Current Affairs - Current Affairs

Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 7, 2017 Current Affairs
1.
Name the country that in recent past launched its second Tongxin Jishu Shiyan satellite.
Germany
China
Japan
None of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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2.
As per a directive of the Union Government, NRIs can deposit old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 banknotes till
30 June 2017
31 July 2017
31 August 2017
30 September 2017
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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3.
Asia's biggest book fair was inaugurated in
Mumbai
Kolkata
New Delhi
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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4.
Who in the recent past observed that certain linkage between food & drugs in treating diseases?
Norman Borlaug
CNR Rao
Raghunath Anant Mashelkar
MS Swaminathan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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5.
Hindustan Zinc Ltd recently got environmental clearance for Zawar Mines expansion project. The mines is located in
Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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6.
Name the country with which India in first week of January 2017 signed protocol to amend Double Taxation Avoidance Convention.
Kazakhstan
Iran
Israel
Mexico
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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7.
The 14th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was inaugurated in
Hyderabad
Bengaluru
New Delhi
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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8.
Union Government approved 26% strategic stake sale in this public sector undertaking.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Bharat Earth Movers Limited
Container Corporation of India
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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9.
As per the advance estimates released by the CSO, the GDP in 2016-17 is set to grow at
7.1%
7.2%
7.3%
7.4%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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10.
The RBI agreed to provide Rs 100 crore in Rs 100 notes to this country.
Nepal
Bhutan
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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11.
This city hosted the International Conference on Yoga for Diabetes.
Hyderabad
New Delhi
Kolkata
Haridwar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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12.
105-year-old man Robert Marchand made history by cycling more than 14 miles in an hour. He belongs to
Germany
Finland
Ireland
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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13.
Who has become the first batsman to score test hundreds in 11 countries?
Virat kohli
Younis Khan
Alastair Cook
Steve Smith
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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14.
The helpline number 14444 launched by the Government to promote
Online education
Handloom sector
Digital Payments
Renewable energy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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15.
Which organisation released the statistical estimates on Migrants Workers Report?
International Labour Organisation
World Bank Group
World Economic Forum
International Monetary Fund
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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