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1.Which of the
following Indian city is all set to get India’s first international arbitration
centre ?
A.Pune
B.Jaipur
C.Bengaluru
D.Mumbai
2.To spread
awareness about education among the nomadic and tribal children, which of the
following state Govt has launched “school on wheels” (SOW) ?
A.JharkhandB.Karnataka
C.Rajasthan
D.Gujarat
3.Recently,
India has inked a grant agreement with which of the following country for India
Aviation Safety Technical Assistance Phase II ?
A.RussiaB.United States
C.Australia
D.Spain
4.Which of the
following has become the first country in the world to ban supermarkets from
throwing away unsold food ?
A.ItalyB.Canada
C.Russia
D.France
5. Which
e-commerce company has Ratan Tata invested in on 9th February 2016?
a. Maglicksb. Moglicks
c. Moglix
d. None of the
above
6.Which of the
following bank has signed MoU with Universal Sompo General Insurance Co.Ltd.
for providing personal accident death coverage ?
A.Bank of IndiaB.Canara Bank
C.Corporation
Bank
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7. Maharashtra
will be setting up the first international arbitration centre in which city at
the start of the Make in India Week from February 13th to 18th?
a. Mumbaib. Nagpur
c. Solapur
d. Pune
8.International
Grown Diamond Association (IGDA) has appointed which of the following as its
President ?
A.Graner RayB.Farhad Javidi
C.Jatin Mehta
D.Vishal Mehta
9. Which
country will host its first ever Global Maritime Summit in April 2016?
a. Chinab. Japan
c. Bhutan
d. India
10. Recently,
Bandhan Bank has announced the launch of an international debit card in
association with Visa. What is the tagline for Bandhan Bank ?
A.Tann. Mann.
Dhan
B.Aao Sochein
Bada
C.Badhti Ka
naam Zindagi
D.Aapka Bhala,
Sabki Bhalai
11. World’s
biggest offshore wind farm has been set up in:
a. USb. UK
c. Japan
d. China
12.Union
textile Ministry has presented the Indian Handloom Brand tag to which of the
following saree for its unique designs and identity ?
A.Sambalpuri
cotton saree
B.Chettinad
cotton saree
C.Shantipuri
cotton saree
D.Khandua
cotton saree
13. Which party
was the former PM of Nepal, Sushil Koirala a president of?
a. Nepali
Congress
b. Nepal
Congress
c. Both of the
above
d. None of the
above
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14.Indian
Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has joined hands with which of
the following ?
A.Chai PointB.Aroma
C.Chaayos
D.Tea Point
15.The Energy
and Resources Institute (Teri) has appointed which of the following as its
executive vice-chairman ?
A.Leena
Srivastava
B.Shailesh
Nayak
C.R K PachauriD.Deepak S
Parekh
16.Recently HCL
has inistigated an Internet of Things (IoT) Incubation Center in partnership
with which of the following ?
A.XeroxB.Microsoft
C.Google
D.Facebook
17.Sushil
Koirala, who has been recently passed away was the former prime minister of
which country ?
A.BangladeshB.Sri Lanka
C.Bhutan
D.Nepal
18.National
pollution watchdog “Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB)” has released its
latest report “National Air Quality Indices (AQI)” on how many Indian cities ?
A.32B.24
C.27
D.29
19.South Asian Wrestling Federation (SAWF) has appointed which of the following as its President ?
A.Tabiur RehmanB.Rajmohammed
Ansari
C.Chawdhury
Mohd. Ajgar
D.Brijbhushan Singhhttps://everydayquiz.blogspot.com
20.Nida Fazli,
who has been recently passed away was related to which of the following field ?
A.IndustrialistB.Scientist
C.Poet
D.Director
21. TRAI has
ruled in favour of?
a. Net
Neutrality
b. Free Basicsc. Airtel Zero
d. None of the
above
22. Who has
been appointed as Bombay HC CJ w.e.f February 16?
a. Dhirendra
Hiralal Waghela
b. Hemant
Gupta`
c. T.S Thakurd. None of the
above
23. Who has
been appointed as Executive Vice Chairman of TERI?
a. Ajay Mathurb. R. K.
