1. As of now, Uranium can be used in which of the following fields:
- Electricity generation
- Medicines
- Defence
- Photography
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Uranium is primarily used in electricity generation through nuclear power plants. It also finds application in the field of medicine (radioisotope production), defence (nuclear weapons and armor-piercing projectiles), and in early photography processes. Thus, all four fields listed utilize uranium in various capacities.
2. 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.
3. Which Indian-origin personality has been awarded the 2017 United Kingdom’s (UK) Outstanding Bravery of the Year Award?
[A] Jasleen Laghari
[B] Aaleyah Khan
[C] Shand Panesar
[D] Harikiran Sharma
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Correct Answer: C [Shand Panesar]
Notes:
Shand Panesar, an Indian-origin constable with Scotland Yard, has been awarded 2017 United Kingdom’s (UK) Outstanding Bravery of the Year Award for risking his life with a colleague to rescue a couple from a burning building in London in September 2016. Panesar and Craig Nicholson were jointly awarded after the public voted for them in the Total Excellence in Policing Awards, which were presented by Metropolitan Police police commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe.
4. Which city to host India’s first sport theme literary festival ‘SporTale’?
[A] Shillong
[B] Pune
[C] Chennai
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Pune]
Notes:
India’s first sports literature festival ‘SporTale’ will be held in Pune on February 2, 2017. The 2-day event will feature approx 38 luminaries from the field of sports, media, cinema, books and photography.
5. Ved Prakash Sharma, who passed away recently, was the renowned novelist of which language?
[A] Telugu
[B] Tamil
[C] Odia
[D] Hindi
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Correct Answer: D [Hindi]
Notes:
Ved Prakash Sharma (62), the popular Hindi novelist, has recently passed away in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. He was famous for novels with unique titles such as Dahej Mein Revolver (Revolver as Dowry), Widhva Ka Pati (Husband of a Widow) and Dulhan Maange Dahej (Bride Asks For Dowry). Sharma had also written scripts for about half-a-dozen Hindi movies.
6. Which state is hosting the 13th edition of National Agriculture Science Congress (NASC)-2017?
[A] Punjab
[B] Karnataka
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The 13th edition of National Agriculture Science Congress (NASC)-2017 has started at the campus of the University of Agricultural Sciences-Bengaluru (UAS-B) in Bengaluru, Karnataka from February 22, 2017. The 4-day congress is jointly organised by the UAS-B, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The theme of the Congress is ‘Climate-smart Agriculture’. The Congress will provide an intellectually stimulating platform for discussing key issues related to ‘Climate-smart Agriculture’ in all its facets, including socio-economic empowerment of marginal farmers through technology development and policy initiatives for sustainable farming, forestry and natural resource management in tune with global climate change.
7. Which state government has launched “RAHAT” project for treatment of heart disease in remote and rural areas?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Chattisgarh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan ]
Notes:
The Rajasthan government has launched the Rajasthan Heart Attack Treatment programme (RAHAT) medical project at the Eternal Hospital in Jaipur to provide people timely treatment during heart attacks in remote and rural areas. Under the programme, the patients facing heart attack would be provided with emergency ambulance service and telemedicine service through Eternal Heart Care Centre Hospital. The programme is a ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), a very serious type of heart attack, management telemedicines platform that captures and transmits patient’s EKG along with clinical history from remote geographical locations to heart command center hub.
8. Which state government has signed MoU with Invest India to encourage start ups?
[A] Kerala
[B] Assam
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: D [Odisha]
Notes:
The Odisha government has recently signed MoU with Invest India to support startups in the state The MoU will also facilitate networking between Odisha start-ups and global start-up ecosystem. Invest India will also extend knowledge support for development in MSME sector with focus on food processing, agro-processing and spices. Apart from this, the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has officially launched the Start-up Odisha Helpline “18003457100” to offer hands-on assistance to youths aspiring to be entrepreneurs. The purpose of the helpline is to provide a platform to youths, incubators and other stakeholders in the start-up eco-system to get easy redressal of their queries related to policy, fund raising, company incorporation and idea validation.
9. Who is the newly appointed Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)?
[A] Ashok Mittal
[B] Rakesh Nangia
[C] Nikhil Arora
[D] P K Purwar
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Correct Answer: D [P K Purwar]
Notes:
P K Purwar has been appointed the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of state-run telecom major Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL). Currently, Purwar is working as Director (Finance) in MTNL, which has been without a full-time CMD since May 31, 2014, following superannuation of A K Garg.
10. The “Destination North East-2017” festival has started in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Chandigarh
[C] Guwahati
[D] Pune
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Correct Answer: B [Chandigarh ]
Notes:
The ‘Destination North East-2017’ festival has started in Chandigarh from March 6, 2017 to showcase North East as a potential destination for investment. The main theme of this festival is to highlight the use of appropriate technologies in all sectors of development for North East Region (NER). It will see round table discussions and exhibition stalls showcasing various features of the NER in order to attract investments in tourism, food processing, handlooms and handicrafts, horticulture and floriculture, medicinal & aromatic plants, organic farming and bamboo development. The festival has organised by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Government of India (GoI) and an industry body PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.