Ritu Phogat has clinched silver in which category at the under-23 Senior World Wrestling Championship-2017 in Poland?
Correct Answer: A [48kg ]
Answer Explanation:
Ritu Phogat has clinched the silver medal in Under-23 Senior World
Wrestling Championship at Poland. She lost against Turkish Wrestler
Demirhan in the gold medal bout of women’s 48 kilogram category. In
Semifinal, Ritu defeated Chinese Wrestler Jiang Zhu 4-3 points to reach
the finals. Ritu had won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Wrestling
Championship in 2016.
Which country to host 36th International Geological Congress (IGC – 2020)?
Correct Answer: B [India]
Answer Explanation:
The 36th edition of International Geological Congress (IGC – 2020)
will be held in New Delhi, India in the year 2020. The event is being
jointly funded by the Ministry of Mines (MoM) and Ministry of Earth
Sciences (MoES) with the active support of the Indian National Science
Academy (INSA) and the Science Academies of the other neighbouring
co-host countries – Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is
expected to attract 7000+ geoscientists from all over the world. The
event is to be organized under the aegis of International Union of
Geological Sciences (IUGS) and as per the statutes of IUGS-IGC Council.
Where is the headquarters of the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC)?
Correct Answer: C [Mumbai]
Answer Explanation:
Nine States and the Union territory of Lakshadweep have entered into
collaboration with the Film Facilitation Office (FFO) of Union
Information and Broadcasting Ministry and National Film Development
Corporation (NFDC) to showcase their shooting locations to filmmakers
from India and abroad. These States are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra,
Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana, Karnataka and
Delhi. The Film Offices of these States entered into collaboration with
FFO and NFDC at Film Bazaar, which was organized under the banner of
International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at Panaji in Goa. The focus
of the 5-day event of Film Bazaar was on discovering, supporting and
showcasing South Asian content and talent in filmmaking, production and
distribution. The headquarters of NFDC is located in Mumbai to encourage
high quality Indian cinema.
The 2017 Constitution Day is celebrated on which date in India?
Correct Answer: B [November 26]
Answer Explanation:
The 2017 Constitution Day (or Samvidhan Divas) is celebrated every
year in India on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of Constitution
of India. On this day in 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India
adopted the Constitution of India, and it came into effect on 26 January
1950. From 2015, the Government of India (GoI) is observing 26th
November as Constitution Day. On the occasion of Constitution Day, in
2017, the Union Ministry of Human Resources Development (HRD) has
launched a Digital Signature campaign to generate awareness on
fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution. People can join the
campaign by filling a form online.
The Chandoli National Park (CNP) is located in which state/UT?
Correct Answer: D [Maharashtra]
Answer Explanation:
The Chandoli National Park (CNP) is a natural World Heritage Site and
is spread over Satara, Kolhapur and Sangli Districts of Maharashtra. It
covers an area of 317.67 square kilometres. The historical places of
the park include the 17th century Shivaji’s Forts, Prachitgad and
Bhairavgad, of the Maratha kings Shivaji and his son Sambhaji. It is
home to Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Indian bison, leopard cats,
sloth bears, etc.
Which union minister has chaired the 12th Standing Committee meeting of the Inter-State Council (ISC)?
Correct Answer: D [Rajnath Singh]
Answer Explanation:
Rajnath Singh, the Union Home Minister, has chaired the 12th Standing
Committee meeting of the Inter-State Council (ISC) in New Delhi on
November 25, 2017. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the
recommendations of the Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations. The
issues discussed in meeting included, financial transfers from Centre
to States, GST, devolution of functions to local bodies, district
planning, special provisions for Fifth and Sixth scheduled areas,
communal harmony, deployment of central forces, migration and criminal
justice system. The committee also finalized 118 recommendations.
Which city to host the 15th MIFF for Documentary, Short, Animation Film?
Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Answer Explanation:
The 15th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary,
Short and Animation Film will be organised from January 28 to February
3, 2018 at the Films Division premises in Mumbai. The biennial event is
the oldest and largest film festival for non-feature films in South
Asia. It will be organized by the Films Division, Information and
Broadcasting ministry. MIFF 2018 will screen films from Jammu and
Kashmir and the North East under special packages. Apart from films in
various competition categories, best documentary, short and animation
films produced in India and abroad will be also screened under special
packages, including Jury retrospectives and best of festivals. Special
packages like Turkish and Russian animation films and French short films
will also be a part of the festival.
Which country is hosting the 2017 International Multilateral Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (IMMSAREX)?
Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh ]
Answer Explanation:
The 2017 International Multilateral Maritime Search and Rescue
Exercise (IMMSAREX) has started in Bangladesh from November 26 to 28,
2017. The exercise will be inaugurated by Prime Minister of Bangladesh
on November 27, 2017 in Cox Bazar, Bangladesh. From India, Navy Chief
Admiral Sunil Lanba will participate in the exercise to consolidate the
bilateral naval relations between India and Bangladesh and to explore
new avenues for naval cooperation. The exercise is taking place under
the aegis of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) — an initiative of the
Indian Navy that was launched in 2008 to bring together littoral states
in the region. Indian Naval Ships Ranvir, Sahyadri, Gharial and Sukanya
along with one Maritime Patrol Aircraft P-8I will take part in the
exercise.
Who has won the best actor award at the most prestigious 2017 Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA)?
Correct Answer: C [Rajkummar Rao]
Answer Explanation:
Rajkummar Rao has won the best actor award for his movie “Newton” at
the most prestigious 11th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA-2017). Beside
this, the best screenplay award was also goes Amit V Masurkar and
Mayank Tewari for “Newton”. Newton is India’s official entry for the
foreign language film category at the Academy Awards 2018. The movie is
produced by Drishyam Films and directed by Masurkar. It revolves around a
young government clerk who is sent on election duty to a
Maoist-controlled town and how the ideological struggle puts him in an
awkward situation.
What is the theme of the 2017 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (IDEVAW)?
Correct Answer: B [Leave no one behind – End violence against women and girls]
Answer Explanation:
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
(IDEVAW) is observed every year on November 25 is to raise public
awareness on issues of violence against women and girls, including how
men and boys can play a more active role in eliminating this violence.
The theme of the campaign for 2017 is “Leave no one behind: end violence
against women and girls.” This theme reinforces the UNiTE Campaign’s
commitment to a world free from violence for all women and girls around
the world, while reaching the most underserved and marginalized,
including refugees, migrants, minorities, indigenous peoples, and
populations affected by conflict and natural disasters, amongst others,
first.
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