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Q1. In its recent meeting, the Union Cabinet has approved setting up of National Nutrition Mission (NNM). What is the total budget allocated for the mission for 3 years? Answer: Rs.9046.17 crore Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi has approved setting up of National Nutrition Mission (NNM) with a three year budget of Rs.9046.17 crore commencing from 2017-18.
Q2. Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Adarsh Sen Anand passed away recently due to health issues. He had served as ______Chief Justice of India. Answer: 29th Explanation: Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Adarsh Sen Anand has passed away after prolonged illness. He served as the 29th Chief Justice of India from 10 October 1998 to 31 October 2001
Q3. Who is the author of the English novel Two ? Answer: Gulzar Explanation: Veteran lyricist Gulzar has come out with his debut novel titled Two in English which examines the status of refugees after the Partition
Q4. The Hockey World League (HWL) 2017 final was held in which stadium of India? Answer: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar Explanation: The Hockey World League (HWL) Final was held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the tournament. The best eight teams in the world battled for supremacy. These teams are – Argentina, Australia, Belgium, England, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and hosts India.
Q5. What was the theme of the 2017 World AIDS Day? Answer: Right to Health Explanation: World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. The theme for World AIDS day 2017 is Right to Health .
Q6. Who has been appointed as the UN Environment’s Goodwill Ambassador for India recently? Answer: Dia Mirza Explanation: Actress Dia Mirza has been appointed as UN Environment s Goodwill Ambassador for India. She will work with the UN to further spread the message on priority areas including clean air, clean seas, wildlife protection and climate change.
Q7. For the first time in the history of Lucknow Municipal Corporation, a woman has been elected for the post of Mayor. Who is she? Answer: Sanyukta Bhatia Explanation: BJP s Sanyukta Bhatia will be the first woman to hold the Lucknow Municipal Corporation Mayor s post in 100 years after the Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act came into being in 1916. Bhatia will succeed Dinesh Sharma.
Q8. The Hockey Men’s World Cup 2018 is scheduled to take place in which state of India? Answer: Odisha Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the logo and mascot for the Hockey Men s World Cup 2018 at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. As many as 16 countries, including hosts India, will participate in the 14th edition of the Hockey World Cup.
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Q9. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the public broadcaster Prasar Bharti? Answer: Dr. A. Surya Prakash Explanation: Dr. A. Surya Prakash has been re-appointed as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati Board. Dr. Prakash will hold this position till February 8, 2020, till he turns 70 years.
Q10. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved to construct 1.12 lakh more affordable houses. The total budget allocated for this project is Rs _____ crore. Answer: Rs 8,105 crore Explanation: The Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has approved the construction of 1.12 lakh more affordable houses for urban poor under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). There will be an investment of Rs 8,105 crore for construction of these houses. The Centre will provide an assistance of Rs 1,681 crore for their construction.
Q11. Which country will host the ministerial meeting of the UN Security Council on December 15, 2017 to find ways to pressure North Korea to halt its nuclear and ballistic missile tests? Answer: Japan Explanation: Japan announced that it will host a ministerial meeting of the UN Security Council on 15th December.
Q12. Who has bagged the title of Miss Supranational 2017 held in Poland on December 1, 2017? Answer: Jenny Kim Explanation: Miss Korea Jenny Kim was crowned Miss Supranational 2017 in Poland. Tica Martinez of Colombia and Bianca Tirsin of Romania were named the first runner-up and second runner-up respectively. India s official entry to the competition, Peden Ongmu Namgyal, reached top 25, but failed to make it to the top 10.
Q13. The 2017 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit was hosted by which country? Answer: Russia Explanation: The annual SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) summit held in Russia s Sochi discussed issues related to the regional security scenario including the situation in the Gulf and Afghanistan.
