What country has topped the list of new tuberculosis cases in 2016, according to WHO’s Global TB Report 2017?
Correct Answer: A [India ]
Answer Explanation:
According to World Health Organisation (WHO)’s Global TB Report 2017,
India topped the list of seven countries, accounting for 64% of the
10.4 million new tuberculosis (TB) cases worldwide in 2016. Indonesia
has acquired 2nd position, followed by China, Philippines, Pakistan,
Nigeria and South Africa. As per new TB report, an estimated 1.7 million
people died from TB in 2016, including nearly 400,000 people who were
co-infected with HIV, recording a drop by 4 per cent as compared to
2015. Also, India along with China and the Russia accounted for almost
of half of the 490,000, multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) cases registered
in 2016. The report pointed out that though global efforts to combat
tuberculosis have saved an estimated 53 million lives since 2000 and
reduced the TB mortality rate by 37 percent, the latest picture is grim
as TB remains the top infectious killer in 2016.
The 2017 National Unity Day (NUD) is celebrated on which date in India?
Correct Answer: B [October 31]
Answer Explanation:
The National Unity Day (NUD), also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
(RED), is celebrated every year across India on October 31 to
commemorate birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabh
bhai Patel, one of the founding leaders of Republic of India. The day is
observed to foster and reinforce the government’s dedication to
preserve and strengthen unity of the nation. This year, in 2017, Prime
Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the ‘Run For Unity’ in New Delhi to
mark the 142nd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. A large
number of people, including sports personalities like Sardar Singh,
Deepa Karmakar, Suresh Raina and Karnam Malleswari participated in the
Run.
India has signed how much amount of Loan Agreement with World Bank (WB) for the Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project?
Correct Answer: C [$200 million]
Answer Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) and the World Bank (WB) has signed a
$200 million Loan Agreement for the Assam Agribusiness and Rural
Transformation Project. The Project will support the Government of Assam
to facilitate agri-business investments, increase agriculture
productivity and market access, and enable small farm holders produce
crops that are resilient to recurrent floods or droughts in the state.
The $200 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (IBRD), has a 7-year grace period, and a maturity of 16.5
years.
Which union minister has launched MSME Delayed Payment Portal “MSME Samadhaan”?
Correct Answer: D [Giriraj Singh]
Answer Explanation:
Giriraj Singh, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), has
launched MSME Delayed Payment Portal – MSME Samadhaan
(http://msefc.msme.gov.in) on October 30. The purpose of the portal is
to empower Micro and Small Entrepreneurs (MSEs) across the country to
directly register their cases relating to delayed payments by Central
Ministries/Departments/CPSEs/State Governments. The information on the
portal will be available in public domain, thus exerting moral pressure
on the defaulting organisations. The CEO of PSEs and the Secretary of
the Ministries concerned will also be able to monitor the cases of
delayed payment under their jurisdiction and issue necessary
instructions to resolve the issues. The MSEs will also be empowered to
access the portal and monitor their cases.
Which country to host the 13th session of United Nations (UN) Global Wildlife Conference?
Correct Answer: B [India]
Answer Explanation:
The 13th session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention
on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) of Wild Animals (CMS
COP13) will be hosted by India in 2020. The CMS COP is also known as a
Global Wildlife Conference & is held once in three years. It was
officially announced at the CMS COP 12, which is held in Manila,
Philippines from 23 to 28 October 2017 and was attended by delegates
from over 120 countries. The slogan for the CMS COP 12 was “Their Future
is Our Future – Sustainable Development for Wildlife & People”. It
is first time that the COP was held in Asia. The CMS is the only global
and UN-based intergovernmental organization established exclusively for
the conservation and management of terrestrial, aquatic and avian
migratory species throughout their range.
Who has taken charge as the new Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS)?
Correct Answer: C [Ajit Kumar P]
Answer Explanation:
Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P, AVSM, VSM has taken charge as the new Vice
Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) at a formal ceremony held in New Delhi on
October 30, 2017. He succeeded Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, who has
taken charge as the new Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval
Command (ENC) on 31 Oct 17. Kumar is an alumni of the National Defence
Academy. The VCNS is second in command of the Indian Navy. The office is
held by a Three Star Officer in the rank of Vice Admiral. He is
responsible for operation of naval related tasks.
Who has won the 2017 Swiss Indoors men’s singles tennis tournament?
Correct Answer: A [Roger Federer]
Answer Explanation:
Roger Federer, a Swiss professional tennis player, has won the 2017
Swiss Indoors men’s singles tennis tournament by defeating Juan Martin
del Potro in the fiinal by 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-3 at the St. Jakobshalle in
Basel, Switzerland. With this, he earned his 8th Basel title that led
him to achieve his 95th career title. Now, Federer surpassed Ivan Lendl
in number of career titles, only trailing Jimmy Connors, who owns 109
trophies.
Heena Sidhu clinched gold in which air pistol event at Commonwealth Shooting Championships in Brisbane?
Correct Answer: A [10m air pistol]
Answer Explanation:
Heena Sidhu clinched the 10-metre air pistol gold medal at the
Commonwealth Shooting Championships in Brisbane, Australia on October
31, 2017. She gave a perfect start at the Championships, which is held
from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6. Sidhu shot a combined score of 626.2 to claim
the top honours. This was Sidhu’s second successive international gold
after she along with Jitu Rai, claimed the top position in the 10-metre
air pistol mixed team event in the ISSF World Cup Finals in Delhi
earlier this month. Among other Indians, Deepak Kumar won a bronze medal
in the 10-metre air rifle event. London Olympic bronze-medallist Gagan
Narang finished fourth, while Ravikumar ended fifth.
The Jasper National Park (JNP) is located in which country?
Correct Answer: D [Canada ]
Answer Explanation:
The Jasper National Park (JNP) is located in Alberta, Canada and
covers an area of 10,878 km2. The park includes the glaciers of the
Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains. It was
declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. The park is home to
moose, mule deer, white-tailed deer, porcupine, lynx, beaver, two
species of fox, marten, pika, etc.
What is the theme of the United Nations for 2017 World Cities Day (WCD)?
Correct Answer: A [Innovative Governance, Open Cities]
Answer Explanation:
The United Nations’s World Cities Day (WCD) is observed on October 31
to promote the international community’s interest in global
urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting
opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and
contributing to sustainable urban development around the world. This
year, in 2017, the United Nations has selected the theme “Innovative
Governance, Open Cities” to highlight the important role of urbanization
as a source of global development and social inclusion. The general
theme of World Cities Day (WCD) is ‘Better City, Better Life’, while
each year a different sub-theme is selected, to either promote successes
of urbanization, or address specific challenges resulting from
urbanization.
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