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Question 1 of 100
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhat is the theme of the International Labour’s day which is being observed on May 1st of every year to highlight the labour significance?
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The International Workers day celebrated on 1st May every year to highlight this significance. This is also known as International Labours Day and May Day. The theme of International Labour Day 2016 is Celebrating the international labour movement.Incorrect
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The International Workers day celebrated on 1st May every year to highlight this significance. This is also known as International Labours Day and May Day. The theme of International Labour Day 2016 is Celebrating the international labour movement. -
Question 2 of 100
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has been appointed in place of Salman Khan as the Goodwill Ambassador for India’s Rio Olympics Contingent?
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Explanation:
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had Appointed 2008 Olympic Gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindraas the second goodwill ambassador for India’s Rio contingent to be held this year.Incorrect
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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had Appointed 2008 Olympic Gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindraas the second goodwill ambassador for India’s Rio contingent to be held this year. -
Question 3 of 100
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsPrime Minister launched Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana at Ballia for which purpose over the next three years?
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Prime Minister launches Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana at Ballia to provide 5 crore Cooking gas connections to below-poverty-line beneficiaries in three yearsIncorrect
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Prime Minister launches Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana at Ballia to provide 5 crore Cooking gas connections to below-poverty-line beneficiaries in three years -
Question 4 of 100
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has authored the book “No Time to Pause”, the story about a girl want of privacy and independence while goes to college in a different city
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The book chronicles the life of a typical college students who chooses to reside miles away from her family to get value education.Incorrect
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The book chronicles the life of a typical college students who chooses to reside miles away from her family to get value education. -
Question 5 of 100
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsMobile payments major Paytm has joined hands with IT sector to create the requisite technology infrastructure for its payment bank operations?
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The tie up is to implement the core banking solution for paytm and also programme managing the integration of other key systems like the anti-money laundering solution and the regulatory reporting solutionIncorrect
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The tie up is to implement the core banking solution for paytm and also programme managing the integration of other key systems like the anti-money laundering solution and the regulatory reporting solution -
Question 6 of 100
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has not been awarded with Fellows of the Royal society, a premier scientific academy of the UK and the Commonwealth?
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Three Eminent Indian Born Scientists listed in the fifty scientists elected as fellows of the Royal Society, a premier scientific academy of the UK and the Commonwealth.Incorrect
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Three Eminent Indian Born Scientists listed in the fifty scientists elected as fellows of the Royal Society, a premier scientific academy of the UK and the Commonwealth. -
Question 7 of 100
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has placed in the top position of the MRF Tyres powered ICC Test Team Rankings following annual update with results from 2012-13?
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Australia placed at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings following the annual update with the results from 2012-13 and outcomes from the 2014-15 series weightage given at 50%.Incorrect
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Australia placed at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings following the annual update with the results from 2012-13 and outcomes from the 2014-15 series weightage given at 50%. -
Question 8 of 100
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsBharat Heavy Electricals Ltd announced the Commissioning of 600 MW Coal Based Thermal power plant in which state?
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Power major Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) announced the commissioning of a 600 MW coal-based thermal power plant in Madhya Pradesh.Incorrect
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Power major Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) announced the commissioning of a 600 MW coal-based thermal power plant in Madhya Pradesh. -
Question 9 of 100
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho headed the Panel to reform Medical Council of India to oversee how the regulator of medical profession and education in India appointed by Supreme Court?
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Supreme Court appointed a three-member panel headed by RM Lodha to oversee how the regulator of medical profession and education in India function. The five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice AR Dave ordered to reform the Medical Council of India.Incorrect
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Supreme Court appointed a three-member panel headed by RM Lodha to oversee how the regulator of medical profession and education in India function. The five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice AR Dave ordered to reform the Medical Council of India. -
Question 10 of 100
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe International Monetary Fund has continued growth forecast for India this year at
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The growth was driven Private consumption, Weak Exports and Sluggish credit growth weight on the Indian Economy.Continued growth forecast for India in 2016 mounted at 7.5 % by private consumption the in latest economical view for Asia and the Pacific even mediocre in exports and slack credit growth will have a weigh on Indian economy.Incorrect
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The growth was driven Private consumption, Weak Exports and Sluggish credit growth weight on the Indian Economy.Continued growth forecast for India in 2016 mounted at 7.5 % by private consumption the in latest economical view for Asia and the Pacific even mediocre in exports and slack credit growth will have a weigh on Indian economy. -
Question 11 of 100
11. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsUnion Railways Ministry launched__________ app for proper monitoring of Railway projects.
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Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu has launched an application called Project Management and Information System (PMIS) used for proper monitoring of all the Railway projects across the country in Rail Bhawan ,New Delhi.It will be a web-enabled IT- application will contain all the information about the ongoing projects which will help in reducing the completion time.Incorrect
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Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu has launched an application called Project Management and Information System (PMIS) used for proper monitoring of all the Railway projects across the country in Rail Bhawan ,New Delhi.It will be a web-enabled IT- application will contain all the information about the ongoing projects which will help in reducing the completion time. -
Question 12 of 100
12. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho won World Snooker Championship 2016?
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England’s world number one Mark Selby beat China’s Ding Junhui by 18-14 to win World Championship title. With this he clinches Championship for the second time.But Selby dug deep to seal a brilliant double for the city of Leicester, whose football team became Premier League champions earlier.Incorrect
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England’s world number one Mark Selby beat China’s Ding Junhui by 18-14 to win World Championship title. With this he clinches Championship for the second time.But Selby dug deep to seal a brilliant double for the city of Leicester, whose football team became Premier League champions earlier. -
Question 13 of 100
13. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsDefence Ministry appointed _________ as the new Chief of Naval Staff and will assume charge on May 31.
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Defence Ministry appointed Sunil Lanba as the new Chief of Naval Staff and will assume charge on May 31. The appointment was decided by the government. He is currently the Flag Officer commanding-in- Chief Western Naval Command. He is will succeed Robin K. Dhowan as the Chief of Naval Staff when the latter retires in May this year.Incorrect
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Defence Ministry appointed Sunil Lanba as the new Chief of Naval Staff and will assume charge on May 31. The appointment was decided by the government. He is currently the Flag Officer commanding-in- Chief Western Naval Command. He is will succeed Robin K. Dhowan as the Chief of Naval Staff when the latter retires in May this year. -
Question 14 of 100
14. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current Affairs________ tested world’s largest unmanned surface vessel Sea Hunter.
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With this Pentagon witnessed the surface vessel, a self-driving 132-foot ship could travel up to 10,000 nautical miles on its own to hunt for stealthy submarines and underwater mines.The country’s research arm, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency developed the ship in collaboration with Virginia-based Leidos.Incorrect
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With this Pentagon witnessed the surface vessel, a self-driving 132-foot ship could travel up to 10,000 nautical miles on its own to hunt for stealthy submarines and underwater mines.The country’s research arm, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency developed the ship in collaboration with Virginia-based Leidos. -
Question 15 of 100
15. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsUnion Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the bilateral agreement with EU on Science & Technology cooperation signed between_______________.
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Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the bilateral agreement signed between India and Qatar. The MoU signed in March, last year and ratifications made thereafter. The agreement between the two countries seeks active engagement and cooperation in field of IT and Telecom sector.Incorrect
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Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the bilateral agreement signed between India and Qatar. The MoU signed in March, last year and ratifications made thereafter. The agreement between the two countries seeks active engagement and cooperation in field of IT and Telecom sector. -
Question 16 of 100
16. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhose Chairpersonship under Approval of Committee on Yoga Education in Universities is implemented?
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Committe Constituted on15th January, 2016. The Purpose is for Yoga education in universities , under the chairpersonship: Prof H.R. Nagendra, Chancellor, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhanaat Samsthana, Bengaluru.Incorrect
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Committe Constituted on15th January, 2016. The Purpose is for Yoga education in universities , under the chairpersonship: Prof H.R. Nagendra, Chancellor, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhanaat Samsthana, Bengaluru. -
Question 17 of 100
17. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich bank ties up with US based Payments Company for faster international remittances
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Kochi based Federal Bank joined with Transfast Remittance LLC for facilitating online inward remittance to India in Rupees for their NRI customers based in USA. Both the sides has entered into arrangement with this tie-up, the US-based NRI customers can transfer money instantly to their NRI account in India from their US bank account even by using Debit card/ Credit card.Incorrect
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Kochi based Federal Bank joined with Transfast Remittance LLC for facilitating online inward remittance to India in Rupees for their NRI customers based in USA. Both the sides has entered into arrangement with this tie-up, the US-based NRI customers can transfer money instantly to their NRI account in India from their US bank account even by using Debit card/ Credit card. -
Question 18 of 100
18. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsBadminton World Federation rankings: Srikanth slips to World No.___, Jwala-Ashwini rises to World No.____.
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Men’s singles shuttler K Srikanth slipped a place to be ranked World No. 12 in the latest BWF rankings which is topped by China’s Chen Long. Commonwealth Games champion duo of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa, who qualified for their second Olympics, rose one rung to be World No. 14 in women’s doubles.Incorrect
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Men’s singles shuttler K Srikanth slipped a place to be ranked World No. 12 in the latest BWF rankings which is topped by China’s Chen Long. Commonwealth Games champion duo of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa, who qualified for their second Olympics, rose one rung to be World No. 14 in women’s doubles. -
Question 19 of 100
19. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsUnion Government has announced that currently ___ Indian satellites are operational in the space.
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Which 13 are for communication, 12 for the purpose of earth observation and seven for navigation purpose, Rajya Sabha was informed by minister of state of the department of space Jitendra Singh.Incorrect
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Which 13 are for communication, 12 for the purpose of earth observation and seven for navigation purpose, Rajya Sabha was informed by minister of state of the department of space Jitendra Singh. -
Question 20 of 100
20. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsBengaluru based__________ all set to launch its Maps service with Social Technology Lab by Dr. Ashwin Mahesh MapUnity.
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MapUnity has started TechNagara social network for Smart Cities mission and a few other prominent ones whch can be used for transport, energy, security, tourism for each city, 126 cities in all. Flipkart Maps, a product possibly driven by Delhi-based digital mapping MapMyIndia by Flipkart in an Rs 1600 crore deal in 2015, had certainly tied up with MapUnity.Incorrect
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MapUnity has started TechNagara social network for Smart Cities mission and a few other prominent ones whch can be used for transport, energy, security, tourism for each city, 126 cities in all. Flipkart Maps, a product possibly driven by Delhi-based digital mapping MapMyIndia by Flipkart in an Rs 1600 crore deal in 2015, had certainly tied up with MapUnity. -
Question 21 of 100
21. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsIndia has secured ______ position in the 2016 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index.
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India is the major monetary source for economic development in India. Foreign companies invest directly in fast growing private Indian businesses to take benefits of cheaper wages and changing business environment of India. Economic liberalisation started in India in wake of the 1991 economic crisis and since then FDI has steadily increased in India.Incorrect
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India is the major monetary source for economic development in India. Foreign companies invest directly in fast growing private Indian businesses to take benefits of cheaper wages and changing business environment of India. Economic liberalisation started in India in wake of the 1991 economic crisis and since then FDI has steadily increased in India. -
Question 22 of 100
22. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe first global digital elevation model of _________has been released by the NASA’s Messenger Mission that provide the detail topography across the entire innermost planet.
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The mission used for scientists to fully characterise Mercury’s geologic history in it more than 100,000 images were put to create the new model. This messenger findings discloses many interesting topographic features, including the highest and lowest points on the planet.Incorrect
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The mission used for scientists to fully characterise Mercury’s geologic history in it more than 100,000 images were put to create the new model. This messenger findings discloses many interesting topographic features, including the highest and lowest points on the planet. -
Question 23 of 100
23. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich one of the following browser becomes world’s No. 1 browser in the World?
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The last week marks the first time Chrome was the No. 1 browser for a sustained period of one week. Exactly 31.88% of the world’s web traffic was done on Chrome, according to StatCounter, while IE is a close second at 31.47%.Incorrect
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The last week marks the first time Chrome was the No. 1 browser for a sustained period of one week. Exactly 31.88% of the world’s web traffic was done on Chrome, according to StatCounter, while IE is a close second at 31.47%. -
Question 24 of 100
24. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary in ______ is rich in avifauna, reptilian and mammalian population.
