1. 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.
2. The National Deworming Day (NDD) is celebrated on which date in India?
[A] February 13
[B] February 10
[C] February 12
[D] February 11
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Correct Answer: B [February 10]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has observed its 3rd National Deworming Day (NDD) on February 10 to tackle worm infections among pre-school (anganwadi) and school-age children across India. The aim of the NDD is to reach every child, regardless of their socio-economic circumstance. It is the world’s largest deworming programme that covers 340 million children under-19 years of age across 36 states/ UTs. The deworming programme is India’s commitment to a comprehensive national response to the public health threat posed by worms.
3. Which country to host conference on counter radicalisation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?
[A] Malaysia
[B] Iran
[C] Pakistan
[D] India
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Correct Answer: D [India]
Notes:
India will host a conference on counter radicalisation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to share experiences and ideas on prevention of radicalization in October 2017. The conference will provide common platform to countries for sharing experiences and ideas on prevention of radicalisation.
4. Dravid Bowie, who passed away recently, was the well-known actor from which country?
[A] United States
[B] Japan
[C] England
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [England]
Notes:
David Robert Jones (69), an English singer, songwriter and actor, has recently passed away in New York City, United States. He was posthumously honoured with five Grammy Awards in various categories viz. Best Alternative Rock Album, Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical), and Best Recording Package for Blackstar, and Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song for the album’s title track at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards-2017.
5. How much loan amount has been sanctioned by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop 800-km Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor?
[A] $375 million
[B] $475 million
[C] $425 million
[D] $500 million
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Correct Answer: A [$375 million]
Notes:
India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed $375 million pact for loans and grants to develop 800—km Visakhapatnam—Chennai Industrial Corridor, which is the first phase of a planned 2,500-km East Coast Economic Corridor. Apart from this, The Asian Development Bank has approved loans comprising a $ 500 million multitranche facility to build key infrastructure in the four main centers along the corridor — Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Amaravati, and Yerpedu—Srikalahasti in Andhra Pradesh.
6. Which state government has launched India’s first post office passport service center?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Sikkim
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has inaugurated India’s first post office passport service centre at the Vidisha Post Office in Vidisha on February 25, 2017. The passport service centre will work in the form of Passport Sewa Laghu Kendra (PSLK). The centre will complete scrutiny and approval of passport applications in a day and provide passport to applicants in three days.
7. What is the theme of 2017 World Hearing Day (WHD)?
[A] Ear care can avoid hearing loss
[B] Make listening safe
[C] Childhood hearing loss: act now, here is how!
[D] Action for hearing loss: make a sound investment
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Correct Answer: D [Action for hearing loss: make a sound investment]
Notes:
The World Hearing Day (WHD) is observed every year on March 3 to raise awareness and promote ear and hearing care across the world. The 2017 theme “Action for hearing loss: make a sound investment” draws attention to the economic impact of hearing loss and the cost effectiveness of interventions to address it.
8. Which city has topped the 2016 Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) Urban Governance ranking?
[A] Thiruvananthapuram
[B] Kolkata
[C] Bhubaneswar
[D] Pune
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Correct Answer: A [Thiruvananthapuram]
Notes:
Thiruvananthapuram has topped the list of Indian cities in the urban governance ranking of the 4th edition of Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS)-2016. The survey conducted by Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy, which evaluated 21 cities across 18 states. Pune stood at 2nd position followed by Kolkata, Mumbai and Hyderabad. The ASICS highlighted inadequacies in urban governance that could affect public service delivery and quality of life. Janaagraha recommends changes in planning laws to address the issues challenging the efficient planning of the cities.
9. The 2017 Agriculture Science Fair (ASF) was held in which city?
[A] Pune
[B] Jaipur
[C] Bhopal
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: D [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Krishi Unnati Mela (or Agriculture Science Fair) 2017 was held at the campus of IARI in New Delhi from March 15-17, which was jointly organized by Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR) and Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The purpose of the mela is to display and popularise the latest advancement in agricultural research and technology development among farmers and end users since 1972.
10. Which Indian personality has become the Vice-President (VP) of the Local Organising Committee (LoC) of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017?
[A] Babul Supriyo
[B] Kushal Das
[C] Praful Patel
[D] Nikhil Kumar
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Correct Answer: A [Babul Supriyo]
Notes:
Babul Supriyo, the singer-turned BJP MP, has become the Vice-President (VP) of the Local Organising Committee (LoC) of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017, which is to be hosted by India. The event will be held in October 2017. Currently, he is the Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.