Pachauri
c. Salim Alid. None of the
above
24.Which machine harvestable chickpea variety was released in AP by ICRISAT for the first time?
a. NBeF47b. NBeA47
c. NBeG47
d. NBeC47
25. CPCB has
published the NAQI for 24 cities. What does NAQI stand for?
a. National Air
Quality Index
b. National Air
Quality Indices
c. National
Atmospheric Quality Index
d. National
Aerial Quality Indices
26.India and
China have held the first ever joint tactical military exercise in 2016. Where
did it take place?
a. Siachen
b. Chusul-Moldo
c. Ladakh
d. Both b and c
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Answers With Explanation:
1.Answer –
D.Mumbai
Explanation –
On the sidelines of Make in India, Maharashtra Govt’s ambitious plans to set up
India’s first international arbitration centre in Mumbai has been kicked off.
2.Answer –
C.Rajasthan
Explanation –
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje launched “school on wheels” (SOW),
equipped with a library unit to spread awareness about education among the
nomadic and tribal children.
3.Answer –
B.United States
Explanation –
India’s aviation regulator the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and
United States Technical Development Agency (USTDA) have signed the Grant
Agreement for India Aviation Safety Technical Assistance Phase II.
4.Answer –
D.France
Explanation –
France has become the first country in the world to ban supermarkets from throwing
away or destroying unsold food instead instructed them to donate it to
charities and food banks.
5. ANSWER:
Moglix
Explanation:
e-Commerce
company Moglix has made the announcement that it has received undisclosed
financial investment from industrialist Ratan Tata. The investments have been
made in e-commerce and new age technology enabled companies. Moglix is known
for its expertise in B2B procurement of industrial products such as fasteners
and MROs with pan Asia manufacturers. It also raised Pre-Series A funding from
Accel Partners and Jungle Ventures.
6.Answer –
C.Corporation Bank
Explanation –
Corporation Bank has signed a MoU with Universal Sompo General Insurance
Co.Ltd. for providing personal accident death coverage to its savings bank
account holders under Corp Signature, Corp Super and Corp Saral
category.Corporation Bank provides free personal accident death cover of Rs. 10
lakh to its Corp Signature and Rs. 5 lakh to its Corp Super account holders
7.ANSWER:
Mumbai
Explanation:
Maharashtra has
made the plan to set up the first international arbitration centre in Mumbai ahead
of the maiden Make in India Week to be held from February 13 to 18. Overseas
disputes arbitration is set to yield revenue worth INR 2 billion. Singapore
International Arbitration Centre showed in 2013 that of the total 259 new
cases, Indian companies made the contribution to the highest number of filing
at 85. MCIA will open up avenues for business as well as legal talent across
the state and evolve framework in accordance with global standards followed by
SIAC, ICC and LCIA.
8.Answer –
D.Vishal Mehta
Explanation –
34 year old Indian origin Vishal Mehta has been designated as the president of
the newly-formed International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA).
9.ANSWER: India
Explanation:
PM Narendra
Modi has announced that India will host the first ever Global Maritime Summit
in April 2016 and called for maritime cooperation to build friendship and curb
conflict. International maritime stability cannot be preserved by a single
nation, according to the PM who also said India will always be a maritime nation.
10.Answer –
D.Aapka Bhala, Sabki Bhalai
Explanation –
Bandhan Bank has announced the launch of an international debit card in
association with Visa. It has also begun banking services for overseas Indians.
The card will
have two variants – Visa Classic and Visa Platinum.
11.ANSWER: UK
Explanation:
UK wind energy
industry has received a boost with the announcement of the largest offshore
wind farm across the globe to be constructed off the NE coast. Danish firm Dong
Energy made the announcement regarding this largest investment in offshore wind
to date. Company has already placed 6 billion pounds into wind power in the UK.
Currently, the largest wind farm operating is the 630 MW London Array which
will be outdone by Hornsea Project One.
12.Answer –
B.Chettinad cotton saree
Explanation –
Under the India Handloom Brand Scheme, union textile Ministry has presented the
Indian Handloom Brand tag to Chettinad cotton saris for its unique designs and
identity.
13.ANSWER:
Nepali Congress
Explanation:
Ex PM of Nepal
and Nepali Congress President Sushil Koirala assed away on account of pneumonia
at the age of 79, on 9th February 2016. He was elected PM of Nepal in February
2014 and passed away at his residence in the outskirts of Kathmandu. He was
known for promulgating the new constitution of Nepal in September 2015.