Q14. As per the official data of RBI, India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves (Forex) kitty increased by $___ billion totalling to $ ____ billion as on November 24, 2017 as compared to $ 399.53 billion for the week before. Answer: $1.20 billion ; $400.74 billion Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India s (RBI) weekly statistical supplement showed that India s foreign exchange (Forex) reserves kitty increased by $1.20 billion as on November 24, 2017. The overall Forex reserves rose to $400.74 billion from $399.53 billion reported for the week ended November 17. India s Forex reserves comprise of foreign currency assets (FCAs), gold reserves, special drawing rights (SDRs) and the RBI s position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Q15. Who has been appointed as the next MD & CEO of Infosys with effect from January 2018? Answer: Salil S. Parekh Explanation: IT bellwether Infosys has appointed Salil S. Parekh as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director with effect from January 2, 2018 for a five-year term. He will succeed U.B. Pravin Rao.
Q16. Name the Regional Level Marine Oil Pollution Response Exercise conducted by the Indian Coast Guard on 29 November 2017 in Port Blair Answer: Clean Sea – 2017 Explanation: The Indian Coast Guard on 29 November 2017 conducted a Regional Level Marine Oil Pollution Response Exercise Clean Sea – 2017 at sea off Port Blair, capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Q17. India’s first Madame Tussauds museum has been unveiled in which city? Answer: Delhi at historic Regal building in Connaught Place Explanation: Madame Tussauds has debuted in Delhi at historic Regal building in Connaught Place with 50 wax models of Indian and international celebrities. Waxworks of Bollywood actors, sports stars, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and father of the Indian nation Mahatma Gandhi are on display at the museum. The Delhi centre is the 23rd museum for Madame Tussauds
Q18. Which word has been declared as the Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year 2017? Answer: Populism Explanation: The word populism has been announced as Cambridge Dictionary s Word of the Year 2017. The dictionary defined populism as political ideas and activities that are intended to get the support of ordinary people by giving them what they want .
Q19. Who has recently been appointed as the Global Goodwill Ambassador for UN Environment? Answer: Ellie Goulding Explanation: British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding is appointed as Global Goodwill Ambassador for UN Environment, joining the fight to save the lives and habitats of people and animals by cleaning up the planet s air and seas, fighting climate change and protecting species.
Q20. What was the theme of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2017? Answer: Transformation Towards Sustainable and Resilient Society For All Explanation: International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The theme of International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2017: Transformation towards sustainable and resilient society for all .
Q21. The deadline set by the government of India for the registration of motor vehicles conforming to Emission Standard Bharat Stage-IV is ______Answer: June 30, 2020 Explanation: In a bid to curb emissions from the vehicles based on outdated technology, the Central government has proposed to set the registration deadline for BS-IV standard vehicles to June 30, 2020. Earlier it was ordered to implement the Bharat Standard-VI compliant cleaner transport fuels across the nation by April 2020 and by April 2018 in Delhi.
Q22. The 4 days International Conference on Climate Change has been inaugurated in which country from December 3, 2017? Answer: Kathmandu, Nepal Explanation: An international conference to draw attention on climate change and its adverse effects on people in the Hindu Kush mountain range has started in Kathmandu, Nepal. Theme of the conference is Understanding Climate Change and Enabling Climate Action in the Hindu Kush Himalaya
Q23. Arogya 2017- the first ever International Conference on AYUSH and Wellness has been inaugurated in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The First Ever International Conference on AYUSH and Wellness Arogya 2017 was inaugurated by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Suresh Prabhu and Minister of State for AYUSH, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik in New Delhi.
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Q24. The government of India has increased the budget of Agricultural Education by____ percent in 2017-18 as compared to the financial year 2013-14. Answer: 47.4 Percent Explanation: The Agriculture minister said that the Government has started implementing programmes towards strengthening Agricultural Education, Research and Extension for a long term and sustainable development in agriculture. He mentioned that the government of India has increased the budget of Agricultural Education by 47.4% this year as compared to the financial year 2013-14.
Q25. Which company has acquired a strategic stake in digital platform Juggernaut Books on November 4, 2017? Answer: Bharti Airtel Explanation: Bharti Airtel, the telecommunications service provider, has acquired a strategic stake in Juggernaut Books, a digital platform to discover and read high quality, affordable books and to submit amateur writing.
