1.The traditional Bonderam festival has started in which state?
Answer: [Goa]
Explanation:The traditional Bonderam festival has started in Divar Island of Goa on September 9, 2017 . The word “Bonderam” originated from the involvement of flags. It is stated that during the Portuguese rule in Goa there were frequent disputes between two sections of the Divar village over property issues. Bonderam is a very popular monsoon festival in Goa and it draws huge crowds from all parts of Goa and world over.
2.The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has signed an agreement with which telecom company to roll out open mobile wallet Speedpay?Answer: [BSNL ]
Explanation:The Punjab National Bank (PNB) and state-run owned BSNL has signed an agreement to roll out open mobile wallet Speedpay across 10 states in the country. Under the agreement, BSNL will expand Speedpay services in Punjab, Chandigarh(UT), Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand. PNB’s Speedway wallet will operate like any other mobile wallet for paying bills, recharging phone besides its users will be able to deposit and withdraw money from authorised retail outlets. Also, Speedway users will be able to operate Internet banking services from the application.
3.KonjumTaba, who has clinched gold at the 2017 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, is associated with which weight category?Answer: [94 kg]
Explanation:KonjumTaba has clinched gold in the junior men’s 94 kg category by lifting 317 kg at the 2017 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Gold Coast, Australia.
4.Which union minister has launched North East Festival ‘North-East Calling’ in New Delhi?
Answer: [Jitendra Singh]
Explanation:DrJitendra Singh, the Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DONER), has inaugurated North East Festival ‘North-East Calling’ at India Gate in New Delhi on September 9, 2017. On the occasion, Dr Singh launched three initiatives, viz. North-East Venture Fund (NEVF), North East Tourism Development Council (NETDC) and Science and Technology Intervention in North Eastern Region (STINER). The purpose of the 2-day fest is to promote the art, culture, handicrafts, business and tourism of North East India.
5.Who has been appointed as new chief coach of the Indian Senior Men Hockey Team?
Answer: [WaltherusMarijne]
Explanation:WaltherusNorbertus Maria Marijne has been named as the new chief coach of the Indian Senior Men Hockey Team. Marijne will succeed RoelantOltmans on September 20, 2017. Currently, Marijne is the chief coach of Indian Senior Women Hockey Team. Besides, Harendra Singh, who is hockey coach and Dronacharya Awardee, has been appointed as High Performance Specialist Coach for Indian Senior Women Hockey Team.
6.Who has been appointed as new interim Chairman of Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN)?
Answer: [Ajay BhushanPandey]
Explanation:AjayBhushanPandey, the CEO of Unique Identification Authority of India’s (UIDAI) has been appointed as interim chairman of the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN). He succeeded Navin Kumar, who completed his term on August 29. 7.Which Indian university has been named the top university in India, according to 2018 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings?Answer: [IISc-Bangalore]
Explanation:The 2018 World University Rankings (WUR), released by Times Higher Education, has found that India’s flagship Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
8.Which country to host 2018 Junior Asian Wrestling Championship (JAWC)?
Answer: [India]
Explanation:India will host the 2018 Junior Asian Wrestling Championship (JAWC), which is scheduled to be held from July 19 to 22 in New Delhi. Recently, the United World Wrestling (UWW) has announced the hosting rights to Indian city for the tournament. The UWW is the international governing body for the sport of amateur wrestling and is headquartered in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland.
9.RattihalliNagendraSudarshan, who passed away recently, was the noted personality of which field?
Answer: [Film Industry]
Explanation:RattihalliNagendraSudarshan (78), the veteran Kannada actor, producer and singer, has passed away in Bengaluru, Karnataka on September 8, 2017. In his five decade film career, Sudarshan acted in Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam films
10.TheBhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located in which state?
Answer: [Haryana ]
Explanation:TheBhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is a protected area in Jhajjar district of Haryana and covers an area of 411.55 hectares.
11.Which union minister has launched online registration portal for 2017 BSF Half Marathon in New Delhi?Answer:[KirenRijiju]
Explanation:KirenRijiju, the Union Minister of State for Home, has launched BSF Half Marathon online registration portal “www.marathon.bsf.gov.in” at a function in New Delhi on September 7, 2017.
12.India’s first Hyperloop project will come up in which state?
Answer: [Andhra Pradesh]
Explanation:India’s first Hyperloop project will come up in Andhra Pradesh, which will connect the city centres of Vijayawada and Amaravati. It will supposedly cover the distance of over 35 km only in five minutes.
