GK and Current Affairs june 07 2017

1. India has signed pact with which neighboring country to provide $318 million as line of credit for railway projects?

[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Nepal
[C] Bhutan
[D] Bangladesh

Correct Answer: A [Sri Lanka]

Answer Explanation:
India has signed an agreement with Sri Lanka to provide fresh assistance of $318 million credit line to develop the island nation’s railway sector. The agreement was signed in Colombo, Sri Lanka on June 6, 2017. India has already provided four Lines of Credit for the development of railway sector in Sri Lanka through its EXIM bank amounting to approximately $966 million. These credit facilities have been utilized to improve the Southern and Northern railway lines and for the procurement of rolling stocks for the Sri Lanka Railways.

2. Who has been sworn-in as the new Prime minister of Nepal?

[A] Bam Bahadur Kunwar
[B] Sher Bahadur Deuba
[C] Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah
[D] Kirti Nidhi Bista

Correct Answer: B [Sher Bahadur Deuba]

Answer Explanation:
Sher Bahadur Deuba, the Nepali Congress President, has been sworn-in as the new Prime minister of Nepal at Rashtrpati Bhawan in Kathmandu, Nepal. Deuba has taken the charge of prime minister for the 4th time. He first became PM in 1995 and later in 2001 and 2004. The 2017 Election for new prime minister was held due to resignation by the CPN (Maoist Centre) Chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal from the post of prime minister. Dahal had resigned on May 24 as per the power sharing understanding with the coalition partner Nepali Congress.

3. Which union minister has launched “Skills for life, Save a life” initiative to promote skill development in the health sector?

[A] Maneka Gandhi
[B] Narendra Modi
[C] J P Nadda
[D] M. Venkaiah Naidu

Correct Answer: C [J P Nadda]

Answer Explanation:
J P Nadda, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, has launched “Skill for Life, Save a Life” initiative in New Delhi to promote skill development in the health sector. The purpose of the initiative is to upscale the quality and quantity of trained professionals in the healthcare system. Under this initiative various courses are planned in specific competencies for healthcare professionals as well as for general public.

4. What is the current repo rate, as per 2nd bi-monthly monetary policy review for 2017-18 of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

[A] 6.50%
[B] 6.75%
[C] 6.55%
[D] 6.25%

Correct Answer: D [6.25%]

Answer Explanation:
As per second bi-monthly monetary and credit policy review for 2017-18 of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) remain unchanged at 6.25%. Consequently, the reverse repo rate under the LAF remains at 6.0%, Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) remains at 4% and the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 6.50%.Though, the Central bank has cut the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) by 0.5%. It has projected inflation in the range of 2% to 3.5% for first half of 2017-18 and 3.5% to 4.5% for the second half. It has also cut the growth projection for current fiscal to 7.3% from 7.4%.

5. Who has been appointed as the new chief of Copyrights office?

[A] Hoshiar Singh
[B] Pradeep Dubey
[C] Nripendra Mishra
[D] Omita Paul

Correct Answer: A [Hoshiar Singh]

Answer Explanation:
Hoshiar Singh, a 1994 batch officer of the Indian Telecom Service, has been appointed as new Registrar of Copyrights for a period of five years. The Office of Copyrights, under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DoPT) is mandated to protect the music and film industry besides addressing its concerns, among others. According to norms, the Copyright Office is under the immediate control of a Registrar of Copyrights, who acts under the superintendence and directions of the Central Government. The headquarters is located in New Delhi.

6. Which Indian personality has joined UNICEF’s ‘Super Dads’ campaign?

[A] Amitabh Bachchan
[B] Sachin Tendulkar
[C] Shah Rukh Khan
[D] Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

Correct Answer: B [Sachin Tendulkar]

Answer Explanation:
Sachin Tendulkar has joined UNICEF’s ‘Super Dads’ campaign that highlights the critical role played by fathers in children’s early development. The campaign features stars from the world of entertainment and sport including David Beckham, Novak Djokovic, Mahershala Ali, Lewis Hamilton and Hugh Jackman. The UNICEF campaign will celebrates Father’s Day and highlights the importance of love, play, protection and good nutrition for the healthy development of young children’s brains. The heart-warming videos and photos of celebrity dads in the campaign will be coupled with stories of super dads from across the world, including those who are doing their best to raise their children in extremely difficult circumstances.

