mass does not cross the boundaries of the
system, though energy may do so
7. A gas turbine works on which one of the following (c) Both energy and mass crosses the boundary of
cycles? the system
(a) Brayton (b) Rankine (d) Energy does not cross the boundaries of the
(c) Stirling (d) Otto system, though mass may do so
8. Carnot cycle has maximum efficiency for 16. The constant volume cycle is also called
(a) Reversible engine (b) Irreversible engine (a) Carnot cycle (b) Otto cycle
(c) Petrol engine (d) Diesel Engine (c) Joule Cycle (d) Diesel Cycle
(a) V2 (b) V
(c)
1
(d)
1 24. The stretch in a steel rod of circular section, having
V V
2
a length L subjected to a tensile load P and tapering
uniformly from a diameter d1 at one end to a
18. Economic Order Quantity is the quantity at which diameter d2 at the other end is given by
the cost of carrying is: PL PL
(a) (b)
(a) Minimum 4 Ed 1 d 2 Ed 1 d2
(b) Equal to the cost of ordering
PL 4 PL
(c) Less than the cost of ordering (c) (d)
4 Ed 1 d 2 Ed 1 d 2
(d) Cost of overstocking
19. For the network shown in the given figure, the 25. A ball is thrown upwards and it returns to the
earliest expected completion time of the project is- ground describing a parabolic path which of the
following remains constant?
(a) Kinetic energy of the ball
(b) Speed of the ball
(c) Horizontal component of velocity
(d) Vertical component of velocity
22. Effect of a force on a body depends upon 29. If x = a( + sin) and y = a (1 = cos ) then
dy
will
(a) Magnitude dx
(b) Direction be equal to
(c) Position or Line of action
(d) All of the above (a) sin (b) cos
2 2
23. Specific speed of the turbine is indicated as (c) tan (d) cot
2 2
N Q N P
(a) 3
(b) 5 30. Diesel cycle efficiency is maximum when the
H 2
H 4
cutoff is
(a) Increased (b) Decreased
(c) maximum (d) Zero
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31. A circuit consisting of two resistors a capacitor and (d) None of the above
a battery is shown in the figure. In the steady state,
the voltage across the capacitor would be 36. An ideal power supply consist of
(a) Very small output resistance
(b) Zero internal resistance
(c) Very large input resistance
(d) Very large output resistance
s
(a) Zero Volts (b) V volts 37. The transfer function, T(s) = is that of a
sa
(c) Infinite value (d) (V/2) volts
(a) Low – pass filter (b) Notch filter
32. The value of resistance R shown in the given figure (c) High – pass filter (d) Band – pass filter
is
38. Laplace transform of e–at f(t) is
(a) F(s)e–at (b) F(s-a)
F (s )
(c) F(S+a) (d) a
s
43. For a voltage follower circuit using an op-amp, 51. E2 PROM storage element is
which of the following is true? (a) Cross-coupled latch
(a) both input and output impedance are very large (b) Isolated gate transistor
(b) input impedance is very large and the output (c) Capacitor
impedance is very small. (d) Flip flop
(c) input impedance is very small and the output
impedance is very large. 52. Boolean algebra is based on
(d) Both input and output impedance are very (a) numbers (b) switch logic
small. (c) truth (d) symbols
ANSWER KEY
1. d 4. b 7. c 10. a 13. b 16. c 19. a 22. b 25. b 28. d
2. a 5. b 8. c 11. a 14. c 17. d 20. c 23. a 26. d 29. d
3. b 6. b 9. b 12. c 15. d 18. b 21. b 24. a 27. d 30. b
7. He is really up in the creek without his friends 15. The deliberations by (a)/ the committee (b)/ are
and family members. completely confidential. (c)/ No error (d)
a) In serious difficulties
b) Forced to do very hard work 16. The call of the seas (a)/ have always (b)/ found
c) In a situation of failure an echo in me. (c)/ No error (d)
d) Shy or mosdest
17. Hardly, I had left home for Mumbai (a)/ when
8. On seeing the police, the thieves took to their my son who is settled in Kolkata arrived (b)/
heels. without any prior information. (c)/ No error (d)
a) Ran away
b) Moved back 18. Seldom if ever (a)/ nature does operate (b)/ in
c) Put on the shoes closed and separate compartments. (c)/ No
d) Put off their shoes error (d)
9. He is a silver tongued doctor and patients listen 19. You need not tell a lie (a)/ when the judge asks
to him. you where you were (b)/ when the crime was
a) Speaking in a helpful but authoritative committed. (c)/ No error (d)
language
b) Speaking in a way that makes people angry 20. Shakespeare has written (a)/ many plays (b)/ as
c) Speaking in a way that annoys or bores the well as some poetries. (c)/ No error (d)
people
d) Speaking in a way that charms or persuade 21. Although Ram is very intelligent and sincere
people (a)/ to his dealing, he (b)/ often tells lies. (c)/
No error (d)
10. Every piece of furniture in her house is an
apple-pie order. 22. A year has been gone by (a)/ since he left us
a) Very neatly arranged (b)/ and we never hear any news of him. (c)/
b) Painted in light colors No error (d)
c) Kept in a disorganized way
d) Very delicately arranged 23. He asked her that (a)/ whether she knew (b)/
what had happened last week when she was on
Directions (11 – 30): Read each sentence to find leave. (c)/ No error (d)
out whether there is any error in it. The error, if
any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark
30. The ministry has directed banks (a)/ to do away 39. I don’t care ___ the expense; I want the party
with their (b)/ separate promotion policies, a to be a real success.
move strongly opposed by the officers’ union. a) Of b) With
(c)/ No error (d) c) About d) At
Directions (31 – 35): In the following sentences, 40. Vinay does not play cricket and ___ does
a word is underlined. Choose the word nearest Yeshwant.