Suffering from COPD, he succumbed to the disease. He was born in Banaras India
and entered Nepali politics in the 1950s.
14.Answer –
C.Chaayos
Explanation –
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) entering into a tie up
with leading tea cafe chain Chaayos.Passengers get their tea and snacks
delivered to their train seats directly.
15.Answer – C.R
K Pachauri
Explanation –
Former chief of The Energy and Resources Institute (Teri) R K Pachauri has been
appointed executive vice-chairman of the organisation despite an ongoing
inquiry in a sexual harassment case against him.
16.Answer –
B.Microsoft
Explanation –
HCL Technologies has launched an Internet of Things (IoT) Incubation Center in
partnership with Microsoft. It will based at Redmond, Washington, USA.
17.Answer –
D.Nepal
Explanation –
Nepal’s former prime minister and president of the Nepali Congress Sushil
Koirala passes away due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He was
78.
18.Answer –
B.24
Explanation –
National pollution watchdog “Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB)” has
released its latest report “National Air Quality Indices (AQI)” on the
comparison of pollution levels among 24 Indian cities in the month of January
2016.
19.Answer –
D.Brijbhushan Singh
Explanation –
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brijbhushan Sharan Singh has been
appointed as the president of the South Asian Wrestling Federation (SAWF).
20.Answer –
C.Poet
Explanation –
Noted Urdu poet and lyricist Nida Fazli
passes away due to heart attack. He was 78.
21.ANSWER: Net
Neutrality
Explanation:
Telecom
Regulatory Authority of India on 8th February 2016 barred TSPs from charging
differential rates for data services prohibiting Free Basics and Airtel Zero
Platform. While no service provider can provide discriminatory tariffs for data
services in association with content. no service provider can also enter into
discriminatory tariffs for data services and reduced tariff has only been
permitted for accessing or providing emergency services. Financial punishments
will also be imposed for regulation contravention and the regulation may be
reviewed after a period of 2 year. Fine of INR 50,000 will be levied each day,
subject to maximal value of INR 50 lakh for violation of regulation by service
providers.
22..ANSWER:
Dhirendra Hiralal Waghela
Explanation:
Government
announced the transfer on 8th February of CJ of Orissa HC Dhirendra Hiralal
Waghela to the Bombay HC to assume charge as CJ with effect from February 16,
2016. SC led by CJI T. S. Thakur recommended the transfer of Mr. Waghela and
the president approved it. Justice Hemant Gupta, a judge of the Punjab and
Haryana HC was also transferred to Patna HC w.e.f the same date.
23.ANSWER: R.
K. Pachauri
Explanation:
TERI chief R.
K. Pachauri has been appointed as Executive Vice Chairman of the body following
the charge of DG of TERI being taken by Dr. Ajay Mathur. While Mathur has
joined as director general of TERI, Pachauri has been appointed as executive
vice chairman with immediate effect according to the TERI governing council. He
will be the first to hold this newly created bost. Mother is the former DG of
BEE under Power Ministry.
24.ANSWER:
NBeG47
Explanation:
ICRISAT or
International Crops Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics has announced the
release of the first machine harvestable chickpea variety NBeG47 in AP. Normal
process of harvesting 2.25 tonnes of chickpea takes a total of 3 days and will
be harvested in 75 minutes by standard machinery. This is possible through a
new taller chickpea variety suitable for machine harvest. This chickpea was
funded by Department of Agriculture and Cooperation under National Food
Security Mission of Union Ministry of Agriculture.
25.ANSWER:
National Air Quality Indices
Explanation:
Central
Pollution Control Board during the first week of February 2016 published the
National Air Quality Indices for over 24 cities. The indices are published with
colour code and numerical value to compare pollution levels across different
cities. NAQI measures 8 pollutants namely particulate matter, SO2, NO2, CO, O3,
NH3 and Pb. Varanasi in UP and Muzzafarpur in Bihar led the list with a AQI
value of 409 points while the capital city of Delhi stood at sixth position.
26.ANSWER: Both
b and c
Explanation:
India and China
on 6th February 2016 held the first every joint tactical military exercise in
2016. The 1 day long exercise was held in Chusul-Moldo area in LoAC in
J&K’s Ladakh region. This is part of the initiative between the two
countries to strengthen interaction between soldiers at the Line of Actual
Control. This is complementary to the hand in hand series of Sino-Indian
exercises.
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