7. Which country has officially become the new member of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

[A] Mozambique
[B] Cuba
[C] Montenegro
[D] Austria

Correct Answer: C [Montenegro]

Answer Explanation:
Montenegro has officially become the 29th member of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) at a ceremony in Washington, United States on June 5, 2017. The purpose of NATO is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means. The headquarters of NATO is located at Brussels, Belgium.

8. Which state government has implemented ‘Green Protocol’ for weddings?

[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] West Bengal
[C] Tripura
[D] Kerala

Correct Answer: D [Kerala ]

Answer Explanation:
The Kerala government has implemented Green Protocol for making weddings more naturally in the state. The purpose of the initiative is to reduce the use of plastic in daily life. With the implementation of the protocol, use of plastic and other non-degradable articles including disposable glasses and plates and thermocol decorations will be discouraged at marriage functions. Inspections will be held at marriage halls, convention centres and hotels and other venues of the wedding ceremony in this regard and action would be taken if the protocol is violated. The state nodal agency for sanitation ‘Suchitwa Mission’ has already launched the initiative in Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam and Alappuzha on a pilot basis. As per officials, the protocol would be implemented in the rest of the districts soon.

9. Who will be honoured with the RedInk Award for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism for 2017?

[A] Vinod Dua
[B] Vinod Dua
[C] T N Ninan
[D] Kuldip Nayar

Correct Answer: B [Vinod Dua]

Answer Explanation:
Veteran journalist Vinod Dua will be honoured with the RedInk Award for Lifetime Achievement (LTA) in Journalism for 2017 by the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on June 7 in Mumbai in recognition of his extensive and versatile contribution in different formats and subjects. The awards are part of the National RedInk Awards for Excellence in Journalism and instituted by the Mumbai Press Club. Star India is the Presenting Partner for the Mumbai Press Club RedInk Awards. The Hindu Group and Facebook are the media partners.

10. The Mukurthi National Park (MNP) is located in which state?

[A] Tripura
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Sikkim

Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu]

Answer Explanation:
The Mukurthi National Park (MNP) is a 78.46 km2 protected area located in the western corner of the Nilgiris Plateau west of Ootacamund hill station in the northwest corner of Tamil Nadu state in the Western Ghats mountain range of South India. It is home to an array of endangered wildlife viz. royal Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, Nilgiri langur, Bonhote’s mouse, Nilgiri tahr, etc. The park is a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India’s first International Biosphere Reserve.

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GK and Current Affairs june 06 2017

1. The first-ever United Nations Oceans Conference has started in which country?

[A] France
[B] United States
[C] Germany
[D] United Kingdom

Correct Answer: B [United States]

Answer Explanation:
The United Nations is hosting its first-ever World Oceans Conference at the UN Headquarters in New York, United States from June 5, 2017. The 5-day conference is co-hosted by the Governments of Fiji and Sweden with theme “Our oceans, our future: partnering for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14”. The purpose of the conference is to find solutions to some of the toughest problems facing the oceans — that includes coral bleaching, plastic pollution, overfishing and rising sea levels. It also includes measures to protect coastal and blue carbon ecosystems such as mangroves, tidal marshes, seagrass, and coral reefs, and wider interconnected ecosystems, as well as enhancing sustainable fisheries management, including to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield.

2. India’s first-ever Rural LED Street Lighting Project will be set up in which state?

[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Assam

Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]

Answer Explanation:
India’s first-ever Rural LED Street Lighting Project will be implemented by the Government of India (GoI) in Andhra Pradesh (AP). The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) under the Ministry of Power will retrofit10 lakh conventional street lights with LED lights in Gram Panchayats of 7 districts in AP. This is the first project for rural LED street lighting in the country under the GoI’s Street Lighting National Project (SLNP). In the first phase, the replacement will be undertaken in gram panchayats of the districts of Guntur, Prakasham, Nellore, Kurnool, Kadapa, Ananthapur and Chittoor. This replacement drive in rural areas will help the gram panchayats to cumulatively save approximately 147 million units of electricity annually and lead to reduction of 12 crore tonnes of CO2. The entire upfront capital cost of this project is being funded by French Development Agency Agence Française de Développement (AFD).

3. India has signed how much amount of loan agreement with the World Bank for the project “Assam Citizen Centric Service Delivery”?

