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1. Who has been elected as the head of African Union (AU) Commission? a) Robert Mugabe b) Jean Ping c) Moussa Faki Mahamat d) Amara Essy Answer c) Moussa Faki Mahamat. Chadian foreign affairs minister Moussa Faki Mahamat has been elected as the head of African Union (AU) Commission. He will replace Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

2. The U.S. Senate confirmed ______as President Donald Trump’s secretary of state a) Lee R. Raymond b) Rex Tillerson c) Igor Sechin d) Jeffrey R. Immelt Answer b) Rex Tillerson. The U.S. Senate confirmed Rex Tillerson as President Donald Trump’s secretary of state, filling a key spot on the Republican’s national security team despite concerns about the former Exxon Mobil Corp chief executive officer’s ties to Russia.

3. Who becomes the ambassador of Swachh Bharat campaign recently? a) Priyanka Chopra b) Sonakshi Sinha c) Sonam Kapoor d) Anushka Sharma Answer d) Anushka Sharma. Anushka Sharma is the new celebrity entrant in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan campaign. The actress will be joining Amitabh Bachchan in championing the initiative founded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlight the women-centric aspects of open defecation as part of the nationwide health and sanitation campaign.

4. Who presented the First National Entrepreneurship awards 2016 in New Delhi? a) Rajnath Singh b) Arun Jaitley c) Manohar Parrikar d) Nitin Gadkari Answer a) Rajnath Singh. Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh presented the First National Entrepreneurship awards 2016 in New Delhi. The Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy was the guest of honour on the occasion. The awards have been presented in order to recognize the entrepreneurial spirit of India’s youth and encourage more young Indians to become entrepreneurs.

5. Which states won e-Gov awards under the State category? a) Maharashtra and Andra Pradesh b) Rajasthan and Telangana c) Gujarat and Kerala d) Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Answer b) Rajasthan and Telangana. The Centre’s intense focus on Digital India seems to have drawn greater response this year to the CSI -Nihilent eGovernance Awards. This year, under the State category, Rajasthan and Telangana emerged Winners of Excellence while the Award of Recognition went to Odisha and Nagaland.

6. ______has taken the top spot as the most valuable brand in the world a) Facebook b) Microsoft c) Google d) Apple Answer c) Google. Apple has been dethroned from its position as the world’s most valuable brand for the first time in five years, with Google taking the top spot according to an annual study of the planet’s leading brands.

7. Ministry of Defence to Set up Rs 1500 crore defence unit in ______a) Odisha b) Rajasthan c) Maharashtra d) Madya Pradesh Answer d) Madya Pradesh. The Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development, Narendra Singh Tomar stated that the Ministry of Defence is set to open its Defence Unit in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh. The unit would be set up in Kailaras and Sabalgarh tehsil areas and span over 969.735 hectare of land at a cost of Rs. 1500 crore.

8. The Union Textiles Minister Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated the first ever Apparel and Garment Making Centre in ______a) Meghalaya b) Uttar Pradesh c) Punjab d) Gujarat Answer a) Meghalaya. The Union Textiles Minister Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, along with Chief Minister of Meghalaya Dr. Mukul Sangma, inaugurated the first ever Apparel and Garment Making Centre in

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Meghalaya, near Ampati in South West Garo Hills. The Apparel Centre will create employment opportunities for both men and women of the region, thereby empowering them economically.

9. The Union Budget has allocated Rs ______crore towards recapitalisation of public sector banks in FY2017-18 a) 5,000 b) 10,000 c) 15,000 d) 20,000 Answer b) 10,000. The Union Budget has allocated Rs 10,000 crore towards recapitalisation of public sector banks in FY2017-18. As per the Indradhanush plan, the public sector banks will be provided with Rs 10,000 crore in the next fiscal. Additional allocation would be made if required.

10. Income Tax Department (ITD) has launched Operation ______to verify the cash deposited in the banks during November 9th to December 30th 2016 a) Black Money b) White Money c) Clear Money d) Clean Money Answer d) Clean Money. Income Tax Department (ITD) has initiated Operation Clean Money. Initial phase of the operation involves e-verification of large cash deposits made during 9th November to 30th December 2016.

11. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has proposed creation of a six-member Payments Regulatory Board in the RBI; the regulatory board is headed by ______a) Arvind Panagariya b) Urjit Patel c) Arvind Subramanian d) Bimal Jalan Answer b) Urjit Patel. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has proposed creation of a six-member Payments Regulatory Board in the RBI, headed by its Governor, as part of bringing about structural reforms in the payment eco-system.

12. As per the report of the rating agency, ICRA, the bank credit growth rate is likely to float between ______in the current fiscal year (2017). a) 5-6% b) 6-7% c) 7-8% d) 8-9% Answer a) 5-6%. As per the report of the rating agency, ICRA, the bank credit growth rate is likely to float between 5-6% in the current fiscal year (2017).The reason cited includes weak loan demand as the rate of return offered by debt market is better in comparison to banks. Besides, the deposit rate was also projected to drop to 12 percent from the current 14.7 percent this fiscal ending March 2017 due to better cash flow in the system and cut in the deposit rate by the banks.

