General Awareness Jan 2017 – Part -1 Answer the following question by choosing the best option from the choices given. 1. Who is the Miss Universe 2016 crowned on 30 January, 2017? 1: Iris Mittenaere 4: Raquel Pelissier 2: Sylvie Tellier 5: None of the above 3: Irina Shayk Ans: 1 Solution: Iris Mittenaere belongs to France. Miss Haiti Raquel Pélissier is the first runner-up while Miss Columbia Andrea Tovar is the second runner-up in the pageant. India's Roshmitha Harimurthy could not even make it to the top 15. Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant that is run by the Miss Universe Organization. It is founded in 1952 by the California-based clothing company Pacific Knitting Mills, and the Miss Universe Organization. The current Miss Universe logo, "the woman with stars", was created in the year 1998. 2. In which coast was the Indian Navy's annual Exercise TROPEX carried in 2017? 1: Western 4: Both options (1) and (2) 2: Eastern 5: None of the above 3: Southern Ans: 1 Solution: Ships and aircraft of both the Western and Eastern Naval Commands are participate to test the combat readiness of the combined fleets of the Indian Navy and the assets of the Indian Air Force, Indian Army and the Indian Coast Guard. 3. Who has been appointed as the Chancellor of Nalanda University with effect from January 2017? 1: Dr Vijay Bhatkar 4: MGK Menon 2: Anil Kakodkar 5: None of the above 3: Sam Pitroda © CETS www.conduiraonline.com Replication or other unauthorized use of this material is prohibited. Page 1 of 17 Ans: 1 Solution: Dr Vijay Bhatkar is one of the most acclaimed scientists and IT leaders of India. He is best known as the architect of India's first supercomputer PARAM.. The now Nalanda University was established through Nalanda University Act, 2010 and formally inaugurated on 19 September 2014. The ancient Nalanda University was established in 427 AD during the reign of Gupta king Sakraditya. 4. What is India's rank in Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2016 as released by the Transparency International? 1: 79th out of 176 nations 4: 52nd out of 190 nations 2: 79th out of 190 nations 5: None of the above 3: 50th out of 200 nations Ans: 1 Solution: The Index measured the perceived levels of public sector corruption in 176 countries and territories across the world. While Denmark is the most corruption-free country among the surveyed countries, Somalia is placed at the bottom of the CPI. The CPI ranks countries on the basis of the corruption perception score, which is measured on the scale of 0 -- 100. A score of 0 means highly corrupt country, while a score of 100 means very clean country. 5. Identify the name of the traditional festival involving a buffalo race that is a part of Karnataka. 1: Kambala 4: Kannada Kanna 2: KambalKanda 5: None of the above 3: Kimberly Ans: 1 Solution: Kambala is an annual buffalo race held traditionally under the patronage of local landlords and households in the state. The buffalo race in Karnataka takes place annually between November and March. During the festival, when the fields are wet, the buffaloes are made to race on the tracks, guided by the farmer. Each team consists of two buffaloes and a farmer who controls the buffaloes. It is believed that the festival was started by the Hoysala Kings. According to beliefs, the Kings started the festival to see if the buffaloes could be trained and used during wartime. © CETS www.conduiraonline.com Replication or other unauthorized use of this material is prohibited. Page 2 of 17 6. Who is the Chairman of the reconstituted Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Committee as in January of 2017? 1: Abhinav Bindra 4: Anju Bobby George 2: P T Usha 5: Kapil Dev 3: Milkha Singh Ans: 1 Solution: The primary objective of the reconstituted TOP Committee is to identify and support potential medal prospects for 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme. The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) will provide financial assistance to the selected players. 7. Identify the institution that signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA) as in January of 2017. 1: POWERGRID 4: SAIL 2: NTPC 5: None of the above 3: AP Genco Ans: 1 Solution: Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA) is founded in 1998. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID) is a 'Navaratna' Central Public Sector Enterprise that works towards becoming the world class and integrated global transmission company with dominant leadership in the emerging power markets by ensuring reliability and economy. 8. What is the currency of Morocco? 