[A] $39.5 million
[B] $39.7 million
[C] $39.2 million
[D] $39.4 million

Correct Answer: C [$39.2 million]

Answer Explanation:
India has signed a $39.2 million loan agreement with the World Bank (WB) for the ‘citizen-centric service delivery’ project in Assam. The programme size is $49 million, of which $39.2 million will be financed by the World Bank and the remaining amount will be funded out of state budget. The programme duration is 5 years. The purpose of the project is to improve access in the delivery of selected public services in Assam. The Project seeks to enable citizens to access services under the RTPS Act in a timely, efficient, and accountable manner. The Project adopts an integrated approach to improve access and accountability.

4. Which IIT institute is hosting the 5th International Convention of Spic Macay?

[A] IIT Guwahati
[B] IIT Madras
[C] IIT Bombay
[D] IIT Delhi

Correct Answer: D [IIT Delhi]

Answer Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 5th international conference of Spic Macay on June 5, 2017 at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi via video conferencing. The 7-day conference coincides with the 40th year of inception of SPIC MACAY. Every year Spic Macay organizes an International Convention to expose the youth from across the world to the rich and multi-hued culture of India. It is the Society for the promotion of Indian classical music and culture amongst youth.

5. Who has appointed the new Director General (DG) of National Water Development Agency (NWDA)?

[A] Sharad Jain
[B] S. Masood Husain
[C] Usha Gupta
[D] Kirti Kumar

Correct Answer: A [Sharad Jain]

Answer Explanation:
Dr. Sharad Kumar Jain has assumed the additional charge of Director General (DG) of National Water Development Agency (NWDA) under Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. Presently, he is working as Scientist G with National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee. Jain succeeds S. Masood Husain who has moved over as Member (WP&P), Central Water Commission.

6. What is the India’s rank in the 2017 IMD World Competitiveness Index?

[A] 37th
[B] 41st
[C] 45th
[D] 28th

Correct Answer: C [45th]

Answer Explanation:
India has been ranked 45th out of 63 countries in the IMD’s world competitiveness rankings 2017. The list is compiled by the Switzerland-based International Institute for Management and Development (IMD)’s World Competitiveness Center (WCC). Hong Kong has topped the list, followed by Switzerland, Singapore, United States, Netherlands, Ireland and Denmark. The IMD measures how well countries manage all their resources and competencies to facilitate long-term value creation.

7. Sudha Singh, who has won gold at 21st Federation Cup National Senior Atletices Championship, is associated with which sports?

[A] Baseball
[B] Shot put
[C] Javelin throw
[D] Steeplechase

Correct Answer: D [Steeplechase]

Answer Explanation:
Sudha Singh from Uttar Pradesh has won a gold medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the 21st Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Championship in Patiala, Punjab on June 4, 2017. In the men’s 3000m steeplechase event, it was Naveen Kumar of Haryana who took the gold with a time of 8:50.85.

8. Which state has become the India’s first state to launch single-women pension scheme?

[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Telangana
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka

Correct Answer: B [Telangana]

Answer Explanation:
The Telangana Government has become the only state government in India to launch the single-women pension scheme. Under the scheme, a financial assistance of Rs. 1,000 financial is given to single women of the state per month on humanitarian grounds. The scheme will benefit unmarried women, joginis and divorced women. About 1, 08,302 beneficiaries from 31 Districts have been identified by the officials. The single-women pension scheme is the result of petitions filed on the plight of single women deserted by their husbands and relatives.

9. TATA Projects has recently launched which initiative to promote green cover in India?

[A] Green Thumb
[B] Green Mountain
[C] Green India
[D] Green Earth

Correct Answer: A [Green Thumb]

Answer Explanation:
The TATA Projects has launched unique “Green Thumb” initiative in India to promote green cover and to protect the environment on 2017 World Environment Day (WED). The Green Thumb 2017 is in continuation to 2016 TATA Projects’ programme wherein it aimed to get 10,000 people to click (pledge) to plant a sapling on their behalf – the response received was a tremendous 23,000. Encouraged by the response, TATA Projects planted a total of over 42,000 saplings across the country in over 100 locations in the last one year (2016-17). This year, under Green Thumb initiative, the company will plants trees, citizens who wish to do their bit to save the environment, can express their support for the cause. They can do so by clicking on the banner to plant a sapling on the Green Thumb Microsite or on Facebook page, LinkedIn pagea/155507/ or on the company website www.tataprojects.com.

