1. Which Indian organisation has won the 2017 Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN) Award?
[A] Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
[B] National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
[C] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[D] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
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Correct Answer: B [National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)]
Notes:
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of India has won prestigious International Award of Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN) titled “APQN Quality Award 2017 for International Co-operation in Quality Assurance” in Moscow, Russia on May 26, 2017. The NAAC is an organisation that assesses and accredits institutions of higher education in India. It’s headquarters is located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
2. From July 1, 2017, the nationwide GST (Goods & Services Tax) has been rolled out in India, making the country a single market. What is the current size of Indian economy?
[A] USD 1 Trillion
[B] USD 2 Trillion
[C] USD 3 Trillion
[D] USD 4 Trillion
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Correct Answer: B [ USD 2 Trillion ]
Notes:
India is a USD 2 trillion economy with around 1.3 billion people.
3. Which among the following country is the host of 2018 Commonwealth Games?
[A] Canada
[B] England
[C] Australia
[D] India
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
4. The Xinjiang province of China is experiencing ethnic turmoil for the past several years because of which of the following tribes protesting against the increasing settlements of Han Chinese?
[A] Uyghurs
[B] Mosuo
[C] Yuezhi
[D] Wuhan
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Correct Answer: A [Uyghurs]
Notes:
The Uyghurs are an ethnic minority group that are native to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Northwest China. The Uyghurs are predominantly Muslim and are culturally affiliated with Central and East Asia. The Uyghurs have been protesting against the increasing settlements of Han Chinese in the Xinjiang province. The Chinese government has committed human rights abuses against the Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minorities. China’s counterterrorism efforts focus on the mostly Muslim ethnic Uighur population in the western Xinjiang region. According to the 2020 census, the total population of Xinjiang was 25.85 million. The Han ethnic group numbered 10.92 million, and ethnic minorities numbered 14.93 million.
5. From four corners of a square sheet of side 4 cm, four pieces each in the shape of arc of a circle with radius 2 cm, are cut out. The area of the remaining portion is:
[A] (4 – 2π) sq. cm.
[B] (16 – 4π) sq. cm.
[C] (8 – π) sq. cm.
[D] (16 – 8π) sq. cm
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Correct Answer: B [(16 – 4π) sq. cm.]
Notes:
Area of sectors
=> Area of square = 4
4 = 16 sq.cm.
∴ Area of the remaining portion = (16 – 4π) sq.cm.
Hence option [B] is the right answer.
6. The percentage expenses on various items during book production and sale.
If the “miscellaneous expenses” are Rs. 6000. How much more are “binding and cutting charges” than “Royalty”?
[A] Rs. 10500
[B] Rs. 4500
[C] Rs. 6000
[D] Rs. 6500
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Correct Answer: B [Rs. 4500]
Notes:Difference in per cent cost of ‘binding and cutting charges’ and ‘rotalty’ = (18-15)%= 3%
Now, 4% of total cost = Rs. 6000
∴ 3% of total cost =
7. Government of India has declared year 2016 as__:
[A] Year of LPG Consumers
[B] Year of Financial Inclusion
[C] Year of Pulses
[D] Year of Soils
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Correct Answer: A [ Year of LPG Consumers ]
Notes:
The government of India aims to provide clean cooking fuel available to all household in the country by year 2018. The Government of India declared year 2016 as ‘Year of LPG Consumers’.
8. Which of the following organisations recently released the report titled “South Asia Economic Focus- Globalisation Backlash” praising the demonetization move in India?
[A] International Monetary Fund
[B] World Bank
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
In recent report of World Bank titled “South Asia Economic Focus – Globalisation Backlash”, it said eliminating tax evasion and corruption-the most talked objectives of junking old 500 and 1000 rupee notes. The report said that the demonetisation move will limit tax evasion and corruption, will help to curb black money, to eliminate counterfeit notes, increase transparency and promote the use of electronic payments in India.
9. As part of efforts to protect the rich aquatic biodiversity of river Ganga from “escalating anthropogenic pressures,” the government has recently decided to establish a turtle sanctuary at which of the following places?
[A] Haridwar
[B] Varanasi
[C] Allahabad
[D] Patna
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Correct Answer: C [Allahabad]
Notes:
The Ganga and Yamuna at Allahabad are home to some of the most endangered fauna like turtles (Batagur Kachuga, Batagur dhongoka, Nilssonia gangetica, Chitra indica, Hardella thurjii etc.), the National Aquatic Animal — Gangetic dolphin (Platanista gangetica), the Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) and numerous migratory and resident birds. As a part of efforts made to protect the rich aquatic biodiversity of river Ganga from “escalating anthropogenic pressures,” the government decided to establish a turtle sanctuary in Allahabad.
10. Which of the following statements is incorrect about “Operation Greens” announced in Budget 2018?
[A] It aims to double the income of farmers by the end of 2022
[B] Government allocated a sum of Rs 500 crore for this operation
[C] It envisages setting the minimum support price to 1.5 times the cost of production
[D] It promotes organic farming in the country
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Correct Answer: D [It promotes organic farming in the country]
Notes:
“Operation Greens” was recently announced in Budget 2018. It aims to double the income of farmers by end of 2022. It is basically a price fixation scheme that aims to ensure farmers are given the right price for their produce. Under this, government will enhance the MSP for crops to 1.5 times the input cost of the produce. Also, it envisages promoting farmer producer organisations, agri-logistics, processing facilities and professional management. For its implementation, government has allocated a sum of Rs 500 crore in the Budget 2018.