1: Dinar 4: Rial 2: Dirham 5: Rupiah 3: Riyal Ans: 2 Solution: Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. Marrakesh's medina, a mazelike medieval quarter, offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna square and souks (marketplaces) selling ceramics, jewelry and metal lanterns. The capital Rabat's Kasbah of the Udayas is a 12th-century royal fort overlooking the water. © CETS www.conduiraonline.com Replication or other unauthorized use of this material is prohibited. Page 3 of 17 9. What is the currency of Panama? 1: Balboa 4: Metical 2: Naira 5: Zloty 3: Tugrik Ans: 1 Solution: Panama City, the capital of Panama, is a modern city framed by the Pacific Ocean and man-made Panama Canal. Casco Viejo, its cobble stoned historic center, is famed for colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical Palacio Presidential and bougainvillea-filled plazas lined with cafes and bars. The Miraflores Locks offers views of ships traversing the canal, an essential shipping route linking the Atlantic and the Pacific. Currency : Balboa 10. In January of 2017, what is the quantum of fund that the Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced to develop a Fin Tech startup ecosystem in the State? 1: Rs. 100 crore 4: Rs. 300 crore 2: Rs. 200 crore 5: None of the above 3: Rs. 250 crore Ans: 1 Solution: The fund will be managed professionally by a venture capital firm. The focus of this fund of funds is to develop Vishakapatnam as a global FinTech hub. The Government of Andhra Pradesh identified as the Fin Tech sector as one of the promising industry to generate employment in the coming years. The State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). 11. In January of 2017, what did All India Football Federation (AIFF) launch? 1: Women's Professional League 4: Women's League of Football 2: Women's Professional Football League 5: None of the above 3: Women's Football League Ans: 1 © CETS www.conduiraonline.com Replication or other unauthorized use of this material is prohibited. Page 4 of 17 Solution: The WPL is the first ever such league in the country. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is the governing body of the football in the country whose primary responsibility is to manage the Indian national football team and the I-League, India's premier domestic club competition. The AIFF was founded in 1937 and it gained FIFA affiliation in 1948. 12. What did the Airports Authority of India launch on the Republic Day of India in 2017? 1: Central Air Traffic Flow Management 4: Automated Boarding Passes 2: Automated LASER Precision Air Traffic Control 5: Central Air Traffic Management 3: Automated Air Traffic Control Ans: 1 Solution: It is a system designed to cut flight delays. This system will be implemented by the authority itself at all the major airports and it will go on to cover the entire Indian airspace. The C-ATFM system aims to address the balancing of capacity against the demand to achieve optimum utilization of the major resources like airports, airspace and aircraft at every Indian airport. Once implemented fully, the system will lead to annual fuel savings of around Rs 1680 crore by reducing fuel burn while hovering or waiting to land. 13. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), ______ has been the hottest year ever. 1: 2016 2: 2015 3: 2014 4: 2013 5: 2012 Ans: 1 Solution: The WMO used data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies and the UK's Met Office Hadley Centre and the University of East Anglia's Climatic Research Unit. The World Meteorological Organization is an intergovernmental organization with 191 Member States and Territories. The headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland. David Grimes is the current President of the Organization. © CETS www.conduiraonline.com Replication or other unauthorized use of this material is prohibited. Page 5 of 17 14. Which nation's 4x100m relay team has been stripped of a gold medal that was won in 2008 Beijing Olympics? 1: Jamaica 4: Russia 2: US 5: China 3: Great Britain Ans: 1 Solution: One of the samples showed the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine. The team also consisted of sprinter Usain Bolt. Usain Bolt is a Jamaican sprinter who is regarded as the fastest human ever timed. He is the first person to hold both the 100 metres and 200 metres world records since fully automatic time became mandatory. The International Olympic Committee is the supreme authority of the worldwide Olympic movement. It is an international, non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Its mission is enshrined in the Olympic Charter: to support the development of competitive sport by ethical and environmentally sustainable means. 15. Identify the number of sportspersons who received the Padma Awards in 2017.