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Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com A2Z Q/A CA PDF for upcoming exams November 2017 www.aspirantszone.com www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com Q1. The Global Clubfoot Conference had been inaugurated in which city on November 1, 2017? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the Global Clubfoot Conference being organized by the CURE India in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, in New Delhi. Q2. The Ministry of Finance has increased the maximum age of joining the National Pension System (NPS) from 60 years to ________. Answer: 65 Explanation: The Ministry of Finance has increased the maximum age of joining the National Pension System (NPS) from the existing 60 years to 65 years under NPS – Private Sector (i.e. all citizen and corporate model). Q3. Which state government has recently announced lifetime monthly pension to the Hindi satyagrahis and hiked financial assistance to veterans of the Second World War (WW-II) and their widows? Answer: Haryana Explanation: The Haryana government announced lifetime monthly pension to the Hindi satyagrahis and those from the state who were jailed during the Emergency in 1975, hiked financial assistance to veterans of the Second World War (WW-II) and their widows, and provide 10-hour power supply to the agriculture sector. Q4. Haryana government has announced to provide ___________ hours power supply to agriculture sector from November 1, 2017. Answer: 10 hours Explanation: The Haryana government has announced to provide 10-hour power supply to the agriculture sector of the state from November 1, 2017. Q5. Indias first conservation reserve for black buck will be established in which state? Answer: Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh Explanation: Uttar Pradesh cabinet has decided to make Indias first conservation reserve for black buck in Allahabads Meja. It is believed that the decision taken for protection of black deer will also help in wooing tourists there. Q6. Assam government has signed MoUs with which country on November 1, 2017 for skilling youth of the state? Answer: Singapore Explanation: Assam government signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and Terms of Reference (ToR) with Singapore for skilling youth of the state. An MoU for Guwahati City Greening was inked between the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority and Singapore Corporation Enterprise. Q7. Name the 14-day joint military exercise held between Indian and Kazakhstan armies from November 2, 2017. Answer: Prabal Dostyk 2017 Explanation: Troops of Indian and Kazakhstan armies will engage in a 14-day joint exercise Prabal Dostyk 2017 from November 2 in Bakloh belt of Himachal Pradesh to strengthen bilateral relations and exchange skills and experiences. Q8. The finance ministry has approved the Special Banking Arrangement (SBA) of Rs ________ crore for payment of outstanding claims towards fertilizer subsidy in 2016-17. Answer: Rs 10,000 crore www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com Explanation: The government gave ex-post facto clearance to implementation of the Special Banking Arrangement (SBA) of Rs10,000 crore for payment of outstanding claims towards fertiliser subsidy in 2016-17. Q9. The gate number 2 of the Feroz Shah Kotla ground has been named after which cricketer by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on November 1, 2017? Answer: Virendra Sehwag Explanation: The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has named a gate of the Feroz Shah Kotla ground after former India opener Virender Sehwag. The Gate No. 2 of the stadium, in Delhi, was named as the Virender Sehwag Gate. Q10. Name the player to become the top ranked bowler in the latest ICC T20I Player Rankings released on November 1, 2017? Answer: Jasprit Bumrah Explanation: Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah became the number one bowler in the latest ICC T20I rankings Player Rankings. He has regained the T20I top spot pushing aside Pakistan spinner Imad Wasim. Q11. Which country will host the 2018 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Emerging Nations Cup? Answer: Pakistan Explanation: Pakistan will host the next Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Emerging Nations Cup in April 2018 and PCB chairman Najam Sethi hoped that India would send its team for the event. Q12. Roger Federer defeated which player to win his eighth Basel crown on October 29, 2017? Answer: Juan Martin Explanation: Federer won his eighth Basel title, after defeating Juan Martin del Potro, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-3 to clinch his ATP World Tour-leading seventh title of the year. Q13. Which country is set to become the first Asian city to host the Gay Games? Answer: Hong Kong Explanation: Hong Kong is set to become the first Asian city to host the Gay Games, after it won the right to host the