The 2nd edition of India International Cherry Blossom festival has started in which state?
Correct Answer: D [Meghalaya]
Answer Explanation:
The 2nd edition of India International Cherry Blossom festival, which
is the World’s only autumn cherry blossom festival, has started on
November 8, 2017 in Shillong, Meghalaya. The 4-day festival is being
organized by Government of Meghalaya, Institute of Bio-resources and
Sustainable Development with support from the Indian Council of Cultural
Relations. According to Meghalaya government, such festivals will not
only boost tourism but also protect and preserve the forest and wildlife
biodiversity. The festival has successfully attracted a large number of
tourists from different parts of the country and abroad. The festival
will also have guided night walks under illuminated cherry blossoms,
live music, and stalls showcasing the cuisine, wine, arts and craft of
the region. In it, the state government has also released the special
cover of the 2nd India International Cherry Blossom Festival Postage
Stamp.
Who has won the 2017 men’s singles National Badminton Championships?
Correct Answer: C [H S Prannoy]
Answer Explanation:
H S Prannoy has won the men’s singles title at the 82nd Senior
National Championship Senior National Badminton Championships in Nagpur,
Maharashtra on November 8, 2017. He defeated higher ranked Kidambi
Srikanth in the final by 21- 15, 16- 21, 21-7.
Which country to host the Organic World Congress (OWC) – 2017?
Correct Answer: B [India]
Answer Explanation:
The 19th edition of Organic World Congress (OWC- 2017) will be held
at India Expo Centre in Greater Noida from Nov 9-11. The International
Federation of Organic Farming Movements (IFOAM) and OAFI are organizing
the event where 55 seeds group from 15 Indian states will showcase 4,000
varieties of seeds. It will see the participation of 1,400
representatives from 110 countries, and 2000 delegates from India. The
Organic World Congress (OWC) is organized once every three years in a
different country and this time it is being organised in India. The last
edition of the OWC took place in Istanbul, Turkey in 2014.
The Indo-Bangladesh joint military exercise “Sampriti-7” has started in which of the following states?
Correct Answer: A [Meghalaya and Mizoram]
Answer Explanation:
The Indo-Bangladesh joint military exercise “Sampriti-7” has started
in its northeastern states of Meghalaya and Mizoram from November 6,
2017. This is the 7th edition of the joint training exercise, which will
end on November 18. The 13-day exercise will be conducted at India’s
Jungle Warfare School at Vairengte in Mizoram and at the Joint Training
Node at Umroi in Meghalaya. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance
interoperability between the two nations and enrich from each other’s
experience while carrying out counter-insurgency or counter-terrorism
operations.
Which state will be the first state to use EVMs with VVPAT machines on all booths during assembly elections?
Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh]
Answer Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh will be the first state to use EVMs with Voter
Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines on all booths during
assembly elections. The state will go to polls on November 9, 2017 in a
single phase. Over 37 thousand polling personnel’s have set up 7,525
polling stations for more than fifty lakh voters in different parts of
the state. The election department has identified 983 as vulnerable
while 399 as critical polling stations. The polling parties have also
arrived in far flung areas of Pangi in Bharmour, Bara Bhangal in
Baijnath and Dodra Kawar in Rohru assembly constituencies. The Kaa
polling station Kinnaur tribal assembly constituency has only six
voters. In Dharmashala segment of Kangra district two polling stations
will be fully handled by divyang officials.
Which Indian organization has developed sub-sonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’, which is successfully test fired recently?
Correct Answer: D [DRDO]
Answer Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has
successfully conducted a flight test of its indigenously designed and
developed long-range sub-sonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’, which can carry
warheads of up to 300 kg. The state-of-the-art missile was successfully
test-fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.
The missile has the capability to cruise at the speed of 0.7 Mach and
loiter at altitudes as low as 100 m. Powered by a solid rocket motor
booster, Nirbhay missile with a turbo-fan engine is guided by a highly
advanced inertial navigation system. The missile is capable of carrying
24 kinds of war weapons, the missile is able to target multiple places
simultaneously. Nirbhay is very manoeuvrable and can fly at tree-top
level, making it difficult to detect on radar, and strikes targets of
1,000 km away carrying nuclear warheads, giving India the capability to
strike deep into enemy territory.
The Nokrek National Park (NNS) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya ]
Answer Explanation:
The Nokrek National Park (NNS) is located in West Garo Hills district
of Meghalaya and covers an area of 47.48 square kilometres. It is an
important habitat of the Asian elephants and is also an important bird
area. In 2009, UNESCO added this National park to its list of Biosphere
Reserves. It is noted for its wild varieties of citrus fruits that
provide a gene-pool for commercially produced citrus.
Which city is hosting the 20th International Children’s Film Festival of India (ICFFI)?
Correct Answer: A [Hyderabad ]
Answer Explanation:
The 20th International Children’s Film Festival of India (ICFFI) has
started in Hyderabad on November 8, 2017 with New India- as the main
theme this time. The Telangana government and Children’s Film Society,
India (CFSI) are jointly organizing the biennial children’s event. 317
films from over hundred countries will be screened in about 40 theatres
in Hyderabad and also at the district head quarters across the state. Of
them, over hundred films will be screened in competition sections. Some
of the popular international award-winning children’s films are also
brought for the festival this time. They include – Sweeden film ‘SIV
Sleeps Astray’ Russian film Pitch’, Netherlands film ‘Sky’, film from
Germany Nelly’s Adventure, Canada film ‘Anthems: A Journey Around The
World’, film from Egypt-Wintry Spring.
Mary Kom has won gold medal in which category at 2017 Asian women’s Boxing Championships?
Correct Answer: C [48kg category ]
Answer Explanation:
Indian boxer M C Mary Kom won gold medal in 48kg category at Asian
women’s Boxing Championships by defeating North Korea’s Kim Hyang Mi in
Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam on November 8, 2017. It is her first Asian
gold medal in this category.
Who has been awarded with the Israel’s 2018 Genesis Prize?
Correct Answer: D [Natalie Portman]
Answer Explanation:
Natalie Portman, an acclaimed Israeli-born actress and director, has
been awarded Israel’s 2018 Genesis Prize in recognition of her
commitment to social causes and deep connection to her Jewish and
Israeli roots. It is announced by the Genesis Prize Foundation on
November 7, 2017. The $1 million award, known as “the Jewish Nobel
Prize,” is granted each year to a person recognised as an inspiration to
the next generation of Jews through professional achievement and
commitment to Jewish values. Ms. Portman is the fifth winner and first
woman to receive the prize.
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