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1. A book titled Courage & Commitment: An Autobiography is authored by which personality about her transition from politician to Governor?
   A.Margaret Alva
   B.Mridula Sinha
   C.Vasundhara Raje
   D.Anandiben Patel
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: A.Margaret Alva
   Explanation:
   A book titled Courage & Commitment: An Autobiography by Margaret Alva was in news. Alva pens her forty-year career under four Prime Ministers, namely Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, PV Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh.
   
   
2. NASA is planned to give final design and construction of its next Mars Rover to be launched by which year?
   A.2017
   B.2018
   C.2019
   D.2020
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: D.2020
   Explanation:
   NASA is in the final design and construction of its next Mars rover, aimed to launch in 2020, which will probe for evidence of past life on the red planet and help prepare for future manned missions.
   
   
3. Which country has made trains running at world – record speeds in opposite directions crossed each other on parallel tracks?
   A.China
   B.Japan
   C.Russia
   D.United States
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: A.China
   Explanation:
   Couple of Chinese made trains running at world-record speeds in opposite directions crossed each other on parallel tracks, in the latest feat achieved by China in high-speed rail network.
   
   
4. Tata Advanced Systems Limited has signed agreement which firm to manufacture helicopters under “Make in India” initiative in order to meet civil and military requirements?
   A.DRDO
   B.BHEL
   C.Bell Helicopter
   D.HAL
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: C.Bell Helicopter
   Explanation:
   Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Bell Helicopter have signed an agreement to manufacture helicopters under “Make in India” initiative in order to meet civil and military requirements.
   
   
5. India ranked which position during the April-June Quarter of 2016 on the scale of business optimism, according to the latest International Business Report by London Based Grant Thornton?
   A.2nd
   B.3rd
   C.4th
   D.5th
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: B.3rd
   Explanation:
   According to the latest International Business Report (IBR) carried out by London based Grant Thornton, India ranked third during the April­ June quarter of 2016 on the scale of business optimism because of delays in key reforms like the GST and bad loans facing state­ owned banks.
   
   
6. Reserve Bank of India has allowed foreign investors to up their stakes in which of the following banks under the Portfolio Investment Scheme?
   A.Axis Bank
   B.HDFC Bank
   C.Both A & B
   D.None of these
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: A.Axis Bank
   Explanation:
   Reserve Bank of India has allowed foreign investors to up their stakes in Axis Bank and IDFC Bank to up to 74 per cent and 46 per cent, respectively under the Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS).
   
   
7. Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology and Law & Justice launched a new website named as ___________ in New Delhi.
   A.Transforming Bharat
   B.Transforming lives
   C.Transforming India
   D.Transforming World
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: C.Transforming India
   Explanation:
   Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology and Law & Justice launched a new website “Transforming India” in New Delhi.
   
   
8. Which State Government launched the new facilities of virtual and digital classrooms in 3 ITIs across the state on the occasion of world Youth Skills Day?
   A.Bihar
   B.Madhya Pradesh
   C.Goa
   D.Maharashtra
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: D.Maharashtra
   Explanation:
   Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched the new facilities of virtual and digital classrooms in 32 ITIs across the state on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day.
   
   
9. The traditional annual Ramayana Month began in which state with temples and Hindu houses resonating with the chanting of the epic Ramayana?
   A.Tamil Nadu
   B.Andhra Pradesh
   C.Kerala
   D.Odisha
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: C.Kerala
   Explanation:
   The traditional annual Ramayana Month began in Kerala with temples and Hindu houses resonating with the chanting of the epic Ramayana. The Karkkidakam is the last month in the Malayalam calendar, is observed as the auspicious Ramayana month across the state.
   
   
10. The World’s first hospital on train celebrated 25 years of service to facilitate poor and rural people. Name the express.
    A.Lifepharma Express
    B.Lifeline Express
    C.Lifetrain Express
    D.Lifelane Express
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: B.Lifeline Express
    Explanation:
    The Lifeline Express, the world’s first hospital on a train, aka the Magic Train of India, celebrates 25 years of service. This five-coach train provided medical facilities to poor and rural people where there were no hospitals available.
    
    
11. Four Indian Women motorcyclists are campaigning against which illegal activities and raising awareness by taking a trip around Asia?
    A.Infanticide
    B.Female Foeticide
    C.Dowry System
    D.Suicide
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: B.Female Foeticide
    Explanation:
    Four Indian women motorcyclists are campaigning against female foeticide and raising awareness by taking a trip around Asia covering 10 nations and over 10,000km in about 40 days.
    
    
12. Which Country holds the 11th edition of Asia-Europe Meeting Summit with world leaders including from the leaders of 51 member countries?
    A.Mongolia
    B.Singapore
    C.Phillipines
    D.Indonesia
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: A.Mongolia
    Explanation:
    The 11th edition of Asia-Europe Meeting Summit (ASEM11) or ASEM2016 began with World leaders including from the leaders of 51 member countries and the representatives of European Union and Asian held in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.
    
    
13. Which place has been declared as a Heritage Site by UNESCO and will be 33rd site to get this tag?
    A.Nalanda University
    B.Banaras Hindu University
    C.National University
    D.Jawaharlal Nehru University
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: A.Nalanda University
    Explanation:
    The 5th Century ancient seat of learning, ‘Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) has been declared as a Heritage Site by UNESCO finally. This will be 33rd site to get this tag.
    
    
14. Vice President has visited which country and unveiled a stone statute of Mahatma Gandhi at Pethub Monastery as symbol of Cultural and Spiritual ties?
    A.Nepal
    B.Myanmar
    C.Mongolia
    D.China
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: C.Mongolia
    Explanation:
    Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari has unveiled a stone statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Pethub Monastery in the Ulaanbaatar that is seen as symbol of India-Mongolia cultural and spiritual ties.