Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which Indian city to host the 5th edition of Global Conference on Cyberspace (GCCS-2017)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 5th edition of Global Conference on Cyberspace (GCCS-2017) will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on November 23. The main objective of the 2-day conference is to have mutual understanding of latest practices in cyberspace, more coordination and security measures. Over 2000 delegates & representatives from over 100 countries will participate in this conference. The theme of the conference will be "Cyber for all: An Inclusive, Sustainable, Developmental, Safe and Secure Cyberspace".
Category : Places
2.
Which country has recently declared Yoga as sports activity?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Saudi Arabian government has officially declared Yoga as a 'Sports Activity'.
Category : Sports
3.
Who will be honoured with the Personality of the Year Award at the IFFI 2017?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with personality of the year award at the 2017 International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
Category : Persons
4.
Which is the India's longest expressway that will soon provide free Wi-Fi services along its length?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's longest expressway from Agra to Lucknow will soon provide free Wi-Fi services on the entire 302-kilometre stretch. As per officials, the UP government has offered to provide space to lay an optical fiber cable (OFC) along the expressway.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Which country promised to simplify its visa rules for Indians from January 2018 and issue multiple-entry visa for short-term stays?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Japanese embassy said that, Japan will simplify its visa rules for Indians from January 2018 and issue multiple-entry visa for short-term stays. Multiple entry visas with a validity of maximum five years and stay of maximum 90 days will be issued to applicants who have travel records to Japan twice or more in the last one year. In this case, the eligible applicants may submit only their passports and visa application form. Their employment certificate and explanation letter will be exempted.
Category : International
6.
Who has been appointed as the president of the 36th International Geological Congress (IGC - 2020)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Scientist Dr Vijay Prasad Dimri has been appointed as the president of the 36th International Geological Congress (IGC), a global platform for the advancement of earth science, to be held in New Delhi from March 2 -8, 2020. He succeeded Shailesh Nayak.
Category : Persons
7.
Kunwar Narayan, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kunwar Narayan (90), the renowned poet in Indian literature, has passed away in New Delhi on November 15, 2017. He was honoured with many awards such as Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi (1995), Jnanpith Award (2005) and Padma Bhushan (2009).
Category : Persons
8.
Which Indian personality has been appointed as advisory board member of the Financial Stability Institute (FSI) of the BIS?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
RBI Governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as advisory board member of the Financial Stability Institute (FSI) of the Bank of International Settlement (BIS).
Category : Persons
9.
The Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary (GWS) is located in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary (GWS) is located at a distance of about 32.0 km from Bikaner in Rajasthan. There is a lake in this sanctuary and a variety of animals come here to quench their thirst in summer.
Category : Places
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