13. Which bank launched 'Mission FINFIT' a mobile application for its customers through which it has planned to offer investment solutions to its customers? a) Axis Bank b) City Union Bank c) Karur Vysya Bank d) Lakshmi Vilas Bank Answer d) Lakshmi Vilas Bank. The private sector lender Lakshmi Vilas Bank in partnership with Bangalore based fin-tech startup firm Fisdom, has launched a mobile application Mission FINFIT to offer the customers of the bank financial planning and personal wealth management services based on Robot advisory. The mobile app would enable the customer of the bank to plan their finances in an effective manner using the online platform for wealth management thus encouraging them to invest smarter.

14. Which country has voted to be the world’s first country to fully divest public money from fossil fuels? a) Iceland b) Ireland c) Italy d) Norway Answer b) Ireland. Ireland has voted to be the world’s first country to fully divest public money from fossil fuels. The Irish Parliament passed the historic legislation in a 90 to 53 vote in favour of dropping coal, oil and gas investments from the 8bn (£6.8bn) Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, part of the Republic’s National Treasury Management Agency. Once enacted, the bill would force the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund to sell its investment in fossil fuel industries over the next five years.

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15. The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched an appeal of ______U.S. dollars to provide emergency assistance in 48 countries around the globe a) 2.5 Billion b) 3.0 Billion c) 3.3 Billion d) 4.2 Billion Answer c) 3.3 Billion. The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched an appeal of 3.3 billion U.S. dollars to provide emergency assistance in 48 countries around the globe, against the backdrop of ever increasing number of children driven from their homes due to conflict, disasters and climate change.

16. The 53rd meeting of SAARC Programming Committee began in ______a) Kathmandu, Nepal b) New Delhi, India c) Thimphu, Bhutan d) Dhaka, Bangladesh Answer a) Kathmandu, Nepal. The 53rd meeting of SAARC Programming Committee began in Kathmandu, Nepal. The two-day meeting at joint secretary/director general level only entails discussions about the budget allocation of five SAARC regional centres, some specialised bodies and their annual programme, it will definitely set a positive tone to reduce tensions between India and Pakistan and for resumption of the SAARC process.

17. Former England and Chelsea midfield star Frank Lampard retired at the age of 38, He associated with ______a) Cricket b) Hockey c) Basketball d) Football Answer d) Football. Former England and Chelsea midfield star Frank Lampard retired at the age of 38, calling time on a playing career that will be remembered as one of the Premier League’s finest.

18. Who won the Indian National Snooker Championship title 2016? a) Michael Ferreira b) Pankaj Advani c) Ashok Shandilya d) Wilson Jones Answer b) Pankaj Advani. Champion cueist Pankaj Advani won the Indian National Snooker Championship with a 6-0 win over Pandurangaiah of Railways in a one-sided final. He became the only Indian men’s cueist to be the holder of all national billiards and snooker titles at the same time – Billiards, 6-red Snooker and 15-red Snooker.

19. Lakshya Sen created history after he became number one junior single badminton player in the world in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings, He was from ______a) Maharashtra b) Telanagana c) Uttarakhand d) Meghalaya Answer c) Uttarakhand. Sixteen-year-old shuttler from Almora, Lakshya Sen created history after he became number one junior single badminton player in the world in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings. Lakshya is the first shuttler from Uttarakhand to attain the numero uno spot at the international level.

20. Who has become India’s highest wicket taker in T20 cricket? a) Amit Mishra b) Ashish Nehra c) Ravindra Jadeja d) Mohammed Shami Answer a) Amit Mishra. Amit Mishra has become India’s highest wicket taker in T20 cricket, surpassing Ravichandran Ashwin’s record of 200 wickets. Mishra achieved the milestone in his 170th T20 match after taking the wicket of England’s Jason Roy in the third T20I at Bengaluru. Notably, Dwayne Bravo holds the record for the most wickets in T20s with 367 scalps.

21. E Ahamed, Lok Sabha MP from Malappuram in Kerala and former Union minister, passed away recently, he associated with ______party a) Communist Party of India b) Indian Union Muslim League c) Congress Party d) Bharatiya Janata Party Answer b) Indian Union Muslim League. Ahamed, Lok Sabha MP from Malappuram in Kerala and former Union minister, passed away. The 78-year-old had collapsed during President Pranab Mukherjee’s address to the joint session of Parliament. Ahamed was a champion of minority rights and state legislator for about 19 years and parliamentarian for more than last 25 years.

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22. Who has been appointed as the new Director (Commercial) of National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC)? a) K.K. Sharma b) Anand Kumar Gupta c) S.C. Pandey d) Gurdeep Singh Answer b) Anand Kumar Gupta. Anand Kumar Gupta has taken over the charge as director commercial at NTPC. As director commercial, he will be responsible for the activities relating to commercial, international and domestic business development and consultancy business of NTPC.

23. Government of India has appointed noted economist ______as Principal Economic Adviser in the Ministry of Finance a) Amartya Sen b) Raghuram Rajan c) Arvind Panagariya d) Sanjeev Sanyal Answer d) Sanjeev Sanyal. Government has appointed noted economist Sanjeev Sanyal as Principal Economic Adviser in the Ministry of Finance. “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Sanjeev Sanyal, former Global Strategist and Managing Director, Deutsche Bank, to the post of Principal Economic Adviser in the Department of Economic Affairs.

24. Who has been named as the new Managing Director & CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE)? a) Bimal Julka b) SS Kohli c) Vikram Limaye d) Gautam Kaji Answer c) Vikram Limaye. Leading stock exchange National Stock Exchange has selected IDFC chief Vikram Limaye as its new CEO and Managing Director, two months after the sudden exit of Chitra Ramkrishna from the top post. NSE’s board approved Limaye’s name for the top position but a formal announcement would be made later as some formalities need to be completed from his side.

25. Income tax department may slap penalty up to Rs ______if you fail to file your income tax returns by the given deadline a) 10,000 b) 25,000 c) 50,000 d) 1,00,000 Answer a) 10,000. As with the presentation of the Union Budget 2017, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has made it easier for the small tax-payers, the budget has however proposed a fee for delayed filing of income tax return. If the income tax return is furnished after the due date but on or before the December 31 of the assessment year, there will be a fine of Rs 5,000 imposed. In other cases, there will be an imposition of a fine of Rs 10,000.

26. The 31st edition of Surajkund International Crafts Mela started in Haryana, Over 20 countries are participating in the event with ______as a partner country this year a) Singapore b) Egypt c) Bangladesh d) Sri Lanka Answer b) Egypt. The 31st edition of Surajkund International Crafts Mela started with amid tight security. To be inaugurated by Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar, the carnival is a 15-day affair in Faridabad, Haryana. Over 20 countries are participating in the event with Egypt as a partner country this year, 2017 and Jharkhand as the theme state. Every year, one country becomes the partner country and an Indian state is selected to set the theme of the mela.

27. A new scheme “TIES” will be launched in 2017-18 to create infrastructure for exports, Expand “TIES”? a) Trade Infrastructure for Export Services b) Trade Industry for Export Scheme c) Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme d) Trade Infrastructure for Education Scheme Answer c) Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme. A new scheme will be launched in 2017-18 to create infrastructure for exports, a move aimed at reducing transaction costs for traders. A new and restructured central scheme with a focus on export infrastructure, namely, Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) will be launched in 2017-18.

28. The tenth edition of Sula Festival has begun in ______a) Nashik, Maharashtra b) Madurai, Tamil Nadu c) Bangalore, Karnataka d) Cochin, Kerala Answer a) Nashik, Maharashtra. The tenth edition of Sula Fest has begun on 03rd February 2017 at

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CURRENT AFFAIRS FEBRUARY 2017 QUIZ PDF the Sula Vineyards in Nashik, Maharashtra. The line-up for the three-day festival, which will also feature professional wine tastings and grape stomping, includes artists Infected Mushroom and Nucleya. Tickets for Sula Fest, which is offering a camping stay facility, range from RS. 1500 to Rs. 4900.

29. The Union Government has inaugurated Centre of Integrative Oncology (CIO) in ______a) Mumbai b) Hyderabad c) New Delhi d) Bangalore Answer c) New Delhi. The Centre of Integrative Oncology (CIO) was inaugurated at the National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR) at Noida on the eve of world Cancer Day (4th February). The Centre was inaugurated by Dr. Saumya Swaminathan, Secretary, Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare & Director General, Indian Council for Medical Research and Shri Ajit M. Sharan, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH in the presence of Prof. Ravi Mehrotra, Director, NICPR-ICMR.

30. NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant launched ______, the nation’s first online innovation index portal which will rank states based on their innovations a) National Innovation Index b) State Innovation Index c) Industrial Innovation Index d) India Innovation Index Answer d) India Innovation Index. To make India an innovation-driven economy, NITI Aayog, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) together launched a mega initiative “India Innovation Index” that will rank states on Innovations through country’s first online innovation index portal that will capture data on innovation from all Indian states on innovation and regularly update it in real time.

31. World Cancer Day observed on February 4, the theme of World Cancer Day 2017 is ______a) Together it is possible b) We can, I can c) Not beyond us d) Cancer – Did you know? Answer b) We can, I can. A truly global event taking place every year on 04th February World Cancer Day unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer. Taking place under the tagline ‘We can. I can.’, World Cancer Day 2016-2018 will explore how everyone – as a collective or as individuals – can do their part to reduce the global burden of cancer. It aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease, pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action.

32. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) clamps down on 50 fraud sites for offering ______a) Passport related services b) PAN card related services c) Aadhaar-related services d) None of these Answer c) Aadhaar-related services. In a massive crackdown on unauthorised agencies offering Aadhaar-related services illegally and charging excessive money from the public, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has shut down 12 such websites and 12 mobile apps available on the Google Playstore. The UIDAI has further directed authorities for the closure of another 26 such fraudulent and illegal websites and mobile applications.

33. Which bank has decided to steeply increase the fees for savings account holders on a slew of activities involving cash? a) HDFC Bank b) ICICI Bank c) Axis Bank d) South Indian Bank Answer a) HDFC Bank. The country’s second-largest private sector lender HDFC Bank has decided to steeply increase the fees for savings account holders on a slew of activities involving cash. HDFC Bank has decided to steeply raise the charges on certain transactions, capping cash component in others and also introducing charges on certain transactions from March 1.

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34. Government of India appointed 3 whole-time members in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), who among the following is not one of them? a) Suman Saxena b) Mukulita Vijaywargiya c) Arvind Panagariya d) Navrang Saini Answer c) Arvind Panagariya. Government has appointed four nominees, including two joint secretaries, to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). M S Sahoo, who has served as member of fair trade regulator CCI and markets watchdog Sebi, took charge as IBBI Chairperson. The Union Government has appointed former Deputy CAG Suman Saxena, Mukulita Vijaywargiya and Navrang Saini as whole-time member in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).