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The mangrove forests in the sanctuary are also a good habitat for King Cobra, Water Monitor Lizard and Indian Python. An area of about 4 hectares is visited by a large number of water birds every year from June to October. The area near Suajore creek at the sanctuary is frequently visited by Asian Open Bill, Cormorants, Darters, Black Ibis, Egrets and many more.Incorrect
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The mangrove forests in the sanctuary are also a good habitat for King Cobra, Water Monitor Lizard and Indian Python. An area of about 4 hectares is visited by a large number of water birds every year from June to October. The area near Suajore creek at the sanctuary is frequently visited by Asian Open Bill, Cormorants, Darters, Black Ibis, Egrets and many more. -
Question 25 of 100
25. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho presents the idea of building holistic, mutually beneficial communities in her new book ‘Anubandh’ ?
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The book is based on Bhatt’s experience in building networks of poor women in villages in India and elsewhere through SEWA, making more than a million women self-reliant and self-employed.Incorrect
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The book is based on Bhatt’s experience in building networks of poor women in villages in India and elsewhere through SEWA, making more than a million women self-reliant and self-employed. -
Question 26 of 100
26. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe state government is now all set to launch its grid-connected Rooftop Solar Power Project with an aim of scaling up the present solar power generation in ___________.
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The Rooftop Solar project was initiated by Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA), which is the state nodal agency to promote renewable energy. The GEDA agency has set a target of generating 50 megawatt (MW) of electricity by installing such rooftop solar photovoltic units across Gujarat in the current fiscal of 2016-17.Incorrect
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The Rooftop Solar project was initiated by Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA), which is the state nodal agency to promote renewable energy. The GEDA agency has set a target of generating 50 megawatt (MW) of electricity by installing such rooftop solar photovoltic units across Gujarat in the current fiscal of 2016-17. -
Question 27 of 100
27. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current Affairs_________________Tourism has received the Best Indian Destination for Wildlife award by the Lonely Planet Group.
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It is to be noted that Madhya Pradesh has 25 wild life sanctuaries including nine National Parks. The award was handed over to MPT Special Duty Officer Vinod Kumar Amar by actress Amy Jackson.Incorrect
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It is to be noted that Madhya Pradesh has 25 wild life sanctuaries including nine National Parks. The award was handed over to MPT Special Duty Officer Vinod Kumar Amar by actress Amy Jackson. -
Question 28 of 100
28. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe State Government of _____________announced officially its “Agri Business Policy” in order promotes food processing and agriculture waste management during the festival of 2016 Krishi Mahotsav.
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It is announced by Chief Minister Chief Minister Anandiben Patel in Anand Town, Kheda District.The purpose for Promoting Food Processing Industry.Applying new technique to convert agriculture waste into valuable products. Developing the entire value of chain of exporting locally grown farm produces.Incorrect
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It is announced by Chief Minister Chief Minister Anandiben Patel in Anand Town, Kheda District.The purpose for Promoting Food Processing Industry.Applying new technique to convert agriculture waste into valuable products. Developing the entire value of chain of exporting locally grown farm produces. -
Question 29 of 100
29. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsMumbai based Reliance Jio has launched digital wallet service called ………. for common people.
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Explanation :
With this users can do mobile and DTH recharges, send/receive money, make bill payments, pay insurance and other premiums et al. JioMoney is powered by 4G small cell technology. This JioMoney is like already existing digital payment platforms such as PayTm, FreeCharge that will allow people to make cashless transactions at various outlets including both online shopping platforms and offline stores.Incorrect
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With this users can do mobile and DTH recharges, send/receive money, make bill payments, pay insurance and other premiums et al. JioMoney is powered by 4G small cell technology. This JioMoney is like already existing digital payment platforms such as PayTm, FreeCharge that will allow people to make cashless transactions at various outlets including both online shopping platforms and offline stores. -
Question 30 of 100
30. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho among the following is appointed as the secretary of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I & B)?
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Explanation
Shri Ajay Mittal, IAS (Himachal Pradesh: 1982) assumed charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on superannuation of Shri Sunil Arora IAS on 30.04.2016. Prior to his appointment, Shri Mittal was Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla.Incorrect
Explanation
Shri Ajay Mittal, IAS (Himachal Pradesh: 1982) assumed charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on superannuation of Shri Sunil Arora IAS on 30.04.2016. Prior to his appointment, Shri Mittal was Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla. -
Question 31 of 100
31. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich State Government approved the bicyle highway to promote Eco-Tourism that will surround the various historical and Tourism Spots?
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State Government has approved the 200 Km Long bicycle highway from Agra to the Lion Safari in Etawah to promote Eco-Tourism in the surroundings of the Taj Mahal. Inaugurated by: Chief Minister Akhilesh YadavIncorrect
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State Government has approved the 200 Km Long bicycle highway from Agra to the Lion Safari in Etawah to promote Eco-Tourism in the surroundings of the Taj Mahal. Inaugurated by: Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav -
Question 32 of 100
32. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsDelhi listed which rank in most polluted cities in World reported by WHO with worst air pollution?
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WHO reported that India is home to four of the five cities in the world with worst air pollution. Report stated that more than 7 million premature deaths occur every year due to air pollution, 3 million of them due to outdoor air quality. 4 most polluted cities out of top 5 – Gwalior, Allahabad, Patna, Raipur.Incorrect
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WHO reported that India is home to four of the five cities in the world with worst air pollution. Report stated that more than 7 million premature deaths occur every year due to air pollution, 3 million of them due to outdoor air quality. 4 most polluted cities out of top 5 – Gwalior, Allahabad, Patna, Raipur. -
Question 33 of 100
33. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has been elected as 2016 Texas Elementary Teacher of the year and awarded in White House by US president?
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Explanation :
Indian Born American woman Elementary teacher Revathi Balakrishnan honoured by US President Barack Obama for her contribution work in the Education.Incorrect
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Indian Born American woman Elementary teacher Revathi Balakrishnan honoured by US President Barack Obama for her contribution work in the Education. -
Question 34 of 100
34. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich is framed by National Development Agenda (NDA) to replace 5-year plans with 15 year vision document?
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‘Transforming our world: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’, also called the Sustainable Development Goals, will be coordinated and simulated into action by the NITI Aayog over a 15-year period.Incorrect
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‘Transforming our world: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’, also called the Sustainable Development Goals, will be coordinated and simulated into action by the NITI Aayog over a 15-year period. -
Question 35 of 100
35. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich city is the first solar panel-powered train which will have its lights & fans run on solar energy is all all set to conduct trials by Indian Railways?