Q26. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a unique world-class SGVP Holistic Hospital in which city on November 3, 2017? Answer: Ahmedabad Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a unique world-class hospital at the Swaminarayan Gurukul Vidyapeeth Pratisthanam in Ahmedabad. The 200-bed hospital is an integration of Yoga, Ayurveda and Allopathy.
Q27. The Venezuelan President has announced the creation of a new virtual currency named ______in order to deal with the economic crisis in the country. Answer: Petro Explanation: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced the creation of a new virtual currency Petro in a bid to ease the country s economic crisis. Petro would be backed by Venezuela s oil, gas, gold and diamond wealth
Q28. Who has been named as the captain of Indian cricket team for the 2018 ICC U-19 World Cup? Answer: Prithvi Shaw Explanation: Mumbai batsman Prithvi Shaw saw his performance in domestic season bear fruit as the 18-year was named as the captain of India s squad for the upcoming ICC U-19 World Cup next year in New Zealand. Shubman Gill is named the vice-captain.
Q29. Name the deadly cyclone that hit parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep Islands on December 2, 2017? Answer: Ockhi Explanation: Heavy rains and gushing winds hammered the southern coast of Tamil Nadu and Kerala as a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal turned into a cyclone named Ockhi, leaving behind a trail of destruction. It also hit Lakshadweep Islands.
Q30. Name the legendary Bollywood star icon and a member of the Hindi film industry’s famous Kapoor family who passed away on December 4. Answer: Shashi Kapoor Explanation: Veteran Bollywood actor and the romantic screen icon of the 70s and early 80s, Shashi Kapoor who immortalised the line Mere Paas Maa Hai , died on December 4, 2017 after prolonged illness.
Q31. In Fitch’s December Global Economic Outlook, India’s GDP growth has been lowered to ____ percent from the previous 6.9 percent for the FY18.
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Answer: 6.7 Percent Explanation: According to Fitch s December Global Economic Outlook (GEO), the global ratings agency reduced the growth forecast for the fiscal year to end-March 2018 (FY18) to 6.7% from 6.9%. It has also lowered India s growth forecast for FY 19 to 7.3% from 7.4% earlier.
Q32. The ICC U-19 World Cup 2018 will be held in which country? Answer: New Zealand Explanation: The 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup is scheduled to be held in New Zealand from 13 January to 3 February 2018
Q33. The 2018 Golf World Cup will be hosted by which city? Answer: Melbourne Explanation: Organizers of the golf World Cup announced that Melbourne (city in Victoria, Australia) will host the grand team event for the third straight time in 2018.
Q34. Which country has been crowned with the ICC Intercontinental Cup 2017? Answer: Afghanistan Explanation: Afghanistan grabbed the ICC Intercontinental Cup defeating United Arab Emirates by 10 wickets on the fourth and final day at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Q35. India’s largest floating solar power plant with a capacity of 500 kilowatts has been unveiled in which state? Answer: Kerala Explanation: Kerala Electricity Minister MM Mani inaugurated India s largest floating solar power plant at the Banasura Sagar dam in Wayanad district. The plant, worth approximately Rs9.25 crore, floats on 6,000 square metres of water surface. With a capacity of 500 kilowatts, the plant comprises 1,938 solar panels and 17 inverters.
Q36. Who has been conferred with the 2017 International Children’s Peace Prize? Answer: Mohamad Al Jounde Explanation: Sixteen-year-old Mohamad Al Jounde from Syria was awarded the International Children s Peace Prize for his efforts to ensure the rights of Syrian refugee children.
Q37. The maiden meeting of the newly formed 15th Finance Commission was held in which city on November 4? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The newly constituted 15th Finance Commission, held its first meeting in Delhi and touched upon preliminary discussions regarding its terms of reference.
