The world’s biggest toilet pot model has launched in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: D [Haryana ]
Answer Explanation:
The world’s biggest toilet pot model was launched at Marora,
popularly known as the ‘Trump village’, in Haryana on the World Toilet
Day (WTD) on November 19, 2017 in a bid to create awareness towards
sanitation and use of toilets. A mega pot of toilet is made up of iron,
fibre, wood and plaster of Paris — measuring 20×10 feet. The nondescript
village, with a population of 1800, in Mewat region was in June
rechristened as ‘Trump village’ by NGO Sulabh International Social
Service Organisation.
Who has been honoured with 2017 Big Little Book Award in Bengali language category?
Correct Answer: C [Nabaneeta Dev Sen]
Answer Explanation:
Popular Bengali writer Nabaneeta Dev Sen has been has been declared
winner of the 2017 Big Little Book Award in the “Author in Bengali
Language” category for her contribution to the children’s literature.
The Big Little Book Award, a first-of-its-kind initiative in India,
seeks to recognise and honour authors and illustrators who have
contributed to children’s literature that are global in appeal and
contextual in nature. The award has been instituted under Parag
initiative of Tata Trusts to promote children’s literature.
What is the theme of the 8th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES-2017)?
Correct Answer: A [Women First, Prosperity for All]
Answer Explanation:
The 8th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit-2017 will be
held at Hyderabad from November 28th. The summit is being co-hosted by
India and the USA and for the first time it is being held in South Asia.
This year the theme of the Summit is “Women First, Prosperity for All”.
The event will focus on supporting women entrepreneurs and fostering
economic growth globally. It will focus on four areas- Energy and
Infrastructure, Digital Economy and Financial Technology, Health and
Life Sciences and Media and Entertainment. In it, women will represent
52.5% of entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem supporters at the
Summit. The summit will have participation from 150 countries and women
from 127 countries are participating.
What is the India’s rank in the 2017 IMD World Talent Ranking?
Correct Answer: B [51st]
Answer Explanation:
India has been ranked 51st globally in terms of ability to attract,
develop and retain talent while Switzerland topped the list compiled by
leading global business school IMD. The annual IMD World Talent Ranking
covered 63 countries and assessed the methods the countries adopted to
attract and retain talent. The rankings are based on a country’s
performance in three main categories – investment and development,
appeal, and readiness – and India was ranked 62nd, 43rd and 29th on
these terms. Globally, Europe continues to dominate the rankings, with
Switzerland, Denmark, and Belgium being the most competitive countries.
Austria, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Germany, Sweden and
Luxembourg made up the top 10.
Where is the headquarters of the Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR)?
Correct Answer: D [Hyderabad]
Answer Explanation:
The Hyderabad based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)
in association with the Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) has
developed Improved Samba Masuri (ISM) variety rice with low Glycemic
Index. Rice with low Glycemic Index is considered suitable for people
with diabetics. The new variety is also resistant to bacteria blight.
The ISM has lowest Glycemic Index of 50.99 against the normal 53 to 70
in several rice varieties. It has shown better yield and fine grain type
enhancing its market potential and profit for farmers. The scientists
stated that the new variety is not a transgenic one and they did
molecular breeding in CCMB and traditional rice breeding at the rice
research institute. The ISM has been grown in 1.3 lakh hectares in 7
states including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh
and Chhattisgarh. The IIRR is a rice research institute located at
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
Which state to host the 6th edition of India’s premier open water swimming competition “Swimmathon”?
Correct Answer: D [Goa ]
Answer Explanation:
The sixth edition of India’s premier open water swimming competition ”
Swimmathon” will be held at Colva beach in South Goa on December 3,
2017. The event had been accredited by the Swimming Federation of India
(SFI) as the national selection trials. This year, the event will have
four categories for both men and women. Around 1000 participants are
expected to participate in the event across various categories.
The 2017 World Fisheries day (WFD) is observed on which date?
Correct Answer: A [November 21]
Answer Explanation:
The World Fisheries day (WFD) is celebrated every year on November 21
throughout the world by the fisherfolk communities holding rallies,
workshops, public meetings, cultural programs and exhibition to
highlight the importance of maintaining the world’s fisheries. The day
helps in highlighting the critical importance to human lives, of water
and the lives it sustains, both in and out of water. A recent United
Nations study reported that more than two-thirds of the world’s
fisheries have been overfished or are fully harvested and more than one
third are in a state of decline because of factors such as the loss of
essential fish habitats, pollution, and global warming.
The exercise code-named India-Myanmar Bilateral Army Exercise (IMBAX) has started in which state?
Correct Answer: D [Meghalaya ]
Answer Explanation:
The exercise code-named India-Myanmar Bilateral Army Exercise (IMBAX)
has started at the Joint Warfare Centre at Umroi near Shillong in
Meghalaya on November 20, 2017. The week-long Army warfare exercise by
India and Myanmar is aimed at building and promoting closer relations
with armies of the neighbouring countries. The six-day training exercise
also aims to train the officers of Myanmar Army in various United
Nations Peacekeeping roles and tasks.
India has recently signed pact with which country for visa free entry of flight crew?
Correct Answer: B [Russia ]
Answer Explanation:
India and Russia have recently agreed to implement the general
declaration for visa free entry of the crew of chartered and scheduled
flights between the two countries. A pact on the issue was signed here
recently by officials of the two countries. The agreement will
facilitate visa-free entry, stay and exit of crew of aircraft of the
designated airlines as well as other aircraft companies operating
chartered and special flights in the respective territories on
reciprocal basis. According to official estimates, around 1,200
scheduled flights ply between India and Russia every year. Moreover,
about 1,100 Russian chartered flights arrive in India every year. A
majority of them land in Goa with Russian tourists.
The 2017 Sangai Festival has started in which state?
Correct Answer: C [Manipur ]
Answer Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind has inaugurated the Manipur Sangai Festival
at Palace Compound in Imphal on November 21, 2017. The festival will
reflect the State’s proud cultural heritage and the love for art which
is inherent amongst various tribes inhabiting the State of Manipur. It
will showcases the best of what the state has to offer to the world in
terms of art and culture, handloom, handicrafts & fine arts,
indigenous sports, cuisines & music, eco & adventure sports as
well as the scenic natural beauty of the land. It is named after the
State animal ‘Sangai’ the brow-antlered deer found only in Manipur. The
galaxy of foreign dignitaries including ambassadors of South-East Asian
countries and some western countries will also attend the inaugural
function of the 10-day state festival. A two-day North-East Development
Summit will also be opened by the President today as a part of the
festival at City Convention Centre in the capital Imphal. As many as 175
delegates including official representatives of foreign countries and
multi-national corporate firms are also attending the Summit.
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