CIVIL, UPSC, UPPSC, Other Pcs's :: Current Affairs March 2017 Electronic Study 5:36 PM Electronic Study Welcome to Online Tests Welcome to Online Tests Time Remaining: Q1). The week long Swachh Shakti Saptah has been inaugurated in which state on March 1, 2017? A. Gujarat B. Haryana C. West Bengal D. Assam Answer: B Description: The Union Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launched the week long Swachh Shakti Saptah at national level on March 1, 2017 in Gurugram, Haryana to highlight the role of women in Swachh Bharat Mission and to recognize their leadership. Q2). Which Indian city has been ranked as the Best city in the fourth edition of the Annual Survey of India’s City Systems 2016 by Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy A. Mumbai B. Goa C. Pune D. Thiruvananthapuram Answer: D Description: Q3). The United Nation Security Council (UNSC) is headquartered at ___? A. Washington DC B. Geneva C. New York D. Paris Answer: C Description: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, charged with the maintenance of international peace and security as well as accepting new members to the United Nations and approving any changes to its United Nations Charter. Formation: 1945, Council President: Matthew Rycroft, Headquarter: New York, United States. Q4). The Madhya Pradesh government presented a total budget of Rs. _____ for the fiscal 2017-18 on March 1, 2017. A. Rs.1,59,836.56 crore B. Rs.1,85,564.27 crore C. Rs.1,62,281.69 crore D. Rs.1,72,276.54 crore Answer: B Description: The Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jayant Malaiya presented Rs.1,85,564.27 crore Budget for 2017-2018 in the state Assembly on March 1, 2017. The minister estimated the net expenditure to be Rs 1,69,954.46 crore with a revenue surplus of Rs 4596.40 crore for 2017-18. Q5). The government has further extended the time limit to deposit the scrapped notes by persons who were abroad during the demonetisation period till ____? A. March 31 B. June 1 C. May 31 D. None of the Above Answer: A Description: Q6). Which country has decided to use the Russian ruble as its official currency along with its own existing official currency? A. Hungary B. Belarus C. Poland D. Ukraine Answer: D Description: Ukraine’s self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic, state in eastern Ukraine, will use the Russian ruble as its official currency, along with the Ukrainian Hryvnia. Q7). How many Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) have been entered into by CBDT till date since its incorporation in 2012? A. 130 B. 140 C. 150 D. 160 Answer: B Description: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has signed 10 unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in past one week with Indian taxpayers to provide certainty in transfer pricing. The different sectors in which these 10 APAs have been signed includes telecom, pharma, banking and finance, steel, retail and information technology. Q8). The week long 29th International Yoga Festival has been organized in which state? A. Himachal Pradesh B. Uttarakhand C. Kerala D. West Bengal Answer: B Description: Q9). Which movie won the Audience Award at the Glasgow Film Festival 2017 on March 1, 2017? A. Bhakta Vidur B. Lipstick Under My Burkha C. Santa Banta Pvt Ltd D. City of Joy Answer: B Description: Restricted for release by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Indian movie, Lipstick Under My Burkha was awarded the third annual Audience Award at the Glasgow Film Festival 2017 on March 1, 2017. Q10). How much amount has been sanctioned by the government for the treatment of the cataract patients over the next five years? A. Rs. 421 crore B. Rs. 825 crore C. Rs. 756 crore D. None of the Above Answer: C Description: The Union Health Minister J P Nadda has announced that an amount of Rs. 756 crore has been approved by the government under a scheme for the treatment of 786 lakh cataract patients over the period of 5 years. The aim of the scheme is to eradicate the blindness among people due to cataract by 2022. Score: See Also :- General Science Online test Author : Electronic Study Share this Related Posts
