GK & Current Affairs Quiz: November 01, 2017

Which state is hosting the first-ever India-US Ocean Dialogue?

[A] Goa
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Assam
[D] Gujarat

Correct Answer: A [Goa]

Answer Explanation: The first-ever India-US Ocean Dialogue has started in Goa on November 1, 2017, which is being hosted by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO). The purpose of the Ocean dialogue is to promote sustainable development of the Blue Economy. According to the World Bank, the Blue Economy is sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and ocean ecosystem health.

Which city is hosting the 2017 Global clubfoot conference?

[A] Kanpur
[B] New Delhi
[C] Indore
[D] Jaipur

Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]

Answer Explanation: The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind has inaugurated the Global Clubfoot Conference at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on November 1, 2017. The 2-day conference is organised by the CURE India in partnership with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The Clubfoot is one of the most common orthopaedic birth defects, which can cause permanent disability if not treated early. This affects the child’s mobility and confidence. Inevitably, education and schooling suffer – and the child cannot fulfil his or her potential.

Which country will be the ‘Country of Honour’ at the 36th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2017?

[A] United States
[B] India
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Japan

Correct Answer: C [United Kingdom]

Answer Explanation: The 36th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2017 has open at the Expo Centre in Sharjah on November 1 with theme “A World inside My Book”. The book fair will see the participation of 1,650 publishing houses from 60 countries. More than 15 lakh titles will be on display throughout the 11 day celebration of literature, knowledge and culture. The 2017 edition will feature 393 guests from 48 countries who will take part in more than 2,600 events. The United Kingdom (UK) will be the ‘Country of Honour’ at the Book Fair. The SIBF is an annual event and is considered the 3rd largest book Fair in the world. The most extensive of the programmes on offer at this year’s edition is the Kids’ Programme, which will see 1,632 activities presented by 44 guests from 20 countries. Publication Division is also participating in the SIBF 2017 with its latest collection of books.

Who has taken over charge as new Director-General (DG) of National Investigation Agency (NIA)?

[A] Jainam Shah
[B] Ankit Awasthi
[C] Sharad Kumar Sinha
[D] Yogesh Chander Modi

Correct Answer: D [Yogesh Chander Modi]

Answer Explanation: Yogesh Chander Modi, a 1984 batch IPS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has taken charge as new Director General of National Investigation Agency (NIA) and will hold the post till his superannuation, i.e. May 31, 2021. He succeeded Sharad Kumar Sinha, who completed his tenure on October 30, 2017. Prior to this appointment, Modi was special director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Apart from this, Modi was also part of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) that probed the Gujarat riots cases in August 2010 and remained part of the team till July 2012. NIA was set up after an Act was enacted on December 31, 2008. The federal probe agency is tasked with probing terrorism and terror-financing related cases.

Who has been appointed as the Karnataka’s first woman Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG-IGP)?

[A] Neelmani N. Raju
[B] Minal Reddi
[C] Pooja Chandra
[D] Deepali Murthy

Correct Answer: A [Neelmani N. Raju]

Answer Explanation: Neelmani N. Raju, a 1983 batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the Karnataka’s first-ever woman Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG-IGP). She will take over from Rupak Kumar Dutta, who is retiring from service.

Who has been elected as the 95th Prime Minister of Japan?

[A] Tadamori Oshima
[B] Shinzo Abe
[C] Hirotaka Akamatsu
[D] Junichiro Koizumi

Correct Answer: B [Shinzo Abe]

Answer Explanation: Japanese lawmakers have reelected Shinzo Abe as the country’s 95th Prime Minister on November 1, 2017 after his party won a landslide victory in last month’s general election. Abe was reelected by both Houses of the Diet. The prime minister will now form his cabinet. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reappointed all of his Cabinet Ministers, following his reelection by the Diet as country’s leader, to ensure continuity of his policies.

What is the India’s rank in the latest World Bank (WB)’s Ease of Doing Business ranking 2018?

[A] 111th
[B] 130th
[C] 115th
[D] 100th

Correct Answer: D [100th]

Answer Explanation: India has gained 30 places to rank 100th among 190 countries in the latest ease of doing business ranking by the World Bank (WB), in its Doing Business 2018 report. The improvement was due to a slew of reforms in taxation, licensing, investor protection and bankruptcy resolution. New Zealand has topped the list, followed by Singapore, Denmark, South Korea, Hong Kong, United States and United Kingdom.

The Inderkilla National Park (INP) is located in which state?

[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Punjab
[D] Assam

Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]

Answer Explanation: The Inderkilla National Park (INP) is located in Himachal Pradesh, which is established in 2010. It covers an area of about 104 square kilometres.

Which state government will give lifetime monthly pensions to ‘Hindi Satyagrahis’?

[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Haryana
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat

Correct Answer: B [Haryana ]

Answer Explanation: The Haryana government has recently announced lifetime monthly pension of Rs 10,000 for ‘Hindi Satyagrahis’ and those from the state who were jailed during the Emergency. For this, the state government has identified 194 ‘Satyagrahis’ who were imprisoned during the ‘Hindi Satyagraha’ launched by the Punjab Arya Pratinidhi Sabha in 1957 to promote the language. Apart from this, the state government has also announced financial assistance to soldiers from Haryana who took part in the World War-II, and their widows, from Rs 4,500 to Rs 10,000.

Which Indian bollywood personality has been honoured with the 2017 Parmod Mahajan Smriti Award?

[A] Amitabh Bachchan
[B] Shatrughan Sinha
[C] Sharmila Tagore
[D] Anupam Kher

Correct Answer: D [Anupam Kher]

Answer Explanation: Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher has been honoured with the 2017 Pramod Mahajan Smriti Award in Pune, Maharashtra on October 29, 2017. Kher is awarded along with Saira Banu, who is UN ambassador for HeforShe. The award was instituted by Pune-based organization ‘Muktachhand’ in memory of Late former Union Minister Pramod Mahajan.

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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: October 31, 2017

What country has topped the list of new tuberculosis cases in 2016, according to WHO’s Global TB Report 2017?

[A] India
[B] China
[C] Philippines
[D] Pakistan

Correct Answer: A [India ]

Answer Explanation: According to World Health Organisation (WHO)’s Global TB Report 2017, India topped the list of seven countries, accounting for 64% of the 10.4 million new tuberculosis (TB) cases worldwide in 2016. Indonesia has acquired 2nd position, followed by China, Philippines, Pakistan, Nigeria and South Africa. As per new TB report, an estimated 1.7 million people died from TB in 2016, including nearly 400,000 people who were co-infected with HIV, recording a drop by 4 per cent as compared to 2015. Also, India along with China and the Russia accounted for almost of half of the 490,000, multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) cases registered in 2016. The report pointed out that though global efforts to combat tuberculosis have saved an estimated 53 million lives since 2000 and reduced the TB mortality rate by 37 percent, the latest picture is grim as TB remains the top infectious killer in 2016.

The 2017 National Unity Day (NUD) is celebrated on which date in India?

[A] October 30
[B] October 31
[C] October 28
[D] October 29

Correct Answer: B [October 31]

Answer Explanation: The National Unity Day (NUD), also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (RED), is celebrated every year across India on October 31 to commemorate birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabh bhai Patel, one of the founding leaders of Republic of India. The day is observed to foster and reinforce the government’s dedication to preserve and strengthen unity of the nation. This year, in 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the ‘Run For Unity’ in New Delhi to mark the 142nd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. A large number of people, including sports personalities like Sardar Singh, Deepa Karmakar, Suresh Raina and Karnam Malleswari participated in the Run.

India has signed how much amount of Loan Agreement with World Bank (WB) for the Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project?

[A] $250 million
[B] $300 million
[C] $200 million
[D] $500 million

Correct Answer: C [$200 million]

Answer Explanation: The Government of India (GoI) and the World Bank (WB) has signed a $200 million Loan Agreement for the Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project. The Project will support the Government of Assam to facilitate agri-business investments, increase agriculture productivity and market access, and enable small farm holders produce crops that are resilient to recurrent floods or droughts in the state. The $200 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), has a 7-year grace period, and a maturity of 16.5 years.

Which union minister has launched MSME Delayed Payment Portal “MSME Samadhaan”?

[A] Narendra Modi
[B] Rajnath Singh
[C] Arun Jaitley
[D] Giriraj Singh

Correct Answer: D [Giriraj Singh]

Answer Explanation: Giriraj Singh, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), has launched MSME Delayed Payment Portal – MSME Samadhaan (http://msefc.msme.gov.in) on October 30. The purpose of the portal is to empower Micro and Small Entrepreneurs (MSEs) across the country to directly register their cases relating to delayed payments by Central Ministries/Departments/CPSEs/State Governments. The information on the portal will be available in public domain, thus exerting moral pressure on the defaulting organisations. The CEO of PSEs and the Secretary of the Ministries concerned will also be able to monitor the cases of delayed payment under their jurisdiction and issue necessary instructions to resolve the issues. The MSEs will also be empowered to access the portal and monitor their cases.

Which country to host the 13th session of United Nations (UN) Global Wildlife Conference?

[A] Philippines
[B] India
[C] Indonesia
[D] Myanmar

Correct Answer: B [India]

Answer Explanation: The 13th session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) will be hosted by India in 2020. The CMS COP is also known as a Global Wildlife Conference & is held once in three years. It was officially announced at the CMS COP 12, which is held in Manila, Philippines from 23 to 28 October 2017 and was attended by delegates from over 120 countries. The slogan for the CMS COP 12 was “Their Future is Our Future – Sustainable Development for Wildlife & People”. It is first time that the COP was held in Asia. The CMS is the only global and UN-based intergovernmental organization established exclusively for the conservation and management of terrestrial, aquatic and avian migratory species throughout their range.

Who has taken charge as the new Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS)?

[A] D K Dewan
[B] P N Murugesan
[C] Ajit Kumar P
[D] Karambir Singh

Correct Answer: C [Ajit Kumar P]

Answer Explanation: Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P, AVSM, VSM has taken charge as the new Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) at a formal ceremony held in New Delhi on October 30, 2017. He succeeded Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, who has taken charge as the new Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command (ENC) on 31 Oct 17. Kumar is an alumni of the National Defence Academy. The VCNS is second in command of the Indian Navy. The office is held by a Three Star Officer in the rank of Vice Admiral. He is responsible for operation of naval related tasks.

Who has won the 2017 Swiss Indoors men’s singles tennis tournament?

[A] Roger Federer
[B] Roberto Bautista Agut
[C] David Goffin
[D] Juan Martin del Potro

Correct Answer: A [Roger Federer]

Answer Explanation: Roger Federer, a Swiss professional tennis player, has won the 2017 Swiss Indoors men’s singles tennis tournament by defeating Juan Martin del Potro in the fiinal by 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-3 at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland. With this, he earned his 8th Basel title that led him to achieve his 95th career title. Now, Federer surpassed Ivan Lendl in number of career titles, only trailing Jimmy Connors, who owns 109 trophies.

Heena Sidhu clinched gold in which air pistol event at Commonwealth Shooting Championships in Brisbane?

[A] 10m air pistol
[B] 15m air pistol
[C] 08m air pistol
[D] 20m air pistol

Correct Answer: A [10m air pistol]

Answer Explanation: Heena Sidhu clinched the 10-metre air pistol gold medal at the Commonwealth Shooting Championships in Brisbane, Australia on October 31, 2017. She gave a perfect start at the Championships, which is held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6. Sidhu shot a combined score of 626.2 to claim the top honours. This was Sidhu’s second successive international gold after she along with Jitu Rai, claimed the top position in the 10-metre air pistol mixed team event in the ISSF World Cup Finals in Delhi earlier this month. Among other Indians, Deepak Kumar won a bronze medal in the 10-metre air rifle event. London Olympic bronze-medallist Gagan Narang finished fourth, while Ravikumar ended fifth.

The Jasper National Park (JNP) is located in which country?

[A] Thailand
[B] Japan
[C] Australia
[D] Canada

Correct Answer: D [Canada ]

Answer Explanation: The Jasper National Park (JNP) is located in Alberta, Canada and covers an area of 10,878 km2. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. The park is home to moose, mule deer, white-tailed deer, porcupine, lynx, beaver, two species of fox, marten, pika, etc.

What is the theme of the United Nations for 2017 World Cities Day (WCD)?

[A] Innovative Governance, Open Cities
[B] Better City, Better Life
[C] Inclusive Cities, Shared Development
[D] Promoting a better urban future

Correct Answer: A [Innovative Governance, Open Cities]

Answer Explanation: The United Nations’s World Cities Day (WCD) is observed on October 31 to promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world. This year, in 2017, the United Nations has selected the theme “Innovative Governance, Open Cities” to highlight the important role of urbanization as a source of global development and social inclusion. The general theme of World Cities Day (WCD) is ‘Better City, Better Life’, while each year a different sub-theme is selected, to either promote successes of urbanization, or address specific challenges resulting from urbanization.

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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: October 30, 2017

Which country to host 2018 Asian Cricket Council Emerging Nations Cup?

[A] Pakistan
[B] India
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Australia

Correct Answer: A [Pakistan]

Answer Explanation: Pakistan will host the 2018 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Emerging Nations Cup in April 2018. The decision to have the Emerging Cup in Pakistan was taken during the meeting of the ACC held in Lahore on October 30, 2017. In it, six ACC teams including five full members will play in the tournament.

Who has been appointed as the new High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Zambia?

[A] Rahul B. Gajbhiye
[B] Anil Khaitan
[C] N.J.Gangte
[D] Rajiv Mishra

Correct Answer: C [N.J.Gangte]

Answer Explanation: N.J.Gangte (IFS:1994) has been appointed as the new High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Zambia. He is presently the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs and is expected to take up his assignment shortly.

The world’s first hybrid electric tram powered by hydrogen fuel cells has started in which country?

[A] Germany
[B] China
[C] France
[D] Australia

Correct Answer: B [China]

Answer Explanation: The world’s first hybrid electric tram powered by hydrogen fuel cells has started running in China to give big boost to green energy in public transport. The tram was put into commercial operation for the first time in Tangshan, north China’s Hebei Province. With water being its only emission, the tram emits no pollutants. No nitrogen oxides will be produced as the temperature of the reaction inside hydrogen fuel cells is controlled under 100 degrees Celsius. The tram, having three carriages with 66 seats, can run for 40 kilometers at a maximum speed of 70 kilometers per hour after being refilled with 12 kilograms of hydrogen.

Which Bollywood personality has been bestowed with the 2017 PHDCCI Lifetime Achievement Award?

[A] Dilip Kumar
[B] Amitabh Bachchan
[C] Dharmendra
[D] Sharmila Tagore

Correct Answer: D [Sharmila Tagore]

Answer Explanation: Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore has been honoured with the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in New Delhi for her contribution in the field of cinema. Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh and Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari presented the award to Tagore. The celebrated actor debuted in movies with legendary director Satyajit Ray’s Bengali film Apur Sansar in 1959. Apart from her, Filmmaker-poet Muzaffar Ali was conferred with a Special Award for his outstanding contribution to promote and arts, fine arts and literature. Music legend Usha Mangeshkar and singers Prem Bhatia, Kavita Seth, Ankit Tiwari, Rahul Vaidya, Akriti Kakar, Manmeet of Meet Brothers and actor Sukhmani Lamba were also felicitated at the event.

Which state government will sign MoU with Microsoft to empower smallholder farmers with technology-oriented solutions?

[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: A [Karnataka ]

Answer Explanation: The Karnataka government will sign MoU with Microsoft Corporation India Private Limited with an intention to empower smallholder farmers with technology-oriented solutions that will help them increase income. The solutions would use cloud based technologies, machine learning and advanced analytics. The MoU will experiment with Karnataka Agricultural Price Commission (KAPC) and Department of Agriculture to help improve price forecasting practices to benefit farmers.

Which ministerial committee has been constituted by the Central Government on PSU bank mergers?

[A] Piyush Goyal committee
[B] Arun Jaitley committee
[C] Rajiv Kumar committee
[D] Nirmala Sitharaman committee

Correct Answer: B [Arun Jaitley committee]

Answer Explanation: The Union government has constituted a ministerial panel headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to oversee merger proposals of state-owned banks. The other members of the panel include Railway and Coal Minister Piyush Goyal and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This alternative mechanism has been set up by the government to fast-track consolidation among public sector banks to create strong lenders. The move to create large banks aims at meeting the credit needs of the growing Indian economy and building capacity in the PSB space to raise resources without dependence on the state exchequer. The mechanism will oversee the proposals coming from boards of PSBs for consolidation.

The Akan Mashu National Park (AMNP) is located in which country?

[A] Germany
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] South Korea

Correct Answer: C [Japan]

Answer Explanation: The Akan Mashu National Park (AMNP) is located on the island of Hokkaidō, Japan and covers an area of 90,481 hectares. The park is famous for its crystal clear lakes, its hot springs and its large marimo. It is the only place where marimo of appreciable size form naturally in Japan.

Which Indian shuttler has won the 2017 men’s singles French Open Superseries badminton tournament?

[A] B. Sai Praneeth
[B] Kidambi Srikanth
[C] HS Prannoy
[D] Parupalli Kashyap

Correct Answer: B [Kidambi Srikanth]

Answer Explanation: Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth has won the men’s singles title of the French Open Superseries badminton tournament 2017 by defeating Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto in the final by 21-14, 21-13 in Paris, France on October 29. This is his fourth title in the fifth superseries final. Beside this, Greysia POLL and Apriyani Rahayu won the Women’s doubles title, defeating Lee Sottee and SHIN Seung Chen 21-17, 21-15. The Mixed Doubles title went to Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana NATSIR who beat Zheng Siwei and Chen Qingchen 22-20, 21-15.

Who will head the parliamentary standing committee on defence to examine operational preparedness of armed forces?

[A] Bipin Rawat
[B] B C Khanduri
[C] Sanjay Mitra
[D] Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer: B [B C Khanduri]

Answer Explanation: The parliamentary standing committee on defence has been constituted to examine the operational preparedness of the armed forces and review the accidents involving strategic defence assets. The committee, headed by BJP MP B C Khanduri, will also assess the procurement policy relating to defence equipment. According to a Lok Sabha bulletin, the issue of preparedness of the armed forces is likely to be discussed in the next meeting of the panel, which is scheduled from November 2017. The committee has also decided to “critically review” the accidents involving strategic defence assets and look into the quality of ration given to the forces especially in border areas.

Who has been appointed the Private Secretary to President Ram Nath Kovind?

[A] Shashank Shekhar Singh
[B] Vikram Singh
[C] C R Chaudhary
[D] P C Meena

Correct Answer: B [Vikram Singh]

Answer Explanation: Vikram Singh, the 1997 batch officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS), has been appointed Private Secretary to President Ram Nath Kovind for a period of two years. Apart from him, IAS officer P C Meena was appointed Private Secretary to Minister of State for Commerce and Industry C R Chaudhary.

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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: October 28-29, 2017

Which country has become the first country to leave International Criminal Court (ICC)?

[A] Botswana
[B] South Africa
[C] Burundi
[D] Gambia

Correct Answer: C [Burundi]

Answer Explanation: Burundi has become the first country to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) with effect from October 27, 2017. According to ICC officials , a preliminary investigation launched by the prosecutor in April 2016 into possible crimes against humanity in the central African nation would continue. Burundi’s withdrawal does not affect the jurisdiction of the court with respect to crimes alleged to have been committed during the time it was a state party. It must be noted that Burundi has faced deadly political turmoil since April 2015, when President Pierre Nkurunziza announced plans to seek a disputed third term that he ultimately won. In 2002, the ICC was established in The Hague, Netherlands to prosecute those behind the world’s worst atrocities.

Punathil Kunjabdulla, the renowned Malayalam writer passed away. He hailed from which state?

[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Telangana

Correct Answer: A [Kerala]

Answer Explanation: Punathil Kunjabdulla (77), the renowned writer and Malayalam novelist, has passed away in Kozhikode, Kerala. His works includes more than 45 books, including 7 novels, 15 short story collections, memoirs, an autobiography and travelogues. His masterpiece ‘Smarakashilakal’ published in 1977, is one of the most significant novels of all time in Malayalam. It won the both the Kerala and Central Sahitya Akademi Awards.

