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1.Which among the following are correct about TIES?

1. TIES Stands for Telecom Infrastructure for Expert Support.
2. It comes under Ministry of Commerce and Industry

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. both

D. none

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option B Explanation :Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) is an inter-ministerial empowered committee under the chairmanship of commerce secretary Rita Teaotia has been constituted for sanctioning and monitoring of the project. The 10 member committee comprises of commerce secretary, DGFT, NITI Aayog CEO, joint secretaries from DIPP, Home Affairs Ministry and Ministry of Development of North East Region.[/shc_shortcode]

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2. Consider the following statements about The International Conference on the Vision Zero:

Assertion (A): Vision zero is to focus on the Occupational Safety and Health issues .

Reason (R): Its relevance to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), held at New Delhi

(a) Both A and R are true & R is correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
(c) A is true But R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option B Explanation :The International Conference on the Vision Zero and its relevance to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), begun at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. Aim: To focus on the Occupational Safety and Health issues and challenges in the Manufacturing, Construction and Mining sector and provide a forum for promoting safety and health at work by exchanging knowledge, practices and experience.  The conference is expected to introduce the fast emerging internationally accepted concept of ‘Vision Zero’ in India to help the government to raise the occupational safety and health standards in the country.[/shc_shortcode]

3. The 2022 commonwealth games was scheduled to be held in which city that lost the right for hosting the event :

A.Glasglow, Scotland
B.Durban, South Africa
C.New Delhi, India
D.Gold Coast, Australia

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option B Explanation : Durban was stripped of the right to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games , because the South African government couldn’t provide financial guarantees, plus other commitments made when it won the bid had still not been met nearly two years later. Durban was awarded the Games in September 2015 and was due to be the first African city to host the event, which was first held in 1930. The Commonwealth Games are held every four years and feature athletes from more than 50 countries, mostly former British colonies. Gold Coast in Australia will host the next Commonwealth Games in 2018[/shc_shortcode]

4. Which bank has entered an agreement with Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd (IL&FS)  to buy 100% stake in its securities firm IL & FS Securities Services Ltd?

A.RBL Bank
B.South Indian Bank
C.IndusInd Bank
D.Karur Vysya Bank

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option C Explanation :Mumbai based IndusInd Bank announced to acquire 100 per cent stake in brokerage firm IL&FS Securities Services to regulatory approvals. The amount of acquisition is not disclosed and the deal is expected to be made effective in 3 months after final approvals from regulatory. This acquisition will help IndusInd add to its existing base of more than 500 brokers. This will brings scale to this business, complements our current product offerings and fits nicely into our strategy of creating differentiated businesses with domain expertise[/shc_shortcode]

5. What is the theme of the World Consumer Rights Day 2017?

A.Antibiotics Off the Menu
B.Our Money, Our Rights
C.Fix Our Phone Rights
D.Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option D Explanation :World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) was declared by J.F. Kennedy, the president of the USA  and the first WCRD was observed on 15 March 1983. 2017 Theme:  ‘Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust’. In India, National Consumers Right Day was observed every year on 24 December.[/shc_shortcode]

6.Which among the given Indian firms have been named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies 2017 by US based Ethisphere Institute?

A.Tata Steel Limited and Infosys
B.Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro Limited
C.Tata Steel Limited and Wipro Limited
D.Coal India and Reliance Industries Limited

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option C Explanation :Two Indian companies namely Tata Steel Limited and Wipro Limited have been named in the list of World’s Most Ethical Companies 2017 by American think tank Ethisphere Institute. Wipro is one among the two Information technology category firm named in the list. The other firm in that category is US based Xerox Corporation. Besides, Tata Steel is also one of the two companies named in the metals, minerals and mining category. US-based Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc is the other company in this segment.[/shc_shortcode]

7. The Chennai Port Trust has signed an MoU with the government of which State/UT to assist in handling EXIM cargo?

A.Puducherry
B.Kerala
C.New Delhi
D.Maharashtra

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option A Explanation :Chennai Port Trust and the Government of Puducherry has signed Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for handling EXIM cargo originating from Puducherry Port hinterland in New Delhi. Aim : To promote industrial growth in the region, generate substantial employment and attract investment by major industries.. The cargo originating from Puducherry Port hinterland will be transported through sea mode to Chennai Port for shipping to overseas destinations through mainline and feeder vessels and vice-versa.[/shc_shortcode]

8.BHEL commenced the commercial operation of its first 800MW unit coal based thermal power plant  at______________

A.JSW Vijayanagar Power Station
B.Bellary Thermal Power station
C.Yeramarus thermal power station
D.Vallur Thermal Power Station

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option C Explanation :Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited owned by the Government of India partnered with Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL) has commenced commercial operations of its first highest-rating coal-based supercritical thermal power plant 800 MW unit. The milestone was achieved for the first unit of the 2×800-MW Yeramarus thermal power station of Raichur Power Corporation Ltd (RPCL), in Raichur district of Karnataka. The company has supplied and executed 4,010 MW of coal-based sets for KPCL and its joint ventures, which account for 95 per cent of the utility’s coal-based installed capacity.[/shc_shortcode]

9. Where is the International Cricket Council headquartered?

A.Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
B.Dubai, UAE
C.Zurich, Switzerland
D.Lausanne, Switzerland

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option B Explanation:The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the international governing body of cricket. It was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from England, Australia and South Africa, renamed the International Cricket Conference in 1965, and took up its current name in 1989. Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates, CEO: Dave Richardson, Motto: Great Sport Great Spirit[/shc_shortcode]

10.Which union ministry has launched “Mission Fingerling” to achieve Blue Revolution?

A. Ministry of Food Processing Industries

B. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation

C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

D. Ministry of Shipping

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option C Explanation: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare has launched Mission Fingerling programme with a total expenditure of about Rs. 52000 lakh to achieve Blue Revolution. The focus of the programme is to create an enabling environment for an integrated and holistic development and management of fisheries for the socio-economic development of the fishers and fish farmers. The target of the mission is to increase the fisheries production from 10.79 mmt (2014-15) to 15 mmt by 2020-21.[/shc_shortcode]