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Q.1) Name the new health scheme launched by Andhra Pradesh Government for the Above Poverty Line families of the state on January 1, 2017 -
A. आरोग्य स्वास्थ्य बीमा योजना
B. आरोग्य रक्षा स्कीम
C. सुरक्षा बीमा योजना
D. स्टेट govt हेल्थ स्कीम
A. आरोग्य स्वास्थ्य बीमा योजना
B. आरोग्य रक्षा स्कीम
C. सुरक्षा बीमा योजना
D. स्टेट govt हेल्थ स्कीम
Answer: Option (B)
Answer Description: Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh launched a new health scheme, Arogya Raksha Scheme on January 1, 2017 at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada to provide the medical treatment to the people of the Above Poverty Line at Rs. 1200 premium per annum.
Answer Description: Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh launched a new health scheme, Arogya Raksha Scheme on January 1, 2017 at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada to provide the medical treatment to the people of the Above Poverty Line at Rs. 1200 premium per annum.
Q.2) In which state is the world’s largest 11-day Gala Festival “Bargarh Dhanua Jatra/बारगढ़ धनुवा जात्रा” organized?
A. तमिलनाडु
B. कर्नाटक
C. ओडिशा
D. आंध्र प्रदेश
A. तमिलनाडु
B. कर्नाटक
C. ओडिशा
D. आंध्र प्रदेश
Answer: Option (C)
Answer Description: in western Odisha. Dhanu Jatra is an annual drama-based open air theatrical performance celebrated in and around Bargarh city spanning over an area of 6 km radius. It is considered to be the world’s largest open air theatrical festival.
Answer Description: in western Odisha. Dhanu Jatra is an annual drama-based open air theatrical performance celebrated in and around Bargarh city spanning over an area of 6 km radius. It is considered to be the world’s largest open air theatrical festival.
Q.3) Which state has banned the use of Purse Seine Nets for fishing across the state from January 1, 2017 to safeguard a Fingerlings fish species?
A. पश्चिम बंगाल
B. केरल
C. महाराष्ट
D. तमिलनाडु
A. पश्चिम बंगाल
B. केरल
C. महाराष्ट
D. तमिलनाडु
Answer: Option (C)
Answer Description: na
Answer Description: na
Q.4) With which country India exchanges a list of nuclear installations and facilities every year on January 1 under an agreement that prohibits the two countries to attack each other’s atomic facilities -
A. रूस
B. चीन
C. अफगानिस्तान
D. पकिस्तान
A. रूस
B. चीन
C. अफगानिस्तान
D. पकिस्तान
Answer: Option (D)
Answer Description: The bilateral agreement which is signed between the two countries every year on January 1 prohibits the two countries to carry out any surprise attack and pledged not to assist foreign powers to attack each other’s atomic facilities.
Answer Description: The bilateral agreement which is signed between the two countries every year on January 1 prohibits the two countries to carry out any surprise attack and pledged not to assist foreign powers to attack each other’s atomic facilities.
Q.5) British Government is set to mint a new coin of which denomination by the end of March 2017?
A. 1 pound
B. 2 pound
C. 10 pound
D. 5 pound
A. 1 pound
B. 2 pound
C. 10 pound
D. 5 pound
Answer: Option (A)
Answer Description: The British Treasury has decided to introduce a new 12-sided one-pound coin at end of March 2017 and scrap the 30 year old one pound coin by October 2017.
Answer Description: The British Treasury has decided to introduce a new 12-sided one-pound coin at end of March 2017 and scrap the 30 year old one pound coin by October 2017.
Q.6) A Laser walls and smart sensors are soon to be launched at which of the given International borders of India to safeguard from terrorists attacks?
A. India-Myanmar International Borders
B. India-Bangladesh International Borders
C. India-Nepal International Borders
D. India-China International Borders
A. India-Myanmar International Borders
B. India-Bangladesh International Borders
C. India-Nepal International Borders
D. India-China International Borders
Answer: Option (B)
Answer Description: na
Answer Description: na
Q.7) Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Union Public Service Commission with effect from January 4, 2017?
A. R. M. Bathew
B. F. W. Robertson
C. D P Agrawal
D. David R. Syiemlieh
A. R. M. Bathew
B. F. W. Robertson
C. D P Agrawal
D. David R. Syiemlieh
Answer: Option (D)
Answer Description: President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Prof. David R. Syiemlieh, to perform the duties of the post of Chairman of Union Public Service Commission, with effect from the forenoon of January 4, 2017 till further orders or till completion of his term as member on 21.01.2018, whichever is earlier. Prof. David is currently, a member of the Union Public Service Commission.
Answer Description: President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Prof. David R. Syiemlieh, to perform the duties of the post of Chairman of Union Public Service Commission, with effect from the forenoon of January 4, 2017 till further orders or till completion of his term as member on 21.01.2018, whichever is earlier. Prof. David is currently, a member of the Union Public Service Commission.
Q.8) Which state’s Power Corporation has been awarded with “Best Performing Power Distribution Utility in Power Sector” by Central Board of Irrigation & Power (CBIP)?
A. Punjab State Power Corporation Limited
B. Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited
C. Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited
D. Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited
A. Punjab State Power Corporation Limited
B. Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited
C. Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited
D. Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited
Answer: Option (A)
Answer Description: na
Answer Description: na
Q.9) Name the BCCI President who has been recently removed by the Supreme Court for violating its order of implementing Lodha Committee’s Recommendations.
A. चेतन चौहान
B. अनुराग ठाकुर
C. निरंजन शाह
D. दिलीप वेंगसरकर
A. चेतन चौहान
B. अनुराग ठाकुर
C. निरंजन शाह
D. दिलीप वेंगसरकर
Answer: Option (B)
Answer Description: The Supreme Court has removed BCCI President Anurag Thakur and Secretary Ajay Shirke from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on January 2, 2017, for failing to implement the reforms suggested by the RM Lodha panel to reform BCCI. Supreme Court Bench comprising of Chief Justice T.S. Thakur, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has also issued a showcause notice to be replied until January 19 in regards to perjury charges and violating courts order levied against the duo.
Answer Description: The Supreme Court has removed BCCI President Anurag Thakur and Secretary Ajay Shirke from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on January 2, 2017, for failing to implement the reforms suggested by the RM Lodha panel to reform BCCI. Supreme Court Bench comprising of Chief Justice T.S. Thakur, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has also issued a showcause notice to be replied until January 19 in regards to perjury charges and violating courts order levied against the duo.
Q.10) Name the newly appointed Chief of Samajwadi Party, replacing Shivpal Singh .
A. मोहम्मद रिजवान
B. विजय सिंह
C. मदन चौहान
D. नरेश उत्तम
A. मोहम्मद रिजवान
B. विजय सिंह
C. मदन चौहान
D. नरेश उत्तम
Answer: Option (D)
Answer Description: Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav has removed Shivpal Singh Yadav as Samajwadi Party’s Chief on January 1, 2017 and appointed MLC Naresh Uttam in his place. The decision comes soon after Akhilesh Yadav was appointed as the National President of the Party in a disputed National Convention replacing his father Mulayam Singh Yadav on January 1. Akhilesh Yadav will now reconstitute all state party bodies.
Answer Description: Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav has removed Shivpal Singh Yadav as Samajwadi Party’s Chief on January 1, 2017 and appointed MLC Naresh Uttam in his place. The decision comes soon after Akhilesh Yadav was appointed as the National President of the Party in a disputed National Convention replacing his father Mulayam Singh Yadav on January 1. Akhilesh Yadav will now reconstitute all state party bodies.
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