Which state chief minister has been honoured with the Golden Peacock Award under the category ‘Global Leadership in Public Service and Economic Transformation’?

[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Tripura

Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]

Answer Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has been honoured with the prestigious Golden Peacock Award under the category – Global Leadership in Public Service and Economic Transformation for excelling in public services at the 17th London Global Convention by the Institute of Directors for Leadership in Transferring Governance in England. In 1991, the Institute of Directors established the Golden Peacock Awards for the recognition of “corporate excellence”.

Who has officially been sworn in as the new Prime minister of New Zealand?

[A] Bill English
[B] Dame Patsy Reddy
[C] Winston Peters
[D] Jacinda Ardern

Correct Answer: D [Jacinda Ardern]

Answer Explanation: Jacinda Ardern, the leader of the Labour Party, has officially been sworn in as the prime minister of New Zealand on October 26, 2017. She promised to tackle climate change, eradicate child poverty and improve the lives of the country’s most vulnerable people.

Which state to host the 36th edition of National Games of India in 2018?

[A] Goa
[B] Assam
[C] Kerala
[D] Jharkhand

Correct Answer: A [Goa ]

Answer Explanation: The 36th edition of National Games of India will be held in Goa from November 4 to 17, 2018. The Games were originally scheduled to be held in November 2016 but the Goa administration requested a postponement at the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)’s annual general meeting based on extraneous factors, mainly the State elections. The delays to the 34th and 35th editions of the Games, which were hosted by Jharkhand and Kerala respectively, affected Goa’s plan to hold the mega-event.

Which country’s team has won the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup?

[A] England
[B] India
[C] Spain
[D] France

Correct Answer: A [England ]

Answer Explanation: England has won their first-ever FIFA Under-17 World Cup by defeating European Champions Spain in the final by 5-2 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 28, 2017. England’s goal-machine Rhian Brewster won the ‘Golden Boot’ with 8 goals to his credit.

India and which country have agreed to implement HOSTAC to strengthen maritime security?

[A] Japan
[B] United States
[C] Germany
[D] Russia

Correct Answer: B [United States]

Answer Explanation: India and the United States have agreed to implement Helicopter Operations from Ships other Than Aircraft Carriers (HOSTAC) programme to strengthen maritime security. The decision in this regard was taken by Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her US Counterpart Jim Mattis during their meeting in Philippines on October 25, 2017 on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting-Plus.

Gautam Adhikari, who passed away recently, was the co-founder of which TV channel?

[A] Zee TV
[B] Star Plus
[C] Sony
[D] SAB TV

Correct Answer: D [SAB TV]

Answer Explanation: Gautam Adhikari (67), the chairman and whole time director of the SAB group, has passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra on October 27, 2017. The group is behind the successful SAB TV channel, most popularly known for the show ‘Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’. Adhikari produced and directed several films and television series, including Hello Inspector, Commander, Marshall, Silsila and Waqt ki Raftar.

The Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary (IGWLS) is located in which country?

[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana

Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]

Answer Explanation: The Anamalai Tiger Reserve, which is earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (IGWLS&NP), is located in the Anaimalai Hills of Pollachi, Valparai and Udumalpet taluks of Coimbatore District and Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu. It is home to golden jackal, leopard cat, jungle cat, spotted deer, barking deer, mouse deer, wild boar, common langur, bonnet macaque, Asian palm civet, etc. It is also home to 15 of 16 species of birds endemic to the Western Ghats. Over 250 species of birds have been identified in the park such as cormorants, ducks, teal, darter, partridge, quail, etc.

Which team has won the 5th edition of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2017?

[A] Bengal Warriors
[B] Patna Pirates
[C] Jaipur Pink Panthers
[D] UP Yoddha

Correct Answer: B [Patna Pirates]

Answer Explanation: Patna Pirates (PTP) has won the 5th edition of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) by defeating Gujarat Fortunegiants in the final by 55-38 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is their third consecutive Pro Kabaddi title. The PTP team is led by Pardeep Narwal and coached by Ram Mehar Singh. The league is organised by Mashal Sports and Star India.

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