Q38. Name the first ever ATM/ Partner outlet unveiled by Paytm Payments Bank in a move to expand its operation Answer: Paytm Ka ATM Explanation: India s largest digital bank Paytm Payments bank has unveiled Paytm Ka ATM outlets that allows customers to open Saving Accounts and deposit/withdraw money from their bank accounts. It is the only Bank which is providing zero balance accounts and zero charges on digital transactions.
Q39. The Indian Army successfully test fired missile AKASH which is installed with indigenous radio frequency seeker. AKASH is the first ______missile with indigenous seeker. Answer: Surface to Air Missile Explanation: The Surface to Air Missile AKASH with indigenous radio frequency seeker against target Banshee has
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been successfully launched from Chandipur, Odisha. With this success, India has achieved the capability of making any type of Surface to Air Missile.
Q40. What is the theme of the World Soil Day 2017? Answer: Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground Explanation: World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources. The theme of World Soil Day 2017 is Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground
Q41. Purabi Mukhopadhyay died recently due to age related health problems. She was a renowned ____ Answer: Singer Explanation: Veteran Rabindrasangeet singer Purabi Mukhopadhyay has passed away at her city residence in Kolkata after suffering from age-related health problems. She was 83.
Q42. India beat which country to win the first ever South Asian Regional Badminton Tournament? Answer: Nepal Explanation: India beat Nepal 3-0 to win the first ever South Asian Regional Badminton Tournament (team championship) held at Guwahati, Assam.
Q43. Which technology giant has launched the Files Go app which takes mobile-first approach to freeing up space on Android device? Answer: Google Explanation: Tech giant Google announced the launch of Files Go app that takes a mobile-first approach to freeing up space, finding files faster and easily sharing them with others, even when offline.
Q44. In its fifth bi-monthly policy review of current fiscal, the Reserve Bank of India has projected the real GVA growth for FY18 at ____ percent Answer: 6.7 percent Explanation: RBI has maintained its projection for FY18 real GVA growth at 6.7 per cent, saying the risks are evenly balanced. RBI also expects the inflation to stay in 4.3-4.7 per cent in December and March quarters.
Q45. The 6th International Tourism Mart 2017 has been inaugurated in which state? Answer: Guwahati, Assam Explanation: The 6th International Tourism Mart has begun in Guwahati, Assam. The 3 day program has been organized by Ministry of Tourism in association with all North Eastern states from 5th-7th December. to highlight the tourism potential of the region in the domestic & International markets.
Q46. What is the repo rate according to the 5th bi-monthly policy review of Reserve Bank of India of the current fiscal year? Answer: 6 percent Explanation: The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 6th December kept the short-term lending rate, also known as repo rate, unchanged at 6 per cent in its fifth bi- monthly policy review of the fiscal year.
Q47. India is collaborating with which country to set up a centre for excellence in floriculture in Tamil Nadu? Answer: Israel Explanation: India and Israel are coming together to set up a centre for excellence in floriculture at Thally in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. The centre is the first agro-technology development centre to be set up with Israel s assistance in the state.
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Q48. Recently RBI has permitted the overseas branches and subsidiaries of Indian banks to refinance ECBs of AAA rated public sector and private sector companies. What does ECB stands for? Answer: External Commercial Borrowings Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has announced that overseas branches and subsidiaries of Indian banks have been permitted to refinance external commercial borrowings (ECBs) of AAA rated public sector and private sector companies, potentially lowering corporate borrowing costs and expanding the overseas credit market for domestic lenders.
Q49. What is the current Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) as per the 5th bi-monthly monetary policy review of RBI on December 6, 2017? Answer: 19.5 Percent Explanation: Repo Rate: Unchanged at 6% Revrese Repo Rate: Unchanged at 5.75% Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate: Unchanged at 6.25% Bank Rate: Unchanged at 6.25% Cash Reserve Ratio: Unchanged at 4% Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR): Unchanged at 19.5%
Q50. Name the country which has been banned from 2018 Winter Games by the International Olympic Committee over state sponsored doping Answer: Russia Explanation: Russia has been banned from the 2018 Winter Games by the International Olympic Committee over its state-orchestrated doping programme, but clean Russian athletes will be allowed to compete under an Olympic flag.