10. What is the India’s rank in the 2017 IMD World Digital Competitiveness Index?

[A] 22nd
[B] 45th
[C] 39th
[D] 51st

Correct Answer: D [51st]

Answer Explanation:
India has been ranked 51st out of 63 countries in the 2017 IMD World Digital Competitiveness ranking. At the top of the digital ranking is Singapore, followed by Sweden, the USA, Finland and Denmark. For the first time, the IMD World Competitiveness Center has published a separate report ranking countries’ digital competitiveness. The new Digital Competitiveness Ranking (DCR) provides a measure of a country’s ability to adopt and explore digital technologies leading to transformation in government practices, business models and society in general. The ranking is based on three factors, which reflect the standing of a country in the dimensions of Knowledge, Technology and Future Readiness.

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GK and Current Affairs june 04 and 05 2017

1. What is the theme of 2017 World Environment Day (WED)?

[A] Green Economy: Does it include you?
[B] Raise Your Voice Not The Sea Level
[C] Connecting People to Nature
[D] Think.Eat.Save

Correct Answer: C [Connecting People to Nature]

Answer Explanation:
The World Environment Day (WED) is observed every year on June 5 to raise awareness about forests and wider issues of environmental protection. The 2017 theme is ‘Connecting People to Nature’. It implores us to get outdoors and into nature, to appreciate its beauty and to take forward the call to protect the Earth that we share. The host country for the WED 2017 is Canada, where the official celebrations take place.

2. Who has clinched the 2017 men’s singles title at the Thailand Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament?

[A] Akhilesh Das Gupta
[B] B Sai Praneeth
[C] Jonatan Christie
[D] Kidambi Srikanth

Correct Answer: B [B Sai Praneeth]

Answer Explanation:
Bhamidipati Sai Praneeth from India has won the Men’s Singles Crown in the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament by defeating Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in a tough three-game final on June 4, 2017 in Bangkok. This is the first Grand Prix Gold title for Sai Praneeth.

3. Which football club has won the 2017 UEFA Champions League trophy?

[A] Juventus
[B] Milan
[C] Barcelona
[D] Real Madrid

Correct Answer: D [Real Madrid]

Answer Explanation:
Real Madrid has won the 2017 UEFA Champions League football competition by defeating Juventus 4–1 in the final. This is the first time in UEFA Champions League a team won consecutive seasons. Thus, Real Madrid became the first team in the UEFA Champions League era to successfully defend their title. Real Madrid is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain.

4. India’s first smartcard-based Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) initiative “Trin Trin” has launched in which city?

[A] Mysuru
[B] New Delhi
[C] Lucknow
[D] Chennai

Correct Answer: A [Mysuru]

Answer Explanation:
India’s first smartcard-based Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) initiative has launched in Mysuru, Karnataka on June 4, 2017. The cost of the project, partly funded by World Bank’s Global Environmental Facility, for the next six years is Rs 20.5 crore, covering the maintenance of the docking stations and bicycles. About 450 bicycles will be available for public use in the city. To rent a bicycle, the citizens of Mysuru or tourists need to register themselves either online or by visiting one of the six registration centres situated close to tourism centres and obtain a smart card after paying Rs. 350, including a refundable deposit of Rs. 250. Though the use of the bicycle is free for the first one hour, the users will have to pay a nominal fee of Rs. 5 for two hours, Rs. 10 for three hours and so on.

5. Who has become the new Solicitor General of India?

[A] Tushar Mehta
[B] Pinky Anand
[C] Ranjit Kumar
[D] P S Narsimha

Correct Answer: C [Ranjit Kumar]

Answer Explanation:
Ranjit Kumar is the present Solicitor General of India, whose tenure has been extended by the Government of India (GoI). Beside this, the terms of Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi and five other senior law officers have also been extended. The Additional Solicitor Generals who have been given extension for an indefinite period are Pinky Anand, Maninder Singh, P S Patwalia, Tushar Mehta and P S Narsimha. The Attorney General, along with the Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor General, represents the government in various courts and tender legal advice on complex issues.

6. What is the India’s GDP growth rate in 2018, as per latest World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report?

[A] 7.5%
[B] 7.7%
[C] 7.2%
[D] 7.6%

Correct Answer: A [7.5%]

Answer Explanation:
The World Bank (WB) in its latest report “Global Economic Prospects (GEP)” has projected India’s GDP growth rate at 7.5% in 2018 and 7.7% in 2019. As per the report, the World Bank has also projected a strong 7.2% growth rate for India in FY 2017 against 6.8% growth in 2016, as India is recovering from the temporary adverse effects of demonetisation. However, World Bank has maintained its forecast for global growth in 2017 and 2018 unchanged at 2.7% and 2.9% respectively, as manufacturing and trade are picking up and confidence is improving.

7. Which country has topped the 2017 A T Kearney Global Retail Development Index (GRDI)?

[A] China
[B] India
[C] Malaysia
[D] Vietnam

Correct Answer: B [India ]

Answer Explanation:
India has acquired the top position among 30 developing countries on ease of doing business at the 2017 A.T. Kearney Global Retail Development Index (GRDI). The 2017 GRDI titled “The Age of Focus” ranked China at second place, followed by Malaysia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Vietnam. The 16th edition of GRDI ranked top 30 developing countries for retail investment worldwide and analyzed 25 macroeconomic and retail-specific variables to help retailers devise successful global strategies to identify emerging market investment opportunities.

8. ISRO has successfully launched GSAT-19 communication satellite through which launch vehicle?

[A] GSLV Mark III
[B] GSLV Mark IV
[C] GSLV Mark II
[D] GSLV Mark V

Correct Answer: A [GSLV Mark III]

Answer Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its 3136 kg GSAT-19 communication satellite with its brand new and heaviest – Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III D-1 (GSLV-Mk III D-1) satellite into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on June 5, 2017. The satellite GSAT-19 has an intended life span of 10 years and is developed to improve telecommunication and broadcasting areas. The GSLV-Mk III is popularly known as “fat boy” and is developed for 15 years at a cost of around Rs 300 crore. The rocket is capable of carrying payloads of up to 4,000 kg into the GTO and 10,000 kg into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The GSLV-Mk III is a three stage rocket. Its first stage is made of two strap on motors filled with solid fuel. The second stage uses the liquid fuel and the third is the cryogenic upper stage “C25”, which is powered by the highly complex indigenous cryogenic engine “CE20”. The number 20 denotes the 20-ton thrust it generates for the rocket to reach the intended height with the heavy mass on board. 

9. The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed on which date?

[A] June 5
[B] June 4
[C] June 6
[D] June 3

Correct Answer: B [June 4]

Answer Explanation:
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed every year on June 4 to acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. It is a time for people all over the world to become aware of the impact of monstrosity of abuse, in all its forms, against children. It is also a time when organisations and individuals learn from or take part in awareness campaigns centred on protecting children’s rights. This day affirms the UN’s commitment to protect the rights of children.

10. The Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?

[A] Tripura
[B] Nagaland
[C] Punjab
[D] Kerala

Correct Answer: C [Punjab]

Answer Explanation:
The Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Fazilka District of Punjab. The formation of sanctuary relates to a unique success story of wildlife conservation in which people of Bishnoi community united themselves for protecting the Black Buck which is regarded as a sacred animal by them. It is also the State Animal of Punjab. It is home to several varieties of flora and fauna viz. Albizia lebbeck, Acacia nilotica, Azadirachata indica, A. tortilis, Wild Boar, Blue Bull, Porcupines, Hare, Jackal, etc.

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GK and Current Affairs june 03 2017

1. Who will become the new Prime Minister of Ireland?

[A] Leo Varadkar
[B] Brian Cowen
[C] Mary McAleese
[D] Enda Kenny

Correct Answer: A [Leo Varadkar]

Answer Explanation:
Leo Varadkar, the leader of the Fine Gael Party, will become the new Prime Minister of Ireland after defeating his rival Simon Coveney with 60% of votes. Varadkar will become the first gay Prime Minister and will also be the country’s youngest ever leader. He will succeed Taoiseach Enda Kenny as leader of the centre-right party in June 2017.

2. Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Prasar Bharti?

[A] CK Prasad
[B] Shashi Shekhar Vempati
[C] Rajeev Singh
[D] S C Panda

Correct Answer: B [Shashi Shekhar Vempati]

Answer Explanation:
Shashi Shekhar Vempati, a former principal architect of Infosys Technologies, has been appointed the new chief executive officer (CEO) of public broadcaster Prasar Bharati for a period of five years. Currently, Vempati is a part-time member of the Prasar Bharati Board. The appointment comes 7 months after the last Jawhar Sircar resigned from the post. He will succeed Rajeev Singh, member (finance) of the board, who was serving as the interim CEO after S C Panda retired in 2017.

3. What is the India’s rank in the 2017 global Multi-dimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?

[A] 45th
[B] 58th
[C] 37th
[D] 26th

Correct Answer: C [37th]

Answer Explanation:
India has been ranked 37th out of 103 nations in the 2017 global Multi-dimensional Poverty Index (MPI), according to a new report by the Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative. The OPHI is an economic research centre at the Oxford University, led by Professor Sabina Alkire. The 2017 global MPI has covered 76% of the world’s population, living in 103 countries. The index measures the nature and intensity of poverty, based on the profile of overlapping deprivations each poor person experiences. It aggregates these into meaningful indexes that can be used to inform targeting and resource allocation and to design policies that tackle the interlinked dimensions of poverty together.

4. Which committee has been formed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on corporate governance?

[A] Uday Kotak committee
[B] Naysa Modi committee
[C] Tejas Muthusamy committee
[D] Saketh Sundar committee

Correct Answer: A [Uday Kotak committee]

Answer Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has formed committee to improve standards of corporate governance of listed companies. The committee under the chairmanship of Uday Kotak, chief of Kotak Mahindra Bank, will submit the report within a period of 4 months. The committee would make recommendations to SEBI on ensuring independence in spirit of independent directors and their active participation in functioning of the company and steps for improving safeguards and disclosures pertaining to related party transactions. Besides, the panel would suggest measures for addressing issues faced by investors on voting and participation in general meetings and ways for improving effectiveness of board evaluation practices.

5. Which Indian-American student has won the 90th Scripps Naional Spelling Bee competition?

[A] Sreeniketh Vogoti
[B] Ananya Vinay
[C] Rohan Sachdev
[D] Shourav Dasari

Correct Answer: B [Ananya Vinay]

Answer Explanation:
Ananya Vinay (12), the 6th-grader from California, has won the 90th Scripps National Spelling Bee competition by successfully spelling “marocain” in the final round at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland on June 1, 2017. She won $40,000 in cash among other prizes. Ananya is the 13th consecutive Indian-American to win the bee and the 18th of the past 22 winners with Indian heritage, a run that began in 1999 with Nupur Lala’s victory.

6. Which film will represent India at the 52nd Karlong Vary International Film Festival?

[A] Khibula
[B] Cakemaker
[C] Ralang Road
[D] Falling

Correct Answer: C [Ralang Road]

Answer Explanation:
Nepali-Hindi film Ralang Road will represent India at the 52nd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival at Karlovy Vary in Czech Republic, which is scheduled to be held from June 30 to July 8, 2017. It will be after 13 years that an Indian film will compete with other international films at this film festival. Ralang Road tells the stories of four people living in the Himalayan countryside. The film explores cultural immigration and lifestyles in a complex social setup. The film is directed by Karma Takapa and produced by HumanTrail Pictures.

7. Who has won boys singles title at the 2017 HCL Asian Junior Tennis Championship?

[A] Piyush Salekar
[B] Vikrat Mehta
[C] Kaivalya Kalamse
[D] Nitin Kumar Sinha

Correct Answer: D [Nitin Kumar Sinha]

Answer Explanation:
Indian wild card Nitin Kumar Sinha has won the boys singles title at the 2017 HCL Asian Junior Tennis Championship. He defeated Malaysian player Christian Didier Chin in a final match held at the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge – Balewadi, in Pune. In girls singles final, Mihika Yadav defeated top seed Mahak Jain in two straight sets 6-3, 6-3. The championship is the second highest tournament anywhere in the world after the junior grand slams and provides top Indian players a chance to compete against their global counterparts as well as earn valuable ITF points to build on their overall international ranking.

8. Who has become the first Indian to be nominated as a member of the ITTF Umpires and Referees Committee (URC)?

[A] S. Sridhar
[B] Raksheet Kota
[C] Ganeshan Neelakanta Iyer
[D] Pankaj Awasthi

Correct Answer: C [Ganeshan Neelakanta Iyer]

Answer Explanation:
Ganeshan Neelakanta Iyer has become the first Indian to be nominated as a member of the ITTF Umpires and Referees Committee (URC). His term will be for two years and is extendable. Iyer is the only assigned competition manager of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) in India. Beside this, Ganeshan has also been recommended as the Technical Commissioner from the Asian Continent to ITTF and his term will be for a period of four years. He is also the chairman of the South Asian Federation technical committee and a member of the Technical Committee of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation (CTTF).