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Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. However the train will have prime mover as a conventional diesel-run engine, the solar energy will be used for internal electricity gadgets.Incorrect
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Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. However the train will have prime mover as a conventional diesel-run engine, the solar energy will be used for internal electricity gadgets. -
Question 36 of 100
36. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has been re-elected as International Cricket Council committee chairman for three years?
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Former Indian Bowler Anil Kumble re-elected as ICC Cricket Committee Chairman for a second term and Former Indian Batsman Rahul Dravil newly appointed as Member for three years.Incorrect
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Former Indian Bowler Anil Kumble re-elected as ICC Cricket Committee Chairman for a second term and Former Indian Batsman Rahul Dravil newly appointed as Member for three years. -
Question 37 of 100
37. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsSupreme Court ordered the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to mandate the Telecom companies to compensate for which services levied?
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The Supreme Court struck down the TRAI regulation making it mandatory for telecom companies to compensate subscribers for call drops levied by the Telecom Regulator.Incorrect
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The Supreme Court struck down the TRAI regulation making it mandatory for telecom companies to compensate subscribers for call drops levied by the Telecom Regulator. -
Question 38 of 100
38. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has elected as FIFA’s first female Secretary General with zero experience on Soccer to run the day to day administration?
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Senegal Based Fatma Samoura has been elected as FIFA’s first Female Secretary General as she has no experience in Soccer administration. Announced By: FIFA President Gianni Infantino.Incorrect
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Senegal Based Fatma Samoura has been elected as FIFA’s first Female Secretary General as she has no experience in Soccer administration. Announced By: FIFA President Gianni Infantino. -
Question 39 of 100
39. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsIndia inked with which organization about Project Collaboration Agreement for Cooperation on promoting Traditional Medicine?
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Co-operation on promoting the quality, safety and effectiveness of service provision in traditional and complementary medicine between WHO and AYUSH, India for the year 2016-2020.Incorrect
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Co-operation on promoting the quality, safety and effectiveness of service provision in traditional and complementary medicine between WHO and AYUSH, India for the year 2016-2020. -
Question 40 of 100
40. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsRailways named Jaldoot train have carried water from Miraj to which City to cater to the need of the people in the parched areas?
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Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu has called for withdrawal of Rs 4 crore expenditure bill which was sent to the drought-hit Latur for water trains sent to the region.Incorrect
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Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu has called for withdrawal of Rs 4 crore expenditure bill which was sent to the drought-hit Latur for water trains sent to the region. -
Question 41 of 100
41. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho took over as interim Brazil President whereas the present president was suspended from office for 180 days over an impeachment?
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Brazil’s interim president Michel Temer set to remain in office till 2019. He took over the presidency from Brazil’s first female President Dilma Rousseff, who was suspended from office for 180 days over an impeachment.Incorrect
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Brazil’s interim president Michel Temer set to remain in office till 2019. He took over the presidency from Brazil’s first female President Dilma Rousseff, who was suspended from office for 180 days over an impeachment. -
Question 42 of 100
42. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich programme is launched by Urban Development Minister M.Venkaiah Naidu as a 15-day special event for ensuring cleanliness at all Government offices across the country?
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It is an intensive thematic campaign under Swachh Bharat Mission. The Minister also planted a Neem sapling at Nirman Bhawan and inspected the building for about an hour for an on the spot assessment of sanitation.Incorrect
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It is an intensive thematic campaign under Swachh Bharat Mission. The Minister also planted a Neem sapling at Nirman Bhawan and inspected the building for about an hour for an on the spot assessment of sanitation. -
Question 43 of 100
43. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich is the world’s First Scanning equipment built by Australian researchers to examine materials without disturbing them?
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University of Newcastle in collaboration with scientists from England’s University of Cambridge developed the microscope with helium to examine structures without damaging or changing them.Incorrect
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University of Newcastle in collaboration with scientists from England’s University of Cambridge developed the microscope with helium to examine structures without damaging or changing them. -
Question 44 of 100
44. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho is the Red Bull driver to become Formula One’s youngest race winner aged 18 by winning the Spanish Grand Prix Daniel Ricciardo?
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The Belgian-Dutch racing driver Max took advantage of the early crash involving the favorites and held on for the victory only a few days after moving up from feeder team Toro Rosso in a controversial driver switch with Daniil Kvyat.Incorrect
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The Belgian-Dutch racing driver Max took advantage of the early crash involving the favorites and held on for the victory only a few days after moving up from feeder team Toro Rosso in a controversial driver switch with Daniil Kvyat. -
Question 45 of 100
45. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsShweta Rathore is associated with which Sport ?
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Shweta Rathore is an Indian physique competitor. She is the first female from India who won the medal in world championship. She won the 49th Asian championship.Incorrect
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Shweta Rathore is an Indian physique competitor. She is the first female from India who won the medal in world championship. She won the 49th Asian championship. -
Question 46 of 100
46. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries organized a day-long national conference on which topic?
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During the conference on Gaushalas –cowsheds, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar underlined that villages were traditionally planned in such a manner that there were facilities for human beings and fodder for animals.Incorrect
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During the conference on Gaushalas –cowsheds, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar underlined that villages were traditionally planned in such a manner that there were facilities for human beings and fodder for animals. -
Question 47 of 100
47. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich bank introduced the Twitter Resume campaign to find prospective employees and the service will help in applying for a new job as simple as tweet?
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Mumbai based IDFC Bank has launched Twitter campaign dubbed #IDFCTwitterResume which will help in applying for a new job as simple as sending out a tweet.Incorrect
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Question 48 of 100
48. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has won the prestigious Award for Novelist named Man Booker International Prize for the year 2016?
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South Korean Novelist Han Kang has been awarded the Man Booker International Prize for his Novel “The Vegetarian” deals with a woman’s rejection of Human Brutality and giving up of eating meat.Incorrect
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South Korean Novelist Han Kang has been awarded the Man Booker International Prize for his Novel “The Vegetarian” deals with a woman’s rejection of Human Brutality and giving up of eating meat. -
Question 49 of 100
49. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWorld Telecommunication and Information Society Day is being observed on which date on every year?
