1. Which state government has recently launched “Civil Service Awards” for excellence in public administration?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Manipur
[C] Assam
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu has introduced ‘Arunachal Civil Service Awards’ for excellence in public administration. The purpose of the award is not only to boost the morale of the state government employees by recognizing their hard work and innovative work done by them, but also is expected to bring in a productive work culture. The award consists of a medal, a scroll, and a cash award of Rs 1 lakh for an individual and Rs 5 lakhs for an organisation/group/team. The award will be considered on the basis of implementation of innovative schemes or projects, showing innovation and adaptation to meet the stakeholders’ requirement, building up perceptible system changes and institutions. The award also aims to honour civil servants and government employees who make public service delivery system efficient, corruption free, including speedy and judicious execution of work. Extraordinary performance in emergent situations like floods, earthquakes, etc shall also form the basis of being eligible for this award.
2. Mohit Ahlawat is associated with which sports?
[A] Chess
[B] Boxing
[C] Cricket
[D] Badminton
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Correct Answer: C [Cricket]
Notes:
Mohit Ahlawat (21) from Delhi has become the first batsman in the world to score a triple century in a T20 match at a level. He achieved this feat in a local T20 tournament at Delhi’s Lalita Park, playing for Maavi XI against Friend’s XI. Mohit’s unbeaten 300 run innings came off just 72 balls and was laced with a staggering 39 sixes and 14 boundaries. In professional cricket, the highest individual score in T20 cricket belongs to Chris Gayle, who made 175 runs in just 66 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore. The highest individual in international cricket is 156 that Aaron Finch smashed in 63 balls for Australia against England.
3. Which of the following is the official mascot for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017?
[A] Kheleo
[B] Zabivaka
[C] Fuleco
[D] Pille
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Correct Answer: A [Kheleo]
Notes:
The Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel and All India Foot ball Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel has launched the official mascot “Kheleo” for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on February 10, 2017. The clouded leopard “Kheleo” is a vulnerable wild cat whose habitat extends from the Himalayan foothills to mainland Southeast Asia. Kheleo will participate in numerous activities in the run-up to the first-ever FIFA tournament to be hosted by India, which will be played from 6 to 28 October 2017. In it, India will showcase its ability to organize and execute global sporting events.
4. Which sub-committee of Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) has been constituted to boost girls’ education?
[A] Kadiyam Srihari committee
[B] Ashok Das committee
[C] Suraj Patra committee
[D] Neel Mukherjee committee
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Correct Answer: A [Kadiyam Srihari committee ]
Notes:
The Union HRD Ministry has recently constituted a sub-committee of Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) under Chairmanship of Kadiyam Srihari to look into issues of girl’s education. Srihari is the Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister of Telangana. The terms of reference of the sub-committee would be to examine the reasons for low participation of girls in education, including the socio-economic factors with resultant gender bias and suggest ways to reduce gender disparity so as to achieve better gender parity index. It will analyse girls’ participation at all levels of school education across socio-economic groups of SC/ST, minorities and in rural-urban areas and reduce existing educational disparities among them. It will also examine the existing schemes, measures and incentives aimed at enhancing girls’ participation and ensuring their retention in education and suggest improvements and modifications in the existing schemes.
5. Jiro Taniguchi, who passed away recently, was the legendary comic manga artist from which country?
[A] Malaysia
[B] Singapore
[C] Japan
[D] Swtizerland
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Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Notes:
Jiro Taniguchi (69), a legendary comic manga artist of Japan, has recently passed away in Tokyo, Japan. He was known for his elegant line drawings and intricately-constructed landscapes. Taniguchi achieved an international following with works such as The Walking Man, The Summit of the Gods and The Magic Mountain.
6. Which portal has been launched by the union government to ensure transparency in mining operations?
[A] Taboo
[B] Tamra
[C] Tanra
[D] Tacma
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Correct Answer: B [Tamra]
Notes:
The Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal has recently launched TAMRA mobile application and portal to ensure transparent award of statutory clearances for mining operations. TAMRA stands for “Transparency, Auction Monitoring and Resource Augmentation”. The portal covers block-wise, state-wise and mineral-wise information of the blocks to be auctioned, monitors various statutory clearances, and also highlights the additional resources generated through e-Auction. In case of delay in obtaining any clearances, TAMRA will send triggers to the concerned authority so that the remedial steps can be taken immediately by those responsible.
7. John-John Dohmen, who has won the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Male Player of the Year 2016, is belonged to which country?
[A] Netherland
[B] Belgium
[C] Ireland
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: B [Belgium]
Notes:
John-John Dohmen of Belgium has won the 2016 FIH Male Player of the Year award by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) at the gala FIH Hockey Stars Awards Ceremony in Chandigarh, India on February 23, 2017. Beside this, Naomi van As of Netherland has been named as 2016 FIH Female Player of the Year award.
8. Which city hosted the 4th India-CLMV Business Conclave-2017?
[A] Pune
[B] Chennai
[C] Jaipur
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: C [Jaipur]
Notes:
The 4th edition of India-CLMV (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam) Business Conclave was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman, which was organised by the Department of Commerce and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The purpose of the conference was to identify specific project opportunities and seeks business partnerships in the region. The conclave focused on sectors such as Pharma, Healthcare, manufacturing, Agri Business, Food processing, Gems and Jewellery, Textiles, Leather, Renewable Energy and education.
9. Which bank has become the India’s first bank to launch Aadhaar Pay service for merchants?
[A] ICICI Bank
[B] HDFC Bank
[C] Axis Bank
[D] IDFC Bank
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Correct Answer: D [IDFC Bank]
Notes:
IDFC Bank has become the India’s first bank to launch the biometric-based digital payment system ‘Aadhaar Pay’ through its network that will allow even those without mobile phones to do cashless transactions. The Aadhar Pay service is for merchants which will enable them to receive Aadhaar-enabled payments by passing credit and debit cards, pin and password.
10. Who has been appointed as the new Ambassador of India to Nepal?
[A] Anita Karwal
[B] U Venkateswarlu
[C] Manjeev Singh Puri
[D] Ruby Srivastava
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Correct Answer: C [Manjeev Singh Puri]
Notes:
Manjeev Singh Puri, a 1982 batch IFS officer, has been appointed as the new Ambassador of India to Nepal. He will succeed Ranjit Rae. Currently, Puri is India’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg.