What is the theme of the 2017 World Mental Health Day (WMHD)?
Correct Answer: D [Mental health in the workplace]
Answer Explanation:
The World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is observed every year on 10
October, to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and
to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The 2017 theme is
“Mental health in the workplace’. The day provides an opportunity for
all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their
work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a
reality for people worldwide.
Which of the following has been named as the India’s best FMCG company in the food sector by the International Advertising Association (IAA)?
Correct Answer: C [Amul]
Answer Explanation:
The Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), which
markets the Amul brand of milk and milk products, has been recognised
as the India’s best Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Company in the
food sector by the International Advertising Association (IAA). Amul was
presented the 5th IAA Leadership Award for this recognition at Mumbai
on October 9, 2017. The prestigious awards instituted by the IAA’s India
Chapter recognise excellence towards contribution in marketing,
advertising and media sectors as well as celebrate outstanding
achievements of individuals and teams.
What is the India’s GDP forecast for FY18 by the World Bank (WB) in its South Asia Economic Focus (Fall 2017) report?
Correct Answer: C [7.0%]
Answer Explanation:
The World Bank (WB), in its biannual economic update “South Asia
Economic Focus (Fall 2017)”, has reduced India’s GDP growth forecast to
7.0% for 2017-18 from 7.2% estimated earlier. As per report, the
unexpected slowdown in India’s growth story is because of the delayed
consequence of demonetization, sharp decline in the growth rate of
public expenditures and uncertainty created by the introduction of Goods
and Services Tax (GST). Apart from WB, Both the Asian Development Bank
(ADB) as well as the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD) have also cut their growth projections for India to
7% and 6.7%, respectively, for fiscal 2017-18.
What is the India’s GDP forecast for FY18 by IMF in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report?
Correct Answer: B [6.7%]
Answer Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently released its
October 2017 World Economic Outlook. In it, IMF slashed India’s growth
forecast by 0.5% points to 6.7% in FY 18 due to the lingering effects of
disruption caused by demonetisation and transition costs of GST.
Earlier, in April, the IMF had pegged India’s GDP growth at 7.2% for
FY18. It has also lowered the growth projection for FY 19 ( 2018-19) to
7.4% from its earlier estimate in April and June of 7.7%. Though, the
IMF was more optimistic about medium-term growth prospects for India
through gains from the new indirect tax levy. Apart from IMF, the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has also lowered its growth projection to
6.7% for the current financial year from its earlier estimate of 7.3%
due to adverse impact on economic growth by the implementation of Goods
and Services Tax (GST).
Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)?
Correct Answer: A [Anupam Kher]
Answer Explanation:
Film actor Anupam Kher has been appointed as the new chairman of the
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). He succeeded Gajendra
Chauhan. Kher has worked in more than 500 films and over 100 plays in
last three decades. He was conferred the Padma Shri in 2004 and the
Padma Bhushan in 2016 by the Indian government. Some of his prominent
films include Saaransh, Daddy, Lamhe, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Maara. He has also been a part of international
projects such as Bend It Like Beckham, Lust, Caution, and David O
Russell’s 2013 Oscar-winning Silver Linings Playbook.
The Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary (MWS) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: A [Sikkim ]
Answer Explanation:
The Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary (MWS) is located in the South Sikkim
district of Sikkim and is spread over 35 square kilometres. Here, one
can find species of the temperate forest such as Red Panda, Serow,
Goral, Barking Deer, Leopard-Cat, Marbled-Cat, Civet-Cats, and birds
like Common Hill Partridge, Blood Pheasant, Magpies, Blue necked Pita,
Sunbird and Black Eagle.
What is the theme of the 2017 International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC)?
Correct Answer: C [Empower Girls: Before, during and after crises]
Answer Explanation:
The International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) is celebrated every
year on October 11 to highlight and address the needs and challenges
girls face, while promoting girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of
their human rights. The 2017 theme “ EmPOWER Girls: Before, during and
after crises” marks the beginning of a year-long effort to spur global
attention and action to the challenges and opportunities girls face
before, during, and after crises.
Who has been appointed the new Ambassador to Principality of Monaco?
Correct Answer: D [V M Kwatra]
Answer Explanation:
Vinay Mohan Kwatra, the 1988 batch of IFS officer, has been appointed
as the new Ambassador to Principality of Monaco, with residence in
Paris. He will take his assignment shortly. Presently, he is Ambassador
of India to France.
Who has been sworn-in as the new Governor of Assam?
Correct Answer: D [Jagdish Mukhi]
Answer Explanation:
Jagdish Mukhi has been sworn-in as the new Governor of Assam. He was
administered the oath of office by Guwahati High Court Chief Justice
Ajit Singh at a function in the Srimanta Sankardeva International
Convention Centre. He succeeded Banwarilal Purohit, who has been
appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu. Mukhi had also served as a
minister in the Delhi government. He had been awarded the Best Finance
and Planning Minister by the then Planning Minister, Pranab Mukherjee in
1997.
Who has been bestowed with the 2017 Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management?
Correct Answer: B [Bindeshwar Pathak]
Answer Explanation:
Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak has been bestowed with the 18th edition of Lal
Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration,
Academics and Management for year 2017 by the President of India, Shri
Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 10, 2017. Dr.
Bindeshwar Pathak is the founder of Sulabh International and has
developed and implemented, on a pan India scale, a low cost and
appropriate toilet technology popularly known as the Sulabh Shauchalaya
system.
