The Union government has recently launched “Jiyo Parsi Publicity Phase-2” scheme in which state?
Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Answer Explanation:
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge)
for Minority Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs, has launched “Jiyo
Parsi Publicity Phase-2” in Mumbai, Maharashtra under the Jiyo Parsi
scheme. The main purpose of the “Jiyo Parsi” scheme (or Central Sector
Scheme) is to reverse the declining trend of Parsi population by
adopting a scientific protocol and structured interventions, stabilize
their population and increase the population of Parsis in India.
Who has been appointed as the part-time member of the board of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA)?
Correct Answer: B [Ravi Mittal]
Answer Explanation:
Ravi Mittal, additional secretary in the Ministry of Finance, has
been appointed as the part-time member of the board of Insurance
Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA). He succeeded N S
Rao at IRDAI, who is a joint secretary level officer. Former finance
secretary Sushma Nath is another part-time member on the IRDAI board.
Besides, Maruthi Prasad Tangirala, a 1990-batch IP&TA&FS
officer, has been appointed as Executive Director (ED) at IRDAI and his
position will be equivalent to a joint secretary. Tangirala has
replaced Sriram Taranikanti, who is a 1992 -batch IAS officer.
Which Indian sportsperson has won bronze in the Under-7 rapid championship at the 2017 Asian Schools Chess Championship (ASCC)?
Correct Answer: C [Aditya Patil]
Answer Explanation:
Aditya Patil and Suhaani Lohia have clinched bronze medals at the
13th edition of Asian Schools Chess Championship (ASCC) 2017 in Panjin,
China. Aditya won bronze in the Under-7 rapid championship, while
Suhaani Lohia won the bronze in the Under-9 girls blitz championships.
Both these prodigious talents are products of the South Mumbai Chess
Academy (SMCA).
Which country is the world’s largest exporter of beef, as per recenlty released OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2017-2026 report?
Correct Answer: D [Brazil]
Answer Explanation:
According to the recently released OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook
2017-2026 report, Brazil is the world’s largest exporter of beef,
followed by Australia and India. As per report, India exported 1.56
million tonnes of beef in 2016. It is expected to maintain its position
as the third-largest exporter of the meat till 2026 by exporting 1.93
tonnes that year. According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation
(OECD database, India imported 363,000 tonnes of beef in 2016 and the
amount was projected to stay the same over the decade. According to the
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the total world beef exports in
2016 was 10.95 million tonnes and was expected to increase to 12.43
million tonnes by 2026. The type of beef exported was not specified, but
the exported meat appears to be mostly from buffaloes as the report has
specified the animal for imports by Myanmar from India.
Which government agency has developed India’s first unmanned tank “Muntra”?
Correct Answer: B [Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)]
Answer Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently
developed India’s first unmanned tank “Muntra” that can remotely
operate. The agency has developed the tank in three different variants
to tackle any kind of situation – ‘Muntra S’ for surveillance missons,
‘Muntra M’ for mine detection and a third variant ‘Muntra N’ for
reconnaissance in areas with nuclear and bio threats. The Muntra
variants have surveillance radar, an integrated camera along with laser
range finder which can be used to spy on ground target 15km away – may
be a crawling men or heavy vehicles.
K E Mammen, the noted Gandhian and freedom fighter has passed away. He hailed from which state?
Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Answer Explanation:
K. E. Mammen (96), the noted Gandhian and freedom fighter, has
recently passed away in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He was a follower of
Mahatma Gandhi and is often referred to as the Kerala Gandhi. He became
active in the freedom movement as a college student. He was first
jailed for taking an open stand against C.P Ramaswamy Iyer, the then
Dewan of the erstwhile Travancore state. After being denied an
opportunity at continued studies here, he shifted to Madras Christian
College in 1940. He was ousted from there too, following his
participation in the Quit India Movement. He was also actively involved
in anti-liquour campaigns across the state of Kerala till his death.
Which state government has recenltly banned use Of Liquid Nitrogen in Drinks & food items?
Correct Answer: D [Haryana]
Answer Explanation:
The Haryana government has officially prohibited flushing/mixing of
liquid nitrogen with any drink or food article. The ban has been issued
under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (Central
Act 34 of 2006). As per officials, the state food department will now
conduct surprise checks in restaurants and bars, especially those in
Gurgaon, to check whether the ban was being flouted. According to expert
medical opinion, any drink or food article whose preparation involves
flushing/mixing of liquid nitrogen is harmful for humans. Liquid
nitrogen is a colourless liquid having a boiling point of -195.79 °C and
is used to instantly freeze food and drinks. It is used in bars to
quickly chill glasses, freeze ingredients, and provide a smoky effect to
drinks and in molecular gastronomy. It releases a large volume of gas
as it evaporates, which can burst the stomach if consumed in a
sufficiently large quantity. It is also used to cool computers and in
cryogenic medical procedures like removing warts and cancerous tissues
by freezing them.
Gaurav Bidhuri is associated with which sports?
Correct Answer: B [Boxing]
Answer Explanation:
Recently, Indian boxers has won five gold, two silver and one bronze
medal at the 48th Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem in the Czech Republic,
clinching five gold, two silver and one bronze medal at the event in the
Czech Republic. Shiva Thapa (60 kg), Manoj Kumar (69 kg), Amit Phangal
(52 kg), Gaurav Bidhuri (56 kg) and Satish Kumar (+91 kg) category has
recently claimed gold medals after winning their respective summit
clashes on July 30, 2017. Kavinder Bisht in 52 kg and Manish Panwar in
81 kg settled for silver medals. Earlier, Sumit Sangwan had claimed a
bronze in 91 kg category after going down in the semifinals.
What is the theme of the 2017 World Day against Trafficking in Persons?
Correct Answer: D [Act to protect and assist trafficked persons]
Answer Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Day against Trafficking in Persons is
observed every year on July 30 to raise awareness of the plight of human
trafficking victims, and promote and protect their rights. The 2017
theme “Act to Protect and Assist Trafficked Persons” highlights the
large mixed migration movements of refugees and migrants. The theme puts
the spotlight on the significant impact of conflict and natural
disasters, as well as the resultant, multiple risks of human trafficking
that many people face. It addresses the key issue concerning
trafficking responses: that most people are never identified as
trafficking victims and therefore cannot access most of the assistance
or protection provided.
The Indravati National Park (INP) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: A [Chhattisgarh ]
Answer Explanation:
The Indravati National Park (INP) is located in Bijapur district of
Chhattisgarh and covers an area of approximately 2799.08 km2. It is home
to one of the last populations of rare wild buffalo. The flora in the
Indravati National Park is mainly comprises tropical moist and dry
deciduous type with predominance of the sal, teak and bamboo trees. It
is also home to tigers, leopards, Indian bison, nilgai, blackbuck,
chausingha , sambar, chital, Indian muntjac, Indian spotted chevrotain,
etc.