35. Recently H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US House of Representatives, according to this bill what is the proposed minimum salary of H-1B visa holders? a) $80,000 b) $100,000 c) $120,000 d) $130,000 Answer d) $130,000. A legislation has been introduced in the US House of Representatives, which among other things calls for more than doubling the minimum salary of H1B visa holders to $130,000, making it difficult for firms to use the programme to replace American employees with foreign workers, including from India.

36. The United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister has received Parliament’s approval to begin the process of Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU), who is the Prime Minister of UK? a) Margaret Thatcher b) Theresa May c) Hillary Clinton d) Angela Merkel Answer b) Theresa May. The United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Theresa May has received Parliament’s approval to begin the process of Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU) after winning a crucial vote in the House of Commons.

37. The Right to Information (RTI) Act came into force in ______recently a) Libya b) Indonesia c) Kenya d) Sri Lanka Answer d) Sri Lanka. The Right to Information (RTI) Act came into force in Sri Lanka, a piece of legislation aimed at restoring transparency and good governance in a country that has been plagued by corruption and misrule. The government had last week gazetted the categories of public authorities that fall within the purview of the RTI. The authorities are bound to respond to these requests as per the specified guidelines, within a maximum period of 28 days. Five countries enacted an RTI-like legislation in 2016, including Kenya, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Togo and Vietnam.

38. Which country has reportedly tested a new version of a missile that can carry up to 10 nuclear warheads? a) China b) India c) USA d) Russia Answer a) China. China has reportedly tested a new version of a missile that can carry up to 10 nuclear warheads, signaling a major shift in its nuclear capability as Beijing gears up for a possible military showdown with the US under Trump Presidency. The flight test of the DF-5C missile was carried out last month using 10 multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles, or MIRVs, the Washington Free Beacon reported.

39. India's first Centre of Excellence in Automation Technology was inaugurated by the ______a) Indian Institutes of Technology b) Gujarat Technological University c) Birla Institute of Technology and Science d) Delhi Technological University Answer b) Gujarat Technological University. German technology major, Bosch Rexroth-funded India’s first Centre of Excellence in i 4.0 Automation Technology opened at the Vishwakarma Government Engineering College under Gujarat Technological University in Ahmedabad. The Center of Excellence will be open for students of engineering students from across the state and also for the industry to conduct research in automation and hydraulics.

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40. Joginder Singh who passed away recently, he served as a director of ______a) Income Tax b) Security Exchange Board of India c) Central Bureau of Investigation d) National Stock Exchange Answer c) Central Bureau of Investigation. Former CBI director Joginder Singh passed away after prolonged illness. His cremation is scheduled to take place on February 4 at 1 pm at the Lodhi Crematorium in New Delhi. An IPS officer, Singh was the CBI director between 1996 and 1997. He was serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Sunil Healthcare Ltd. since January, 2000 and also served as the Director of Pamwi Tissues Ltd.

41. Asim Basu who passed away recently was a/an a) Stage craft director b) Theatre personality, actor c) Director, artist, painter and writer d) All of the above Answer d) All of the above. Eminent stage craft director, theatre personality, actor, director, artist, painter and writer Asim Basu passed away after a prolonged illness. Basu was closely associated with the art and culture scene of Odisha for over five decades. He was 82. Basu has received the state Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1998.

42. KPMG India board has elected ______as chairman and CEO to lead the India operations of the consulting and accounting major a) Rajeev Singh b) Mahesh Kumar c) Arun M Kumar d) Anil Kumar Answer c) Arun M Kumar. KPMG India board has elected Arun M Kumar as chairman and CEO to lead the India operations of the consulting and accounting major. He succeeds Richard Rekhy, who stepped down in November last year following a large scale exodus of key people from the advisory team. Kumar, who spent the majority of his career with KPMG in the US, will take charge from February 5 for a five-year term.

43. Government of India has formed a _____ member committee to give a report on ways to improve India’s Haj policy and also look into issue of subsidy to the pilgrimage a) Six b) Seven c) Eight d) Nine Answer a) Six. The Centre has formed a six-member committee to give a report on ways to improve India’s Haj policy and also look into issue of subsidy to the pilgrimage in light of 2012 Supreme Court order on gradually reducing and abolishing it by 2022. Former Consul General of India (CGI), Jeddah, Afzal Amanullah has been appointed as convener of the high-level panel.

44. India will allow non-state mining companies to mine and sell coal for the first time in _____ years a) 30 b) 40 c) 50 d) 60 Answer b) 40. India is getting ready to open up commercial coal mining to private companies for the first time in four decades, with the aim of shifting the world’s third-biggest coal importer towards energy self-sufficiency. The step may allow miners an opportunity to benefit from one of the world’s biggest coal markets, yet the offer has to be good enough to compensate for regulatory challenges, according to analysts. India largest contributor to cancer deaths worldwide.

45. Health Ministry launched Measles Rubella vaccination campaign, who is the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare? a) Harsh Vardhan b) Prakash Javadekar c) Vijay Goel d) Jagat Prakash Nadda Answer d) Jagat Prakash Nadda. With an aim to eradicate Rubella and Measles from India, the Union Health Ministry has launched the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign, targeting 41 crore children across the country. According to the ministry, after the campaign the MR vaccine will be introduced in routine immunisation, replacing the two doses of measles vaccine given to children at 9-12 months and 16-24 months of age.

