GK & Current Affairs: January 17, 2017

1. How much loan amount has been sanctioned by World Bank (WB) for “Nagaland Health Project”?
[A]$58 million
[B]$68 million
[C]$88 million
[D]$48 million
Answer: $48 million
Notes:
The Indian government has recently signed a financing agreement with World Bank (WB) for $48 million for Nagaland Health Project. The heath project will directly benefit about 600,000 people. It will support and complement existing systems and mechanisms involving communities under the National Health Mission (NHM). The purpose of the project is to improve health services in Nagaland. The closing date of Nagaland health Project is March 31, 2023.
2. What is the India’s GDP growth forecast rate for FY 17, as per updated “World Economic Outlook (WEO)” report of International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
[A]6.6%
[B]7.1%
[C]6.2%
[D]6.5%
Answer: 6.6%
Notes:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 17 to 6.6% against its earlier estimate of 7.6% currencies in its updated flagship publication “World Economic Outlook (WEO)” due to Indian government’s move to demonetize high-value currencies. Apart from this, in the updated WEO report, the IMF has expected India’s growth rate at 7.2% in 2017-18 and 7.7% in 2018-19. The report stated that India’s GDP growth forecast downgraded due to the temporary negative consumption shock induced by cash shortages and payment disruptions associated with the recent currency note withdrawal and exchange initiative.
3. The world’s biggest cricket stadium will come up in which state of India?
[A]West Bengal
[B]Haryana
[C]Gujarat
[D]Karnataka
Answer: Gujarat
Notes:
The world’s biggest cricket stadium will come up at Motera area in Ahmedabad, Gujarat with a seating capacity of 1.10 lakh people. The stadium is designed by world renowned architect firm M/s. Populous and the construction award has been given to Larsen and Turbo (L&T). The stadium will be operational in two years time and will be constructed at a cost of Rs 700 crore. The new stadium will be spread across a 63 acre land in Motera where the existing Motera Stadium has been demolished. The stadium will have 76 corporate boxes, four dressing rooms, a club house and an Olympic-size swimming pool.
4. What is the India’s rank in the 2017 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI)?
[A]88th
[B]63rd
[C]57th
[D]92nd
Answer: 92nd
Notes:
India has been ranked 92nd out of 118 nations in the 2017 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI). The global index measures how countries grow, attract and retain talent. The list is topped by Switzerland, followed by Singapore, United Kingdom (UK), United States, Sweden and Australia. The 2017 report explores the effect of technological change on talent competitiveness and noted that while jobs at all levels continue to be replaced by machines, technology is also creating new opportunities.
5. The 2017 India International Garment Fair (IIGF) will be held in which city?
[A]Kanpur
[B]New Delhi
[C]Jaipur
[D]Pune
Answer: New Delhi
Notes:
The 58th edition of India International Garment Fair (IIGF) will be held in New Delhi from January 18 – 20, 2017. It will be organized by Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) India. The IIGF is one of the largest and most popular platforms in Asia, from which overseas garment buyers can source products and forge business relationships with India’s finest players in the apparel and fashion accessories domain. A total of 312 participants from 14 states of India are participating in the Fair.
6. “Pinakin” mobile app has been launched by which state tourism department to boost tourism?
[A]Karnataka
[B]Tamil Nadu
[C]Andhra Pradesh
[D]Kerala
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Notes:
The Tamil Nadu tourism department has recently launched a mobile app “Pinakin” to provide information on major tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu in a phased manner. The app is a free audio guide and is available in two languages “Tamil and English”. The app will cover world heritage tourist sites like Mamallapuram, Thanjavur Big Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram. Through the app, users can listen to interesting stories, facts and trivia about the sites. Beside this, the application also provides other information such as ticket prices, parking details and dress code.
7. Freedom fighter Mohan Singh Josan, who passed away recently, was belonged to which state?
[A]Kerala
[B]Tamil Nadu
[C]Odisha
[D]Rajasthan
Answer: Rajasthan
Notes:
Freedom fighter Mohan Singh Josan (92) has recently passed away in Sriganganagar district of Rajasthan. He had taken part in Quit India Movement (or August Kranti ). The Quit India Movement was a civil disobedience movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi at the Bombay session Committee on 8 August 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British Rule of India.
8. Who will become the new interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Prasar Bharti?
[A]Rajeev Singh
[B]Jawhar Sircar
[C]S C Panda
[D]Surya Prakash
Answer: Rajeev Singh
Notes:
Rajeev Singh, the member (finance) in Prasar Bharati Board, will become the new interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Prasar Bharti after S C Panda retires on February 2017. Panda has been serving as interim CEO since November 2016, after full time chief Jawhar Sircar resigned in October 2016.
9. The novel “The Book Thief” has been authored by whom?
[A]Mary Shelley
[B]Markus Zusak
[C]Ernest Hemingway
[D]John Boyne
Answer: Markus Zusak
Notes:
The novel “The Book Thief” has been authored by Australian author Markus Zusak. The book is the story of a young German girl, who with the help of her father learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing attacks as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her cellar before he is marched to Dachau. It is a completely moving book which will leave you flat with its pictures of Nazi Germany’s, friendship and loss.
10. Gita Sen, who passed away recently, was the renowned personality of which field?
[A]Film Industry
[B]Journalism
[C]Politics
[D]Science
Answer: Film Industry
Notes:
Gita Sen (86), the renowned actress and wife of film maker Mrinal Sen, has recently passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal. She was known for her excellent portrayal of character roles acted in several films viz. “Chorus”, “Calcutta 71”, “Kharij”, “Akaler Sandhane”, “Ekdin Pratidin” and “Khandahar”. .

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