Which state is hosting the 6th International Tourism Mart 2017?
Correct Answer: B [Assam ]
Explanation:
The 6th International Tourism Mart 2017 has started in Guwahati,
Assam on December 5. The three day program has been organized by
Ministry of Tourism in association with all North Eastern states. Panel
discussions, workshops, business to business meetings, cultural programs
are being organized. Senior officials from Railway, Civil Aviation,
DoNER, Road Transport ministry will share their views for the betterment
of the tourism sector of North East including Assam.
Which district of Uttar Pradesh has been included in the National Capital Region (NCR)?
Correct Answer: A [Shamli district]
Explanation:
The Shamli district of Uttar Pradesh has been included in the
National Capital Region (NCR). With this, the total number of districts
in the NCR goes to 23. The decision to include Shamli in the NCR was
taken at the 37th meeting of the National Capital Region Planning Board
held in New Delhi on December 4, 2017. Besides Delhi, there are at
present 22 districts- 13 of Haryana, 7 of Uttar Pradesh and two of
Rajasthan in the NCR. Cities in the NCR get funds at attractive interest
rates from NCRPB for infrastructure development. The meeting was
chaired by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The
meeting also decided that the forests should be identified as per the
order of the Supreme Court and the ‘Aravallis’ are to be delineated in
the entire NCR, as per the earlier decisions of the Board.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved how much fund for Reliance Bangladesh Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)?
Correct Answer: C [$583 million]
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved debt financing and
partial risk guarantee of $583 million to develop Reliance Power’s 750MW
LNG based combined cycle power plant and LNG terminal project in
Bangladesh. ADB’s financing package includes loans and partial risk
guarantees for the power generation facility, as well as for the LNG
terminal. The total project cost is approximately $1 billion.
What is the theme of the 2017 World Soil Day (WSD)?
Correct Answer: D [Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground]
Explanation:
The World Soil Day (WSD) is observed every year on December 5 to
communicate messages on the importance of soil quality for food
security, healthy ecosystems and human well-being. The 2017 theme is
“Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground”. It is celebrated
annually at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in
Rome, the regional offices and through national and local events.
India’s largest floating solar power plant has opened in which state?
Correct Answer: A [Kerala ]
Explanation:
India’s largest floating solar power plant has become operational at
the Banasura Sagar dam in Wayanad, Kerala on December 5, 2017. The solar
power plant that floats on the surface of water has a capacity of 500
kilowatts (KW). It consists of 1,938 solar panels with a capacity of 260
watts, a 500 kilo volt ampere (KVA) transformer and 17 inverters. The
unique feature of this plant is the anchoring mechanism used by the
overwhelming technology to maintain the plant with the alteration of the
water level. The total cost of the project is Rs. 9.25 crore.
Which country has recently withdraw from United Nations’ Global Compact on Migration?
Correct Answer: C [United States]
Explanation:
The United States has pulled out from the UN Global Compact on
Migration as it does not meet the policies and principles of the Donald
Trump administration. The US has been a part of the non-binding New York
Declaration for Refugees and Migrants since it was unanimously adopted
by the UN General Assembly in 2016. The declaration called for
negotiations on a Global Compact for Migration, aimed at protecting the
rights of refugees and migrants and helping them resettle. It also seeks
to fight xenophobia, racism and discrimination towards refugees and
migrants. Under Trump and his “America First” policies, the United
States has withdrawn from several global commitments made under the
administration of President Barack Obama, including the Paris climate
deal. The US has also withdrawn from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and
UNESCO, the UN organisation which aims to improve education and preserve
cultural heritage worldwide.
Who is the newly appointed President of National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI)?
Correct Answer: B [Rahul Singh]
Explanation:
Rahul Singh, Founder & CEO of The Beer Café, has taken over as
the new President of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI)
in New Delhi. The appointment was made unanimously after Riyaaz Amlani,
CEO & MD, Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
Resigned from his duties due to health reasons. The NRAI represents
independent & chain of Restaurant/Bars/Café owners and operators of
India.
Which city is hosting the 22nd conference of Asian Harmonization Working Party (AHWP)?
Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Explanation:
Anupriya Patel, MoS (Health & Family Welfare), has recently
inaugurated the 22nd conference of Asian Harmonization Working Party
(AHWP) at New Delhi. The 5-day conference is being conducted by Central
Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and National Drug Regulatory
Authority (NDRA) of India in collaboration with Ministry of Health
& Family Welfare. The key objective of the event is to develop and
recommend approaches for the convergence and harmonization of medical
device regulations in Asia and beyond and to facilitate the exchange of
knowledge and expertise amongst regulators and the industry. The AHWP is
a voluntary non-profit organization of the 30 national regulators of
member countries and industry members with a goal to promote regulatory
harmonization on medical device regulations in Asia and other regions in
accordance with the guidance issued by International Medical Device
Regulators Forums (IMDRF). It works in collaboration with related
international organizations such as IMDRF, WHO, International
Organization for Standardization (ISO), etc.
Which country has launched new virtual currency “Petro”?
Correct Answer: C [Venezuela]
Explanation:
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro launched a crypto-currency
“Petro” to advance issues of monetary sovereignty, make financial
transactions and overcome the financial blockade. Beside this, Petro
will also circumvent US-led financial sanctions. The digital currency
will be backed by Venezuelan reserves of gold, oil, gas and diamonds.
The Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary (JSBS) is located in which state/UT?
Correct Answer: C [Gujarat ]
Explanation:
The Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary is located in the Banaskantha
district of Gujarat at the Gujarat-Rajasthan border and covers an area
of about 180 square kilometres. It is home to grey jungle fowl,
white-bellied minivet, Indian black ibis, etc. The sanctuary is
principally for protection of the sloth bear, which is now categorized
as “Vulnerable A2cd+4cd;C1 ver 3.1” on the IUCN Red List.
