Current Affairs - Current Affairs

Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 16, 2017 Current Affairs
1.
Which country's minority government survived a no confidence vote in the Parliament over its mishandling of a smeared campaign against one of its high profile whistleblowers?
Iran
Ireland
Germany
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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2.
Thanal, a city-based group has launched a helpline to provide technical support to people in Kerala. Which issue will be addressed through the helpline number?
Waste management
Water logging
Gender violence
Child Labour
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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3.
Which Indian chess master has been honored with the title of Candidate Master (CM) by World Chess Federation (WCF)?
Saptarshi Roy
Kush Bhagat
Sundar M Shyam
Akshayraj Kore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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4.
What is the theme of the second edition of Hunar Haat-2017?
Skill haat to promote craftsmen
Craft & cuisine for minorities
Craft aur cuisine ka sangam
Skill haat for craftsmen
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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5.
Which country is the latest to show interest to work with India on Free Trade Agreement?
Malaysia
China
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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6.
The Union Cabinet approved the merger of the State Bank of India with five of its associate banks. Which of the following is not one of the associate banks?
State Bank of Travancore
State Bank of Mysore
State Bank of Saurashtra
State Bank of Patiala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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7.
T V Parasuram, who passed away recently, was related to which field?
Science
Film Industry
Journalism
Sports
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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8.
Which state has completely banned its employees from consuming any kind of intoxicant?
Gujarat
Kerala
Bihar
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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9.
Which portal has been launched by the union government to ensure transparency in mining operations?
Taboo
Tamra
Tanra
Tacma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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10.
Which city is hosting the 2017 Indian Panorama Film Festival?
Port Blair
Shillong
New Delhi
Kochi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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11.
Which international organisation has opened the South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Center (SARTTAC) in India?
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Bank (WB)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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12.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation launched Employees Enrolment Campaign 2017. The campaign is operational between
1 January 2017 and 31 March 2018
1 January 2017 and 31 March 2017
31 January 2017 and 31 March 2017
1 January 2017 and 30 April 2017
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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13.
Who of the following recently took charge of the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA)?
Justice Vikramajit Sen
Justice Mukul Mudgal
Justice Natwarlal Harilal Bhagwati
Justice S.K. Das
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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14.
Name the Australian Cricketer who announced his retirement from international cricket in February 2017.
Jason Gillespe
Mike Hussey
Adam Voges
Nathan Lyon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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15.
Sandeep Singh, who has been bestowed with the honorary degree for sporting excellence, is related to which sports?
Chess
Hockey
Cricket
Tennis
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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16.
Name the person who became the first Indian to be appointed as Technical Delegate in International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
Norman Isaac
Mohd. Rizwan
Harikrishna Prasad
None of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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17.
Which city has hosted the 7th edition of Indian Seed Congress (ISC)-2017?
Chennai
New Delhi
Kochi
Kolkata
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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18.
The Union Cabinet gave approval to amend the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 to extend its jurisdiction to
Jammu and Kashmir
Andhra Pradesh
Bihar
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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19.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, who has been appointed United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, is from which country?
United States
France
Japan
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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20.
The government of this State gave its approval for construction of an airport in Sabarimala.
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Keala
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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21.
The Union Cabinet approved the signing of a bilateral Air Services Agreement with this country.
Nigeria
Rwanda
Uganda
Ethiopia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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22.
Which Indian health institute has won first prize for sanitation & hygiene under the Kayakalp awards 2017?
National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (NITRD), Delhi
North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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