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46. ______scientists have set a new record of data transfer via superdense coding a) USA b) UK c) Russia d) India Answer a) USA. US-based scientists have set a new record of data transfer via superdense coding, a process by which the properties of particles like photons, protons, and electrons are used to store information. While computers transmit information in the form of bits (1 or 0), quantum bits can employ two states simultaneously and therefore represent more information than a traditional bit.

47. A mobile app developed by Alibaba helped Chinese authorities’ recovers _____ missing children in 2016 a) 548 b) 611 c) 726 d) 851 Answer b) 611. A mobile app developed by Alibaba helped Chinese authorities recover 611 missing children last year. The ‘Tuanyuan’ app, which means ‘reunion’ in Chinese, sends push notifications with photos and descriptions to users who are close to the location of a child’s disappearance. The notifications are sent to users farther from the location of the disappearance till the child is found.

48. Sweden has committed to completely phase out greenhouse gas emissions by ______a) 2025 b) 2030 c) 2045 d) 2050 Answer c) 2045. Sweden has committed to completely phase out greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 and called for all countries – including the US – to “step up and fulfil the Paris Agreement”. In one of the most ambitious emissions plans published by a developed nation, the Swedish government has reaffirmed the urgency of tackling climate change.

49. Which country has completed 23 km of ‘anti-migrant wall’ on Russia Border? a) Poland b) Norway c) Lithuania d) Latvia Answer d) Latvia. Latvia has completed the first stages of protecting EU borders after erecting a 14- mile fence along the Russian border to stop illegal migrants entering the European Union. The construction was started back in 2015, and planning to finish it by 2019.

50. Who becomes the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to feature on the cover of the Wisden Cricketers Almanack? a) MS Dhoni b) Virat Kohli c) Yuvraj Singh d) Ravichandran Ashwin Answer b) Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli becomes the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to feature on the cover of the Wisden Cricketers Almanack after the Indian captain’s exceptional performances over the course of 2016. Kohli had an exceptional 2016 where he finished as the highest run-scorer with 2595 runs from 41 innings at an average of 86.50 including 7 centuries and 13 half-centuries.

51. England cricketer ______has been honoured with Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) a) Alastair Cook b) Joe Root c) Eoin Morgan d) Jos Buttler Answer a) Alastair Cook. England Test captain Alastair Cook has been honoured with Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE). He was awarded the CBE at the Buckingham Palace by Prince Charles.

52. Which city to host National Race Walk Championships on Feb 18-19? a) Chennai b) Mumbai c) New Delhi d) Bangalore Answer c) New Delhi. India’s top athletes are expected to take part in the season-opening fourth National Race Walking Championships which will be held on February 18 and 19. The competition for Under-20 boys and girls will also be held along with the senior men’s and women’s events. MAX Bupa will be the title sponsor for the event.

53. International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed on? a) February 04 b) February 05 c) February 06 d) February 07 Answer c) February 06. FGM is internationally recognized as a human rights violation. UNFPA, jointly 8 | P a g e WWW.DayTodayGK.com

CURRENT AFFAIRS FEBRUARY 2017 QUIZ PDF with UNICEF, leads the largest global programme to accelerate the abandonment of FGM. In 2012, the UN General Assembly designated 6 February as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. This day is observed to enhance awareness of the issue and to encourage concrete actions against the practice. 2017 Theme: “Building a solid and interactive bridge between Africa and the world to accelerate ending FGM by 2030.”

54. Who took charge as the acting CEO of the country’s public service broadcaster (Prasar Bharati)? a) Rajiv Singh b) Surya Prakash c) Akash Kumar d) John Samuel Answer a) Rajiv Singh. Member (Finance) in Prasar Bharati Rajiv Singh took over as the acting CEO of the countrys public service broadcaster. Singh has taken over as per a resolution of the Prasar Bharati Boards Resolution taken on January 14 in a meeting in Hyderabad. The Prasar Bharati Board had passed a similar resolution in favour of Panda when Jawhar Sircar put in his papers. Prasar Bharati looks after the functioning of Doordarshan and All India Radio.

55. The Supreme Court has directed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government to register details of identity of every mobile user within ______a) 4 years b) 3 years c) 2 years d) 1 year Answer d) 1 year. The Supreme Court has directed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government to register details of identity of every mobile user within a year. The apex court said that there are over 100 crore mobile subscribers while making it mandatory for all mobile subscribers, including those having pre-paid SIM cards, to have their phone number linked to Aadhaar without fail within one year.

56. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has renamed Dalhousie Road as ______a) Shah Jahan b) Dara Shikoh c) Bahadur Shah d) Akbar Answer b) Dara Shikoh. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has renamed Dalhousie Road as Dara Shikoh Road. Dara Shikoh was the elder brother of Mughal emperor Aurganzeb. The road, named after Lord Dalhousie who served as governor general of India from 1848-56, is located less than 2 km from Rashtrapati Bhawan. The proposal to rename Dalhousie Road was put forward to the NDMC by BJP MP from New Delhi Meenakshi Lekhi.

