Q1. As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” and “Start-up India” moves, which state has announced new policy for promotion of information technology(IT) and electronic start-ups, envisaging setting up of 50 incubators to provide leadership and facilities to 2,000 start-ups over the next five years recently?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Gujarat
(e) Maharashtra
Q2. According to 2016 Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) India has jumped 13 positions from last year to rank _______ among 30 developing countries this year on ease of doing business.
(a) Third
(b) Fourth
(c) Seventh
(d) Tenth
(e) Second
Q3. The Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed an agreement for a $200 million loan to upgrade 176-km roads in which of the following state?
(a) Bihar
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Uttar Pradesh
(e) None of the above
Q4. Who is sworn in as Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Puducherry recently?
(a) Kiran Bedi
(b) V Narayanasamy
(c) J Jayalalithaa
(d) Sarbananda Sonowal
(e) Pinarayi vijayan
Q5. Name the India's first Mr.Universe who has passed away in Kolkata recently?
(a) Manohar Aich
(b) Thakur Anoop Singh
(c) Rahul Rajasekharan
(d) Sachin Khurana
(e) None of the above
Q6. Which of the following country voted for whether to introduce a guaranteed basic income for every citizen, becoming the first country to hold such a vote?
(a) USA
(b) France
(c) India
(d) Denmark
(e) Switzerland
Q7. Volkswagen launched its compact sedan Ameo in India, priced between Rs 5.24 lakh and Rs 7.05 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Volkswagen is headquartered in?
(a) USA
(b) Germany
(c) France
(d) China
(e) Japan
Q8. Which state has become the first state in the country to have a State Data Centre (SDC)?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Himachal Pradesh
(e) Arunachal Pradesh
Q9. Anti-dumping duty has been imposed on a compound used in the pharmaceutical industry, imported from the ________ and _______ to protect domestic makers from cheap shipments.
(a) USA, China
(b) Qatar, Jordan
(c) UK, Greece
(d) France, Japan
(e) None of the above
Q10. The Government will come out with revised Index of IIP and WPI by the end of this year with a new base year of 2011-12. IIP stands for?
(a) Index of International Production
(b) Index of Indian Production
(c) Index of Industrial Production
(d) Index of Invest Production
(e) None of the above
Q11. India and which of the following country have agreed to enhance the scale of existing bilateral military interaction and decided to expand the interaction between the armed forces recently?
(a) Mexico
(b) Afghanistan
(c) Qatar
(d) USA
(e) Singapore
Q12. Which state assembly has passed the Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2016 recently?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Assam
(c) Kerala
(d) Bihar
(e) Gujarat
Q13. The Enforcement Directorate slapped how much FEMA violation notice in connection with alleged “wrongful” gain made to private multimedia company Devas by Antrix, the commercial arm of ISRO?
(a) 2,200 crore
(b) 4,200 crore
(c) 1,500 crore
(d) 1,200 crore
(e) 9,200 crore
Q14. Prime Minister NarendraModi met Swiss President Johann Schneider Ammann to deepen bilateral and multilateral cooperation with the key European nation. What is the currency of Switzerland?
(a) Euro
(b) Ruble
(c) Franc
(d) Peso
(e) Dollar
Q15. Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has won the gold medal in people's choice prize at world championship festival of sand sculpting Russe, 2016, which was held in which of the following country?
(a) Bulgaria
(b) Switzerland
(c) Germany
(d) Mexico
(e) Singapore
Answers:
Q1. As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” and “Start-up India” moves, which state has announced new policy for promotion of information technology(IT) and electronic start-ups, envisaging setting up of 50 incubators to provide leadership and facilities to 2,000 start-ups over the next five years recently?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Gujarat
(e) Maharashtra
Extra Info: As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” and “Start-up India” moves, Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel, on Sunday, announced her government’s new policy for promotion of information technology (IT) and electronic start-ups, envisaging setting up of 50 incubators to provide leadership and facilities to 2,000 start-ups over the next five years. About 10 lakh square feet of space will be developed for incubators, targeting investment to the tune of Rs.7,000 crore and creation of new employment opportunities.