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May 17, 2016 is observed as World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia and World Hypertension Day.Incorrect
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May 17, 2016 is observed as World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia and World Hypertension Day. -
Question 50 of 100
50. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsFrench Astrophysicist Andre Brahic who has been passed away at age of 73. The Astrophysicist is famous for discovery of _________________
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French astrophysicist Andre Brahic, He is known forthe rings of Neptune, has died of cancer in Paris, at the age of 73Incorrect
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French astrophysicist Andre Brahic, He is known forthe rings of Neptune, has died of cancer in Paris, at the age of 73 -
Question 51 of 100
51. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe G7 Finance summit began at ______________ to balance the growth of the global economy amid the slowing down of the China Economy and other emerging countries.
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The G7 finance summit begins at Sendai in Japan to give fillip for balancing the growth of the global economy amid the slowing down of the Chinese economy and those of other emerging countries.Incorrect
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The G7 finance summit begins at Sendai in Japan to give fillip for balancing the growth of the global economy amid the slowing down of the Chinese economy and those of other emerging countries. -
Question 52 of 100
52. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsEmmy Award winning English Born Actor has been passed away at the age of 96. Who is he?
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Emmy award-winning English-born actor Alan Young, who rode to enduring TV fame alongside a talking horse on the popular 1960s sitcom “Mister Ed” and co-starred in the classic sci-fi film “The Time Machine,” has died at age 96.Incorrect
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Emmy award-winning English-born actor Alan Young, who rode to enduring TV fame alongside a talking horse on the popular 1960s sitcom “Mister Ed” and co-starred in the classic sci-fi film “The Time Machine,” has died at age 96. -
Question 53 of 100
53. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich teams won the Uber Cup 2016 in Badminton Final against the South Korea with points 3-1?
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China beats South Korea to win Uber Cup 2016 badminton final. China beat South Korea 3-1 on Saturday to win the Uber Cup badminton final. Tang Yuanting and Chen Qingchen beat Chang Ye-na and Lee So-hee 21-14, 21-16 in doubles to give the hosts an insurmountable 3-1 leadIncorrect
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China beats South Korea to win Uber Cup 2016 badminton final. China beat South Korea 3-1 on Saturday to win the Uber Cup badminton final. Tang Yuanting and Chen Qingchen beat Chang Ye-na and Lee So-hee 21-14, 21-16 in doubles to give the hosts an insurmountable 3-1 lead -
Question 54 of 100
54. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsIndia successfully test fires its indigenously developed nuclear capable _______________ missiles strike range of 350Km.
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India has successfully blasted off its indigenously developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II missiles part of a user trial by the army from a launch complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha.Incorrect
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India has successfully blasted off its indigenously developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II missiles part of a user trial by the army from a launch complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha. -
Question 55 of 100
55. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsState Bank of India has planned to merge how many associate banks to acquire their businesses including assets and liabilities?
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Country’s largest lender State Bank of India has planned to merge its five associate banks and also to merge Bharatiya Mahila Bank.Incorrect
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Country’s largest lender State Bank of India has planned to merge its five associate banks and also to merge Bharatiya Mahila Bank. -
Question 56 of 100
56. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe country’s first driverless-metro train was tested on track in which city, equipped to run on Unattended Train Operations mode?
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The train was flagged off by Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at new Mukundpur depot.Incorrect
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The train was flagged off by Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at new Mukundpur depot. -
Question 57 of 100
57. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Romania?
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IFS officer A V S Ramesh Chandra Presently High Commissioner of India to Uganda, has been appointed as the Ambassador of India to Romania.Incorrect
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IFS officer A V S Ramesh Chandra Presently High Commissioner of India to Uganda, has been appointed as the Ambassador of India to Romania. -
Question 58 of 100
58. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsA two-day International Buddhist conference to remember the 2,560th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha began in which country?
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International Buddhist conference begins in Nepal to remember the Buddha Birthday Anniversary and Inauguration by Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli from May 19 to May 20.Incorrect
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International Buddhist conference begins in Nepal to remember the Buddha Birthday Anniversary and Inauguration by Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli from May 19 to May 20. -
Question 59 of 100
59. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich bank has estimated a loss of Rs. 5,380 Crore in the Final Quarter, the biggest ever quarterly loss in India’s Bank History?
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New Delhi based Punjab National Bank has reported a net loss of Rs 5,370 crore in the March quarter, the biggest ever quarterly loss in India’s bank history. As the bank has had reported a net profit of Rs 307 crore in the last year quarterIncorrect
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New Delhi based Punjab National Bank has reported a net loss of Rs 5,370 crore in the March quarter, the biggest ever quarterly loss in India’s bank history. As the bank has had reported a net profit of Rs 307 crore in the last year quarter -
Question 60 of 100
60. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsIn India, which campaign to curb over the counter use of antibiotics without prescription, create awareness of danger of taking antibiotics?
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Red Line campaign by India to curb over-the-counter use of antibiotics is finding recognition, and could be adopted on a world scale. India’s Red line campaign was launched in February this year is finding recognition, and may well be take on worldwide.Incorrect
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Red Line campaign by India to curb over-the-counter use of antibiotics is finding recognition, and could be adopted on a world scale. India’s Red line campaign was launched in February this year is finding recognition, and may well be take on worldwide. -
Question 61 of 100
61. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has been appointed as New Prime Minister of Turkey by President to take over the chair of Prime Minister?
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Turkey’s Justice and Development Party has appointed Binali Yildirim as the new Prime Minister by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as he seeks to tighten his grip on power.Incorrect
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Turkey’s Justice and Development Party has appointed Binali Yildirim as the new Prime Minister by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as he seeks to tighten his grip on power. -
Question 62 of 100
62. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsMinistry of State for Science & Technology minister indigenously developed fecal incontinence management system called by which name?
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Launched by Minister of State for Science & Technology, Shri Y.S. Chowdary held at New Delhi to train the next generation of medical technology innovators in IndiaIncorrect
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Launched by Minister of State for Science & Technology, Shri Y.S. Chowdary held at New Delhi to train the next generation of medical technology innovators in India -
Question 63 of 100
63. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsAnti Terrorism Day is being observed in India on 21st May of every to commemorate the Death Anniversary of which Prime Minister?
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Anti-Terrorism Day observed Across India on 21 May 2016. The day is celebrated as 25th Death Anniversary of former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi. The day is marked by a pledge taking ceremony among other activities.Incorrect
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Anti-Terrorism Day observed Across India on 21 May 2016. The day is celebrated as 25th Death Anniversary of former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi. The day is marked by a pledge taking ceremony among other activities. -
Question 64 of 100
64. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsCyclonic storm named as _____________ in the Bay of Bengal hits eastern coast of India which is the first tropical cyclone of the Annual cyclone Season.
