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1. Which Union territory has become first to sign “24×7 Power for All” document to provide each household access to electricity by 2019?
   A.Andaman and Nicobar
   B.Lakshadweep
   C.Delhi
   D.Puducherry
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: B.Lakshadweep
   Explanation: The Union territory Lakshadweep became first to ink 24×7 Power for All document which aims to provide each household access to electricity by 2019.
   
   
   
2. Prime Minister announced the raising of retirement of Government doctors age from 62 to which age at a rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur District?
   A.66
   B.61
   C.65
   D.64
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: C.65
   Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced raising of retirement of government doctors age to 65 years will be increased from the current 62 to 65 at a rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district.
   
   
   
3. A distinctive memorial celebrating the Right to Information at which district in Rajasthan to remembrance the emergence of RTI Act in 1996?
   A.Jaipur
   B.Ajmer
   C.Udaipur
   D.Beawar
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: D.Beawar
   Explanation: A distinctive memorial celebrating the Right to Information has come up at Beawar in Rajasthan, where the RTI movement had started 20 years ago. Former Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court Bhargava unveiled the memorial, dedicated it to the people.
   
   
   
4. India signed Memorandum of Understanding which country to enhance R&D capabilities in biotechnology Industry Council?
   A.Iran
   B.Australia
   C.New Zealand
   D.South Africa
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: B.Australia
   Explanation: Science and Technology Ministry signed a MoU with Horticulture Innovation Australia to stimulate and enhance the strategic research and innovation capabilities of the Indian biotech industry Council- BIRAC which is a PSU.
   
   
   
5. Indian President Pranab Mukherjee visited China from May 24 to 27 to hold negotiation with Top Chinese leadership for which purpose?
   A.Expand India’s Civilian Nuclear Programme
   B.Expanding areas of convergence and managing areas of difference
   C.Boundary Negotiations
   D.All the Above
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: D.All the Above
   Explanation: Arrived in Beijing on May 25 and attended the reception hosted by the Chinese People’s Friendship Association for Foreign Countries (CPAFFC). India, China agree to advance ongoing boundary negotiations
   
   
   
6. The book about undercover Investigation name “Book Gujarat Files: Anatomy of a Cover Up” Authored by which writer launched in New Delhi?
   A.Rana Ayyub
   B.Veena Ayyub
   C.Mandeep Ayyub
   D.Rana Ayyar
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: A.Rana Ayyub
   Explanation: Book titled Gujarat Files: Anatomy of a Cover Up authored by Rana Ayyub was launched in New Delhi. The book is an account of an eight-month long undercover investigation by journalist Rana Ayyub, who is a filmmaker from the American Film Institute Conservatory to investigate the Gujarat riots.
   
   
   
7. Suspended Tennis Champion has joined in its Tennis team for the upcoming Rio Olympics 2016 representing Russia. Who is he/she?
   A.Anna Kournikova
   B.Nadia Petrova
   C.Maria Sharapova
   D.Anna Blinkova
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: C.Maria Sharapova
   Explanation: Russian tennis federation has named Tennis superstar Maria Sharapova in its tennis team for the upcoming Rio Olympics 2016 to be held later this year. She is one of four Russian players named to compete at the Olympics.
   
   
   
8. Which Minister collaborated with the United States Agency for International Development launched India’s first Integrated Web portal to promote and mainstream Net Zero Energy Buildings?
   A.Home Ministry
   B.Power Ministry
   C.Shipping Ministry
   D.Urban Development Ministry
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: B.Power Ministry
   Explanation: Indian Power Ministry and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched India’s first integrated web portal designed to promote and mainstream Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) in India.
   
   
   
9. Indian Air Force Successfully test fired the BrahMos Land attack supersonic cruise missile in which launching station?
   A.Shriharikota, Andhrapradesh
   B.Trivandrum,Kerala
   C.Chandipur,Odisha
   D.Wester Sector of Rajasthan
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Ans: D.Western Sector of Rajasthan
   Explanation: Indian Air Force successfully tested BrahMos land-attack supersonic cruise missile system in the western sector of Rajasthan.
   
   
   
10. Who has been appointed as the pro term Speaker of the 14th Assam Legislative Assembly?
    A.Phani Bhusan Choudary
    B.Palani Bhasan Choudary
    C.Phani Bhasan Choudary
    D.Palani Bhusan Choudary
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: A.Phani Bhusan Choudary
    Explanation: Seventh time MLA Phani Bhusan Choudhury took oath as the pro tem Speaker of the 14th Assam Legislative Assembly. This appointment is valid until a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker were elected by the House.
    
    
    
11. Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev to lead a yoga session at the UN on the occasion of the second International Yoga Day on which date?
    A.July 21
    B.June 21
    C.August 21
    D.September 21
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: B.June 21
    Explanation: The International Yoga Day this year will be commemorated on June 21 with the theme of Yoga for the Sustainable Development Goals. The first Yoga Day was commemorated at the UN with aplomb last year, with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj leading the celebrations.
    
    
    
12. President Barack Obama arrived in which place for historic first visit made by a sitting US president to attend G7 Summit?
    A.China
    B.Iran
    C.Japan
    D.Malaysia
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: C.Japan
    Explanation: United States President Barack Obama visited Hiroshima which was the first to be exploded with an Atom Bomb and to attend the G7 Summit
    
    
    
13. Indian Air Force went into a bilateral exercise Eagle II with which country to take part in the air combat exercise under multiple simulated Scenarios?
    A.Japan
    B.Sri Lanka
    C.United Arab Emirates
    D.Malaysia
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: C.United Arab Emirates
    Explanation: Indian Air Force and United Arab Emirates (UAE) went into a bilateral exercise of Second Edition named Eagle-II which is underway at Al-Dhafra Air Base in UAE from 24 May 16 to 03 Jun 16.
    
    
    
14. Which company holds the first position in Forbes Global Ranking under the category of Indian Companies?
    A.Reliance Industries Limited
    B.Tech Mahindra
    C.Tata Groups
    D.Sun Pharmaceuticals
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: A.Reliance Industries Limited
    Explanation: Reliance Industries Limited ranked 1st in India Firm Category Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Industries Limited ranked 121st Position which was improved from 142nd Rank in 2015 on the Global List
    
    
    
15. Indian Author _______________________won the “Scholastic Asian Book Award” for her 32,000 word manuscript embedded in “love of Indian history”
    A.Aditi Chandra Kumar
    B.Mohan Kumar Chandar
    C.Aditi Krishna Kumar
    D.Mohan Krishna Kumar
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: C.Aditi Krishna Kumar
    Explanation: Indian Author Aditi Krishna kumar won the “Scholastic Asian Book Award” for her 32,000 word manuscript embedded in “love of Indian history” & Presented by Low Yen Ling, Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Trade and Industry
    
    
    
16. Which Government entered into the Limca Book of Record for house to house survey carried out in August 2014 in a single day with a marathon Function?
    A.Goa
    B.Delhi
    C.Telangana
    D.Bihar
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Ans: C.Telangana
    Explanation: Telangana government’s the house-to-house survey carried out in August 2014 in a single day with a marathon function of gathering entire information of people enters into the history of Limca Book of Record.