The joint training exercise “Mitra Shakti 2017” has started between India and which country?
Correct Answer: C [Sri Lanka]
Answer Explanation:
The 5th India-Sri Lanka joint training exercise “Mitra Shakti 2017”
has started at Aundh Military Station in Pune, Maharshtra. The exercise
is based on Counter Terrorist Operations (CTO) and an Infantry company
from both the countries is participating in the same. It will be
conducted for next 14 days upto 26 Oct 17 & will involve sharing and
learning from each others experiences.
Aleena Reji is associated with which country?
Correct Answer: D [Cycling ]
Answer Explanation:
Indian duo Deborah Herold and Aleena Reji have qualified for the 2017
UCI Track Cycling World Cup, which is scheduled to be held at
Manchester in England from November 10 to 12. The pair obtained enough
points to enter into the qualifying rounds of UCI Cycling World Cup
events following their strong show in the Track Asia Cup held at the IGI
Sports Complex in New Delhi.
What is the India’s rank in the 2017 Global Hunger Index (GHI)?
Correct Answer: A [100th ]
Answer Explanation:
India has been ranked 100th out of 119 countries in the 2017 Global
Hunger Index (GHI) report, which is released by Washington-based
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). As per report,
India’s score (31.4) is at the high end of the serious category, and is
one of the main factors pushing South Asia to the category of worst
performing region on the GHI 2017, followed closely by Africa South of
the Sahara.The list is topped by Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina,
Chile, Croatia and Cuba. The GHI score is a multidimensional index
composed of four indicators—proportion of undernourished in the
population, prevalence of child mortality, child stunting, and child
wasting. On the severity scale, a GHI score of less than 10 means low
prevalence of hunger while a score of more than 50 implies an extremely
alarming situation.
The Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary (LWS) is located in which state?
Correct Answer: D [Mizoram ]
Answer Explanation:
The Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary (LWS) is a protected area in Champhai
district in Mizoram and covers an area of 120 square kilometers . It is
an alpine forest and contains the second highest peak in Mizoram. It is
specially a conservation interest on rare species of birds. The most
notable birds are the dark-rumped swift, grey sibia, Mrs. Hume’s
pheasant, grey peacock pheasant, Oriental pied hornbill, rufous-bellied
eagle, and white-naped yuhina. It is also home to tiger, leopard, sambar
deer, barking deer, goral, etc.
Who has become the first Indian Brand Ambassador of Laureus?
Correct Answer: B [Yuvraj Singh]
Answer Explanation:
Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh has become the first Indian Brand
Ambassador of Laureus and joined a host of cricket legends in the
Laureus Family, including Indian Academy members Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul
Dravid and Kapil Dev.
Which country to host the 17th edition of the AFC Asian Cup – 2019?
Correct Answer: B [India]
Answer Explanation:
The 2019 AFC Asian Cup football tournament will be hosted by United
Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the quadrennial international men’s football
championship of Asia organised by the Asian Football Confederation
(AFC). It is the 17th edition of the AFC Asian Cup. The winner of the
2019 AFC Asian Cup will earn the right to participate in the 2021 FIFA
Confederations Cup. Recently, India thrashed Macau 4-1 to qualify for
the 2019 football tournament at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore on
October 11, 2017. This is the fourth time that India has qualified for
the Asian Cup. The last time they qualified was six years ago when they
won the AFC Challenge Cup to book their tickets to the 2011 AFC Asian
Cup.
Who has become the 1st cricketer from Bangladesh to be inducted in MCC World Cricket Committee?
Correct Answer: C [Shakib Al Hasan]
Answer Explanation:
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has become the first cricketer from
Bangladesh to be inducted in the MCC World Cricket Committee under the
chairmanship of Mike Gatting. He is regarded as one of Bangladesh’s
finest players since they were awarded the Test status in 2000, with the
all-rounder having played 51 Test matches and 177 One-day
Internationals (ODI). Beside him, other cricketers added to the
committee are Suzie Bates, Ian Bishop and Kumar Dharmasena.
Which city is hosting the 3rd edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF-2017)?
Correct Answer: D [Chennai]
Answer Explanation:
The 3rd edition of the India International Science Festival
(IISF-2017) has inaugurated by Union Science & Technology and Earth
Sciences Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on October 13,
2017. The fest is being jointly conducted by the Ministry of Science
and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, and Vijnana Bharati
(VIBHA).The prime objective of the 4-day festival is to instill
scientific temper among the masses and showcasing India’s contribution
in the field of S&T over the years. It aims to build a strategy for
rural India through the advancement of Science and Technology. Further,
the science festival also intends to make innovation beneficial for the
people and develop technology that is affordable to the masses. Approx
3000 people including young scientists, students,teaching faculties and
international delegates are participating in the fest.
Who has been chosen for the 2017 Mathrubhumi Literary award (MLA)?
Correct Answer: C [Vishnu Narayanan Namboothiri]
Answer Explanation:
M K Sanu, the well-known critic, biographer and orator, has been
chosen for the Mathrubhumi Literary Award for 2017 in recognition of his
rich contribution to the Malayalam literature. The award carries a cash
prize of Rs 2 lakh, a citation and a statuette. Sanu is a permanent
member of International body for Human rights. He is also the founding
member of Mithram, School for Mentally Handicapped, at Mulanthuruthy
village in Ernakulam District, Kerala.
What is the theme of 2017 International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR)?
Correct Answer: C [Home Safe Home: Reducing Exposure, Reducing Displacement]
Answer Explanation:
The International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) is observed every
year on October 13 to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and
disaster reduction. The day celebrates how people and communities around
the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising
awareness about the importance of reining in the risks that they face.
The 2017 theme “Home Safe Home: Reducing Exposure, Reducing
Displacement” seeks to raise global awareness about effective actions,
policies and practices taken to reduce exposure to disaster risk at the
community level, thereby contributing to saving homes and livelihoods.