9. The researchers of which IIT institute has developed a wireless technology “AmbuSens” to monitor hospital-bound patients?

[A] IIT Kharagpur
[B] IIT Madras
[C] IIT Varanasi
[D] IIT Roorkee

Correct Answer: A [IIT Kharagpur]

Answer Explanation:
The researchers at IIT Kharagpur has developed a wireless technology ‘AmbuSens‘ for remote monitoring of patients’ condition ferried in ambulances. The technology will allow doctors to monitor ECG, heart-rate, temperature and blood-pressure of patients moving in ambulances and fitted with wireless sensors. This will help doctors to advise technicians travelling with the patient to deal with the situation. The web interface of the AmbuSens system provides an easy-to-use graphical interface for doctors and paramedics alike with data visualisation tools such as real-time ECG graph. It can be accessed from internet-enabled laptops, tablets and smartphones.

10. The Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?

[A] Sikkim
[B] Tripura
[C] Bihar
[D] Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: B [Tripura]

Answer Explanation:
The Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Tripura that covers an area of about 389.54 sq km. It is home to animals like elephants, sambar, buffalo, yapping deer, sarow, wild goa, etc. The sanctuary is one of the prominent sanctuaries that speck the bush clad landscapes of Tripura; this sanctuary is a sign of the common legacy of the state and affirms the various Tripura wild life and it is one of the best places of the animal visitors.

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TN Forest Department JDO Job Vacancy 2017 2018

TN Forest Department JDO Job Vacancy 2017 2018 15 Junior Draughting Officer Posts | Tamilnadu Forest Department Job Vacancies 2017 Download Application Form | TN Forest Department Released Job Openings Notification 2017 Eligible Candidates can Download Application Through Official website forests.tn.nic.in | TN Forest Department Syllabus, Call Latter, Age Limit, Eligibility Criteria, Application Processes, Last Date Details Given below Check before Applying

TN Forest Department Recruitment 2017 | Junior Draughting Officer Job Vacancies Details:

Organization Name: Tamilnadu Forest Department

Employment Category: Tamilnadu Govt Jobs

Total No. of Vacancies: 15

Job Location: Tamilnadu

Name of the Post & No of Vacancies:

1. Junior Draughting Officer - 15

Eligibility Criteria for TN Forest Department Junior Draughting Officer Jobs 2017

Educational Qualification:

Engineering (Civil or Mechanical) from any University or Institute recognized by the University Grants Commission for purpose of its grant or must hold the Diploma in Engineering (Civil or Mechanical) of the College of Engineering, Guindy or must have passed in Sections A and B of the A.M.I.E. (IND) examination in the following subjects with practical experience in general Engineering works for a period of not less than one year.

Properties and strength of materials of elementary structure, Theory of structures (Papers-(a) and (b) under Section A Hydraulics and Hydraulics Machinery, Geology, Sanitary Engineering papers (f)(i) and (m) under section (b) or must have obtained the L.C.E. Diploma issued by the Technological Diploma Examination Board:

or

B (i) Must have obtained the Certificate granted by the College of Engineering, Guindy on the completion of the course prescribed for Lower Subordinates for Draughtsman and (ii) Must have practical experience as a Assistant Draughtsman for a period of 2 years.

C. Must have obtained the Diploma of Draughtsman (Civil) awarded by the National Council for Training in Vocational Trades, Government of India. (G.O.Ms.No.826, Forests & Fisheries dt. 4.9.76 (R.Dis. 25950/73).

Provided that persons possessing this Diploma will be considered for appointment only when suitable candidates possessing the L.C.E. Diploma are not available.