Q51. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has become the first treaty-based international government organisation to be based in India on November 6. Where is the headquarters of ISA located? Answer: Gurugram Explanation: With 19 countries ratifying its framework agreement, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) headquartered Gurugram became the first treaty-based international government organisation to be based in India.
Q52. Name the Bollywood actor who has been roped in by the Union Government promote the government’s flagship agriculture schemes like soil health card and crop insurance among others Answer: Akshay Kumar Explanation: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar will promote the government s flagship agriculture schemes like soil health card and crop insurance. The actor will also promote Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana and others.
Q53. Who has been named as the Person of the Year 2017 by TIME magazine? Answer: The #MeToo movement Explanation: The silence breakers — the women behind this year s #MeToo movement against sexual harassment — are named Time magazine s 2017 Person of the Year. It s the people who ve created a movement by sharing their experiences with sexual assault and harassment.
Q54. Which Indian pilgrimage has recently been recongnized as the intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO? Answer: Kumbh Mela
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Explanation: India s Kumbh Mela has been recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The Kumbh Mela, held in Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik, represents a syncretic set of rituals related to worship and cleansing in holy rivers. Along with this, the Neapolitan art of pizza twirling has also joined Unesco s list of intangible heritage .
Q55. Under whose chairmanship, the Union Government has set up a high level committee to address the problem of NPAs in India’s power sector? Answer: Amitabh Kant Explanation: The government has set up a high-level committee headed by NITI Aayog chief executive Amitabh Kant to address the problem of stressed assets in India s power sector. Non-performing assets (NPAs) in power generation accounted for around 5.9% of the banking sector s.
Q56. Indian government has extended the deadline for mandatory linking of Aadhaar with various government schemes and bank accounts by______Answer: March 31, 2018 Explanation: The Union government informed the Supreme Court that it will extend up to March 31, 2018 the deadline fixed for mandatory linking of Aadhaar with various schemes, including one s bank accounts. However, said the last date for linking Aadhaar to mobile services will remain February 6, 2018 in pursuance of a judicial order.
Q57. The government of India has authorized which bank to enable cashless payments on national portal of electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)? Answer: ICICI Bank Explanation: The government has engaged private lender ICICI Bank to enable online payments at 470 mandis integrated with national portal of electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM). The effort is to provide seamless experience for making online payment of trade and services undertaken on the e-NAM platform.
Q58. In order to encourage inter-cast marriage, the government of India has announced to provide financial help of Rs ____ lakh for every inter-caste marriages where one of the partner is a Dalit. Answer: Rs 2.5 lakh Explanation: Removing the income ceiling of Rs 5 lakh per annum, the Centre announced to provide 2.5 lakh for every inter-caste marriages to all couples where either the bride or the bridegroom is a Dalit.
Q59. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in which city on December 7, 2017? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: A day after the 61st death anniversary (6th Dec 2017) of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi and said that it would become an important institution for research and economic issues.
Q60. The Global Partnership Summit (GPS) 2017 is scheduled to be held for the first time in India in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: India Center Foundation (ICF), a not for profit and non-governmental organisation, which has been working for over two decades towards nation s socio-economic development, brings to India for the first-time ever, The Global Partnership Summit (GPS) 2017 which is scheduled to be held at Aerocity, New Delhi from 11th to 14th December 2017.
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Q1. When is the World AIDS day observed? Answer: December 1 Explanation: World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease.
Q2. Where is the headquarters of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) located? Answer: Nairobi, Kenya Explanation: The United Nations Environment Programme is an agency of United Nations and coordinates its environmental activities, assisting developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and practices.