in meaning to the underlined word. a) So b) Either
c) Also d) Neither
31. Graduation day is a momentous day for most
students. 41. The chairman is ill and we’ll have to ___ the
a) Memorable b) Melancholy meeting for a few days.
c) Important d) Hectic a) Put on b) Put of
c) Put away d) Put off
32. The two opposing parties have reached a
stalemate. 42. He told me that he ___ the movie.
a) Dilemma b) Deadlock a) Is finished b) Was finished
c) Exhaustion d) Settlement c) Had finished d) Not finished
33. The Prime Minister delivered an impromptu 43. I do my work ___ carefully to make mistakes.
speech to the students. a) So b) Very
a) Important b) Impressive c) Too d) More
c) Inspiring d) Offhand
44. The cat and the dog have a ___ enemy in the rat.
a) Same b) Common
c) Mutual d) Similar
34. This is a lucrative business.
a) Profitable b) Dangerous 45. He is very good ___ making stories.
c) Challenging d) Questionable a) In b) About
c) At d) With
48. LUSCIOUS
a) Fickle b) Insipid
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Answer Key
1. A 11. A 21. B 31. C 41. D
2. C 12. A 22. C 32. B 42. C
3. B 13. A 23. A 33. D 43. C
4. A 14. C 24. A 34. A 44. B
5. D 15. A 25. C 35. A 45. C
6. B 16. B 26. A 36. B 46. D
7. A 17. A 27. C 37. D 47. C
8. A 18. B 28. A 38. C 48. B
9. D 19. A 29. C 39. C 49. A
10. A 20. C 30. D 40. A 50. D
Directions (11 – 30): In the following questions, 20. Hardly had he arrived (a)/ when the house
some of the sentences have errors and some caught fire (b) / and everything was reduced to
have none. Find out which part of the sentence
ashes (c) / No error (d).
has an error. The number of that part is your
answer.
11. (A) However, water contamination issues 21. No sooner did (a)/ the Chairman begin speaking,
especially that related to natural some(b) / participants started shouting slogans
constitution/(B) like salinity, fluoride, arsenic (c) / no error (d)
and iron have been reported from isolated
pockets in/(C) various parts of the country./(D) 22. It is easy to see that (a) / a lawyer's demeanor in
No error
court (b) / may be prejudicial against the
12. (A) The government is working with/(B) a interests of his client (c) / No error (d).
mission of sustainable agriculture production
with minimum cost of cultivation,/(C) eventually 23. To transport goods (a) / via sea is cheaper (b) /
enhances the return on income to the than land (c) / No error (d).
farmer./(D) No error
24. I am pleased to sanction (a) / one special
13. (A) The news channel is accused for airing
sensitive/(B) information that compromised/(C) increment (b) / to all the employees with this
the safety of military personnel and civilians month (c) / No error (d).
even as/(D) operations were on to neutralize
the attack./(E) No error 25. He was honorably (a) / acquitted from (b) / the
charge (c) / No error (d).
14. (A) Had the police not/(B) reached here on time,
he would have killed/(C) by criminals. /(D) No
26. Several prominent figures (a) / involved in the
error.
scandal (b)/ are required to appear to the
15. (A) The cricketers did not came out investigation committee (c)/ No error (d).
victorious/(B) yet they were not
disappointed/(C) rather satisfied because they 27. Mr. Smith was accused for murder (a) / but the
had played well./(D) No error court found him not guilty (b)/ and acquitted
him (c) / No error (d)
16. Sooner than he had arrived (a) / his friends
arranged a reception (b) / in his honor in the
28. (a) None of the/(b) two sisters has/(c) paid her
best hotel in town (c) / No error (d).
tuition fees. /(d) No error
29. (a) When it comes to comparison between the
two/(b) quality is most/(c) important than
17. The managing director well as the Board
quantity./(d) No error
members (a) / was the favor to taking strict
action (b) / against the workers on strike (c) /
30. (a) He ran so fastly that/(b) he reached the
No error (d)
destination/(c) in just two minutes./(d) No
error
32. A. In the case of King Merolchazzar’s courtship 35. A. The wall does not simply divide Israel from a
of the Princess of the Outer Isles, there occurs putative Palestinian state on the basis of the
a regrettable hitch. 1967 borders.
B. She acknowledges the gifts, but no word of a B. A chilling omission from the road map is the
meeting date follows. gigantic ‘separation wall’ now being built in
C. The monarch, hearing good reports of a the West Bank by Israel.
neighboring princess, dispatches messengers C. It is surrounded by trenches, electric wire
with gifts to her court, beseeching an and moats; there are watchtowers at regular
interview. intervals.
D. The princess names a date, and a formal D. It actually takes in new tracts of Palestinian
meeting takes place; after that everything land, sometimes five or six kilometers at a
buzzes along pretty smoothly. stretch.
E. Royal love affairs in olden days were E. Almost a decade after the end of South
conducted on the correspondence method. African apartheid, this ghastly racist wall is
a) ACBDE b) ABCDE going up with scarcely a peep from Israel’s
c) ECDAB d) ECBAD American allies who are going to pay for most
of it.
a) EBCAD b) BADCE
33. A. Who can trace to its first beginnings the love c) AEDCB d) ECADB
of Damon for Pythias, of David for Jonathan, Directions (36 – 40) : Choose the appropriate
of Swan for Edgar? words from the following.
B. Similarly with men. 36. In many countries poor children face a grim ___
C. There is about great friendships between for existence.
man and man a certain inevitability that can (a) Struggle
only be compared with the ageold association (b) Attempt
of ham and eggs.
D. One simply feels that it is one of the things (c) Efforts
that must be so. (d) Toil
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