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1. Which of the following has been elected as the general president for the 105th Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) for 2017-18 ?
   A.Ashok Kumar Saxena
   B.Nitya Praija
   C.Vinayak Kumar
   D.Achyuta Samanta
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – D.Achyuta Samanta
   Explanation – Dr. Achyuta Samanta has been elected as the general president for the 105th Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) scheduled for 2017-18. He becomes the second person from Odisha to be elected as President of the ISC after Prof Prana Krushna Parija (47th Session of ISC in 1960).
   
   
2. Central Banker of the Year Award 2016 has been conferred upon which of the following by “The Banker” ?
   A.Claudio Borio
   B.Lesetja Kganyago
   C.Raghuram Rajan
   D.Graeme Wheeler
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – C.Raghuram Rajan
   Explanation – Raghuram Rajan (Reserve Bank of India Governor) has been conferred with the Central Banker of the Year Award (Global and Asia Pacific) for 2016 by “The Banker”, a monthly publication of the Financial Times Group focusing on banking. Under his governship, Indian GDP grew at 7.5% which was considered as the strongest among large economies.
   
   
3. Which of the following has been appointed as the top prosecutor in New Jersey ?
   A.Navdeep Bains
   B.Amarjeet Sohi
   C.Harjit Sajjan
   D.Gurbir Grewal
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – D.Gurbir Grewal
   Explanation – A Sikh-American attorney Gurbir Grewal (42) has been appointed as the top prosecutor in New Jersey, becoming the first South Asian to occupy the post in the state. He was sworn in as acting Bergen County prosecutor by succeeding John Molinelli.
   
   
4. During India Medical Expo 2016, Which of the following  has been confereed with Overall India Pharma Excellence Award in 1st India Pharma awards ?
   A.Abbott India Ltd
   B.Sun Pharmaceutical Ltd
   C.Glenmark Pharmaceutical Ltd
   D.Cadila Healthcare Ltd
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – D.Cadila Healthcare Ltd
   Explanation – The Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Ananth Kumar gave away the 1st India Pharma awards during India Medical Expo 2016 in Bengaluru motivate Indian Pharma and medical devices industries. India Medical Expo 2016 was jointly organized by the Department of Pharmaceuticals and Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
   
   
5. Recently Kerala has decided to implement the “Sampoorna Arogya Keralam” with an investment of how much worth ?
   A.₹25 crore
   B.₹20 crore
   C.₹30 crore
   D.₹10 crore
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – B.₹20 crore
   Explanation – Kerala has decided to implement the “Sampoorna Arogya Keralam” with Project oultay of ₹20 crore, which is aimed at to bring all major government health services under one umbrella. The families with annual income below ₹3 lakh are eligible for the project.
   
   
6. Competition Commission of India (CCI) has appointed which of the following as its new Chairman ?
   A.Nitya Praija
   B.Achyuta Samanta
   C.DK Sikri
   D.Ashok Chawla
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – C.DK Sikri
   Explanation – Devender Kumar Sikri (62), a former Gujarat cadre IAS officer, has been appointed chairman of the fair-trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI).
   He will succeed Ashok Chawla.
   
   
7. Ministry of Urban Development has appointed which of the following to make a report on the progress of Swachh Bharat Mission ?
   A.Bar Council of India
   B.Rehabilitation Council Of India
   C.Quality Council of India
   D.Economic Advisory Council
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – C.Quality Council of India
   Explanation – To make a report on the progress of Swachh Bharat Mission, Ministry of Urban Development has commissioned Quality Council of India (QCI) which will rank 75 cities on sanitation and cleanliness after an extensive survey.
   
   
8. Which bank will sponsor electronic fund management system for direct and faster release of wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MNREGA) scheme ?
   A.SBM
   B.SBH
   C.SBP
   D.SBT
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – D.SBT
   Explanation – Union cabinet has instigated an electronic fund management system for direct and faster release of wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MNREGA) scheme. State Bank of Travancore (SBT) is the sponsor bank for this scheme.
   
   
9. Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of lndia to lsrael ?
   A.Ashok Chawla
   B.Pavan Kapoor
   C.Jaideep Sarkar
   D.DK Sikri
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – B.Pavan Kapoor
   Explanation – Pavan Kapoor, presently High Commissioner of lndia in Maputo, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of lndia to lsrael. He will replace Jaideep Sarkar.
   
   
10. Which of the following has been named as the England Player of the Year (POTY) for 2015 ?
    A.Neymar
    B.Lionel Messi
    C.Wayne Rooney
    D.Cristiano Ronaldo
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – C.Wayne Rooney
    Explanation – Professional footballer Wayne Rooney has been named England Player of the Year (POTY) for 2015, retaining the title for the second successive year.
    
    
11. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) has appointed which of the following as its Chairman ?
    A.K. Sanjay Murthy
    B.Prashant Pathrabe
    C.Gajendra Chauhan
    D.Saeed Akhtar Mirza
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – C.Gajendra Chauhan
    Explanation – Actor-filmmaker Gajendra Chauhan designated as the chairman of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) after vehemently opposed by enrolled students. He is best known for his portrayal of Yudhishthira in Mahabharat (1988–90).
    
    
12. Which of the following has been named as ‘most generous Indian’ in Hurun India Philanthropy List 2015 ?
    A.Rekha M. Menon
    B.Natarajan Chandrasekaran
    C.Azim Premji
    D.Vishal Sikka
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – C.Azim Premji
    Explanation – Azim Premji has come out as the ‘most generous Indian’ in the Hurun India Philanthropy List 2015 in a ranking of the most generous individuals from India.
    
    
13. President has promulgated Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Ordinance, 2016. It will amend which act ?
    A.Enemy Property Act, 2010
    B.Enemy Property Act, 1968
    C.Enemy Property Act, 1953
    D.Enemy Property Act, 1965
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – B.Enemy Property Act, 1968
    Explanation – President has promulgated Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Ordinance, 2016 to make amendments to the Enemy Property Act, 1968.
    It is to ensure that the enemy properties that have been vested in the Custodian remain so and they do not revert back to the enemy subject or enemy firm.
    
    
14. HDFC Capital Advisors has been appointed as an investment manager for the HCARE-1. What is the fund size for HCARE-1 ?
    A.Rs. 7000 crore
    B.Rs. 2000 crore
    C.Rs. 3000 crore
    D.Rs. 5000 crore
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – D.Rs. 5000 crore
    Explanation – HDFC Capital Advisors has been appointed as an investment manager for the HDFC Capital Affordable Real Estate Fund-1 (HCARE-1).
    Targeted fund size: Approximately Rs. 5,000 crore and the first close will be Rs. 2,700 crore.
    
    
15. Which of the following has been awarded with H K Devsare Baalsahitya award ?
    A.Baldeo Sharma
    B.Poile Sengupta
    C.Balkrishna Garg
    D.Natasha Sharma
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – C.Balkrishna Garg
    Explanation – Balkrishna Garg was awarded with the second Harikrishna Devsare Baalsahitya Award 2015 for collection of poems for children, titled ‘BaalGeet’.