The international exhibition ‘World Dental Show 2017’ has opened in which city?
Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Answer Explanation:
The 3-day international exhibition – ‘World Dental Show 2017’ has
opened in Mumbai, Maharashtra on October 6, 2017 to showcase the
evolving global technologies and techniques in dentistry. The show will
facilitate the exhibitors from across the globe to meet the ‘who is who’
in the Indian dental arena and provide them to use this platform to
build networks of influence, launch new products and create awareness
about new clinical claims. The exhibition, hosted by the Indian Dental
Association (IDA), has witnessed participation from the international
exhibitors from China, Germany, Israel, Malaysia, Russian Federation,
South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, UK and US.
Which state government has launched a mass marriage scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Samoohik Vivaah Yojana’ for BPL families?
Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Answer Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a mass marriage scheme
‘Mukhyamantri Samoohik Vivaah Yojana’. In it, the state government will
spend Rs 35,000 on each couple, besides gifting them mobile phones and
household items, and the social welfare department will conduct the mass
marriages. The marriage programs regarding the scheme will be organized
by urban local bodies like Nagar panchayat, Nagar Palika and Nagar
Nigam, kshetra panchayats, Zila panchayats, overnment/semi-government
organizations and NGOs, which will be authorized by district magistrates
of respective districts. As per the scheme, the parents of the brides
must be the residents of Uttar Pradesh and must belong to Below Poverty
Line (BPL) families in order to avail the benefits of the scheme. There
must be minimum 10 couples in the mass marriage ceremony.
Which city to host the first-ever conference of Partner NGOs?
Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Answer Explanation:
The first-ever conference of Partner NGOs will be inaugurated by the
Union Minister of Women & Child Development (MoWCD) Maneka Sanjay
Gandhi in New Delhi on October 9, 2017. The subject of the conference is
“Implementation of Policies, Schemes and Programmes for Women and
Children: Challenges and Way Forward”. The aim of the conference is to
sensitize partner NGOs across the country for the implementation of
various WCD schemes and to give them an opportunity to share their
experiences and insights. Approx 250 NGOs across the country, Line
Ministries and experts will participate in the conference.
Who has become the first person from India to win Anna Politkovskaya Award?
Correct Answer: B [Gauri Lankesh]
Answer Explanation:
Kannada journalist Gauri Lankesh, who was shot dead in Bengaluru on
September 5, 2017, has been awarded a prestigious global Anna
Politkovskaya Award, which is given in the memory of a slain Russian
reporter and political activist. With this, she became the first person
from India to receive the honour. Lankesh shared the award with Gulalai
Ismail, a Pakistani peace activist who has faced death threats for
speaking out against the Taliban. The award marks the 11th anniversary
of the killing of Anna Politkovskaya, a Russian investigative reporter
and activist who uncovered state corruption and rights abuses,
especially in Chechnya. The award is presented annually by Reach All
Women in War (the RAW in WAR organisation) and honours women human
rights defenders from around the world.
Kundan Shah, who passed away recently, was the renowned personality of which field?
Correct Answer: C [Film Industry]
Answer Explanation:
Filmmaker Kundan Shah (69), the director of the romantic drama ‘Kabhi
Haan Kabhi Naa’, has passed away in Mumbai on October 7. He is most
known for his comedy classic ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ and his 1985–1986, TV
series Nukkad with Saeed Akhtar Mirza. He will be remembered for his
wonderful usage of humour and satire to showcase the life &
struggles of common citizens.
The Union government has set up a study group to examine the problems of people along IB, LOC in J&K. Who will head the team?
Correct Answer: A [Rina Mitra]
Answer Explanation:
The Union Government has set up a study group to examine the problems
being faced by the people living near the International Border (IB) and
the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) due to
ever-present threat of cross-border firing from Pakistan. The group will
meet people living in the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, security
forces deployed there, district administration officials and local
public representatives and submit its report within two months. Special
secretary in the home ministry Rina Mitra will head the team. The study
group will look into broadly three issues – demand for land for
relocation in case of shelling, construction of more bunkers and
compensation issues related to shelling. The panel will prepare a
detailed report on the issues being faced by the people living near the
IB and the LoC and submit recommendations. India shares a 3,323-km long
border with Pakistan of which 221 km IB and 740 km LoC fall in J&K.
The 2017 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). Where is the headquarters of ICAN?
Correct Answer: D [Geneva]
Answer Explanation:
The 2017 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to International Campaign
to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) for its work to draw attention to the
catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear weapons
and for its ground-breaking efforts to achieve a treaty-based
prohibition of such weapons. The ICAN is a coalition of non-governmental
organisations from over 100 countries around the globe. The
headquarters of ICAN is located in Geneva, Switzerland. The purpose of
the ICAN is to promote adherence to and full implementation of the
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The Nobel Peace Prize,
worth 9 million Swedish crowns ($1.10 million), will be presented in
Oslo on December 10, 2017.
The Bori Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Answer Explanation:
The Bori Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located in in Hoshangabad
District of Madhya Pradesh and covers an area of 518 square kilometers.
It is an important transition zone between the forests of western and
eastern India. The sanctuary is mostly covered in mixed deciduous and
bamboo forests, part of the Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forests
eco-region. It is home to tiger, leopard, wild boar, muntjac deer, gaur,
chital deer, etc.
Who has been appointed by the Supreme Court (SC) as amicus curiae on plea seeking re-probe of Mahatma Gandhi assassination?
Correct Answer: D [Amrender Sharan]
Answer Explanation:
The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has appointed senior advocate and
former additional solicitor general Amrender Sharan as amicus curiae on a
petition seeking reprobe into the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The
matter is posted for further hearing on October 30, 2017. The petition
filed by Mumbai-based Dr. Pankaj Phadnis , a researcher and a trustee of
Abhinav Bharat, has sought reopening of the probe on several grounds,
claiming it was one of the biggest cover-ups in history. According to
petition, there is possibility of involvement of more people in the
murder. Mahatma Gandhi was shot dead at point blank range in New Delhi
on January 30, 1948 by Nathuram Vinayak Godse, a right-wing advocate of
Hindu nationalism.
What is the theme of the 2017 India Water Week (IWW)?
Correct Answer: B [Water and Energy for Inclusive Growth]
Answer Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate the 5th edition of India
Water Week (IWW) on October 10 with theme “Water and Energy for
Inclusive Growth” in New Delhi. About 1500 delegates from India and 13
other countries will attend the five day international event. The event
will be celebrated with a multi-disciplinary conference and a
concurrently running exhibition enriching the theme and showcasing the
technologies and solutions available for the areas under deliberation of
the meet. The event will have the many major components like water,
food and energy security – essential requirement for sustainable
development, water for inclusive growth, sustainable energy development –
Key for all round economic growth and water and society.
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