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  1. Which city hosted the sixth meeting of BRICS High Representatives responsible for security to counter terrorism and violent extremism emanating from the region?
    A.Mumbai
    B.Pune
    C.Gurgaon
    D.New Delhi
    Answer  – D.New Delhi
    Explanation :
    The sixth meeting of BRICS High Representatives responsible for security held at New Delhi. Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser, Government of the Republic of India presided over the meeting. BRICS High Representatives also agreed to pool BRICS’ efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism emanating from the region.

  2. Indian Railways marked the “Swachh Paryavaran Diwas” (Clean Environment Day) by launching the Swachht Saptah (Cleanliness Week) from which date by Union Railway Minister?
    A.September 18th
    B.September 17th
    C.September 19th
    D.September 20th
    Answer  – B.September 17th
    Explanation :
    Indian Railways marked the ‘Swachh Paryavaran  Diwas’ (Clean Environment Day) by launching the SwachhtaSaptah (Cleanliness Week). The special 9 day (from 17 to 25 September 2016) long public cleanliness outreach programme was launched by Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in New Delhi.

  3. Which State/Territory governor initiated the drive to clean up the Coastal areas as part of the 31st International Costal Clean Up Day?
    A.Odisha
    B.Kerala
    C.Goa
    D.Puducherry
    Answer  –D.Puducherry
    Explanation :
    Puducherry Governor Kiran Bedi launched Coastal Clean Up as part of the ‘31nd International Coastal Clean Up Day’. The drive was being carried out in all coastal pockets in Puducherry. The programme was organised by the Indian Coast Guard in association with the Local Kiran Bedi Administration Department.

  4. Government planned to double the number of schemes under DBT to _____________ by March 2017 for paying subsidy directly via bank accounts of beneficiaries.
    A.147
    B.157
    C.167
    D.177
    Answer  – A.147
    Explanation :
    Government planned to double the number of schemes under DBT to 147 by March and had launched pilots for paying subsidy on food, kerosene and fertiliser directly via bank accounts of beneficiaries. Benefits and subsidies in as many as 74 schemes of 17 government departments and ministries were paid directly to beneficiaries under DBT. Government planned to extend DBT to 147 schemes by March 2017.

  5. Which State Chief Minister has announced funds for renovation of Churches and Mosques under the Waqf Board?
    A.Kerala
    B.Karanataka
    C.Telangana
    D.Tamilnadu
    Answer  – D.Tamilnadu
    Explanation :
    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has announced funds for renovation of churches and mosques under the Waqf board. She has ordered release of Rs. 3 crore for the corpus fund. State presently disbursed Rs 60 lakh per annum for renovation of mosques and darghas under Waqf

  6. Which country hosted the 17th Non Alignment Movement Summit to discuss the issues of Mutual Interest?
    A.China
    B.India
    B.Bangladesh
    D.Venezuela
    Answer  – D.Venezuela
    Explanation :
    17th NAM summit held in Venezuela. Vice President Hamid Ansari held talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on a host of issues of mutual interest. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro touted the latest meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), a large Cold War-era bloc, as one that would be remembered for centuries to come.

  7. World’s largest permanent Shiplift designed by which engineers and began its trial on September 18th, 2016?
    A.German and China
    B.German and Japan
    C.German and India
    D.German and United States
    Answer  – A.German and China
    Explanation :
    World’s largest permanent shiplift designed by Chinese and German engineers on China’s Three Gorges Dam began its trial on September 18, 2016. It is the largest and most sophisticated shiplift in the world.

  8. Which country had decided to become a partner country for the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit to be held in January 2017?
    A.United States
    B.Qatar
    C.Indonesia
    D.Myanmar
    Answer  – A.United States
    Explanation :
    The US government had decided to become a partner country for the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, which was prepared to be held in January 2017.

  9. Who would be honoured as the 2016 Humanitarian of the year by students and faculty at the Harvard Foundation?
    A.Ban Ki Moon
    B.Margarat Chan
    C.Aung San Suu Kyi
    D.Narendra Modi
    Answer  – C.Aung San Suu Kyi
    Explanation :
    Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi (ahngsahnsoochee) of Myanmar would be honored as the 2016 humanitarian of the year by students and faculty at the Harvard Foundation.Aung San Suu

  10. Who has been honoured with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the Asian Achievers Awards in Britain by a leading publishing group for his work in the medical profession?
    A.Narendra Koteswar
    B.Narendra Jothi
    C.Narendran Patel
    D.Narendra Babubhai Patel
    Answer  – D.Narendra Babubhai Patel
    Explanation :
    Member of the UK Parliament Lord Narendra Babubhai Patel(78) honoured with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the Asian Achievers Awards in Britain by a leading publishing group for his work in the medical profession and being incredible role model for social justice, equality and those less fortunate.

  11. Lt Gen Surinder Singh took over as General Officer Commanding in Chief of which command on September 17th 2016?
    A.Northern
    B.Eastern
    C.Western
    D.Southern
    Answer  – C.Western
    Explanation :
    Lt Gen Surinder Singh took over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command at Chandimandir on September 17, 2016. He is the successor of Lt Gen KJ Singh who retired on July 31,2016.

  12. Who has been appointed as UPSC Chairman by President Pranab Mukherjee from September 2016?
    A.Alka Sirohi
    B.Deepak Gupta
    C.Atul Silvaya
    D.Mukesh Sharma
    Answer  – A.Alka Sirohi
    Explanation :
    A Member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Alka Sirohi has been appointed as UPSC Chairman by President Pranab Mukherjee. It will be effective from September 2016. He will be replaced by Deepak Gupta.

  13. Indian Foreign Services officer Monika Kapil Mohta was appointed as the next envoy of India to which country?
    A.Norway
    B.Sweden
    C.France
    D.Libya
    Answer  – B.Sweden
    Explanation :
    Indian Foreign Services officer Monika Kapil Mohta was appointed as the next envoy of India to Sweden.. Currently he is working as the Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs. Before this she has served as the ambassador of India to Poland and Lithuania.

  14. Which space agency had entered the final year of its epic voyage and observed the closest observation of Saturn?
    A.ISRO
    B.ESA
    C.JAXA
    D.NASA
    Answer  – D.NASA
    Explanation :
    After studying Saturn, its rings and moons for more than 12 years, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft had entered the final year of its epic voyage during which it would make the closest-ever observations of the planet.

  15. How many gold clinched by the Indian Players in 15th Summer Paralympic Games for Atheletes with disabilities governed by the International Paralympic Committee held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  from September 7 to 18, 2016?
    A.1
    B.2
    C.3
    D.4
    Answer  – B.2
    Explanation :
    15th  Summer Paralympic Games for athletes with disabilities governed by the International Paralympic Committee held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  from September 7 to 18, 2016. 43 rank(2 gold 1 silver 1 bronze)

  16. Name the translated version of “Sai Charitra Granth” a book on the life of Sai Baba by the Consul General of Malaysia in India Eldeen Husaini Muhammad Hashim?
    A.I Like Sai
    B.I Love Sai
    C.I Believe Sai
    D.I Hope Sai
    Answer  – B.I Love Sai
    Explanation :
    The Consul General of Malaysia in India EldeenHusaini Muhammad Hashim released the translated version of ‘Sai Charitra Granth‘, a book on the life of Sai Baba. The envoy expressed confidence that the relations between India and Malaysia can be developed further. The book is translated into Malay by a social outfit called ‘I love Sai’.





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