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Cyclonic storm ROANU hits eastern coast of India & India sends ships with relief material to cyclone-hit Lanka. An active cyclonic Storm ROANU in the Bay of Bengal has hit the eastern coast of India.Incorrect
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Cyclonic storm ROANU hits eastern coast of India & India sends ships with relief material to cyclone-hit Lanka. An active cyclonic Storm ROANU in the Bay of Bengal has hit the eastern coast of India. -
Question 65 of 100
65. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has become first woman to climb The Mount Everest for the Seventh Time breaking her own record for the most summits of the world’s highest mountain?
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Lhakpa Sherpa,US-based Nepali climbed Mount Everest for the seventh time , breaking her own record for the most summits of the world’s highest mountain by any woman.Incorrect
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Lhakpa Sherpa,US-based Nepali climbed Mount Everest for the seventh time , breaking her own record for the most summits of the world’s highest mountain by any woman. -
Question 66 of 100
66. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe ALL Ladies League (ALL) organized the Women Economic Forum (WEF) 2016 held in which state/UT with Goal of Energize women’s entrepreneurship and leadership?
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2016 Women Economic Forum (WEF) hosted by India and organized by All Ladies League in New Delhi. Theme: “Women: Uplifting and Uniting the World”. Participants: 1500 women from 75 countriesIncorrect
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2016 Women Economic Forum (WEF) hosted by India and organized by All Ladies League in New Delhi. Theme: “Women: Uplifting and Uniting the World”. Participants: 1500 women from 75 countries -
Question 67 of 100
67. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWorld Bank announced the Insurance plan to which Disease to mobilize funds and to generate global and national responses to disease outbreaks?
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The Pandemic Emergency Financing Facility will generate global and national responses to disease outbreaks that threaten large population after the 2014 Ebola Disaster in West AfricaIncorrect
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The Pandemic Emergency Financing Facility will generate global and national responses to disease outbreaks that threaten large population after the 2014 Ebola Disaster in West Africa -
Question 68 of 100
68. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has been appointed as Lt Governor of Puducherry for two years after the successor of Lt General Ajay Singh?
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The BJP government has named former IPS officer and BJP leader Kiran Bedi as the lieutenant-governor of Puducherry for nearly two years. The country’s first woman to serve as IPS was put under the additional charge of Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Island.Incorrect
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The BJP government has named former IPS officer and BJP leader Kiran Bedi as the lieutenant-governor of Puducherry for nearly two years. The country’s first woman to serve as IPS was put under the additional charge of Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Island. -
Question 69 of 100
69. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich country has bagged the 2016 Thomas Cup badminton tournament where in the final match played at Kunshan, China?
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The Danish team defeated Indonesia 3-2. In the fifth and final set, Danish Hans-Kristian Vittinghus defeated Indonesian Ihsan Maulana Mustofa in two straight games 21-16 and 21-7. Denmark team has won the trophy after a 67-year jinx also makes first ever win in the international tournament.Incorrect
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The Danish team defeated Indonesia 3-2. In the fifth and final set, Danish Hans-Kristian Vittinghus defeated Indonesian Ihsan Maulana Mustofa in two straight games 21-16 and 21-7. Denmark team has won the trophy after a 67-year jinx also makes first ever win in the international tournament. -
Question 70 of 100
70. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsPrime Minister maiden visit to Iran and had discussion with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran President Hassan Rouhani for which development?
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Prime Minister first visit to Iran and the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 15 years. PM Modi had discussion with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran President Hassan Rouhani. India and Iran sign 12 bilateral agreements including Chabahar port development. India, Iran, Afghanistan ink historic trilateral transit pact. The Persian service of All India Radio has launched a multimedia website and mobile app.Incorrect
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Prime Minister first visit to Iran and the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 15 years. PM Modi had discussion with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran President Hassan Rouhani. India and Iran sign 12 bilateral agreements including Chabahar port development. India, Iran, Afghanistan ink historic trilateral transit pact. The Persian service of All India Radio has launched a multimedia website and mobile app. -
Question 71 of 100
71. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has won the Palme D’Or award at the 69th Cannes Film festival for best picture category and he was awarded for the second time?
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British director Ken Loach has won his second Palme D’Or at the 69th Cannes film festival for best picture at the festival after his earlier award for the Wind That Shakes the Barley.Incorrect
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British director Ken Loach has won his second Palme D’Or at the 69th Cannes film festival for best picture at the festival after his earlier award for the Wind That Shakes the Barley. -
Question 72 of 100
72. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsHow many cities are termed as Smart Cities announced by the Urban Development Ministry where highly advanced in terms of overall infrastructure, sustainable real estate, communications and market viability?
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Venkaiah Naidu conferred that seven more capital cities will be entered to the smart city competition.The above 13 cities are announced as Smart Cities. They are Patna, Shimla, Naya Raipur, Itanagar, Amaravati, Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram. The ‘Fast Track Competition’ from which these 13 were selected.Incorrect
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Venkaiah Naidu conferred that seven more capital cities will be entered to the smart city competition.The above 13 cities are announced as Smart Cities. They are Patna, Shimla, Naya Raipur, Itanagar, Amaravati, Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram. The ‘Fast Track Competition’ from which these 13 were selected. -
Question 73 of 100
73. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsUnion IT & Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad informed that India Posts payments bank will start functioning from which date?
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The minister stated that the proposal to start the Payments will be kept before the cabinet and postal payments bank will become operational from March 2017.Incorrect
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The minister stated that the proposal to start the Payments will be kept before the cabinet and postal payments bank will become operational from March 2017. -
Question 74 of 100
74. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich Government promulgated Office Language (Amendment) Ordinance, 2016 for use of its state language as a tool for communication in official matters?
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Odisha Governor SC Jamir promulgated Odisha Official Language (Amendment) Ordinance, 2016 for use of Odia language as a tool for communication in official matters.Incorrect
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Odisha Governor SC Jamir promulgated Odisha Official Language (Amendment) Ordinance, 2016 for use of Odia language as a tool for communication in official matters. -
Question 75 of 100
75. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich ordinance is signed by the President Pranab Mukherjee to all-India medical entrance- test in the academic year?
