Civil Services, State PCS, SSC, Other Exams :: Current Affairs Jan-Feb 2017 Electronic Study 5:03 PM Current Affairs Electronic Study Welcome to Online Tests Welcome to Online Tests Time Remaining: Q1). Government aims to establish 3000 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) across India by which year? A. April 2018 B. March 2019 C. February 2017 D. March 2017 Answer: D Description: The Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Ananthkumar inaugurated the Orientation Programme for the district heads of National Yuva Cooperative Society (NYCS) in New Delhi on February 10, 2017 to launch the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) in the country. Q2). The first pilot branch of the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) was launched in which city? A. Banglaore B. Mysuru C. Indore D. None of the Above Answer: B Description: Q3). With which country India signed an MoU on February 9, 2017 to ease restrictions on the number of scheduled flights between the two countries? A. Vietnam B. Germany C. U.K. D. USA Answer: C Description: Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju and Lord Ahmad from U.K. have signed a MoU to ease restrictions on the number of scheduled flights between the two countries to trade and tourism. Limits on flights from Chennai and Kolkata have been scrapped, allowing for a greater range of flights for passengers while providing a boost to trade and tourism for the UK and India. Q4). Who is the Director General of the World Trade Organization? A. Anthony Lake B. Roberto Azevedo C. Dr Margaret Chan D. Irina Bokova Answer: B Description: Roberto Azevedo, the Director General of World Trade Organisation (WTO) welcomed the initiative of India to present the paper for the proposed Trade Facilitation in Services (TFS) Agreement on February 9, 2017 in an event organized by Confederation of Indian Industry in New Delhi. Q5). What is the theme of the 2017 BRICS Summit? A. BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future. B. Inclusive Growth: Sustainable Solutions C. Building Responsive, Inclusive and Collective Solutions D. BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Development, Integration and Industrialisation Answer: A Description: 2017 BRICS association of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa to be held in Xiamen, China in September 2017. Q6). The government sold _____ percent stake in ITC to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on February 7, 2017 to raise Rs. 6,690 crore. A. 2% B. 4% C. 5% D. 6% Answer: A Description: Q7). The Mission XI Million launched by Sports Ministry on February 10, 2017 aims to promote which sports? A. Hockey B. Football C. Kho-Kho D. Cricket Answer: B Description: The Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goyal launched the Mission XI Million, the biggest school sport outreach programme, in New Delhi on February 10, 2017 in the presence of President of AIFF Shri Praful Patel. The programme has been launched with an aim to make football a sport of choice in India and encourage children to play the football games on regular basis. Q8). What is the name of the official Mascot for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India tournament? A. Jaggu B. Bholu C. Smoky D. Kheleo Answer: D Description: The official Mascot for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India tournament was revealed on February 10, 2017 in New Delhi at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The mascot was unveiled during the launch of Mission XI Million programme. Q9). Which of the given teak variety is soon to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its unique superior properties? A. Nilambur teak B. Dandeli teak C. Konni teak D. Adilabad teak Answer: A Description: Q10). The TAMRA Portal and Mobile Application has been launched to enhance the Ease of doing Business in which sector? A. Textile sector B. Infrastructure Sector C. Minning sector D. Telecommunication Sector Answer: C Description: The Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Shri Piyush Goyal launched the TAMRA (Transparency, Auction Monitoring and Resource Augmentation) portal and Mobile Application in New Delhi on February 10, 2017. Score:
