Bangladesh has signed how much amount of loan deal with India for its infrastructure and social sector development?
Correct Answer: A [$4.5 billion]
Answer Explanation:
Bangladesh has signed $4.5 billion third line of credit (LoC)
agreement with India for its infrastructure and social sector
development on October 4, 2017. The new Indian line of credit will be
used to fund 17 major projects in Bangladesh, which include electricity,
railroads, roads, shipping and ports. As with previous LoC agreements,
Bangladesh will pay an interest rate of 1 % a year. It will have 20
years to pay back the loans, with a grace period of five years. Under
the agreement, Bangladesh would have to purchase 65 to 75% of the
services, goods or works from the Indian market with the money to be
provided under the third LoC following the precedence of the previous
two nearly identical agreements. Bangladesh has two other LoCs open with
India: the first one was signed in 2010, and the second one in 2016.
These LOCs are collectively worth Tk3.06 billion, but till last year,
Bangladesh government has been able to use only USD 576 million.
India’s first-ever Industrial Training Institute for the Divyangans will come up in which state?
Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Answer Explanation:
India’s first-ever Industrial Training Institute (ITI) for the
Divyangans will come up in Assam. Recently, the foundation stone for the
institute was laid at Dibrugarh ITI Complex at Borboruah in Assam. As
per the guidelines of National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT),
the ITI will have sixty seats for three different trades with 20 seats
per trade. The three different trades included in the curriculum are
Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Cutting and Sewing
Technology and Hair & Skin Care.
Purushottam Lal Kaushik, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?
Correct Answer: C [Politics]
Answer Explanation:
Purushottam Lal Kaushik (87), the former Minister for Information and
Broadcasting, has passed away in Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh on October 5,
2017. He was elected to the Lok Sabha twice in 1977 and 1989. The
departed leader was the Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation in the
Morarji Desai Ministry and later, the Minister for Information and
Broadcasting in the Charan Singh government.
Which insurance company has launched ‘Neo’ a servicing bot for Twitter?
Correct Answer: D [HDFC Life]
Answer Explanation:
The HDFC Life Insurance Company has launched ‘Neo’, that uses
artificial intelligence for customer service. This is the second bot put
in operation by HDFC Life, after the launch of SPOK, which was an email
bot to answer customer queries. The Neo bot will be available 24/7 and
has the capability to authenticate customers and give frequently sought
details, like fund value, sum assured and premium amount.
Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Mongolia?
Correct Answer: D [Ukhnaa Khurelsukh]
Answer Explanation:
Ukhnaa Khurelsukh has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of
Mongolia on October 4, 2017. The Prime Minister of Mongolia is the head
of government, and heads the Mongolian cabinet. The Prime Minister is
appointed by the President of Mongolia, and can be removed by the State
Great Hural with a vote of no confidence.
Who has been sworn-in as the new Governor of Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer: C [Banwarilal Purohit]
Answer Explanation:
Banwarilal Purohit, a veteran political leader from Vidarbha district
of Maharashtra, has been sworn-in as the new Governor of Tamil Nadu in a
function held at Raj Bhavan in Chennai on October 6, 2017. Mr Purohit
was sworn in as the State’s 20th Governor. The Madras High Court Chief
Justice Indira Banerjee administered the oath of office and secrecy to
him.
The Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is located in which state?
Correct Answer: A [Karnataka ]
Answer Explanation:
The Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is located in Ballari district in
Karnataka and covers an area of 82.72 square kilometers. The sanctuary’s
flagship species is the Indian sloth bear (Melursus ursinus). Some
species of mammals recorded in this sanctuary are leopards, monitor
lizards, mongoose, pangolins, star tortoises, etc.
What is the theme of 2017 World Space Week (WSW)?
Correct Answer: B [Exploring New Worlds In Space]
Answer Explanation:
The World Space Week (WSW) is an international celebration of science
and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human
condition, which is held every year from October 4-10. The 2017 theme
“Exploring New Worlds In Space” is an outward facing theme that serves
to inspire the world.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed how much of loan pact with India for Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase II?
Correct Answer: C [€ 300 million]
Answer Explanation:
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed the Finance Contract
with India to € 300 million for Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase II
Line R6. The objective of the project is to bring in a quantum
improvement in the transportation sector in the city in tandem with the
Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and other modes of
urban transport. This project will be jointly financed by the European
Investment Bank (€500 million) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
(€300 million). The agreement signed recently was for first tranche of
€300 million. The project implementation period is five years from date
of commencement of the work.
Which city is hosting the first ever ASEAN-India Music Festival?
Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Answer Explanation:
The first ever ASEAN-India Music Festival has started at Purana Quila
in New Delhi on October 6, 2017. The 3-day festival is organised by
External Affairs Ministry in collaboration with Culture Ministry to
celebrate the 25th year anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations.
The festival aims to boost cultural influences among the peoples of the
ASEAN member states and India. It will witness eclectic performances by
musicians from ASEAN countries’ bands such as The Ugly Band, Cherpen,
Tim De Cotta, Red Bamboo among others. Famous Indian bands like the
Raghu Dixit Project, Avial, Papon LIVE, Bipul Chettri and the Travelling
Band, and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will also participate in the festival.
There will be no entry fee for the mega music event.