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Upon this the state governments will get an option to either conduct their own exam or go for NEET to fill UG seats. Meanwhile for PG courses, the exam will be held under NEET for 2017-18 session, in December this year. Once an examinee qualifies in the NEET he or she can apply for admission to any college of their choice across the country.Incorrect
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Upon this the state governments will get an option to either conduct their own exam or go for NEET to fill UG seats. Meanwhile for PG courses, the exam will be held under NEET for 2017-18 session, in December this year. Once an examinee qualifies in the NEET he or she can apply for admission to any college of their choice across the country. -
Question 76 of 100
76. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho among the following is the author of the book “The Bones of Grace”?
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Best-selling, award-winning author Tahmima Anam’s third novel “The Bones of Grace”, the last of Anam’s trilogy on the Haque family is published by Canongate Books in UK.Incorrect
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Best-selling, award-winning author Tahmima Anam’s third novel “The Bones of Grace”, the last of Anam’s trilogy on the Haque family is published by Canongate Books in UK. -
Question 77 of 100
77. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsMinister of Railways launched _____________________________ a week-long celebration to highlight the Railway Achievements during 2014-16.
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Ministry of Railways launched “RAIL HAMSAFAR SAPTAAH” – a Week Long Celebration to showcase Railway Achievements during 2014 – 2016. Each day of the week will focus on a particular theme.Incorrect
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Ministry of Railways launched “RAIL HAMSAFAR SAPTAAH” – a Week Long Celebration to showcase Railway Achievements during 2014 – 2016. Each day of the week will focus on a particular theme. -
Question 78 of 100
78. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsFood Safety Standards Authority of India banned which Cancer causing Chemical compound was added in bread?
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Union government is mulling to ban potassium bromate as a food additive in bread products on behalf the recommendations from a scientific panel under the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).Incorrect
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Union government is mulling to ban potassium bromate as a food additive in bread products on behalf the recommendations from a scientific panel under the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). -
Question 79 of 100
79. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsUnion Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari launched 20 Nirbhaya buses of which State/UT Transport Corporation that come with safety measures of Women commuters?
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These bus security measures include Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), CCTV and panic buttons on every seat. The panic buttons will enable the police to track the exact location of the bus and provide prompt assistance.Incorrect
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These bus security measures include Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), CCTV and panic buttons on every seat. The panic buttons will enable the police to track the exact location of the bus and provide prompt assistance. -
Question 80 of 100
80. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsCabinet gives ex-post facto approval to Amendments in Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 and added new community in the Puducherry. Name the community?
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Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of two Bills in the Parliament for certain amendments in the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950.Incorrect
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Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of two Bills in the Parliament for certain amendments in the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950. -
Question 81 of 100
81. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsUnion government has approved proposal to set up an Rs 4,241 crore – National Investment and Manufacturing Zone at which city in Odisha?
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NIMZ would be the third Investment and Manufacturing Zone of India involving a massive area of 163 sq. km. The first phase of the project will be completed by 2020 with initial investment of Rs 3,816 crore.Incorrect
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NIMZ would be the third Investment and Manufacturing Zone of India involving a massive area of 163 sq. km. The first phase of the project will be completed by 2020 with initial investment of Rs 3,816 crore. -
Question 82 of 100
82. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsEx Finance Secretary Ratan P Watal has been appointed as Principal Adviser of which Commission by the Department of Personnel and Training?
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Former Finance Secretary, Ratan P Watal has been appointed as Principle Adviser for social sector in Niti Aayog. He has been appointed to the post for three years by the Department of Personnel and Training.Incorrect
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Former Finance Secretary, Ratan P Watal has been appointed as Principle Adviser for social sector in Niti Aayog. He has been appointed to the post for three years by the Department of Personnel and Training. -
Question 83 of 100
83. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsSuspended Tennis Champion has joined in its Tennis team for the upcoming Rio Olympics 2016 representing Russia. Who is he/she?
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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.Incorrect
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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. -
Question 84 of 100
84. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsIndian Air Force Successfully test fired the BrahMos Land attack supersonic cruise missile in which launching station?
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Explanation: Indian Air Force successfully tested BrahMos land-attack supersonic cruise missile system in the western sector of Rajasthan.
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Explanation: Indian Air Force successfully tested BrahMos land-attack supersonic cruise missile system in the western sector of Rajasthan.
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Question 85 of 100
85. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich company holds the first position in Forbes Global Ranking under the category of Indian Companies?
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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 ListIncorrect
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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 -
Question 86 of 100
86. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has been assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Kochi Based Southern Naval Command?
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Explanation: Vice-Admiral AR Karve assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Kochi based Southern Naval Commandfrom Vice Admiral Girish Luthra.
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Explanation: Vice-Admiral AR Karve assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Kochi based Southern Naval Commandfrom Vice Admiral Girish Luthra.
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Question 87 of 100
87. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe Election Commission of India has decided to call off the elections to the two Tamil Nadu constituencies. Name the Constituencies?
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Explanation: The Election Commission of India has decided to call off the elections to the two Tamil Nadu constituencies such as Thanjavur and Aravakurichi that was postponed ahead of the May 16 polls in Tamil Nadu. This move is first in India’s electoral history.
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Explanation: The Election Commission of India has decided to call off the elections to the two Tamil Nadu constituencies such as Thanjavur and Aravakurichi that was postponed ahead of the May 16 polls in Tamil Nadu. This move is first in India’s electoral history.
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Question 88 of 100
88. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsPrime Minister and Railway Minister flagged off passenger train services to which states on the newly-laid broad gauge line?
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Explanation: Prime Minister and Railway Minister flagged off passenger train services to Mizoram andManipur on the newly-laid broad gauge line and Kamakhya -Vaishno Devi Katra weekly train which was announced during Railway Budget 2014-15.
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Explanation: Prime Minister and Railway Minister flagged off passenger train services to Mizoram andManipur on the newly-laid broad gauge line and Kamakhya -Vaishno Devi Katra weekly train which was announced during Railway Budget 2014-15.
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Question 89 of 100
89. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsUnion External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated in how many languages versions of PMO India website?
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Explanation: Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated six language versions of PMO India website, the languages are Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.
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Explanation: Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated six language versions of PMO India website, the languages are Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.
