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1.Which among the following are incorrect about Adarsh Gram Yojana?

  1. Launched by Andra Pradesh government.
  2. Aims to reach the poor people in rural areas of the state to serve them better.
  3. Based on the philosophy of the Chief Minister “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas” .

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. All of the above

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option B Explanation :The Arunachal Pradesh government has launched a new scheme Adarsh Gram Yojana that is in accordance with the basic philosophy of the Prime Minister “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas” (Collective Efforts Inclusive Growth). The scheme aims to reach the poor people in rural areas of the state to serve them better. Under the scheme, 123 villages (comprising one village per circle) will be developed as ‘Model Villages’ during the fiscal year 2017-18. The state government has allocated an amount of Rs.93 crore in the Budget 2017-18 for infrastructure development and for creating employment opportunities and community assets for the people of those villages.[/shc_shortcode]

2.Which country is set to conduct its first national census in 19 years beginning from March 15, 2017?

A.Bangladesh
B.Afghanistan
C.Iran
D.Pakistan

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option D Explanation :The Pakistan government is set to conduct its first national census in 19 years from March 15, 2017 for proper allocation of funds and resources. The census will be done in two phase. The first phase of the census will begin on March 15 and last on April 15. After a ten day gap, the second phase will start from April 25 and conclude on May 25. The census will include the assistance of over 200,000 Army troops and 118,918 civilians who are government servants from various departments. Atleast one soldier will accompany each civilian enumerator who will visit house to house to enlist the number of households and individuals living there.[/shc_shortcode]

3.South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai has signed USD 3.2 billion deal to invest in which country’s oil project?

A.France
B.Japan
C.Russia
D.Iran

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option D Explanation :Korea’s Hyundai Engineering Co has signed a deal worth 3 billion euros (USD 3.2 billion) with an Iranian investment fund to invest in a major Iranian oil project. The agreement covers construction of the second phase of the Kangan Petro Refining Complex in southwest Bushehr province of Iran in which Hyundai Engineering plans to invest 3.1 billion euros which is 95 percent of the overall project cost. The South Korean company will have nine months to secure financing for the oil project which is a potential obstacle due to continued reluctance of international banks to engage with Iran.[/shc_shortcode]

4.The Santosh Trophy is associated with which sports?

A.Tennis
B.Basketball
C.Cricket
D.Football

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option D Explanation :The Santosh Trophy is an association football knock-out competition contested by the regional state associations and government institutions under the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the sport’s governing body in India. The 2016–17 Santosh Trophy will be the 71st edition of the Santosh Trophy, the main state competition for football in India.[/shc_shortcode]

5.What is the theme of the 2017 Commonwealth Day?

A. Team Commonwealth

B. An Inclusive Commonwealth

C. A peace-building Commonwealth

D. A Young Commonwealth

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option C Explanation: The Commonwealth Day is observed every year on the second Monday in March month, which provides an opportunity for individuals, communities and organizations to promote the values of peace, democracy and equality that the Commonwealth stands for. The 2017 Commonwealth Day is celebrated with the theme “A Peace-building Commonwealth”.[/shc_shortcode]

6.consider the following statements regarding Blue Revolution programme.

  1. For integrated and holistic development and management of fisheries for the socio economic development of the fishers and fish farmers.
  2. The main motive behind this programme is to enhance the fisheries production.

A. 1 is correct but 2 is wrong

B. 1 is wrong but 2 is correct

C. both are wrong

D. both are correct

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option D Explanation :The Union government has launched Mission Fingerling to achieve Blue Revolution with the holistic development and management of fisheries in the country.. The Blue Revolution programme focuses on creating an environment that envisages integrated and holistic development and management of fisheries for the socio economic development of the fishers and fish farmers. The main motive behind this programme is to enhance the fisheries production from 10.79 mmt (2014-15) to 15 mmt by 2020-21. Total expenditure of about Rs. 52000 lakh has been identified by the government for the programme to establish hatcheries and Fingerling rearing pond to ensure the fish production of 426 crores fish fingerling, 25.50 crores Post Larvae of shrimp and crab in the country.[/shc_shortcode]

7.What is the theme of the 2017 World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD)?

A. Antibiotics off the menu

B. Fix our phone rights

C. Building a digital world consumers can trust

D. Consumer Justice Now!

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option C Explanation: The World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) is observed every year on March 15 to promote the basic rights of all consumers, demanding that those rights are respected and protected. It also gives people a chance to protest against the market abuses and social injustices. The 2017 theme is ‘Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust’. In India, besides the WCRD, we observe the National Consumer Day (NCD) on 24th of December every year.[/shc_shortcode]

8.Which city has ranked as the world’s top most city offering the highest quality of life as per the Mercer’s Quality of Living Survey 2017?

A.Zurich
B.Auckland
C.Vienna
D.London

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option C Explanation :According to the Mercer’s 19th annual Quality of Living survey released on March 15, 2017, Vienna, the capital of Austria has topped the list of cities offering the highest quality of life for the eighth year in a row. Baghdad was ranked the worst place at 230 to live due to continuous violence in the city. In India, Hyderabad emerged as the best city in terms of living standards among Indian cities for the third year in a row.[/shc_shortcode]

9.Scientists have discovered world’s first fluorescent frog in which country that glows in dark emitting blue and green light?

A.Argentina
B.Brazil
C.Venezuela
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Option A Explanation :A team of scientists have discovered the world’s first fluorescent frog in Argentina that emits soft green, yellow and red light under normal light, but gives off a bright blue and green glow in the dark. The study was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Fluorescence is a physical-chemical phenomenon in which short-wavelength electromagnetic radiation (light) is absorbed and then reemitted at longer wavelengths. For an organism to be fluorescent, it must have fluorophores, the chemical compounds that can re-emit light.

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10. Consider following statements are correct about RUMS?

  1. RUMS stands for Rewa Ultra Mega Solar.
  2. World Bank has agreed to provide loan to develop internal transmission arrangements for RUMS
  3. Its organized in Madhya Pradesh

A. 1 only

B.1 and 2 only

C. 1,2 and 3 only

D.None of the above

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option C Explanation :An international financial institution, World Bank has agreed to provide loan to develop internal transmission arrangements of the upcoming Rewa Ultra Mega Solar (RUMS) project in Madhya Pradesh. This was officially announced by Public Relations Department official in New Delhi. RUMS become India’s first solar power project of the country to receive a loan under CTF.[/shc_shortcode]

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