Which city hosted the first-ever National Conference on “Mission Mode to address Under-Nutrition”?
Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Answer Explanation:
The first ever National Conference on “Mission Mode to address
Under-Nutrition” was successfully held in New Delhi on September 19,
2017. The conference was organized by the Ministry of Women & Child
Development in collaboration with Ministry of Drinking Water and
Sanitation and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, keeping in mind
the goal of “Mission Malnutrition Free India-2022”. The Ministry of
Women & Child Development will soon issue new guidelines on
supplementary nutrition in this regard in the next few days which will
supersede all existing guidelines. Similarly, a separate self contained
protocol for severely and acutely malnourished (SAM) children will also
be issued shortly. The Minister also highlighted the importance of child
protection alongwith nutrition.
Soniya, who won gold at the Ahmet Comert Boxing Championships for youth women, is related to which weight category?
Correct Answer: A [48kg]
Answer Explanation:
India have signed off with a rich haul of one gold, four silver, and
three bronze medals at the Ahmet Comert Boxing Championships for youth
women boxers in Istanbul, Turkey. Soniya (48kg) gave India the lone gold
medal by defeating Kazakhstan’s Zhazira Urakabeva in her summit clash.
The rest of the four Indian finalists settled for silver medals after
going down in their respective bouts. The silver winners for India were
Niharika Gonella (75kg), Shashi Chopra (57kg), Parveen (54kg), and
Ankushita Boro (64kg). Earlier, Tilotama Chanu (60kg), Jyoti Gulia
(48kg), Lalita (64kg) and Manisha (69kg) had to be content with bronze
medals after losing their respective semifinal bouts.
Who will be the new chief of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?
Correct Answer: B [Rajni Kant Mishra]
Answer Explanation:
Rajni Kant Mishra, a 1984 batch Uttar Pradesh cadre IPS officer, will
be the new chief of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). He will succeed
Archana Ramasundaram, who is set to retire on September 30, 2017. The
decision was taken by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Mishra
will hold the post till his superannuation on August 31, 2019, from the
date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders.
Which state government has launched Shaheed Gram Vikas Yojana to provide houses to freedom fighters?
Correct Answer: D [Jharkhand ]
Answer Explanation:
The Jharkhand Government has launched the Shaheed Gram Vikas Yojana
at Ulihatu in Khunti district of Jharkhand. Ulihatu is the birthplace of
Jharkhand’s tribal icon Birsa Munda. The purpose of the scheme is to
develop villages of freedom fighters in the state. Under this scheme,
villages of many tribal freedom fighters will be developed and their
habitats will be provided basic amenities. Birsa Munda was a freedom
fighter, religious leader, and folk hero who belonged to the Munda tribe
from Chhotanagpur area. He is known for leading Munda rebellion towards
end of 19th century against British Raj.
Dr K S Chugh, the father of nephrology in India has passed away. He hailed from which state?
Correct Answer: C [Punjab]
Answer Explanation:
Dr Kirpal Singh Chugh (85), the father of nephrology in India, has
passed away in Chandigarh on September 17, 2017. Dr Chugh was emeritus
professor and former head of department of nephrology at the
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER),
Chandigarh. He was a recipient of several national and international
awards, including the Padma Shri. Presently, he was working with Fortis
Hospital at Mohali. Dr Chugh had 413 papers, including 38 chapters,
published in national and international journals and books. The
International Society of Nephrology had acknowledged Dr Chugh’s
pioneering work and contributions and had included him amongst 50
legends in nephrology.
Who will be new Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)?
Correct Answer: D [YC Modi]
Answer Explanation:
YC Modi, a 1984 batch IPS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has
been appointed as Director General of National Investigation Agency
(NIA) and will hold the post till his superannuation, i.e. May 31, 2021.
He will take over from incumbent NIA Chief Sharad Kumar Sinha after he
completes his tenure on October 30, 2017. Currently, Modi is special
director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). NIA was set up
after an Act was enacted on December 31, 2008. The federal probe agency
is tasked with probing terrorism and terror-financing related cases.
The Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary (NWS) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra ]
Answer Explanation:
The Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary (NWS) is located between Bhandara
district and Gondia district of Maharashtra and covers an area of 152.81
square kilometres. This sanctuary has a number of fish, 34 species of
mammals, 166 species of birds, 36 species of reptiles and four species
of amphibians. Apart from this, this sanctuary is a home of many
interesting varieties of frogs and toads like Tree-frog, Bull-frog,
Six-toed frog, an uncommon toad; Ramanella Montana etc.
Which high level committee has recommended that NRIs who harass or desert their wives could face cancellation of passport?
Correct Answer: B [Arvind Kumar Goel committee]
Answer Explanation:
The high-level committee headed by retired judge Arvind Kumar Goel
has recommended that Non-resident Indians (NRIs) who harass or desert
their wives could face impoundment or cancellation of their passport.
The panel has also recommended that cases of domestic violence be
included in the scope of extradition treaties that India inks with other
countries. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has constituted the
committee in May 2017 to look into various legal and regulatory
challenges and suggest measures to address them due to several
complaints lodged by women deserted by their NRI husbands.
Which union minister will inaugurate the first ‘Pension Adalat’ in New Delhi?
Correct Answer: C [Jitendra Singh]
Answer Explanation:
Dr Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State for Public Grievances and
Pensions, will inaugurate the first Pension Adalat in New Delhi on
September 20, 2017. The Pension Adalats is being convened with the
objective of bringing the aggrieved pensioner, the concerned department,
the bank on a common table so that such cases can be settled within the
framework of extant rules. Dr Singh will also award the pensioners for
their outstanding contribution towards Anubhav- a platform for retiring
employees for sharing their experience of working with government. The
workshop on Pre-Retirement Counseling (PRC) of 300 retiring central
government employees is also scheduled to be held. The objective of this
workshop is to create awareness about the post-retirement entitlements
as well as an advance planning for life after retirement.
Which GST committee on exports has been constituted by the Union Finance Ministry?
Correct Answer: C [Hasmukh Adhia committee]
Answer Explanation:
The Union government has constituted a GST Committee on Exports
headed by revenue secretary Dr Hasmukh Adhia to look into issues of
export sector and to recommend suitable strategy for helping the export
sector in the post-GST scenario to the GST Council. On September 19, the
Adhia – headed panel is meeting in New Delhi to deliberate on the
issues faced by the industry under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and
holding discussion with representatives from 8 export promotion
associations the difficulties faced by the exporters. Commerce Secretary
Rita Teaotia is also attending the meet. The panel is mandated to
recommend to the GST Council a suitable strategy for helping the export
sector in the post-GST set-up.
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