57. The Railways Ministry is planning a 240-kilometre railway line connecting ______with ______on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands a) Port Blair, Kadamtala b) Port Blair, Laxmi Nagar c) Port Blair, Diglipur d) Port Blair, Tushnabad Answer c) Port Blair, Diglipur. The Railways Ministry is planning a 240-kilometre railway line connecting Port Blair with Diglipur on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Railway Ministry is set to approve the project, which will connect the Union Territory’s capital city in the south with the largest town on the north Andaman island currently linked by a 350-km bus service that takes over 14 hours and a ship that takes around 24 hours. There is no air connectivity.

58. Indian Navy has launched an Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) in ______a) New Delhi b) Bangalore c) Hyderabad d) Mumbai Answer d) Mumbai. An Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System were inaugurated by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding- in-Chief, and Western Naval Command. The system will enhance the security of valuable assets against asymmetric threats.

59. Which state government will give two per cent reservation to sports persons in government jobs and nutritious food to them? a) Bihar b) Telangana c) Jharkhand d) West Bengal Answer c) Jharkhand. Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das said the state will give two per cent

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60. Which country plan to clear space debris using ‘fishing net’ fails? a) China b) Japan c) India d) USA Answer b) Japan. An experimental Japanese mission to clear space junk from the Earth’s orbit has ended in failure. More than 100m pieces of rubbish are thought to be whizzing around the planet, including cast-off equipment from old satellites and bits of rocket, which experts say could pose risks for future space exploration.

61. How much penalty will be levied for any cash transaction of over ₹3 lakh from April 1? a) 100% b) 200% c) 400% d) 500% Answer a) 100%. A penalty of equal amount will be levied for any cash transaction of over ₹3 lakh from April 1, Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia has said. "Supposing you do a transaction of ₹4 lakh in cash, then the penalty would be ₹4 lakh," Adhia explained. A ban on cash transaction of over ₹3 lakh has been proposed in the Union Budget.

62. Which country will create history by launching a record 104 satellites, including 101 foreign ones, on February 15? a) USA b) North Korea c) India d) China Answer c) India. India will create history by launching a record 104 satellites, including 101 foreign ones, on February 15 from Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh. Of the total earth-observation satellites, three are Indian, 88 are from the US and the remaining are from Israel, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates.

63. The world's longest non-stop commercial flight landed in ______a) USA b) Saudi Arabia c) India d) New Zealand Answer d) New Zealand. The world's longest non-stop commercial flight landed in Auckland, New Zealand, after a 14,535-kilometre journey lasting 16 hours, 23 minutes. The Qatar Airways flight departed from Doha and crossed ten time zones. Although an Air India flight claims to be world's longest by flying distance, Qatar Airways' flight is the longest by land distance (distance between Auckland and Doha).

64. Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Vijay Goel laid the foundation stone for country’s first Centre of Excellence for Differently-abled sportspersons in ______a) Gujarat b) Bihar c) Telangana d) Kerala Answer a) Gujarat. Union minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Vijay Goel laid the foundation stone for constructing country’s first Centre of Excellence for Differently-abled sportspersons in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The centre will have 64-metre-long air-conditioned indoor hall that will house a swimming pool and other training facilities of para athletes.

65. Which country host FIBA Women's Asia Cup basketball tournament at Bengaluru in July? a) Australia b) Argentina c) India d) China Answer c) India. India will host FIBA Women's Asia Cup basketball tournament at Bengaluru in July. Basketball Federation of India (BFI) President K Govindaraj said the continental flagship tournament for women will be held from July 23 to 29.

66. Which team won the Super Bowl champions at the 51st edition of the American football championship? a) Detroit Lions b) Philadelphia Eagles c) Atlanta Falcons d) New England Patriots Answer d) New England Patriots. The New England Patriots were crowned the Super Bowl champions after defeating Atlanta Falcons at the 51st edition of the American football

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67. Indian team won ______at Asian Junior Squash Championships a) Gold b) Silver c) Bronze d) None of these Answer a) Gold. Top seed India defeated Malaysia 2-0 to win the gold medal in the boy’s team event at the Asian Junior Squash championship. Fresh from his Asian individual and British Junior Open successes, India’s no.1 player Velavan Senthilkumar first defeated second seed Malaysia’s Ong Sai Hun in quick time.

68. Which country will host the World Billiards Championship for the next four years? a) Australia b) India c) Singapore d) Germany Answer b) India. The Billiards and Snoooker Federation of India (BSFI) announced that India will host the World Billiards Championship for the next four years. The premier event was held in Bengaluru last year when champion cueist Pankaj Advani had triumphed in the 150-UP format beating Peter Gilchrist of Singapore.

69. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced signing of four more unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs), who is the chairman of CBDT? a) Rani Singh Nair b) Sushil Chandra c) Sundara Rajan d) S S N Moorthy Answer b) Sushil Chandra. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced signing of four more unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) on 6th February, 2017. The four APAs signed pertain to the manufacturing, financial and Information Technology sectors of the economy. The international transactions covered in these agreements include contract manufacturing, IT enabled services and software development services.

70. Which is the first Indian film to win the Hivor Tiger Award at International Film Festival of Rotterdam? a) Nirnnayakam b) Charlie c) Sexy Durga d) Malgudi Days Answer c) Sexy Durga. ‘Sexy Durga’ by Malayalam filmmaker Sanal Sasidharan became the first Indian film to win the Hivor Tiger Award at International Film Festival of Rotterdam. The award also includes a cash prize of ₹28.9 lakh (40,000 euros). Shot without a script in 20 days, the film is about a couple who elopes at night and hitches a ride with four men.