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Question 90 of 100
90. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich team beated Royal Challengers Bangalore succeeded Vivo-Indian Premier League title held at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore?
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Being won the toss the Sunrises skipper David Warner elected to bat and accumulated 208 by losing 7 wickets and in the second half of the match RCB has lost by 8 runs. The Australian All-rounder Ben Cutting was adjudged as the Player of the match for his all-round display in the high octane game taking 2/35 in the limited four overs.Incorrect
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Being won the toss the Sunrises skipper David Warner elected to bat and accumulated 208 by losing 7 wickets and in the second half of the match RCB has lost by 8 runs. The Australian All-rounder Ben Cutting was adjudged as the Player of the match for his all-round display in the high octane game taking 2/35 in the limited four overs. -
Question 91 of 100
91. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsLegendary Oscar winning music composer A.R. Rahman was named the recipient of which award for his outstanding contribution towards showcasing South Asian traditional fusion music?
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Explanation: The Musician has been invited to the Fukuoka to give a public lecture on From the Heart: The World of A.R Rahman’s Music. The Prize is an award established by Fukuoka, Japan and the Yokatopia Foundation, to honour the outstanding work of individuals or organisations in preserving or creating Asian culture.
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Explanation: The Musician has been invited to the Fukuoka to give a public lecture on From the Heart: The World of A.R Rahman’s Music. The Prize is an award established by Fukuoka, Japan and the Yokatopia Foundation, to honour the outstanding work of individuals or organisations in preserving or creating Asian culture.
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Question 92 of 100
92. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsIndia accounted how many slavery was estimated by Global Slavery Index report due to Forced labour, Prostitution and Beggings?
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Explanation: India witnessed of having the highest number of people in the world ensnared in slavery with 18.35 million according to the Global Slavery Index report, which estimated that around 46 million enslaved globally.
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Explanation: India witnessed of having the highest number of people in the world ensnared in slavery with 18.35 million according to the Global Slavery Index report, which estimated that around 46 million enslaved globally.
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Question 93 of 100
93. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has been named as T20 Player of the year, announced during CEAT Cricket Awards 2015-16 in Mumbai?
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Explanation:
Virat Kohli named T20 Player of the year, Ashwin best bowler at Ceat Award event. The CEAT Cricket Awards 2015-16 was presented with the cream of Indian cricket in attendance in Mumbai.Incorrect
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Virat Kohli named T20 Player of the year, Ashwin best bowler at Ceat Award event. The CEAT Cricket Awards 2015-16 was presented with the cream of Indian cricket in attendance in Mumbai. -
Question 94 of 100
94. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsA state of emergency has been declared in the __________region of Alberta as firefighters continue to battle raging wildfires.
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Six reception centers were put on operation to control the situation. As the temperatures reaches nearly 90 degrees and low relative humidity fires the condition exacerbated. There are 80,000 residents who had fled Fort McMurray to Anzac after a mandatory evacuation notice were announced.Incorrect
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Six reception centers were put on operation to control the situation. As the temperatures reaches nearly 90 degrees and low relative humidity fires the condition exacerbated. There are 80,000 residents who had fled Fort McMurray to Anzac after a mandatory evacuation notice were announced. -
Question 95 of 100
95. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsIslamic Development Bank is decided to set to open its India Operations at which State that will be its first branch in India?
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Explanation :
Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank is all set to open its India operations at Ahmedabad in Gujarat that will be its first branch in India. The Saudi lender’s objective is to foster the economic development and social progress of member countries as well as the Muslim community.Incorrect
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Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank is all set to open its India operations at Ahmedabad in Gujarat that will be its first branch in India. The Saudi lender’s objective is to foster the economic development and social progress of member countries as well as the Muslim community. -
Question 96 of 100
96. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsHRD Minister launched _________________Portal, India’s largest online repository of dictionaries at Lucknow.
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Explanation :
The Union HRD Minister Smriti Zubin Iani has launched a multilingual knowledge portal named bharatavani which has over 130 dictionaries, glossaries and terminology books in text and PDF formats in Lucknow.Incorrect
Explanation :
The Union HRD Minister Smriti Zubin Iani has launched a multilingual knowledge portal named bharatavani which has over 130 dictionaries, glossaries and terminology books in text and PDF formats in Lucknow. -
Question 97 of 100
97. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsAVS Ramesh Chandra appointed as the next Ambassador of India to which Country?
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Explanation: 1989 batch IFS officer Dr. A V S Ramesh Chandra has been appointed as the Ambassador of India to Romania.
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Explanation: 1989 batch IFS officer Dr. A V S Ramesh Chandra has been appointed as the Ambassador of India to Romania.
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Question 98 of 100
98. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs. 50 lakh on which Railway for operating a illegal railway siding without consent of the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB)?
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Explanation: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs. 50 lakh on East Coast Railway for operating a illegal railway siding without consent of the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) at Jakhapura railway station near Kalinganagar in Odisha’s Jajpur district.
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Explanation: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs. 50 lakh on East Coast Railway for operating a illegal railway siding without consent of the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) at Jakhapura railway station near Kalinganagar in Odisha’s Jajpur district.
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Question 99 of 100
99. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich tiger reserve has awarded with the ‘India Biodiversity Award 2016‘at a ceremony held in Mumbai ?
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Explanation :
Pakke Tiger Reserve of Arunachal Pradesh has awarded with the ‘India –Biodiversity Award 2016‘at a ceremony held in
Mumbai. The Horn bill Nest Adoption Programme of the Pakke Tiger Reserve was awarded the prize under the one of its four categories titled- conservation of threatened species.Incorrect
Explanation :
Pakke Tiger Reserve of Arunachal Pradesh has awarded with the ‘India –Biodiversity Award 2016‘at a ceremony held in
Mumbai. The Horn bill Nest Adoption Programme of the Pakke Tiger Reserve was awarded the prize under the one of its four categories titled- conservation of threatened species. -
Question 100 of 100
100. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has Haryana hailed para athlete won the gold medal in men’s club parathrow at the recently concluded 2016 French Open Athletics Championship in Paris?
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Explanation :
His feet of 26.58m broke the Asian record which he had himself recorded last year. He has already qualified for the 2016 Rio Paralympics.Incorrect
Explanation :
His feet of 26.58m broke the Asian record which he had himself recorded last year. He has already qualified for the 2016 Rio Paralympics.
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