13.Which online facility has been launched by the Union government to resolve foreign trade issues?
Answer: [Contact@DGFT]
Explanation:The Union government has set up an online service facility that can be used by importers and exporters to resolve all foreign trade-related issues. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which comes under Ministry of Commerce, has asked all exporters and importers to use the system –Contact@DGFT– for resolution of their matters.
14.SathishSivalingam, who recently qualified for 2018 Commonwealth Games, is associated with which sports?
Answer: [Weightlifting ]
Explanation:Indian weightlifters SivalingamSathish Kumar and RagalaVenkat Rahul have qualified for 2018 Commonwealth Games after winning a gold medal each in their respective weight divisions at the 2017 Commonwealth Senior (men & women) Weightlifting Championships in Gold Coast, Australia. Two Indian women weightlifters- S.Nirupama Devi and Nikeeta Kale- also claimed gold medals in 69 kilogram weight division of junior section in the Championships.
15.Where is the headquarters of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)?
Answer: [New Delhi]
Explanation:The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) will undertake major research works on agriculture this year (in 2017) with the World Bank (WB) fund of Rs 1100 crore. It is announced by the Deputy Director General of the national apex agricultural research body Narendra Singh Rathore in the convocation function at the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Chennai yesterday.
16.What is the theme of 2017 International Literacy Day (ILD)?
Answer: [Literacy in a Digital World]
Explanation:The International Literacy Day (ILD) is observed every year on September 8 to emphasize the importance of literacy to individuals, society and communities. The 2017 theme is ‘Literacy in a Digital World’.
17.Which country to host the Across Barriers-International Business Women’s Summit (ABIBWS)?
Answer:[Nepal ]
Explanation:The Across Barriers-International Business Women’s Summit (ABIBWS) will be organized by the South Asian Women Development Forum (SAWDF) at Kathmandu in Nepal from September 11. The basic objective of 2-day summit is to bring together women entrepreneurs from the SAARC, ASEAN, China and some other countries. The summit will be a regional hub for connecting women SMEs (small and medium enterprises) with public and private sector for exploring opportunities to identify joint business ventures.
18.Who has been appointed as high performance specialist coach for Indian Senior Women Hockey Team (ISWHT) Answer: [Harendra Singh]
Explanation:Harendra Singh, the hockey coach and Dronacharya Awardee, has been appointed as High Performance Specialist Coach for Indian Senior Women Hockey Team (ISWHT).
19.Who is the newly elected chairman of Press Trust of India (PTI) ?
Answer: [ViveckGoenka]
Explanation:ViveckGoenka, the CMD of Express Group, has been elected as the new Chairman of Press Trust of India (PTI). He succeeded Riyad Mathew, who is Senior Assistant Editor and a member of the Manorama management. N. Ravi, the former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu, has been unanimously elected as new Vice Chairman of PTI.
20..Which expert committee has constituted by the Union Government to identify key data protection issues in India?Answer: [BN Srikrishna]
Explanation:The Union Government has recently told Supreme Court that an expert committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of former apex court judge Justice BN Srikrishna to identify key data protection issues in India and recommend methods to address them. The government told the apex court that after the committee’s report is submitted, there is a possibility that the law shall be passed regulating data protection. Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, state that the committee will study various issues and make specific suggestions for consideration of the government on the principles to be considered for data protection. The apex court has fixed the matter for further hearing on November 20, 2017.
21.Which expert committee has constituted by the NITI Aayog to provide a major thrust to job creation by enhancing India’s exports?
Answer: [Rajiv Kumar]Explanation:NITIAayog has constituted an Expert Task Force to provide a major thrust to job creation by enhancing India’s exports. It will be headed by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar. The panel will give recommendations on sector-specific policy interventions in key employment sectors and measures to enhance trade in services with high employment potential.
22.President Ram NathKovind has launched a nationwide campaign ‘Swacchata Hi Seva’ from which city?
Answer: [Kanpur]
Explanation:President Ram NathKovind has launched a nationwide campaign ‘Swacchata Hi Sewa’ from Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh on September 15, 2017. He will administer nation-wide Swachhta Hi Seva pledge initiating parallel action in all the two lakh 50 thousand plus Gram Panchayats and cities in India.
23.India’s first advanced Homoeopathy Virology lab has come up in which city?
