Which state government has launched a mobile app ‘People First’ for citizens?
Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh ]
Answer Explanation:
N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, has launched
‘People First’ mobile application at the Collectors’ conference in
Vijayawada. The app will empower citizens with real-time governance. It
will keep the citizens updated with the latest schemes and services of
the government and the users will also be able to use the app for
registering their complaints. The registered complaints will be
addressed as soon as possible and selected complaints will be directly
monitored by the chief minister himself.
Which country has signed MoU with Sri Lanka to upgrade Thondaman Vocational Training Centre?
Correct Answer: B [India]
Answer Explanation:
India and Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
to upgrade Thondaman Vocational Training Centre at Hatton located in
Nuwara Eliya district of the Island nation. The up gradation of the
center will be done using a grant of around Rs 9 crore from the
Government of India. The project includes construction of new
infrastructure facilities as well as renovation of existing building.
The project also includes supply of machinery, equipment & tools for
the new courses, furniture and vehicles. A total of 500 youth of Sri
Lanka are expected to be trained as skilled workers with suitable skills
catering to the job market annually with the completion of the project.
This project is in line with Government of India’s efforts to assist
and cooperate with government of Sri Lanka in the field of vocational
training and skill development.
Which city hosted the National conference on Agriculture for Rabi campaign 2017?
Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Answer Explanation:
The National conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign 2017 was
organised by Agriculture Ministry at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on
September 19, 2017. The 2-day conference was inaugurated by Radha Mohan
Singh , the Union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister. During the
conference, group discussions were held on important topics including
Soil Health Card Scheme, management of drought and harvest and doubling
farmers’ income. Agriculture Secretary, Shobhan Patnaik laid emphasis on
measures to bridge the yield gap among districts and States in a
planned manner and steps to ensure payment of remunerative price to the
farmers. In addition, Joint Secretaries and senior officials made
presentations on the flagship schemes including seed quality control,
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Soil Health Card and organic farming.
Many States used the opportunity to offer valuable comments and
observations on many aspects of the flagship programme of the
Government.
Which bollywood personality has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)?
Correct Answer: D [Akshay Kumar]
Answer Explanation:
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has been appointed as brand ambassador
of the Swachh Bharat Mission for Uttarakhand. Earlier, Akshay Kumar was
also appointed as the brand ambassador for cleanliness drive by the
Uttar Pradesh Government and his film ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ was
interest-free in the state. The film focuses on importance of building
toilets and ending open defecation in the country.
Shakila, who passed away recently, was the famous personality from which field?
Correct Answer: C [Film Industry]
Answer Explanation:
Yesteryear Bollywood actress Shakila (82), who was known for her work
in films like “Aar Paar” and “CID”, has passed away in Mumbai,
Maharashtra on September 20, 2017. She was a star in her own right in
the 50’s n 60’s. The famous song ‘Baabuji dhiire chalanaa…’ from Aar
Paar was filmed on her. Besides her roles in Guru Dutt classics like
‘Aar Paar’ and ‘CID’, Shakila also starred with Shammi Kapoor in Shakti
Samanta’s hit ‘China Town’.
Who has been appointed as the new interim chairman of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?
Correct Answer: B [B Sambamurthy]
Answer Explanation:
B Sambamurthy, the former Director and CEO of the Institute for
Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), has been
appointed as new interim Chairman of the National Payments Corporation
of India (NPCI). He will succeed M Balachandran, who was Non-Executive
Chairman of NPCI from September 23, 2013 till September 20, 2017. Prior
to the appointment, he was the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of
Corporation Bank.
What is the theme of 2017 International Day of Peace?
Correct Answer: A [Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All]
Answer Explanation:
The United Nations’ International Day of Peace is observed every year
on September 21 to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and
among all nations and peoples. This year, in 2017, the day will focus on
engaging and mobilizing people throughout the world to show support for
refugees and migrants. Its messages will be shared with communities
hosting refugees and migrants as well as people concerned that refugees
and migrants may bring physical and economic insecurity to their lives.
The day will highlight solidarity with refugees and migrants and
showcase the shared benefits of migration to economies and nations,
while also acknowledging legitimate concerns of host communities. The
2017 theme “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All”
honours the spirit of ‘TOGETHER’, a global initiative that promotes
respect, safety and dignity for everyone forced to flee their homes in
search of a better life.
Zannah Mustapha has won the 2017 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. He hails from which country?
Correct Answer: D [Nigeria]
Answer Explanation:
Zannah Mustapha, a Nigerian lawyer and teacher, has won the 2017 UN
High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) Nansen Refugees Award for his
crucial mediating role and efforts to help children affected by the
insurgency in the country. Mustapha’s The Future Prowess Islamic
Foundation School in Maiduguri, which is the capital of Borno state and
the centre of Boko Haram violence, stayed open through the insurgency
and now provides education to more than 500 students. His school took in
children of Nigerian Army soldiers as well as of Boko Haram militants.
Apart from this, he had been instrumental in securing their freedom – as
well as the release of 82 additional schoolgirls in May 2017 from
Chibok kidnapped by the Boko Haram militant group. The 2017 award
ceremony will be held on 2 October in Geneva, Switzerland.
Ajay Kumar Saroj, who won gold at the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, is associated with which category?
Correct Answer: B [Race]
Answer Explanation:
Ajay Kumar Saroj from India won the gold in men’s 1500m race in the
5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games at Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on
September 20, 2017. In track cycling, Deborah Herold won a silver in
women’s 200m individual sprint race. Meanwhile, Neha Solanki and Jyoti
bagged a bronze each in women’s kurash +87kg and —87kg respectively.
With 5 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze, India are 8th in the medals tally
with hosts Turkmenistan on top with a whopping 52 gold, 36 silver and 37
bronze. India are being represented by more than 200 athletes in 15
sports disciplines in the Games, touted as the second biggest
multi-sporting event of the continent after the Asiad.
The Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary (DWS) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C [Jharkhand]
Answer Explanation:
The Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary (DWS) is located 10 km from the city of
Jamshedpur in Jharkhand and covers an area of 195 square kilometers. It
is home to elephants, barking deer, sloth bear porcupines and many other
animals. Commonly seen birds in the sanctuary are the falcons, golden
oriole, Indian tree pie, paradise fly catchers, grey hornbills, Indian
peafowl, etc. The best time to visit is from October to June. The forest
cover is denuded up to 90% because of selective pilferage by timber
mafia over many years.
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