71. Which state government has launched Chief Minister Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana (CMSGUY) to bring about paradigm shift towards holistic development of villages in the state? a) Gujarat b) Bihar c) Uttarkhand d) Assam Answer d) Assam. Assam Government has launched Chief Minister Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana (CMSGUY) to bring about paradigm shift towards holistic development of villages in the state. The scheme is a mega mission aimed at bringing in revolutionary changes by doubling the farm income in the State. As per Situation Assessment Survey (period from 2002-03 to 2012-13), the farm income in Assam was recorded only 0.88% as against national average of 5.2%.

72. Philippine President ______has warned that the military is ready to respond with air strikes if Maoist rebels launch attacks a) Rodrigo Duterte b) Benigno Aquino III c) Ferdinand Marcos d) Antonio Trillanes Answer a) Rodrigo Duterte. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has warned that the military is ready to respond with air strikes if Maoist rebels launch attacks. This comes after both sides lifted ceasefires and Duterte announced to end peace talks after the guerrillas killed six soldiers and kidnapped two others. Duterte had pledged to end the communist insurgency which has claimed over 40,000 lives.

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73. The first Smart Police Station, having look and feel of a corporate-style office, started functioning in ______a) Telangana b) Andra Pradesh c) Tamil Nadu d) Kerala Answer b) Andra Pradesh. In Andhra Pradesh, the first Smart Police Station, having look and feel of a corporate-style office, started functioning from today. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu today inaugurated the first model police station at Nagarampalem in the capital region Amaravati. Later in the day, he also inaugurated the second model police station in old Guntur town.

74. ______has surpassed Germany to become the world’s largest producer of solar energy after nearly doubling its installed photovoltaic capacity in 2016 a) India b) USA c) China d) South Africa Answer c) China. China has surpassed Germany to become the world’s largest producer of solar energy after nearly doubling its installed photovoltaic capacity in 2016. With the increased capacity, China generated 66.2 billion kilowatt-hours of energy last year, which however accounted for only 1% of its electrical output. The country further plans to double its current solar energy capacity by 2020.

75. The fourth edition of BIMSTEC Summit-2017 held in ______a) Bangkok, Thailand b) Kathmandu, Nepal c) New Delhi, India d) Dhaka, Bangladesh Answer b) Kathmandu, Nepal. The fourth edition of BIMSTEC Summit-2017 will be held in Nepal. It was announced in the 17th session of BIMSTEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) held in Kathmandu, capital Nepal. The BIMSTEC is the sub-regional group of seven countries in South Asia and South East Asia lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal constituting a contiguous regional unity. They are India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka from South Asia and Myanmar, Thailand from South East Asia.

76. The first all-women mosque of ______to be powered 100% by solar energy a) Jaipur b) New Delhi c) Lucknow d) Mumbai Answer c) Lucknow. In an effort to improve the air quality, Ambar Mosque on PGI Road in Lucknow will now be powered 100% by solar energy. "God has given us the Sun. We want to send across a message that we should protect and utilise God's gifts," said Shaista Ambar, Founder President of All-India Muslim Women Personal Law Board.

77. Who won the Women’s Singles title in 81st Senior National Badminton Championships tournament 2017? a) Rituparna Das b) Aparna Balan c) Reshma Karthik d) Shikha Gautam Answer a) Rituparna Das. Rituparna Das has claimed the Women's Singles title defeating Reshma Karthik in the 81st Senior National Badminton Championships tournament played in Patna today. Second seed Rituparna beat 9th seed Reshma in straight sets 21-12, 21-14. In Women's doubles event, the pair of Aparna Balan and Prajakta Sawant clinched the title defeating Shikha Gautam and Sanyogita.

78. Which country has banned from World Athletics Championships in London? a) India b) USA c) South Africa d) Russia Answer d) Russia. Russia faces almost certain expulsion from this summer’s World Athletics Championships in London after an IAAF task force investigating the country’s efforts at reform following a series of doping scandals recommended that it should not return until November 2017.

79. INA veteran ‘Colonel’ Nizamuddin who passed away recently, he served as a driver of ______a) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose b) Jawaharlal Nehru c) Mahatma Gandhi d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Answer a) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s driver and INA veteran ‘Colonel’ Nizamuddin died in his native village of Dhakwa in Azamgarh after a prolonged illness. Born

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80. ______in Murshidabad district has become the first village in Bengal to ban sale and consumption of alcohol in West Bengal a) Begampur b) Akbarpur c) Elahiganj d) Haidarpur Answer c) Elahiganj. Elahiganj in Murshidabad district has become the first village in Bengal to ban sale and consumption of alcohol and narcotics within its limits and impose a stiff fine for those flouting the rule. About 6,000 residents of Elahiganj, about 215 km north of Kolkata, decided to crack down on the sale and consumption of alcohol after six people died after consumed hooch in Galsi of neighbouring Burdwan district in January.

81. Reserve Bank of India has decided to phase out withdrawal limit for savings accounts will be raised to ______from February 20 a) 30,000 b) 50,000 c) 1, 00, 000 d) No limit Answer b) 50,000. In a welcome move, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to phase out weekly limit on cash withdrawal from savings accounts in two stages, starting from February 20. First, the weekly withdrawal limit for savings accounts will be raised to Rs 50,000 from February 20. From March 13, there will be no limit on cash withdrawal from savings accounts.