Age Limit: (As on 01.07.2016)

Candidate’s Age Limit Should be between For OC Candidates - 18 to 30 Years), (For BC/MBC Candidates - 18 to 32 Years), (For SC/SCA/ST Candidates - 18 to 35 Years). Candidates Relaxation in Upper Age limit will be provided as per Govt. Rules. Go through TN Forest Department official Notification 2017 for more reference

Pay Scale: Rs.9300 - 34800 with Grade Pay Rs.4200/-

Selection Procedure for TN Forest Department Junior Draughting Officer

Selection Procedure: Merit List, Interview

How to apply for TN Forest Department Junior Draughting Officer Recruitment 2017:  

Candidates satisfying the above eligibility conditions Use Following Procedure Given Below to Apply Offline Mode:

1. Go to TN Forest Department official website careers page at forests.tn.nic.in

2. Download TN Forest Department Junior Draughting Officer Notification & Application form

3. Candidates should read all instructions given in Advertisement

4. Fill required details

5. Hard copy of duly filled and signed application along with the photocopies of (i) ID proof (ii) Proof of Date of Birth (iii) Educational Certificates: Mark-Sheets/Degree Certificate (iv) Caste (v) e-Receipt for fee payment as applicable and attested copies of relevant documents should be addressed to “Tamilnadu tnpsc address” by (Registered Post or Speed Post) so as to reach us by 20.06.2017. Envelope must be super-scribed with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF “…………….”

Important Dates for TN Forest Department Junior Draughting Officer Recruitment 2017: 

1. Starting Date for Submission of Application: 01.06.2017

2. Last date for Submission of Application: 20.06.2017

TN Forest Department Junior Draughting Officer Notification & Application Form Link:  

TN Forest Department JDO Official Notification PDF: Click Here to Download

TN Forest Department JDO Application Form DOC: Click Here to Download

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TNRD Job Vacancy 2017 2018

TNRD Job Vacancy 2017 2018 16 Office Assistants, Drivers Posts | Tamilnadu Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Department Job Vacancies 2017 Download Application Form | TNRD Released Job Openings Notification 2017 Eligible Candidates can Download Application Through Official website www.tnrd.gov.in | TNRD Syllabus, Call Latter, Age Limit, Eligibility Criteria, Application Processes, Last Date Details Given below Check before Applying

TNRD Recruitment 2017 | Office Assistants, Drivers Job Vacancies Details:

 

Organization Name: Tamilnadu Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Department (TNRD)

Employment Category: Tamilnadu Govt Jobs

Total No. of Vacancies: 16

Job Location: Tamilnadu

Name of the Post & No of Vacancies:

1. Office Assistants - 14

2. Drivers - 02

Eligibility Criteria for TNRD Office Assistants, Drivers Jobs 2017

Educational Qualification:

1. Office Assistants - 8th Pass

2. Drivers - 8th Pass + LMV Driving License & 5 Years Experience

Age Limit: (As on 01.05.2017)

Candidate’s Age Limit Should be in between (For OC Candidates - 18 to 30 Years), (For BC/MBC - 18 to 32 Years), (For Post SC/SCA/ST - 18 to 35 Years). Candidates Relaxation in Upper Age limit will be provided as per Govt. Rules. Go through TNRD official Notification 2017 for more reference

Pay Scale:

1. Office Assistants - Rs.4800-10000 with Grade Pay Rs. 1300/-

2. Drivers - Rs.5400 - 20200/- with Grade Pay Rs.2400/-

Selection Procedure for TNRD Office Assistants, Drivers

Selection Procedure: Short Listing, Driving Test, Skill Test

How to apply for TNRD Office Assistants, Drivers Recruitment 2017:  

Candidates satisfying the above eligibility conditions Use Following Procedure Given Below to Apply Offline Mode:

1. Go to TNRD official website careers page at www.tnrd.gov.in

2. Download TNRD Office Assistants, Drivers Notification & Application form

3. Candidates should read all instructions given in Advertisement

4. Fill required details and Make Payments

5. Hard copy of duly filled and signed application along with the photocopies of (i) ID proof (ii) Proof of Date of Birth (iii) Educational Certificates: Mark-Sheets/Degree Certificate (iv) Caste (v) e-Receipt for fee payment as applicable and attested copies of relevant documents should be addressed to “Address Mentioned in Official Notification” by post so as to reach us by 15.06.2017. Envelope must be super-scribed with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF “…………….”

Important Dates for TNRD Office Assistants, Drivers Recruitment 2017: 

1. Starting Date for Submission of Application: 16.05.2017

2. Last date for Submission of Application: 15.06.2017 (Extended) 

TNRD Office Assistants, Drivers Notification & Application Form Link:  

TNRD Office Asst Official Notification & Application Form PDF: Click Here to Download

TNRD Drivers Official Notification & Application Form PDF: Click Here to Download

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