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  1. In accordance with the Asia Pacific 2016 Wealth Report, which of the following Indian city has been listed among the top Asia Pacific cities for HNIs (high net worth individuals) ?
    A.Pune
    B.Bengaluru
    C.Mumbai
    D.Jaipur
    Answer – C.Mumbai
    Explanation – In accordance with the Asia Pacific 2016 Wealth Report, by New World Wealth, India’s National capital New Delhi and Financial capital Mumbai have been listed among the top Asia Pacific cities for HNIs (high net worth individuals).

  2. World Economic Forum (WEF) has choosen which of the following to its Board of Trustees ?
    A.Ross McEwan
    B.Jin Liqun
    C.Christine Lagarde
    D.Jim Yong Kim
    Answer – D.Jim Yong Kim
    Explanation – World Economic Forum (WEF) has accredited World Bank President Jim Yong Kim and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff to its Board of Trustees. WEF’s board acts as the as a guardian of its independence and impartiality.

  3. Which of the following has won the Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold in Women’s Singles that was held in Malaysia ?
    A.Misaki Matsutomo
    B.P V Sindhu
    C.Kristy Gilmour
    D.Ayaka Takahashi
    Answer – B.P V Sindhu
    Explanation – Indian Shuttler P V Sindhu has clinched the $120,000 Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold title by defeating Scotland’s Kristy Gilmour by 21-15 21-9 in a 32-minute clash. This is her second Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold title.

  4. Recently, Centre has sanctioned how much worth of funds to create infrastructure for “Beating Retreat” ceremony at Agartala-Akhaura border ?
    A.Rs 10 crore
    B.Rs 20 crore
    C.Rs 99 crore
    D.Rs 18 crore
    Answer – D.Rs 18 crore
    Explanation – Union Tourism Ministry has consented fund under “Swadesh Darshan scheme”, to create infrastructure for “Beating Retreat” ceremony at Agartala-Akhaura border. There were an oultay of Rs 99 crore for the development of tourist spots in Tripura, out of which Rs 18 crore was allocated to create infrastructure at the Agartala-Akhaura border.

  5. Giriputrika Kalyana Pathakam Scheme has been launched by which of the following state govt to support the tribal women in their quest for livelihood ?
    A.Himachal Pradesh
    B.Uttar Pradesh
    C.Andhra Pradesh
    D.Madhya Pradesh
    Answer – C.Andhra Pradesh
    Explanation – Andhra Pradesh Government has launched Giriputrika Kalyana Pathakam Scheme to support the tribal women in their quest for livelihood. The scheme seeks to reduce rampant infant mortality and child marriages among tribal people.

  6. National Billiards Championship title has been clinched by which of the following ?
    A.Geet Sethi
    B.Siddharth Parekh
    C.Pankaj Advani
    D.Sourav Kothari
    Answer – D.Sourav Kothari
    Explanation – Sourav Kothari from Kolkata defeated Siddharth Parekh by 5-2 in the final of the National Billiards Championship in Indore.

  7. An initiative dubbed “SEEMA DARSHAN” has been launched by which of the following ministry of the Government ?
    A.Defence Ministry
    B.Tourism Ministry
    C.Human Resource Ministry
    D.Cuture Ministry
    Answer – C.Human Resource Ministry
    Explanation – SEEMA DARSHAN an initiative to provide an opportunity for the children to experience the border environment and to encourage patriotism and nationalism among the students.

  8. India signed an agreement to strengthen their ties in key areas like trade and counter-terrorism with which of the following country ?
    A.UAE
    B.Romania
    C.Jordan
    D.Bahrain
    Answer – D.Bahrain
    Explanation – India and Bahrain signed an agreement to strengthen their ties in key areas like trade and counter-terrorism. The India-Arab League Cooperation Forum meeting was held in Bahrain.

  9. India’s largest and tallest Tricolour unfurled in which of the following Indian city ?
    A.Mumbai
    B.Ranchi
    C.Patna
    D.Pune
    Answer – B.Ranchi
    Explanation – On the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the tallest and largest Indian national flag was hoisted in Ranchi measuring 99×66 feet. The project took more than 120 workers and 40 days to put up the flag post with an estimated cost of Rs 1.25 crore.

  10. Recently PM Narendra Modi publicized the 100 secret files on which of the following freedom fighter for the first time ?
    A.Gangadhar Tilak
    B.Bhagat Singh
    C.Subhas Chandra Bose
    D.Mahatama Gandhi
    Answer – C.Subhas Chandra Bose
    Explanation – On the 119th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, PM Modi publicized the 100 secret files on the freedom fighter for the first time whose disappearance 70 years ago remains a mystery.

  11. Which of the following country has approved the lifting of sanctions on Iran to pursue investment in Iran’s oil and gas industry ?
    A.Canada
    B.Japan
    C.China
    D.Italy
    Answer – B.Japan
    Explanation – Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga approved the lifting of sanctions on Iran. This move will allow Japanese companies to pursue investment in Iran’s oil and gas industry.

  12. As per the announcement by Govt, so far how many Kgs of gold has been mobilized from households and temples under the gold monetisation scheme ?
    A.980 kg
    B.906 kg
    C.900 kg
    D.960 kg
    Answer – C.900 kg
    Explanation – The government has announced that under the monetisation scheme, so far 900 kg of idle household and temple gold has been mobilized. Under scheme, currently, there are 46 assaying and Hallmarking Centres which are qualified to act as Collection and Purity Testing Centres (CPTC) for handling gold.

  13. Which of the following batsman has become the India’s second highest-ranked batsman after achieving the 5th position in the ICC batsman rankings ?
    A.MS Dhoni
    B.Virat Kohli
    C.Rohit Sharma
    D.Yuvraj Singh
    Answer – C.Rohit Sharma
    Explanation – Rohit Sharma the 28-year-old Mumbai batsman claims a career-best 5th position in the ICC batsman rankings in the recently finished series against top-ranked Australia. He becomes India’s second highest-ranked batsman.

  14. Nirmala Gajwani, who has been recently passed away was the speaker of which state assembly ?
    A.Bihar
    B.Gujarat
    C.Rajasthan
    D.Haryana
    Answer – B.Gujarat
    Explanation – Ms Nirmala Gajwani the former Deputy speaker of Gujarat Assembly passed away in Rajkot, Gujarat. She was a reputed social worker and one of the chief illuminations of the Sindhi community in the state.

  15. National Girl Child Day observes on which date ?
    A.January 21
    B.January 25
    C.January 23
    D.January 24
    Answer – D.January 24
    Explanation – 24th of January is celebrated as the National girl child day. The Ministry of Women and Child Development has taken various steps at national and state level to improve the girl child status through a range of schemes.





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