82. One of the most unique festivals is the Jaisalmer Desert Festival held from February 8 to 10 this year, Jaisalmer Fort located in ______a) Rajasthan b) Gujarat c) Uttar Pradesh d) Karnataka Answer a) Rajasthan. One of the most unique festivals is the Jaisalmer Desert Festival that will be held from February 8 to 10 this year. It is held with Jaisalmer Fort in the backdrop and has a bunch of interesting competitions like the best moustache competition, turban-tying competition and even a Mr Desert pageant.

83. Rajya Sabha has passed the Payment of Wages Amendment Bill 2017 which allows employers to pay wages through ______a) Cheque b) Directly crediting to their bank accounts c) Both a and b d) None of these Answer c) Both a and b. Rajya Sabha has passed the Payment of Wages Amendment Bill 2017 which allows employers to pay wages in non-cash mode without formal approval from workers; a day after the Lok Sabha passed it. The bill will now be sent to the President for his assent.

84. Who is the new President of Haiti? a) Jude Célestin b) Jovenel Moise c) Michel Martelly d) Jocelerme Privert Answer b) Jovenel Moise. Jovenel Moise was on Tuesday sworn in as Haiti's President and will serve a five-year term. Moise won a re-run presidential election last year with 55.6% votes after the first round of elections in October 2015 were scrapped over fraud allegations. Moise replaces interim president Jocelerme Privert, who was appointed to the post in February 2016.

85. ISRO develops Telemetry & Telecommand Processor, who is the chairman of ISRO? a) K. Radhakrishnan b) Mylswamy Annadurai c) Udupi Ramachandra Rao d) A. S. Kiran Kumar Answer d) A. S. Kiran Kumar. Indian Space Research Organisation has said that the indigenous development of Telemetry & Telecommand Processor (TTCP) has been realised and its productionisation will be initiated with the help of Indian industry.

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Answer b) Bank of America. Bank of America has opened three completely automated branches in the US which do not employ any human. At the automated branches, customers can use ATMs and have video conferences with the employees at other branches. About a fourth of the size of a typical branch, these branches sell mortgages, credit cards and auto loans rather than cashing cheques.

87. Which state government has launched energy efficient fans and LED tube lights under the ‘Unnat Jeevan by Affordable LEDs and Appliances for All’ (UJALA) scheme in the state? a) Jharkhand b) Maharashtra c) Nagaland d) Gujarat Answer a) Jharkhand. Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das has launched energy efficient fans and LED tube lights under the ‘Unnat Jeevan by Affordable LEDs and Appliances for All’ (UJALA) scheme in the state. The state government set a goal to electrify the rest 23 lakh households by March 2019.

88. Who has become the first batsman to score a triple hundred in a T20 match at any level? a) Pranav Dhanawade b) Lokesh Rahul c) Karun Nair d) Mohit Ahlawat Answer d) Mohit Ahlawat. Twenty-one-year-old Delhi batsman Mohit Ahlawat has become the first batsman to score a triple hundred in a T20 match at any level. Ahlawat, who has represented Delhi in Ranji Trophy, scored an unbeaten 300 off 72 balls in a local T20 tournament at Delhi's Lalita Park. Ahlawat smashed 39 sixes and 14 fours in his knock.

89. Who won the Men’s Singles title in 81st Senior National Badminton Championships tournament 2017? a) Sameer Varma b) Sourabh Verma c) Prannoy Kumar d) Ajay Jayaram Answer b) Sourabh Verma. Sourabh Verma clinched the Men’s Singles title defeating Lakshya Sen in the 81 st Senior National Badminton Championships tournament played in Patna today. Sourabh beat Lakshya Sen 21-13, 21-12.

90. Who has won the prestigious Dr B C Roy national award for ‘outstanding service in the field of socio medical relief’ for 2016? a) C. V. Harinarayan b) P Raghu Ram c) Tejas Patel d) Nikhil Tandon Answer b) P Raghu Ram. Dr P Raghu Ram, president of Association of Breast Surgeons of India, has won the prestigious Dr B C Roy national award for ‘outstanding service in the field of socio medical relief’ for 2016. The award, the highest recognition for medical practitioners in India.

91. Which state has became the first state in the northeast to implement e-Cabinet solution for the state cabinet members? a) Andra Pradesh b) Madya Pradesh c) Himachal Pradesh d) Arunachal Pradesh Answer d) Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh to become first state to introduce e-Cabinet, Arunachal Pradesh has became the first state in the northeast to implement e-Cabinet solution for the state cabinet members. Using this system, the cabinet members can access the cabinet notes before the meeting. The entire business of the Cabinet can be conducted using the e-Cabinet solution.

92. Union cabinet approved ‘Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan’ (PMGDISHA) to make ______rural households digitally literate a) 6 crore b) 5 crore c) 4 crore d) 3 crore Answer a) 6 crore. The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved ‘Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan’ (PMGDISHA) to make 6 crore rural households digitally literate. The outlay for this project is Rs.2,351.38 crore to usher in digital literacy in rural India by March,.2019. This is in line with the announcement made by Finance Minister in the Union Budget 2016-17.

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