Answer: [Kolkata]
Explanation:
ShripadYessoNaik, the Union Minister of State for AYUSH(TheDepartment of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy,), has inaugurated the India’s first State of art virology laboratory at Dr Anjali Chatterjee Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy in Kolkata, West Bengal. The laboratory, established at a cost of Rs. 8 crore is the only one in India for conducting basic and fundamental research in Homoeopathy for viral diseases like influenza, Japanese encephalitis, dengue, chikungunya and H1N1 (swine flu). The laboratory will also be used to create new drugs and technologies in treating these viral diseases.
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Which state has become the first Indian State to approve e-vehicle policy?
[A] Kerala [B] Andhra Pradesh [C] Karnataka [D] Odisha
Correct Answer:C [Karnataka ]
Answer Explanation:
The Karnataka government has recently approved ‘Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Policy 2017’ to help the state become a hub for production of alternative fuel vehicles, reduce dependency on fossil fuels, bring down pollution levels and push the ‘Make In Karnataka’ initiative. The new policy aims to attract investments worth Rs 31,000 crore and create around 55,000 employment opportunities. With this, Karnataka has become the first Indian State to approve e-vehicle policy.
4. The Shiretoko National Park (SNP) is located in which country?
[A] North Korea [B] South Korea [C] China [D] Japan
Correct Answer:D [Japan ]
Answer Explanation:
The Shiretoko National Park (SNP) is located at the northeastern tip of the island of Hokkaido in Japan and covers an area of 386.33 square kilometers. The park is best known as the home of Japan’s largest brown bear population and for offering views of Kunashiri Island, ownership of which Japan and Russia dispute.
5.What is the India’s rank in the 2017 Global Human Capital Index (GHCI)?
[A] 105th [B] 103rd [C] 118th [D] 121st
Correct Answer:B [103rd]
Answer Explanation:
India has been ranked 103rd out of 130 nations at the 2017 Global Human Capital Index (GHCI). The list compiled by Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF) takes into account ‘the knowledge and skills people possess that enable them to create value in the global economic system” to measure the ‘human capital’ rank of a country. The list is topped by Norway, Finland, Switzerland and United States. The report measures 130 countries against four key areas of human capital development; Capacity (determined by past investment in formal education), Deployment (accumulation of skills through work), Development (continued upskilling and reskilling of existing workers) and Know-how (specialised skills-use at work).
6. What is the theme of the 2017 International Day of Democracy?
[A] Democracy and conflict prevention [B] Fight for democracy
[C] Democracy for Universal Peace [D] Space for Civil Society
Correct Answer:A [Democracy and conflict prevention]
Answer Explanation:
The International Day of Democracy is observed every year on September 15 to provide an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. The 2017 theme “Democracy and Conflict prevention” focuses on the critical need to strengthen democratic institutions to promote peace and stability.
7. The National Agri-food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) has signed MoU with Bonn food industries to promote coloured wheat. The NABI is an autonomous body of which union ministry?
[A] Ministry of Food Processing Industries
[B] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Correct Answer:C [Ministry of Science and Technology]
Answer Explanation:
The National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) has signed MoU with Ludhiana based Bonn Food Industries to promote coloured wheat with antioxidant qualities beneficial for control of diabetes, cholesterol and obesity. It has been developed by routine way of plant breeding by crossing high yielding Indian cultivars PBW550, PBW621, HD2967 with colored wheat procured from Japan and America, which is as rich in anthocynanins as blueberries and high in zinc. Anthocyanins can act as antioxidants that remove free radicals from the body and help in prevention of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, inflammation, cancer, obesity and aging. Anthocyanin rich colored wheat developed at NABI also has enhanced Zinc content-one of the most deficient micro-nutrients in the developing countries. The NABI is an autonomous body of Ministry of Science and Technology.
8. Who has been appointed as new President of Advertising Club?
[A] MitrajitBhattacharya [B] Ajay Kakkar [C] Raj Nayak [D] VikramSakhuja
Correct Answer:D [VikramSakhuja]
Answer Explanation:
VikramSakhuja, group CEO of Madison Media & OOH at Madison World, has been elected as the new president of The Advertising Club. Sakhuja will take over from Raj Nayak, who led the Advertising Club for two consecutive terms. The club is a dynamic platform for professionals from the Advertising, Marketing, Media, Research and Communication fraternity to gain from each other’s expertise.
9. Which state government has launched a comprehensive land survey for rectification of land records in the state?