S Paul, who passed away recently, was the renowned personality of which field?
Correct Answer: D [Photography]
Answer Explanation:
S Paul (88), the veteran photographer, has passed away in New Delhi
on August 16, 2017. He was a self-taught photographer who discovered his
passion for the art as a teenager. He joined The Indian Express in the
1960s and retired from the newspaper in 1989. Paul received recognition
and fame as a professional photographer when his pictures were selected
for publication in three renowned British publications — Amateur
Photographer, Miniature Camera and Miniature Camera World. B&W
Magazine of US had described him as ‘The Henry Cartier-Bresson of
India’. Apart from other recognitions, Paul was the first Indian to be
profiled by The British Journal of Photography in 1967. He was the first
Indian to win the Nikon International Photo Contest in 1971. Paul was
born on 19 August, 1929 in Jhang, Pakistan. He moved to India after
Partition and his family shifted to Shimla. His younger brother, Raghu
Rai, is also a renowned photographer
Which union minister has launched “Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali” campaign to celebrate pollution-free diwali?
Correct Answer: D [Harsh Vardhan]
Answer Explanation:
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate
Change, has launched the “Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali” campaign to
celebrate pollution-free diwali. Diwali is an integral part of our rich
tradition and a festival that embodies joy and happiness. In recent
times, the pattern of celebration has changed somewhat and has got
associated with excessive bursting of crackers, which contributes
significantly to air and noise pollution. As a result, there has been a
significant impact on the environment and health of the people. Thus, as
a part of the campaign, the Environment Ministry will undertake various
activities to create awareness among various stakeholders and encourage
people to participate in combating air pollution.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched which consumer mobile app for smooth functioning of electronic toll collection?
Correct Answer: A [MyFASTag]
Answer Explanation:
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched two
mobile Apps namely MyFASTag and FASTag Partner in New Delhi to ensure
smooth functioning of the Electronic Toll Collection system. The mobile
apps will ease the process and will make it possible to buy or recharge
FASTags at the click of a mobile button. Basically, MyFASTag is a
consumer App that can be downloaded from the App Store for both Android
and iOS systems. A consumer can purchase or recharge FASTags on this
App. The app also helps to keep track of transactions and provides for
online grievance redressal. While, the FASTag Partner app is for banks
and agencies selling the tag. A total of 10 banks, including mobile
wallets, provide FASTags.
Which football club has won the 2017 Spanish Super Cup?
Correct Answer: B [Real Madrid]
Answer Explanation:
Real Madrid football club has won the Spanish Super Cup for the 10th
time with a 2-0 win over Barcelona at a joyous Bernabeu on August 16,
2017 to complete a 5-1 aggregate victory.
Who has taken charge as the new Pakistan’s high commissioner to India?
Correct Answer: B [Sohail Mahmoodm]
Answer Explanation:
Sohail Mahmoodm, the senior diplomat, has taken charge as the new
Pakistan’s high commissioner to India. He succeeded Abdul Basit. The
High Commission of Pakistan in New Delhi is the diplomatic mission of
Pakistan in India. Prior to this, Mahmood served as Pakistan’s
ambassador in Turkey.
The 2017 World Photography Day (WPD) is observed on which date?
Correct Answer: C [August 19]
Answer Explanation:
The World Photography Day (WPD) is observed every year on August 19
to inspire photographers across the planet to share a single photo with a
simple purpose: to share their world with the world. The date of August
19 was chosen to commemorate the invention of the Daguerreotype, a
photographic process developed by Frenchmen Louis Daguerre and Joseph
Nicephore Niepce in 1837. On January 9, 1839, the French Academy of
Sciences announced the Daguerreotype process. On August 19 that same
year, the French government purchased the patent and announced
Daguerreotype free to the world as a gift. This event was an important
step in the development of modern-day photography.
BSNL has launched its “BSNL Wallet” in partnership with which digital payment company?
Correct Answer: C [MobiKwik]
Answer Explanation:
The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) has launched its mobile wallet
“BSNL Wallet” in partnership with MobiKwik to enable one-tap bill
payment for its over 100 million subscribers. This digital wallet was
launched at an event by Manoj Sinha, Minister for Telecommunications in
New Delhi. The mobile wallet is developed & issued by MobiKwik on
behalf of BSNL. It works on both smartphone and feature phones and
enables fast online recharges, bill payments, shopping, bus & train
booking and many more.
India has recently signed $24.64 million GEF grant agreement with which international organization for ecosystems service improvement project?
Correct Answer: D [World Bank]
Answer Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has signed Global Environment Facility
(GEF) Grant Agreement with the World Bank (WB) for $24.64 million for
Ecosystems Service Improvement Project (ESIP). The project is entirely
be financed by the World Bank out of its GEF Trust Fund. The project’s
duration is 05 years. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change (MoEF&CC) will implement the Project in the States of
Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh through Indian Council of Forestry
Research & Education under the National Mission for Green India. The
purpose of the Project is to strengthen the institutional capacity of
the Departments of Forestry and Community Organisations to enhance
forest ecosystem services and improve the livelihoods of forest
dependent communities in Central Indian Highlands.
Where is the headquarters of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)?
Correct Answer: B [Mumbai]
Answer Explanation:
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory
censorship and classification body under the Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting that regulated the public exhibition of films under the
provisions of the Cinematograph Act. . The headquarters of CBEC is
located at Mumbai, Maharashtra. The board consists of non-official
members and a Chairman, all of whom are appointed by Central Government.
Any Film can be publicly exhibited in the country only after they have
been certified by it. Prasoon Joshi, the famous lyricist, is the newly
appointment chairperson of the CBFC. Joshi is known for putting forth
his opinion on contemporary issues. He twice won the National Award for
Best Lyricist – first in 2008 for ‘Maa’ (Taare Zameen Par) and then in
2013 for ‘Bolo Na’ in Chittagong.
The Parambikulam Tiger Reserve (PTR) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: A [Kerala ]
Answer Explanation:
The Parambikulam Tiger Reserve (PTR) is a protected area located in
Chittur taluk in Palakkad district of Kerala and covers an area of 391
square kilometers. It is alos home to lion-tailed macaques, Nilgiri
tahr, elephants, Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Nilgiri marten small
Travancore flying squirrel, etc. According to recently conducted tiger
census at the regional level in 2016, there are 33 tigers in Periyar
reserve and 25 in Parambikulam reserve respectively, which is informed
by the Forest Minister K Raju in the state assembly on August 18, 2017.
It must be noted that as per a tiger census conducted at the national
level in 2010, considered as authoritative figure, there were 38 tigers
in Parambikulam spread over 643 sq feet area and 34 in Periyar that
covers an area of 925 sq feet.
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