The Union government has set up special fund ‘DPIDF’ to boost dairy sector. What does “DPIDF” stands for?
Correct Answer: C [Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund]
Answer Explanation:
The Union government has set up the Dairy Processing and
Infrastructure Development Fund (DPIDF) worth Rs 10,881 crore to boost
the dairy sector. With this investment, 95 lakh farmers from about
50,000 villages would be benefited. The National Dairy Development Board
(NDDB) and the National Cooperative Development Cooperation (NCDC) will
utilise DPIDF to provide the loan for building an efficient milk
procurement system and other infrastructure. The DPIDF will focus on
building an efficient milk procurement system by setting up
infrastructure and installing electronic milk adulteration testing
equipment, besides creating and expanding infrastructure and
manufacturing faculties for the value-added products for milk unions and
milk companies.
What is the theme of 2017 World Tourism Day (WTD)?
Correct Answer: B [Sustainable tourism – a tool for development]
Answer Explanation:
The World Tourism Day (WTD) is observed every year on September 27 to
raise awareness among the international community of the importance of
tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. The 2017
theme “Sustainable tourism – a tool for development” is dedicated to
explore the contribution of tourism to the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDG). On the occasion of World Tourism Day, President Ram Nath Kovind
will give away the National Tourism Awards and will Launch Incredible
India 2.0 Campaign in New Delhi.
Who has been officially sworn-in as the new President of Angola?
Correct Answer: A [Joao Lourenco]
Answer Explanation:
Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco, the leader of People’s Movement for
the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), has been officially sworn-in as the new
President of Angola on September 26, 2017. With this, he became the
first new leader in the oil-rich southern African nation in almost four
decades. He succeeded Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who has been in power
since 1979. Lourenco will be Angola’s first head of state to be
constitutionally limited to serving two five-year terms.
The Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary (GWS) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: D [Madhya Pradesh]
Answer Explanation:
The Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary (GWS) is located near Gwalior in
Madhya Pradesh and covers an area of 511 square kilometers. The
sanctuary is also as the Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary. It houses many
varieties of flora such as Khair, Murjan, Palash, Seja, Dhawada,
Royenja, Ghote, Beweg, Dhaman, Salai, Heans and Katli. The sanctuary is
also a home to the blackbuck, chital, monkey, wolf, blue bull, wild
boar, fox and hyena.
Which country to host the South Asian Boxing Championship (SABC)-2017?
Correct Answer: C [India ]
Answer Explanation:
The 2017 South Asian Boxing Championship (SABC) will be held in
Guwahati, Assam from December 6 to 10. This is first time India will
host the championship, which will see a potential blockbuster clash
against arch-rivals Pakistan besides other SAARC countries —
Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, among others. Apart from this,
the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced that India will also
host the ‘India International Open tournament’ in New Delhi on January
2017.
The Maharashtra government has signed pact with which country for infra projects?
Correct Answer: B [South Korea]
Answer Explanation:
The Maharashtra government has recently signed MoU with South Korea
in Seoul for increased co-operation in infrastructure projects like
development of smart cities, roads, airports and metros. The MoU is to
help with implementation strategy, legal systems, policies, technologies
and information in infrastructure development. Chief Minister Devendra
Fadnavis is on a three-day tour to South Korea and Singapore.
Who is the newly appointed CMD of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)?
Correct Answer: A [Shashi Shanker]
Answer Explanation:
Shashi Shanker has been appointed Chairman and Managing Director of
India’s biggest oil and gas producer, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
(ONGC) till March 31, 2021. Currently, he is director (Technical and
Field Services) at ONGC and will take over the charge as CMD from
October 1.He will succeed Dinesh K Sarraf, who retires on September 30.
Which state government has launched Sishu Abond Matru Mrityuhara Purna Nirakaran Abhijan (Sampurna) yojna for pregnant women?
Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Answer Explanation:
The Odisha Government has launched Sishu Abond Matru Mrityuhara Purna
Nirakaran Abhijan (Sampurna) Yojna for pregnant women, in Odisha. Under
the scheme, the state government will provide Rs.1,000 as transport
cost for pregnant women to travel to the hospital. The main purpose of
this scheme is to reduce the death ration of the newborn child and
mother mortality rate. Around 7853 villages will be covered under the
scheme. This scheme will be implemented in the areas where 102/108
ambulances cannot reach.
Which state government has launched ‘Vision-2025’ project to seek public opinion for their dream state?
Correct Answer: A [Karnataka ]
Answer Explanation:
The Karnataka Government has recently launched ‘Vision-2025’ project
across the state with an aim to draft policy for the development of the
state in next seven years by seeking the opinion of the public. Under
the project, the state government would seek public opinion on how they
want their dream state to be in the next seven years. Officials will
collect the required information after discussing with public
representatives and the general public. They will then bring out a draft
vision policy for the year 2025, portions of which would be
incorporated in the manifesto of ruling Congress. Chief Minister
Siddaramaiah has also launched the website ‘www.navakarnataka2025.in’ on
this occasion.
Sumit Nagal, who bagged gold at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, is associated with which sports?
Correct Answer: C [Tennis]
Answer Explanation:
Sumit Nagal from India has won gold medal in the men’s singles tennis
event of Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games with a dominating win over
compatriot Vijay Sundar Prashanth in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on
September 27, 2017. Nagal outplayed Prashanth 6-1, 6-1 in the all-Indian
final as he broke him five times in the match. It was the second medal
for Prashanth in the tournament, having won gold in the men’s doubles
with reigning singles national champion Vishnu Vardhan. Overall, India
won five medals — two gold and three silver medals — from tennis. With 9
gold, 12 silver and 19 bronze, India finished the Games at 11th
position. Hosts Turkmenistan topped the medals tally with 89 gold, 70
silver and 86 bronze, followed by China and Iran.