Q3. Who is the Chief Minister of Odisha? Answer: Naveen Patnaik
Q4. Who is the governor of Chhattisgarh? Answer: Balram Das Tandon
Q5. Kalinga Stadium is in which state of India? Answer: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Q6. Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act came into force in which year? Answer: 1916 Explanation: BJP s Sanyukta Bhatia will be the first woman to hold the Lucknow Municipal Corporation Mayor s post in 100 years after the Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act came into being in 1916.
Q7. Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which state of India? Answer: Nagaland Explanation: The Hornbill Festival is a celebration held every year from 1 – 10 December, in Nagaland. The Hornbill Festival is the perfect showcase of rich Naga culture and traditions, preserved over the years in the form of music, dance and food.
Q8. Who is the Secretary General of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation? Answer: Rashid Alimov Explanation: Headquarters: Beijing, China and Founded: 26 April 1996
Q9. Where is the headquarters of United Nations Security Council situated? Answer: New York, United States Explanation: Head: Sebastiano Cardi and Founded: 24 October 1945
Q10. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is headquartered at____ Answer: London, United Kingdom Explanation: Founded: 17 March 1948 and Head: Kitack Lim
Q11. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), government has set the target to achieve houses to all urban poor by which year? Answer: 2022
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Explanation: Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) PMAY(U), the government targets to provide houses to all urban poor by 2022. Currently, the shortage of houses is pegged at 1.2 crore.
Q12. When is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities observed? Answer: December 3 Explanation: International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992.
Q13. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITIES) of Wild Fauna and Flora has its headquarters in Answer: Washington D.C, USA Explanation: Founded: 1 July 1975
Q14. Who is the head of the United Nations Environment Programme? Answer: Erik Solheim
Q15. The Madame Tussauds inaugurated in Delhi is the _____ centre for the museum worldwide. Answer: 23rd Explanation: The Delhi centre is the 23rd museum for Madame Tussauds which has centres in major cities across the globe, including London, Washington, New York, Amsterdam, Berlin, Bangkok, Tokyo and Beijing
Q16. Where is the headquarters of rating agency Fitch located? Answer: New York, United States
Q17. Sher Bahadur Deuba is the Prime Minister of which country? Answer: Nepal
Q18. What is the capital of Venezuela? Answer: Caracas
Q19. Name the President of Venezuela. Answer: Nicolas Maduro
Q20. Who is the current Minister of Commerce & Industry of India? Answer: Suresh Prabhu
Q21. Name the CEO of Bharti Airtel Answer: Ashok Ganapathy
Q22. The Banasura Sagar Dam is located in which state? Answer: Wayanad district of Kerala
Q23. The first edition of the South Asian Regional Badminton Tournament (team championship) was held in which state? Answer: Guwahati, Assam Explanation: The first ever South Asian Regional Badminton Tournament (team championship) was held at Guwahati, Assam.
Q24. The Sheikh Zayed Stadium is located in which country? Answer: United Arab Emirates
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Q25. What is the total number of districts listed in the national capital region (NCR)? Answer: 23 Explanation: Wth the introduction of Uttar Pradesh s Shamli district in the national capital region, the total number of districts in the NCR has become 23.
Q26. Who is the President of the Asian Development Bank? Answer: Takehiko Nakao
Q27. Which country will host the 2018 Winter Games? Answer: South Korea Explanation: The 2018 Winter Games will be hosted by Pyeongchang County, South Korea.
Q28. Who is the governor of Kerala? Answer: Palanisamy Sathasivam
Q29. Reuven Rivlin is the President of which country? Answer: Israel
Q30. Name the Prime Minister of Australia Answer: Malcolm Turnbull
Q31. What is the currency of Kuwait? Answer: Kuwaiti Dinar
Q32. UNESCO has its headquarters in ______Answer: Paris, France
Q33. Where is the headquarters of National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) located? Answer: Mumbai
Q34. What is the capital of Mauritius? Answer: Port Louis
Q35. India observed the _____ death anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on December 6, 2017. Answer: 61
Q36. Who is the Chairman of NITI Aayog? Answer: Narendra Modi
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