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1.Consider the following statements;Which among are correct

1. Recently Assam has agreed to supply additional 60 MW of power to Bangladesh to solve its power crisis.
2. This development comes after Bangladesh sought 100 MW electricity from India to solve its power crisis in the eastern part of the nation.

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D.Neither 1 nor 2

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option B Explanation : North Eastern state Tripura has agreed to supply an additional 60 MW to Bangladesh over the 100 MW of power the north-eastern state is supplying to the neighbouring country. This development comes after Bangladesh sought 100 MW electricity from India to solve its power crisis in the eastern part of the nation. They have no transmission facility to receive their entire request of 100 MW now. The Country has been receiving 100 MW since March 23, 2016, besides it has also been provided 500 MW by the West Bengal government.[/shc_shortcode]

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2.According to the GSMA Association Report, which country will lead the world in Smartphone adoption in 2016-2020?

A.India
B.China
C.South Africa
D.Pakistan

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option A Explanation :According to the GSM Association report released in Barcelona, India will lead the world in Smartphone adoption with a net addition of 350 million connections in 2016-20. The report was based on the estimates of the GSMA Intelligence Consumer Survey 2016 conducted across 56 countries on the mobile usage trend. As per the report, the developing world is set to add 1.6 billion smartphone connections between 2016 and 2020. It also stated that the Smartphone adoption across developing markets will increase from an average of 47 percent in 2016 to 62 percent in 2020 which would be led by India, China and Indonesia.[/shc_shortcode]

3.Recently City Taxi Regulation 2017 is in news,

1. It is implemented in Maharashtra.
2. Done to regulate the web-based taxi services in the state.
3. The aim of the move is to ensure affordable travel for passengers and commuters and bring transparency.
4. The decision was based on the complaints that web-based taxi charged fares as per the supply of the taxi services and demand by the commuters.

Which among are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 1,2 and 3 only

D. All the above.

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option D Explanation :The Maharashtra government  has decided to implement the Maharashtra City Taxi Regulations 2017 to regulate the web-based taxi services in the state. The aim of the move is to ensure affordable travel for passengers and commuters and bring transparency. The decision was based on the complaints that web-based taxis like Ola, Uber, Taxi for Sure charged fares as per the supply of the taxi services and demand by the commuters.[/shc_shortcode]

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4. What is the theme of Destination North East-2017 started on march 6?

A.To highlight the use of appropriate technologies in all sectors of development for North East Region .

B. To Provide additional power supply to Bangladesh.

C. To highlight Act east Policy & Empowerment.

D. To promote tourism to North east india.

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option A Explanation: The ‘Destination North East-2017’ festival has started in Chandigarh from March 6, 2017 to showcase North East as a potential destination for investment. The main theme of this festival is to highlight the use of appropriate technologies in all sectors of development for North East Region (NER). It will see round table discussions and exhibition stalls showcasing various features of the NER in order to attract investments in tourism, food processing, handlooms and handicrafts, horticulture and floriculture, medicinal & aromatic plants, organic farming and bamboo development. The festival has organised by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Government of India and an industry body PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.[/shc_shortcode]

5. Which state has launched the Tirtha Darshan Scheme to enable the senior citizens belonging to BPL to go on pilgrimage at government expenses?

A.Uttar Pradesh
B.Bihar
C.Haryana
D.Sikkim

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option C Explanation :Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced Tirtha Darshan Scheme during the ongoing budget session of the Haryana Assembly.Under the scheme, senior citizens of Haryana domicile above the age of 60 years will be able to go on a Pilgrimage within the country at government expense. The government would bear the entire cost of the tour of senior citizens belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. In case of a couple, the expenses of the spouse belonging to BPL family would also be borne by the government. They would also be allowed to take an assistant along with them.In case of senior citizens of non-BPL families, the government would bear only 70 percent of the cost.[/shc_shortcode]

6.Consider the following statements,Which of these are incorrect?

1. IMF has reached a preliminary agreement with Ukraine to provide a fresh disbursement of USD 1 billion.
2. Its a part of $17.5 billion loan program for 4 years for Ukraine in 2015 to help the former Soviet republic financially amid a conflict with pro-Russia rebels.

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C.Both 1 and 2

D.Neither 1 nor 2

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option D Explanation :The International Monetary Fund reached a preliminary agreement with Ukraine on an updated Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies. The agreement will pave way for the IMF’s Executive Board to consider the third review of the arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and disburse fresh aid of $1 billion (0.9 billion euros) to Ukraine in the first half of March 2017. The International Monetary Fund approved a $17.5 billion loan program for 4 years for Ukraine in 2015 to help the former Soviet republic financially amid a conflict with pro-Russia rebels.[/shc_shortcode]

7. She Leads Tech initiative has been launched by which company to support women founded or co-founded startups access to year-long program that provides tools, mentorship and resources?

A.Google
B.LinkedIn
C.Youtube
D.Facebook

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option D Explanation :Social networking giant Facebook has launched a new initiative named SheLeadsTech to support startups which are founded or co-founded by women population. The aim of the program is to encourage more women founders who wish to have their own startup or business. The year long program will give the startups access to “FBStart” which will provide tools, resources and mentorship to help overcome some of the barriers they face.Under the mentorship programme the women founders will get support and advice from an all-women mentor panel.[/shc_shortcode]

8.Recently Thomas Earl Starzl in news was famous in which of the following

A. performed Worlds first Heart transplantation.

B.Won Nobel prize in physics.

C. performed the world’s first human liver transplant .

D. First olympic medal winner for india.

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option C Explanation: Dr. Thomas Earl Starzl , the renowned American surgeon and expert on organ transplants, has recently passed away Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He performed the world’s first human liver transplant and has often been referred to as “the father of modern transplantation”. Since then, thousands of lives have been saved by the procedure. Beside this, he was also the driving force behind the world’s first baboon-to-human liver transplants and research on anti-rejection drugs.[/shc_shortcode]

9.Which city has topped the 2016 Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) Urban Governance ranking?

A. Pune

B. Delhi

C.Trivandrum

D.Mumbai

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option C Explanation: Trivandrum has topped the list of Indian cities in the urban governance ranking of the 4th edition of Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS)-2016. The survey conducted by Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy, which evaluated 21 cities across 18 states. Pune stood at 2nd position followed by Kolkata, Mumbai and Hyderabad. The ASICS highlighted inadequacies in urban governance that could affect public service delivery and quality of life. Janaagraha recommends changes in planning laws to address the issues challenging the efficient planning of the cities.[/shc_shortcode]

10. Which state government has recently gave official language status to endangered tribal language “Kurukh”?

A.West bengal

B.kerala

C.Assam

D.Manipur

[shc_shortcode class=”shc_mybox”]Option A Explanation: Recently, the West Bengal government has granted official language status to endangered tribal language “Kurukh” of the Dravidian family. The language is spoken by Oraon and Kisan tribes. Apart from this, the state government has granted official status to Rajbanshi-Kamtapuri language spoken by the Koch Rajbanshi community.[/shc_shortcode]