Who has been appointed as India’s G20 Sherpa for the Development Track of the G20 summit?
Correct Answer: A [Shaktikanta Das]
Answer Explanation:
Shaktikanta Das, the former Secretary of the Department of Economic
Affairs (DEA), has been appointed as India’s G20 Sherpa till December
31, 2018 for the Development Track of the G20 summit. There are two
tracks in G-20 — Finance Track and Development Track. Finance Track is
managed by the secretary (economic affairs) as India’s Deputy to G-20
and the Development Track is coordinated by the Sherpa. A Sherpa is a
personal representative of the leader of a member country at an
international Summit meeting such as the G8, G20 or the Nuclear Security
Summit and are responsible for thrashing out the details before the
meeting of the leaders. There is only one Sherpa per Summit for each
member country; he/she is assisted by several sous Sherpas. Prior to
Das, former NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya, held the
responsibility of the G20 Sherpa.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Air India?
Correct Answer: C [Pradeep Singh Kharola]
Answer Explanation:
Pradeep Singh Kharola, a 1985 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre,
has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of
Air India. He will succeed Rajiv Bansal, who has been serving as the
interim CMD for a little over 3 months. Currently, Mr. Kharola is the
Managing Director of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
The first edition of the International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency (INSPIRE 2017) has started in which city?
Correct Answer: B [Jaipur]
Answer Explanation:
The first edition of the International Symposium to Promote
Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency (INSPIRE 2017) has
started in Jaipur, Rajasthan on November 27, 2017. The 5-day symposium
is being organized by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in
partnership with World Bank (WB) and Alliance for an Energy Efficient
Economy (AEEE). INSPIRE 2017 is a global conference which aims to bring
together various stakeholders like policymakers, innovators, financiers
to showcase best practices in the sector. It is designed to provide
global and national thought-leaders and implementers to expand
perspectives on energy efficiency. Approx 350 participants from 13
countries across North America, Asia, Europe and Middle East are
attending the event.
Which union ministry has launched India Hypertension Management Initiative (IHMI)?
Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]
Answer Explanation:
The India Hypertension Management Initiative (IHMI) has been launched
by Preeti Sudan (Secretary of Union Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare (MoHFW)) and Dr. Soumya Swaminathan (Director of Indian Council
of Medical Research (ICMR)) in New Delhi on November 28, 2017. The
purpose of IHMI is to reduce disability and death related to
Cardio-Vascular Disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in India. The
initiative seeks to improve control of high blood pressure
(hypertension), cut salt consumption and eliminate artificial trans-fats
regarded as leading risk factors for CVD.
Who has been appointed the chairman of the newly constituted National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) under GST regime?
Correct Answer: C [Badri Narain Sharma]
Answer Explanation:
Badri Narain Sharma, the 1985 batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan
cadre, has been appointed the chairman of the newly constituted National
Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) under the Goods and Services Tax
(GST) regime. Prior to this appointment, Sharma was an Additional
Secretary in the Department of Revenue. The NAA has been set up for a
two-year period and is mandated to ensure that the benefits of input
credit and the reduction in tax rates effected by the GST Council are
passed on to the consumers.
Who has been conferred with the 3rd Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Distinguished Indologist Award?
Correct Answer: A [Hiroshi Marui]
Answer Explanation:
Professor Hiroshi Marui of Japan has been conferred with the 3rd
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Distinguished Indologist
Award -2017 by the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, for his
exemplary contribution to Indology at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan,
New Delhi. Professor Marui has spent over 40 years working on Indian
philosophy and Buddhist Studies. His many acclaimed publications and
research papers are considered a final authority on several subjects the
world over.
Under whose captaincy Indian men’s national team has won the 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championships?
Correct Answer: C [Ajay Thakur]
Answer Explanation:
Indian men’s national Kabaddi team has won the gold medal at the 2017
Asian Kabaddi Championships after defeating Pakistan in the final by
36-22 under the captaincy of Ajay Thakur in Gorgan, Iran on November 26,
2017. Beside this, Indian women’s national team has also won gold medal
at the Asian Kabaddi Champions 2017 by defeating South Korea in the
final by 42-20.
Who has won the 2017 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tournament?
Correct Answer: C [Valtteri Bottas]
Answer Explanation:
Valtteri Bottas, a Finnish racing driver currently competing in
Formula One with Mercedes, has won the 2017 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand
Prix tournament on November 26.
Which Indian state hosted the Korea Tourism Festival 2017?
Correct Answer: B [Haryana]
Answer Explanation:
The 2-day Korea Tourism festival 2017 was held in Gurugram, Haryana
on November 25 to showcase famous South Korean tourist destinations,
delicacies, art, culture and the country’s heritage. The festival
displayed food counters (managed by Korea Agro Fisheries and Food Trade
Cooperation) to give a taste of the local Korean flavours to serve
Indian taste buds besides featuring experiential attractions like face
mask painting, Hangeul calligraphy and video gallery exhibiting Korean
history & cultural assets. The fest was inaugurated by Korea Tourism
Organisation (KTO) Executive Vice President Min Hong Min along with
Suman Billa, the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism.
Which Indian bank has launched digital Supply Chain Finance solution?
Correct Answer: A [Bank of Baroda]
Answer Explanation:
The Bank of Baroda (BoB) has launched a digital supply chain finance
solution to offer working capital loans to small and medium enterprise
and large corporate clients. The solution will cover pre and post
shipment products – dealer or channel finance, vendor finance and
payable finance. This service will accelerate working capital loans by
enhancing reporting capabilities. It will bring down the risk and ensure
greater satisfaction to the clients.