Extra Info: As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” and “Start-up India” moves, Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel, on Sunday, announced her government’s new policy for promotion of information technology (IT) and electronic start-ups, envisaging setting up of 50 incubators to provide leadership and facilities to 2,000 start-ups over the next five years. About 10 lakh square feet of space will be developed for incubators, targeting investment to the tune of Rs.7,000 crore and creation of new employment opportunities.
Q2. According to 2016 Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) India has jumped 13 positions from last year to rank _______ among 30 developing countries this year on ease of doing business.
(a) Third
(b) Fourth
(c) Seventh
(d) Tenth
(e) Second
Extra Info: According to 2016 Global Retail Development Index (GRDI), which ranks top 30 developing countries for retail investment worldwide, a pick up in GDP growth and better clarity regarding FDI regulations have helped india achieve a second ranking.
Extra Info: According to 2016 Global Retail Development Index (GRDI), which ranks top 30 developing countries for retail investment worldwide, a pick up in GDP growth and better clarity regarding FDI regulations have helped india achieve a second ranking.
Q3. The Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed an agreement for a $200 million loan to upgrade 176-km roads in which of the following state?
(a) Bihar
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Uttar Pradesh
(e) None of the above
Extra Info: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India have signed a $200 million loan agreement to upgrade 176 kilometers (km) of state roads in Jharkhand State that will open up new economic opportunities and improve access to services for the poor.
Extra Info: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India have signed a $200 million loan agreement to upgrade 176 kilometers (km) of state roads in Jharkhand State that will open up new economic opportunities and improve access to services for the poor.
Q4. Who is sworn in as Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Puducherry recently?
(a) Kiran Bedi
(b) V Narayanasamy
(c) J Jayalalithaa
(d) Sarbananda Sonowal
(e) Pinarayi vijayan
Extra Info: Former Union Minister of State and AICC general secretary V. Narayanasamy was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Puducherry at the Gandhi Thidal.
Extra Info: Former Union Minister of State and AICC general secretary V. Narayanasamy was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Puducherry at the Gandhi Thidal.
Q5. Name the India's first Mr.Universe who has passed away in Kolkata recently?
(a) Manohar Aich
(b) Thakur Anoop Singh
(c) Rahul Rajasekharan
(d) Sachin Khurana
(e) None of the above
Extra Info: 104-year-old bodybuilder ManoharAich, who was once a household name in Bengal after becoming India's first Mr Universe in 1952, died at his Baguiati residence this afternoon, according to family sources.
Extra Info: 104-year-old bodybuilder ManoharAich, who was once a household name in Bengal after becoming India's first Mr Universe in 1952, died at his Baguiati residence this afternoon, according to family sources.
Q6. Which of the following country voted for whether to introduce a guaranteed basic income for every citizen, becoming the first country to hold such a vote?
(a) USA
(b) France
(c) India
(d) Denmark
(e) Switzerland
Extra Info: Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to introduce a guaranteed basic income for all. Final results from Sunday's referendum showed that nearly 77% opposed the plan, with only 23% backing it.
Extra Info: Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to introduce a guaranteed basic income for all. Final results from Sunday's referendum showed that nearly 77% opposed the plan, with only 23% backing it.
Q7. Volkswagen launched its compact sedan Ameo in India, priced between Rs 5.24 lakh and Rs 7.05 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Volkswagen is headquartered in?
(a) USA
(b) Germany
(c) France
(d) China
(e) Japan
Extra Info: German automaker Volkswagen on Sunday launched its compact sedan Ameo in India, priced between Rs 5.24 lakh and Rs 7.05 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Ameo, which has been developed specifically for the Indian market, is the German auto major’s first ever sub 4-metre sedan.
Extra Info: German automaker Volkswagen on Sunday launched its compact sedan Ameo in India, priced between Rs 5.24 lakh and Rs 7.05 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Ameo, which has been developed specifically for the Indian market, is the German auto major’s first ever sub 4-metre sedan.
Q8. Which state has become the first state in the country to have a State Data Centre (SDC)?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Himachal Pradesh
(e) Arunachal Pradesh
Extra Info: Himachal Pradesh became the first state in the country to have a State Data Centre (SDC), designed using green data centre concept. It was launched by Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in Shimla.
