CIVIL, UPSC, UPPSC, Other Pcs's : Current Affairs Online Test Electronic Study 8:58 PM Current Affairs Electronic Study Welcome to Online Tests Welcome to Online Tests Time Remaining: Q1). What is the period of annual insurance under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana(PMSBY)? - A. 1st April-31st March B. 1st June-31st May C. 1st January-31st December D. None of the Above Answer: C Description: 1st June-31st May is the period of annual insurance under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY). Under PMJJBY life insurance is provided of Rs.2 lakhs for an annual premium of just Rs.330and is available for all account holders aged between 18-50 years. Q2). What is the new solar power capacity which India added in 2016-17 according to the latest figures provided by the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE)? A. 5,525 MW B. 5,000 MW C. 6,000 MW D. 4,500 MW Answer: A Description: 5,525 MW is the new solar power capacity which India added in 2016-17 according to the latest figures provided by the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE). Q3). Which country will remain the fastest growing major economy in the world with growth expected to be over 7.4% in 2017 and 7.6% in 2018 as per the latest forecast by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)? A. China B. India C. Bangladesh D. Pakistan Answer: B Description: India will remain the fastest growing major economy in the world with growth expected to be over 7.4% in 2017 and 7.6% in 2018 as per the latest forecast by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Q4). Which institute bagged the top position in the top 100 university ranking released by the centre recently? A. Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai B. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru C. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi D. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad Answer: B Description: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras came in a close second. Q5). Name the place where the Teesta River originates, which is the major point of dispute between India and Bangladesh? A. Asam B. West Bengal C. Sikkim D. Arunanchal Pradesh Answer: C Description: Sikkim is the place where the Teesta River originates which is the major point of dispute between India and Bangladesh. It then flows through West Bengal as well as Bangladesh. India claims a share of 55 percent of the river's water. Bangladesh wants a higher share than it gets now. Q6). Name the country where a three-month emergency was declared following twin church bombings that killed dozens of people in two cities recently? A. Saudi Arabia B. Iran C. Syria D. Egypt Answer: D Description: Q7). Name the famous Bollywood superstar who came up with the idea of a mechanism for the general public to donate money to families of martyrs of central paramilitary forces who get killed in the line of duty? A. Amir Khan B. Amitabh Bacchan C. Salman Khan D. Akshay Kumar Answer: D Description: Q8). Name the constituency whose by-election scheduled on April 12, 2017 was cancelled due to rampant voter bribing and corruption? A. R.K.Nagar B. Anantnag C. Sirohi D. None of the Above Answer: A Description: R.K.Nagar is the constituency of Tamil Nadu whose by-election scheduled on April 12, 2017 was cancelled due to rampant voter bribing and corruption. Q9). Who was recently named as the Leading Cricketer in the World in this year edition of the Wisden Cricketers Almanac? A. Ravindra Jadeja B. Virat Kohli C. Hashim Amla D. Steve Smith Answer: B Description: Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket captain was recently named as the Leading Cricketer in the World in this year edition of the Wisden Cricketers Almanac. Australia's Ellyse Perry was named the world's leading women's cricketer. Kohli is the third Indian, after VirendraSehwag (2008, 2009) and Tendulkar (2010) to have won the honour. Q10). Which company emerged as the most trusted brand in India in 2017, according to a recent report released by brand analytics firm TRA Research? A. LG B. Reliance C. Sony D. None of the Above Answer: D Description: Samsung emerged as the most trusted brand in India in 2017, according to a recent report released by brand analytics firm TRA Research. Samsung climbed 17 ranks over the previous year to grab the top spot. Sony was at Number 2 and LG was ranked Number 3 in the brand trust ranking. Score: Author : Electronic Study Share this Related Posts
