1. Who of the following have been selected for 2017 All-Star Basketball without Borders (BWB) Global Camp?
[A] Aashay Verma and Priyanka Prabhakara
[B] Sakshi Pawar and Akshay Sharma
[C] Vivek Kumar and Mahima Rathore
[D] Nishant Patel and Varsha Sharma
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Correct Answer: A [Aashay Verma and Priyanka Prabhakara]
Notes:
For the first time, two Indian cagers – Aashay Verma and Priyanka Prabhakara – have been selected in a 67-strong international group of boys and girls for the NBA and FIBA’s third annual Basketball without Borders (BWB) Global Camp in New Orleans, USA. The camp will be held February 17 to 19 as part of NBA All-Star 2017. The BWB Global Camp is a great opportunity for the top male and female prospects from around the world to compete against one another, learn directly from NBA and FIBA players, legends and coaches, and experience the excitement of NBA All-Star. The Basketball without Borders program was founded on the belief that basketball brings young players from different backgrounds together and transcends cultural boundaries.
2. What is the India’s rank in the USCC Intellectual Property Index (IPI)-2017?
[A] 39th
[B] 22nd
[C] 43rd
[D] 11th
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Correct Answer: C [43rd]
Notes:
India has been ranked 43rd out of 45 global economies in the 5th edition of Intellectual Property Index (IPI)-2017, as per the latest report titled “The Roots of Innovation” by the US Chamber of Commerce (USCC)’s Global Intellectual Property Center (GIPC). This is the 5th year in a row that India has been ranked at the bottom of the pack in the index. The list is topped by United States, followed by United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and Sweden respectively. The GIPC highlighted the need for the government to build upon the positive rhetoric of its IPR policy with the substantial legislative reforms that innovators need.
3. Consider the following statements regarding precautions in handling magnets:
- Magnets should be hit with a hammer to maintain their magnetism.
- Magnets should be stored properly when not in use.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Hitting a magnet with a hammer can destroy its magnetic properties and is not recommended. Proper storage is essential to maintain the magnet's effectiveness and magnetism. Hence, only the second statement is correct while the first is incorrect.
4. Who is the author of the book “Lincoln in the Bardo”?
[A] Junot Díaz
[B] George Saunders
[C] Marie Claire
[D] Zadie Smith
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Correct Answer: B [George Saunders]
Notes:
The book “Lincoln in the Bardo” has been authored by George Saunders, the Folio prize-winning author. The novel is a tale of death and beyond that captures the grief of Abraham Lincoln over the death of his 11-year-old son Willie while the Civil War raged on in the United States of America (USA). The book draws a parallel line between the lives of Willie’s ghost and a similar uncertain state of Lincoln, after the boy’s death. In simple words, the novel is a confrontation with the mysterious beyond the inevitable death, a question that has haunted humankind, and the way death can bring even the head of a nation to his knees.
5. What is the theme of the 2017 National Safety Week (NSW) of India?
[A] Safety: It takes all of us
[B] Keep each other safe
[C] Ensure safe and healthy working environment
[D] Strengthen safety movement to achieve zero harm
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Correct Answer: B [Keep each other safe]
Notes:
The National Safety Week/Day (NSW) is celebrated every year in India from March 4 to 10 to raise safety awareness among people, and to prevent and lessen the loss of human life and tackle financial losses to the family by availing them of safety, health and environment-related support services. The 2017 theme is “Keep Each Other Safe”. It is observed by the National Safety Council (NSC) of India.
6. Which state government has launched a 24X7 toll free helpline number “181” for distressed women?
[A] Assam
[B] Odisha
[C] West Bengal
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
The Chief minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik has recently launched a 24X7 toll free helpline number 181 for distressed women in all the 30 districts of the state on the occasion on International Women’s Day. The helpline will facilitate quick response of various services including lodging police complaint to provide medical, legal and counselling to women victims.
7. The World Theatre Day (WTD) is observed on which date?
[A] March 28
[B] March 25
[C] March 26
[D] March 27
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Correct Answer: D [March 27]
Notes:
The World Theatre Day (WTD) is observed every year on March 27 to draw attention to the power of the stage. The day was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the world organization for performing arts. The day is a celebration for those who can see the value and importance of the art form “theatre”, and acts as a wake-up-call for governments, politicians and institutions which have not yet recognized its value to the people and to the individual and have not yet realized its potential for economic growth.
8. Which Indian Chief Minister has been selected for the USIBC Transformative Chief Minister (TCM) award?
[A] Sarbananda Sonowal
[B] Nitish Kumar
[C] N Chandrababu Naidu
[D] Raman Singh
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Correct Answer: C [N Chandrababu Naidu]
Notes:
N Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has been selected for the US India Business Council (USIBC)’s Transformative Chief Minister (TCM) award for his good governance to people after bifurcation. Naidu would receive award at the 2nd annual West Coast Summit (WCS) to be held in Menlo Park, California on May 8, 2017.
9. Who has won the 2017 Men’s Singles Miami Open Tennis Tournament?
[A] Dominic Thiem
[B] Rafael Nadal
[C] Milos Raonic
[D] Roger Federer
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Correct Answer: D [Roger Federer]
Notes:
Roger Federer, a Swiss professional tennis player, has won the 2017 Men’s Singles Miami Open Tennis Tournament by defeating Rafael Nadal in the final by 6-3 6-4 in the final at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, United States. Apart from this, Johanna Konta from Great Britain has won the 2017 Miami Open – Women’s Singles title by defeating Caroline Wozniacki in the final by 6–4, 6–3.
10. The 2017 National conference on Communicating India has started in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Kochi
[C] Guwahati
[D] Agra
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
The 2017 National conference on Communicating India has held in New Delhi on April 5, 2017. The three main themes for the conference are ‘Telling India’s story to the world’, ‘Communicating via Journalism’ and ‘Dialogue with Diaspora’. The one-day conference has been organized by the Vivekananda International Foundation in collaboration with the India Media Centre, University of Westminster, London, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library and the Indian Institute of Mass Communication with the association of Prasar Bharati.