CIVIL, UPSC, UPPSC, Other Pcs's : Current Affairs (July) Online Test Electronic Study 6:13 PM Current Affairs Electronic Study Welcome to Online Tests Welcome to Online Tests Time Remaining: Q1). Which new pension scheme has been launched by the Union Government for the senior citizens? A. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Varun Yojana (PMVVY) B. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) C. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vaman Yojana (PMVVY) D. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vradh Yojana (PMVVY) Answer: B Description: The Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has launched a new pension scheme Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) for the senior citizens in New Delhi on July 21, 2017. The scheme can be purchased offline as well as online through LIC and is exempted from Service Tax or GST. Q2). Which state to host the 5th North East Connectivity Summit-2018? A. Assam B. Tripura C. Mijoram D. Arunanchal Pradesh Answer: D Description: Q3). Which union ministry has launched an online complaint system “sexual harassment e-box” at workplace? A. Ministry of Science and Technology B. Ministry of Home Affairs C. Ministry of Women and Child Development D. Ministry of Law and Justice Answer: C Description: Initially, this online portal is open for central government women employees only and later on, complaints from private sector will be entertained effectively. Q4). Which State Civil Secretariat has become the India’s first secretariat to be fully under wireless coverage? A. Kerala B. Assam C. Sikkim D. Arunanchal Pradesh Answer: D Description: Chief Minister Pema Khandu has recently inaugurated the Wi-Fi Local Area Network (LAN) at the State Civil Secretariat in Itanagar. Q5). Which state will have India’s first Eco-friendly bridges for the movement of tigers? A. Telangana B. Andhra Pradesh C. Assam D. Odisha Answer: A Description: Telangana State will have eco-friendly bridges over a canal cutting across the tiger corridor linking the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra with the forests in Telangana’s Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. Q6). Which union minister has inaugurated RIWATCH Museum in Arunachal Pradesh? A. Ashok Gajapathi Raju B. Nitin Gadkari C. Kiren Rijiju D. None of the Above Answer: C Description: The Research Institution of World Ancient, Traditional, Culture & Heritage (RIWATCH) Museum at Roing in Arunachal Pradesh on July 22, 2017. Q7). The 2017 National Broadcasting Day (NBD) is celebrated on which date in India? A. July 22 B. July 23 C. July 21 D. July 25 Answer: B Description: Q8). Karamjyoti Dalal, who has won bronze medal at the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships, is associated with which sports? A. Sprint B. Javelin throw C. Discus-throw D. Club throw Answer: C Description: Q9). Which country is hosting the 2017 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships? A. Japan B. Nepal C. India D. China Answer: B Description: The delegates from 38 countries including India are taking part in the weeklong event. More than 300 weightlifters will compete for total 96 medals, 48 each in men’s and women’s categories. Q10). India has recently signed pact which country to connect both the countries by waterways? A. Thailand B. Sri Lanka C. Myanmar D. Bangladesh Answer: D Description: The waterways will facilitate movement of passengers and goods between India’s northeast and West Bengal with Bangladesh. Score: Author : Electronic Study Share this Related Posts