Which city is hosting the first International exhibition and Conference on AYUSH and Wellness sector “AROGYA 2017”?
Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Explanation:
The first International exhibition and Conference on AYUSH and
Wellness sector- AROGYA 2017 has started in New Delhi on December 4,
2017. The 4-day event inaugurated by Ayush Minister Shripad Yesso Naik
with theme “Enhancing the global potential of Ayush”. The purpose of the
event is to showcase the strength and scientific validation of Indian
System of Medicine in the global context. It will also facilitate
International promotion, development and recognition of Ayurveda, Yoga,
Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy. The fair will
give a boost to AYUSH Products in International Market. Over 200 Ayush
and wellness delegates from over 50 countries are attending the
conference. AYUSH is the acronym of the medical systems that are being
practiced in India such as Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha
and Homoeopathy.
Which Indian athlete has won bronze at 2017 Indoor Archery World Cup Stage 2 tournament?
Correct Answer: D [Deepika Kumari]
Explanation:
Deepika Kumari from India has won bronze medal at the Indoor Archery
World Cup Stage 2 that concluded in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3,
2017. She defeated 13th seeded Sayana Tsyrempilova of Russia 7-3 in the
women’s recurve bronze play-off.
The Indian Navy Day (IND) is celebrated on which date?
Correct Answer: B [December 4]
Explanation:
The Indian Navy Day (IND) is observed every year on 4th December
every year to remember the courage and determination that Indian Navy
had shown during the 1971 war. During the India-Pakistan war of 1971,
the Indian Navy played a significant role in the bombing of the Karachi
harbor and sank Pakistan Naval Ship PNS Ghazi. The Navy Day celebrations
not only display the nation’s technological progress but also the
maritime achievements of India. The Indian Navy plays a great role in
securing the marine borders of the country as well as enhancing the
international relations of the country through foreign port callings,
joint exercises, humanitarian missions and calamity relief.
Which two countries have launched joint air drill exercise “Vigilant Ace-2017”?
Correct Answer: A [South Korea and the United States]
Explanation:
South Korea and the United States launched their largest-ever joint
aerial drill exercise “Vigilant Ace-2017” on December 4 and will run
till Dec 8, 2017. Around 12,000 US service members, including from the
Marines and Navy, are joining South Korean troops. The joint exercise is
designed to enhance readiness and operational capability and to ensure
peace and security on the Korean peninsula, the US military had said
before the drills began. The exercise comes after a week after North
Korea said it had tested its most advanced missile as part of a weapons
programme that has raised global tensions.
Who will lead India in ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2018?
Correct Answer: D [Prithvi Shaw]
Explanation:
Mumbai batsman Prithvi Shaw will lead a 16-member Indian team in ICC
Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2018. The 16-team event will be held in New
Zealand from 13th January to 3rd February 2018. The 16-team event will
be held in New Zealand from 13th January to 3rd February 2018. India has
won the Under-19 World Cup title thrice in 2000, 2008 and 2012. They
made the final of the 2016 edition in Bangladesh but lost to West Indies
by five wickets. As part of India’s preparation for the coveted
tournament, a camp will be held in Bengaluru starting on December 8,
2017.
India’s first Madame Tussauds Wax Museum has officially opened for public in which city?
Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Explanation:
India’s first Madame Tussauds wax museum has officially opened in New
Delhi with 50 life-like figures spanning across history, sports, music,
films, and politics, for the public at the iconic Regal building in
central Delhi. The 50 life-like wax figures include multiple national
and international celebrities such as Sachin Tendulkar, Mary Kom, Milkha
Singh, Lionel Messi, Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit Nene, as well as
political leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi. This is the
23rd Madame Tussauds attraction globally. It will be open for all seven
days with tickets priced at Rs 960 for adults and Rs 760 for children.
The timing is 10am to 7.30pm.
Who is leading the Indian delegation at the International conference on climate change in Nepal?
Correct Answer: B [V K Saraswat]
Explanation:
The International conference on climate change has inaugurated by
Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari to draw attention towards the
adverse effects of global warming in the Hindu Kush mountain range. The
conference ‘Resilient Hindu Kush Himalaya: Developing Solutions towards a
Sustainable Future for Asia’ is organized by Nepal’s Ministry for
Environment in collaboration with International Centre for Integrated
Mountain Development (ICIMOD). The 4-day conference is attended by more
than 300 experts from different countries of Asia including India,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan and Myanmar. V K Saraswat, member of
India’s Neeti foundation is leading the Indian delegation in the
conference. The Hindu Kush Himalaya, a mountain range that spans from
Afghanistan to Myanmar sources 10 major river systems in Asia that
provide water, ecosystem services and livelihoods to more than 210
million people. The region holds and distributes water for more than 1.3
billion people living in downstream river basins.
Which city to host World Telugu Conference (WTC-2017?)
Correct Answer: C [Hyderabad]
Explanation:
The World Telugu Conference (WTC) will be held at Lal Bahadur Shastri
Stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana from December 15 with focus on how the
Telugu language is preserved, protected, enriched in the Telangana
region. The conference will provide the data related to Telugu
Conferences (Telugu Maha Sabhalu) and eminent Telugu Personalities
across the Globe. President Ram Nath Kovind will be the chief guest of
the 5-day event and the Telangana Sahitya Akademi will be the nodal
agency for the conference.
Which state assembly has passed Kapu reservation bill for 5% quota to community?
Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh assembly has unanimously passed the Kapu
reservation bill to provide 5% quota to Kapu community under the
Backward Castes (BC) ‘F’ Category in education and employment in the
state. The bill will be sent to Centre for its approval and to include
the Kapu reservation in Schedule 9 so that it will become legitimate.
Though, Kapu quota if issued, will take the total quota in the state to
55%, which is more than 50% limit restricted by the Supreme Court. The
state already has 29% reservation for Backward Castes under A, B, C, D
and E categories. Apart from this, 15% and 6% reservations exist for
Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), respectively.
The Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) is located in which state/UT?
Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Explanation:
The Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) is located in the Kurnool
district of Andhra Pradesh and is spread over an area of 6.14 square
kilometers. It is home to a varied set of faunal and avifaunal species
such as foxes, jackals, bonnet macaques, jungle cats, sloth bears and
black bucks. It also houses 132 bird species with the Alganur reservoir
near the sanctuary frequented annually by migratory species.
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