The first-ever International tri services joint exercise “INDRA – 2017” has started between which of the following countries?
Correct Answer: A [India and Russia]
Answer Explanation:
The first-ever International tri services joint exercise “INDRA –
2017” has started between Indian and Russian Armed Forces at the 249th
Combined Army Range Sergiyevisky and in the Sea of Japan near
Vladivostok port from October 19, 2017. The 11-day exercise will serve
towards strengthening mutual confidence and interoperability as well as
sharing of the best practices between the armed forces of both the
countries. The Indian contingent will comprise of 350 personnel from
Army, 80 from Air Force, two IL 76 aircraft and one Frigate and Corvette
each from the Navy. The Russian Federation Armed Forces is represented
by approximately 1000 troops of the 5th Army, Marines and Ships of
Pacific Fleet and aircraft from Eastern Military District. The joint
tri-service exercise will be a demonstration of the increasing
commitment of both nations to address common challenges across the full
spectrum of operations.
Who has been appointed as the new chairman of World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)?
Correct Answer: B [Sunny Verghese]
Answer Explanation:
Sunny Verghese, co-founder and Group CEO of Singapore-based Olam
International, has been appointed as the new chairman of World Business
Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Verghese is the first ever
Asian CEO to be appointed as Chair in the organisation’s 25 years of
history. His term will begin on January 1, 2018 for a duration of two
years and will succeed Paul Polman, whose term ends on 31 December 2017.
The WBCSD is a global network of more than 200 CEOs who are responsible
for combined revenue of more than $8.5 trillion and 19 million
employees.
Prof. Hans Joachim Schellnhuber has won the 2017 Blue Planet Prize. He hails from which country?
Correct Answer: C [Germany ]
Answer Explanation:
Prof Hans Joachim Schellnhuber from Germany has won the 2017 Blue
Planet Prize for establishing a new field of science ‘Earth System
Analysis’ and introducing most influential concepts including the notion
of tipping elements in the climate system in Tokyo. He is Director of
the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Beside him,
Prof. Gretchen C. Daily (from USA) has also won the award for her work
promoting practical conservation by revealing the value of nature. Each
will receive a prize of 50 million yen, about $450,000. The Blue Planet
Prize, which is instituted by Asahi Glass Foundation, is the world’s
most prestigious award for pioneers in environmental science.
Which Indian-American personality has won the 2017 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge?
Correct Answer: D [Gitanjali Rao]
Answer Explanation:
Indian-American Gitanjali Rao has won the 2017 Discovery Education 3M
Young Scientist Challenge for her prototype water lead contamination
detector ‘Tethys’. The sensor-based device detects the quality of water
and shares the results to a mobile application via bluetooth. The aim of
the competition, open to citizens of the US who are enrolled from Class
5 to 8, is to identify a solution to an everyday problem that directly
impacts either the contestant or the global population. The winner of
the competition is awarded $25,000 along with the title of ‘America’s
Top Young Scientist 2017’.
As per RBI’s revised guidelines on interest subvention scheme, banks will provide funds to women SHGs in rural areas at how much percentage under DAY-NRLM for FY18?
Correct Answer: A [7.0%]
Answer Explanation:
According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s revised guidelines on
interest subvention scheme, banks will provide funds to women Self Help
Groups (SHGs) in rural areas at 7% under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana –
National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) in the current fiscal
FY18. These guidelines will be implemented in 21 Public Sector Banks
(PSBs) and 19 private banks. All women SHGs will be eligible for
interest subvention on credit upto Rs 3 lakh at 7% per annum. Banks will
be subvented to the extent of difference between the Weighted Average
Interest Charged and 7% subject to the maximum limit of 5.5% for the
year 2017-18. The subvention will be available to banks on the condition
that they make SHG credit available at 7% per annum. The interest
subvention scheme on credit to women SHG during 2017-18 is applicable in
250 districts across the country.
Which country to host 4th ADMM (ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting)-Plus meeting 2017?
Correct Answer: B [Philippines ]
Answer Explanation:
The 4th ADMM (ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting)-Plus meeting will be
held in Philippines from October 23, 2017 to deliberate extensively on
the situation in Afghanistan and Syria besides China’s growing military
presence in the disputed South China Sea. The ADMM-Plus is a platform
for ASEAN and its eight dialogue partners to strengthen security and
defence cooperation for peace, stability, and development in the region.
The two-day meeting will discuss ways to enhance defence and security
cooperation among the member nations to effectively counter various
transnational security challenges facing the region. From India, Union
defense minister Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the meeting.
Roy Dotrice, the veteran actor passed away. He hailed from which country?
Correct Answer: D [England ]
Answer Explanation:
Roy Dotrice (94), a veteran British actor, has passed away in London,
England on October 16, 2017. He was best known for his Tony
Award-winning Broadway performance in the revival of ‘A Moon for the
Misbegotten’. He also narrated the first five books in George R. R.
Martin’s fantasy series ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’.
Which state government has launched Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojna (BBY) for farmers?
Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Answer Explanation:
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, has
launched the ambitious ‘Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojna’ for the farmers of the
state at the Krishi Upaj Mandi in Khurai, Sagar. The scheme has launched
as a guarantee to ensure reasonable prices to the farmers for their
agriculture produces. To get benefits of the scheme, the farmers are
required to sell their crops in the mandi and obtain a receipt for the
same. As per the scheme, the government will provide subsidy and loan
ranging from Rs 10 lakhs to two crores to the farmers willing to invest
in industries. In addition, the state government has approved a web of
irrigation projects across the Sagar District which will cover
96-hectare fields.
The National Police Commemoration Day (NPCD) is observed on which date in India?
Correct Answer: A [October 21]
Answer Explanation:
The National Police Commemoration Day (NPCD) is observed every year
in India on October 21 to mark the memory of brave policemen who
sacrificed their lives while discharging their duties. The day
commemorates the sacrifices of ten policemen while defending our borders
with China in 1959. Indian Police personnel were responsible for
manning the 2,500 mile long border of India with Tibet until the autumn
of 1959. So far since Independence, 34,418 Police personnel have
sacrificed their lives for safeguarding the integrity of the nation and
providing security to people of this country. During the last one year,
from September 2016 to August 2017, 383 Police personnel have laid down
their lives.
Which committee has been constituted to select candidate for post of editor-in-chief of Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV)?
Correct Answer: C [A Surya Prakash committee]
Answer Explanation:
The Search-cum-Selection Committee headed by Prasar Bharati Chairman A
Surya Prakash has been formed to select the candidate for the post of
editor-in-chief of Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV). The other members of the
5-member committee are Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta, Prasar Bharati
CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Additional Secretary (Personnel) in the
Rajya Sabha Secretariat PPK Ramacharyulu and journalist Rahul
Srivastava. Rajya Sabha TV is owned and operated by the Upper House of
Parliament and the vice-president is its chairman.
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