Games in 2022, beating the likes of Mexicos Guadalajara and Washington DC. Q14. Martina Hingis who announced her retirement recently was associated with which sports? Answer: Tennis Explanation: 25-time Grand Slam champion Martina Hingis has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the conclusion of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore. Q15. Who has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the Paytm Payments Bank (PPB)? Answer: Sudhanshu Jain Explanation: Paytm Payments Bank (PPB) has appointed former ICICI Bank executive, Sudhanshu Jain as its Chief Financial Officer. He will play a key role in overseeing its finances and expansion plans. Q16. Name the newly appointed director general of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Answer: Yogesh Chander Modi Explanation: Yogesh Chander Modi, a 1984-batch Assam-Meghalaya cadre IPS officer, took over the charge of the countrys premier anti-terror organisation — the National Investigation Agency (NIA) — as its new Director- General. Mr. Modi succeeds Sharad Kumar. Q17. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Bharti AXA Life Insurance? Answer: Vikas Seth www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com Explanation: Bharti AXA Life Insurance, a joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and AXA, has appointed Vikas Seth as Chief Executive Officer. Q18. The 21st World Congress of Mental Health was organized in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the 21st World Congress of Mental Health being organised by the World Federation for Mental Health in partnership with Caring Foundation and other institutions in New Delhi. Q19. Who has been elected as the Chairman of the newly reconstituted Inter-State Council which is responsible to investigate and advise on disputes between states? Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Explanation: The Inter-State Council, which is mandated to investigate and advise on disputes between states, has been reconstituted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its chairman and six Union ministers and all chief ministers as members. Q20. According to a recent joint study by Assocham and EY, which country is found to have the largest number of malnourished children in the world? Answer: India Explanation: According to a joint study by Assocham and EY, India is home to the largest number of malnourished children in the world. The report found that towards the end of 2015, 40 per cent of the Indian children were undernourished. Q21. What is the rank of India in the list of the most obese nation in the world according to a study conducted by Assocham and EY? Answer: Third Explanation: According to a report by Assocham and EY, India is ranked as the third most obese nation in the world after the US and China and also the diabetes capital of the world, with about 69.2 million people living with it as per the 2015 data by World Health Organisation. Q22. Which state has been ranked at the top position in Gender Vulnerability Index (GVI) released by Child development NGO Plan India on November 1, 2017? Answer: Goa Explanation: Goa ranked top and Bihar featured at the lowest in Gender Vulnerability Index (GVI) released by Child development NGO Plan India. In the ranking, Goa is followed by Kerala, Mizoram and Sikkim. The highest ranking north Indian state is Himachal Pradesh at the sixth position. Q23. Which historical site has been awarded the 2017 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation? Answer: Royal Opera House Explanation: The restored Royal Opera House, located at Mumbais Charni Road, has received the Award of Merit from the 2017 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. The building, which was closed to the public in 1993 and reopened in 2016, was restored by architect Abha Narain Lambah. Q24. Which states Skill Development Authority has signed an MoU with Singapore-based ITE Education Services (ITEES) on November 2, 2017 for skill development in the State? Answer: Odisha Explanation: Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA) and Singapore-based ITE Education Services (ITEES) on www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for skill development in the State. ITEES is a subsidiary of Singapores prestigious Institute of Technical Education (ITE). The initiative will step up the quality of skilled youths in the state. Q25. Which is the lowest ranking state in the recent Gender Vulnerability Index (GVI) released by Child development NGO Plan India? Answer: Bihar Explanation: Bihar ranked the lowest at 30, with Uttar Pradesh at 29 and Delhi at 28. Q26. Retail firm Walmart has opened its first dark store (fulfilment centre) in which Indian city? Answer: Bhiwandi Explanation: Walmart Stores has opened a fulfilment centre, or dark store, at Bhiwandi near Mumbai in India, one of its first globally, in an effort to speed up operations in the country, which is fast adopting online retail services.