Which Indian origin couple has won the 2017 IHV Lifetime Achievement Award for AIDS research?
Correct Answer: D [Salim Abdool Karim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim]
Answer Explanation:
Professors Salim Abdool Karim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim, a
globally-acclaimed South African Indian-origin researcher couple, has
been honoured with a prestigious 2017 IHV Lifetime Achievement Award for
their exceptional contributions in the field of HIV/AIDS. The
researcher couple received the award from the Institute of Human
Virology (IHV) in Baltimore in the US. The award was presented to them
by Robert Gallo, who discovered HIV as the cause of AIDS, at the 19th
international meeting of the IHV. The Acquired Immuno Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) is a syndrome caused by a virus called HIV (human
immunodeficiency virus). The disease alters the immune system, making
people much more vulnerable to infections and diseases.
Which country hosted the first-ever meeting of BIMSTEC Task Force on Traditional Medicine?
Correct Answer: C [India]
Answer Explanation:
The Union Ministry of AYUSH hosted the first-ever meeting of BIMSTEC
Task Force on Traditional Medicine (BITFM) on October 24-25, 2017 at
Parvasi Bhartiya Kendra in New Delhi. India being a major stake holder
in the field of Traditional Medicine plays an important role in
influencing the policies and strategies related to the Traditional
Medicine in the BIMSTEC Forum. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for
Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an
International Organisation involving a group of countries in the South
Asia and South East Asia namely, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka,
Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal.
What is the theme of the 2017 Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW)?
Correct Answer: B [My Vision-Corruption Free India]
Answer Explanation:
The 2017 Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) will be observed by the
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) from 30th October to 4thNovember,
2017 with theme “My Vision-Corruption Free India”. The Vice President of
India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu will be the Chief Guest at the Inaugural
Function to be held on 30th October 2017. The purpose of observing VAW
is to educate the public at large about the corruption related practices
and also educating them how to report about it.
Which state will be the ‘Focus State’ at World Food India (WFI) 2017?
Correct Answer: A [Odisha ]
Answer Explanation:
Odisha will be the ‘Focus State’ in the mega international food event
“World Food India (WFI) 2017”, which is scheduled to be held at New
Delhi on November 3-5. In the WFI 2017, Japan, Denmark and Germany are
partner countries, and Italy & Netherlands are ‘Focus Countries’.
More than 200 global companies and 41 global CEOs from 30 countries will
participate and will also see 21 ministerial and business delegations.
Besides, 450 domestic companies and leading Research and Development
(R&D) institutes along with 95 Indian industry captains are likely
to participate in WFI.
What is the India’s passport position in the Global Passport Power Rank 2017, as per global financial advisory firm Arton Capital?
Correct Answer: C [75th]
Answer Explanation:
India’s passport has been ranked 75th out of 94 countries with a
visa-free score of 51, according to the ‘Global Passport Power Rank
2017’ by global financial advisory firm Arton Capital. The list is
topped by Singapore, followed by Germany, Sweden and South Korea. As per
report, Singapore’s passport is the most powerful ranking with a
visa-free score of 159. Afghanistan was on bottom most position (94th)
with the score of 22, while Pakistan was at 93rd Position with Iraq with
the score of 26. The index ranks national passports by the cross-border
access they bring, assigning a “visa-free score” according to the
number of countries a passport holder can visit visa-free or with visa
on arrival.
Which of the following union ministries have jointly launched a new scheme “SAATHI”?
Correct Answer: D [Ministries of Power and Textiles]
Answer Explanation:
Ministries of Power and Textiles have jointly launched a new scheme
SAATHI under which Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) will
provide energy efficient power loom equipment to small and medium units
at no upfront cost. The use of the efficient equipment would result in
energy and cost savings to the unit owner and he will repay in
instalments to EESL over a 4 to 5 year period. The SAATHI initiative of
the government will be jointly implemented by EESL and the office of the
Textile Commissioner on a pan-India basis. The EESL will procure energy
efficient powerlooms, motors and rapier kits in bulk and provide them
to the small and medium power loom units. The acronym of SAATHI stands
for “Sustainable and Accelerated Adoption of efficient Textile
technologies to Help small Industries”.
Girija Devi, who passed away recently, was the renowned classical singer of which gharana?
Correct Answer: A [Seniya and Banaras gharanas]
Answer Explanation:
Girija Devi (88), the veteran Indian classical singer of the Seniya
and Banaras gharanas, has passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal on October
24, 2017. She was known as ‘Thumri queen’, who popularised the genre of
semi-classical Indian music. She was conferred with all three Padma
awards, and was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in 2016.
The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: B [Kerala ]
Answer Explanation:
The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in the southeast part
of Kannur District of Kerala and covers an area of 55 Sq. Km. It is home
to elephant, wild boar, leopard, mongoose, nilgiri langur, hanuman
langur, malabar giant squirrel, etc.
Who is the author of the e-book “India 2017 Yearbook”?
Correct Answer: A [Rajiv Mehrishi]
Answer Explanation:
Rajiv Mehrishi, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India(CAG) and
former Union home secretary, has authored an e-book titled “India 2017
Yearbook” on current affairs in India. It is recently launched by
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje in Jaipur. The e-book includes a
plethora of information on important dignitaries, state policy, public
schemes and important data about demographics, trade, economy and many
other topics.
Which country is hosting the 2017 global conference on consumer protection?
Correct Answer: D [India]
Answer Explanation:
The global conference on consumer protection has inaugurated by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on October 26, 2017 with theme
“Empowering Consumers in New Markets”. This is the first time that an
international conference on consumer protection is being organised by
India for countries of the region which account for a majority of the
global consumers and share common challenges and experiences. The 2-day
conference will deliberate upon steps taken by Asian countries to
implement the United Nations guidelines on consumer protection as well
as challenges faced by consumers of financial services and e-commerce.
Experts from different countries and India will present their papers and
views. Twenty two countries from East, South and South-East Asia are
participating in the conference. These include China, South Korea,
Singapore, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
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