Extra Info: Himachal Pradesh became the first state in the country to have a State Data Centre (SDC), designed using green data centre concept. It was launched by Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in Shimla.
Q9. Anti-dumping duty has been imposed on a compound used in the pharmaceutical industry, imported from the ________ and _______ to protect domestic makers from cheap shipments.
(a) USA, China
(b) Qatar, Jordan
(c) UK, Greece
(d) France, Japan
(e) None of the above
Extra Info: Anti-dumping duty of $0.277- 0.404 per kilogram has been imposed on a compound, used in the pharmaceutical industry, imported from the US and China to protect domestic makers from cheap shipments.
Extra Info: Anti-dumping duty of $0.277- 0.404 per kilogram has been imposed on a compound, used in the pharmaceutical industry, imported from the US and China to protect domestic makers from cheap shipments.
Q10. The Government will come out with revised Index of IIP and WPI by the end of this year with a new base year of 2011-12. IIP stands for?
(a) Index of International Production
(b) Index of Indian Production
(c) Index of Industrial Production
(d) Index of Invest Production
(e) None of the above
Extra Info: The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an index for India which details out the growth of various sectors in an economy such as mining, electricity and manufacturing.
Extra Info: The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an index for India which details out the growth of various sectors in an economy such as mining, electricity and manufacturing.
Q11. India and which of the following country have agreed to enhance the scale of existing bilateral military interaction and decided to expand the interaction between the armed forces recently?
(a) Mexico
(b) Afghanistan
(c) Qatar
(d) USA
(e) Singapore
Extra Info: India and Singapore have agreed to enhance the scale of existing bilateral military interaction and decided to expand the interaction between the armed forces.
Extra Info: India and Singapore have agreed to enhance the scale of existing bilateral military interaction and decided to expand the interaction between the armed forces.
Q12. Which state assembly has passed the Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2016 recently?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Assam
(c) Kerala
(d) Bihar
(e) Gujarat
Extra Info: Trade bodies are now looking forward to doing business 'easily' in the state after the assembly recently passed the Assam Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2016.
Extra Info: Trade bodies are now looking forward to doing business 'easily' in the state after the assembly recently passed the Assam Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2016.
Q13. The Enforcement Directorate slapped how much FEMA violation notice in connection with alleged “wrongful” gain made to private multimedia company Devas by Antrix, the commercial arm of ISRO?
(a) 2,200 crore
(b) 4,200 crore
(c) 1,500 crore
(d) 1,200 crore
(e) 9,200 crore
Extra Info: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday slapped a ?1,200 crore Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violation notice in connection with the alleged “wrongful” gain made by private multi-media company Devas after inking a deal with Antrix, the commercial arm of ISRO, in 2005.
Extra Info: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday slapped a ?1,200 crore Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violation notice in connection with the alleged “wrongful” gain made by private multi-media company Devas after inking a deal with Antrix, the commercial arm of ISRO, in 2005.
Q14. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Swiss President Johann Schneider Ammann to deepen bilateral and multilateral cooperation with the key European nation. What is the currency of Switzerland?
(a) Euro
(b) Ruble
(c) Franc
(d) Peso
(e) Dollar
Extra Info: The Swiss Franc is the currency of Switzerland. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Switzerland Franc exchange rate is the EUR to CHF rate. The currency code for Francs is CHF, and the currency symbol is CHF
Extra Info: The Swiss Franc is the currency of Switzerland. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Switzerland Franc exchange rate is the EUR to CHF rate. The currency code for Francs is CHF, and the currency symbol is CHF
Q15. Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has won the gold medal in people's choice prize at world championship festival of sand sculpting Russe, 2016, which was held in which of the following country?
(a) Bulgaria
(b) Switzerland
(c) Germany
(d) Mexico
(e) Singapore
Extra Info: Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik won gold medal on Friday in People's Choice Prize at world championship festival of sand sculpting Russe, 2016 in Bulgaria for his sand sculpture - "Drugs kill Sports".
