Which word has been named official word of the year 2017 by Collins dictionary?
Correct Answer: D [Fake news]
Answer Explanation:
Fake news has been named official word of the year 2017 by Collins
dictionary due to its widespread use around the world. The UK-based
dictionary writer found that the use of this word registered a 365% rise
in the last 12 months. The term-was defined as false, often
sensational, information disseminated under the guise of news reporting.
Other words on 2017 shortlist included “genderfluid”, defined as not
identifying exclusively with one gender rather than another; “fidget
spinner”, the toy being twirled by children around the world; and “gig
economy” – the term for a system of casual, unstable employment that
firms like Uber are associated with. All new words and meanings from the
year will be added to CollinsDictionary.com and considered for
inclusion in future print editions of the dictionary.
India’s first-ever conservation reserve for black buck will come up in which city?
Correct Answer: C [Allahabad ]
Answer Explanation:
India’s first-ever conservation reserve for black buck will come up
on over 126 hectares in the trans-Yamuna region of Allahabad in Uttar
Pradesh. The State cabinet has recently approved a Blackbuck
Conservation Reserve in the Meja forest division that is known for its
rocky, undulating and arid terrain. For this, the U.P. government evoked
Section 36 A (1) and (2) of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, to
declare the conservation reserve. With this, the conservation of
blackbuck can be done in an effective way. It will also create awareness
about biodiversity conservation and provide opportunities for people’s
participation. Eco-tourism will be encouraged and locals will get
opportunities for employment.
Which state to host the second edition of Nobel Prize Series – India?
Correct Answer: B [Goa]
Answer Explanation:
Recently, the Department of Biotechnology has signed a trilateral
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nobel Media AB and the Goa
government to host the Nobel Prize Series – India during February 1-2,
2018 in Goa. It will address the core issues of knowledge, education,
science, infrastructure and jobs. With interactions scheduled between
school students and Nobel laureates, it will drive a passion for
science. The Nobel Prize Series aims to stimulate creative thinking by
bringing together Nobel laureates, other experts and learners. It would
involve exhibitions, conferences, lectures, roundtables, etc. and
inspire engagement in science, literature and peace. The first edition
of Nobel Prize Series-India was held in Gujarat in January 2017.
Which country is hosting the International Conference on “Ramayan Circuit and Mithila-Awadh Relations”?
Correct Answer: A [Nepal]
Answer Explanation:
The International Conference on “Ramayan Circuit and Mithila-Awadh
Relations” has started at Janakpur in Nepal on November 3, 2017. Eminent
experts from India and Nepal are participating in 2 day event. It must
be noted that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Nepal Visit in 2014,
an agreement was signed between India and Nepal to develop Ayodhya and
Janakpur as twin cities.
What is the India’s rank in the 2017 World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap index?
Correct Answer: D [108th]
Answer Explanation:
India slipped 21 places on the 2017 World Economic Forum’s (WEF)
Global Gender Gap index to rank 108th among 144 countries, primarily due
to less participation of women in the economy and low wages. According
to the WEF Global Gender Gap Report 2017, India has closed 67% of its
gender gap, less than many of its international peers, and some of its
neighbours like Bangladesh ranked 47th while China was placed at
100th.The index is topped by the Iceland, followed by Norway, Finland,
Rwanda and Sweden. As per the report, the global average annual earnings
for a female stood at $12,000, while for a male it was as high as
$21,000.
The 2017 World Food India (WFI) has started in which city?
Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Answer Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 3-day long World Food India
(WFI) 2017 fair at the India Gate Lawns in New Delhi on November 3,
2017, which aimed to attract $10 billion investment in food processing
sector and to generate 1 million jobs in the next 3 years in India. The
purpose of the WFI 2017 is to transform food economy and realize the
vision of doubling of farmers’ income by establishing India as a
preferred investment destination and sourcing hub for the global food
processing industry. Approx 200 companies from 30 countries, 18
ministerial and business delegations, etc are participating in the food
fair.
The Assam government has recently signed MoU with which country for skilling state’s youth?
Correct Answer: A [Singapore ]
Answer Explanation:
The Assam government has recently signed Memorandum of Understanding
(MoUs) and Terms of Reference (ToR) with Singapore for skilling over
78,000 rural youths in the state by 2019 and greening Guwahati. The MoU
and ToR for setting up the North East Skills Centre (NESC) was signed
between Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship Department of Assam
government and ITE Education Service of Singapore. The NESC will train
up to 400 students each year. The MoU for Guwahati city’s greening was
inked between the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority and
Singapore Corporation Enterprise.
The bi-annual multilateral exercise ‘Blue Flag-17’ has started in which country?
Correct Answer: C [Israel ]
Answer Explanation:
The bi-annual multilateral exercise ‘Blue Flag-17’ has started at
Uvda Air Force Base in Israel from November 2 to 16, 2017. In it, 45
member contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating with
the C-130J special operations aircraft along with Garud commandos. This
is the first time the IAF is operating with Israeli AF in a multilateral
exercise setting. Ex Blue Flag will give an opportunity to the IAF to
share and learn best practices with some of the best professionals from
other Air Forces. The purpose of the exercise is to strengthen military
cooperation amongst participating nations.
Who led the Indian delegation at the 7th Asia Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER7)?
Correct Answer: A [Dharmendra Pradhan]
Answer Explanation:
Dharmendra Pradhan, the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and
Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, has led the Indian delegation
at the IEF 7th Asia Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER7), which took
place in Bangkok, Thailand from 1-3 November 2017. India is the current
chair of International Energy Forum (IEF) which is promoting the AMER – a
biennial event bringing together Energy Ministers and experts from
Asian countries.
The Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C [Goa ]
Answer Explanation:
The Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located in Ponda taluka of
northeastern Goa and covers an area of 8 km2. A wide variety of animal
life can be encountered, including: sambar deer, Indian bison, Malabar
giant squirrel, Indian peafowl and many species of snakes.
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