#Everdayquiz #1-6April
Recently, GOI has lauched “Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan” aka “Inclusiveness and Accessibility Index” in collaboration with which of the following ?
A.RBI
B.SEBI
C.FICCI
D.AYUSHAnswer – C.FICCI
Explanation – In order to promote the empowerment of persons with disabilities, “Inclusiveness and Accessibility Index” has been instigated by the Government of India in partnership with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
In a bid to encourage research in premier technical institutions through IMPRINT, MoU has been signed by how many ministries ?
A.28
B.26
C.23
D.25
Answer – D.25
Explanation – In a bid to encourage research in premier technical institutions through IMPRINT (Impacting Research Innovation and Technology), the memorandum of understanding has been signed by the 25 ministries comprising human resource development.
Which of the following SAIL’s steel plant initiated the hot trial of the new state of the art 1.2 MTPA (million tonne per annum) Universal Rail Mill (URM) ?
A.Bokaro Steel Plant
B.Durgapur Steel Plant
C.Bhilai Steel Plant
D.Rourkela Steel Plant
Answer – C.Bhilai Steel Plant
Explanation – Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the largest state-owned steel making company headquartered in New Delhi, initiated the hot trial of the new state of the art 1.2 MTPA (million tonne per annum) Universal Rail Mill (URM) from its flagship entity, the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP).The Bhilai Steel Plant, located in Bhilai, in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, is India's first and main producer of steel rails, as well as a major producer of wide steel plates and other steel products
Government of India has publicized the Indian Intellectual Property (IP) Panorama by offering a single window interface. Which of the following has not linked with its development ?
A.World Intellectual Property Organization
B.Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
C.Korea Invention Promotion Association
D.Korean Intellectual Property Office
Answer – B.Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
Explanation – Government of India has publicized the Indian Intellectual Property (IP) Panorama in New Delhi by offering a single window interface for information and guidance on intellectual property. It has been developed by World Intellectual Property Organization, Korean Intellectual Property Office and Korea Invention Promotion Association.
The Union Ministry for WCD initiated a project of construction of a special Home for 1000 widows at which of the following ?
A.Jhansi
B.Mathura
C.Lucknow
D.Meerut
Answer – B.Mathura
Explanation – The Union Minister for Women & Child Development Maneka Sanjay Gandhi initiated a project of construction of a special Home for 1000 widows at Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
Recently, which of the following became the 10th state to join the Centre’s scheme UDAY for revival of debt stressed power distribution companies ?
A.Uttarakhand
B.Assam
C.West Bengal
D.Manipur
Answer – A.Uttarakhand
Explanation – The GOI, Uttarakhand and Uttarakhand Power Corporation (UPCL) signed MoU under the UDAY scheme. With this Uttarakhand has become the 10th state to join the Centre’s scheme for revival of debt stressed power distribution companies.
Which of the following e-commerce giant has acquired PhonePe, a Bengaluru-based mobile payments company ?
A.Alibaba
B.Amazon
C.Snapdeal
D.Flipkart
Answer – D.Flipkart
Explanation – E-commerce giant Flipkart has acquired PhonePe, a Bengaluru-based mobile payments company, which was co-founded by ex-Flipkart employees Sameer Nigam and Rahul Chari.
Zaha Hadid, who has been recently passed away was related to which of the following field ?
A.Musician
B.Politician
C.Architect
D.Actress
Answer – C.Architect
Explanation – Renowned Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid has died in Miami due to heart attack. He was 65.
Which of the following has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Telangana ?
A.KP. Bharathi
B.J Geeta Reddy
C.T. Ratnabai
D.P. Samanthakamani
Answer – B.J Geeta Reddy
Explanation – Congress senior MLA J Geeta Reddy was designated as the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Telangana. She will be the first woman legislator to be appointed for the post in India.
Recently India has signed an MOU with which of the following to supply 150 boats and fishing equipment ?
A.Nepal
B.Bhutan
C.Bangladesh
D.Sri Lanka
Answer – D.Sri Lanka
Explanation – India and Sri Lanka have signed an MOU to supply 150 boats and fishing equipment to the fishermen of Mullaitivu.
A partial liquor ban has been brought into effect in which of the following Indian state ?
A.Punjab
B.Goa
C.Bihar
D.Gujarat
Answer – C.Bihar
Explanation – A partial liquor ban has been brought into effect in Bihar. The person indulging in manufacturing trade, transportation, sale and consumption of country-made and spiced liquor across the state will be punished for violating the stringent provisions of the Bihar Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016.
In accordance with the US research firm IHS Inc, India has been ranked at which of the following place in largest spender on defence ?
A.4th
B.6th
C.3rd
D.8th
Answer – A.4th
Explanation – According to US research firm IHS Inc, India has become the world’s fourth largest spender on defence, following a 13.1% increase in its 2016-17 defence budget.
Which of the following Indian media company plans to launch its over the top platform in other countries ?
A.Dish TV
B.Hindustan Media
C.Zee Media
D.Star India
Answer – D.Star India
Explanation – Indian media and entertainment company, Star India plans to launch its over the top platform Hotstar in other countries over the next few months.
Ronnie Corbett, who has been recently passed away was related to which of the following field ?
A.Professor
B.Doctor
C.Entertainer
D.Politician
Answer – C.Entertainer
Explanation – Entertainer Ronnie Corbett, best known for BBC comedy sketch show The Two Ronnies died due to ill health. He was 85.
As per the Haryana Municipal (Amendment) Bill, 2016 and Haryana Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2016, what will be the minimum educational qualification for a candidate of the general category ?
A.Class V
B.Class XII
C.Class X
D.Class VIII
Answer – C.Class X
Explanation – The Haryana Assembly passed The Haryana Municipal (Amendment) Bill, 2016 and Haryana Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2016 making it mandatory for those contesting the polls for urban local bodies to have a minimum educational qualification. As per the amendments, the minimum educational qualification for a candidate of the general category would be Class X.
2APRIL
The centre has designated which of the following as the next Ambassador of lndia to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan ?
A.Shubhdarshini Tripathi
B.Keshav Gokhale
C.K. Nandini Singla
D.C. Gururaj Rao
Answer – A.Shubhdarshini Tripathi
Explanation – Shubhdarshini Tripathi, presently Deputy Chief of Mission in Berlin, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of lndia to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
IMP Which of the following has been conferred with Maharashtrian of The Year” award 2016?
A.Amitabh Bachchan
B.Dilip Kumar
C.Asha Bhosle
D.Ranveer Singh
Answer – D.Ranveer Singh
Explanation – Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, who started his career with romantic comedy “Band Baaja Baaraat” in 2010 has been conferred with “Maharashtrian Of The Year” award. On the other hand, the “lifetime achievement award” was bestowed upon 82 year old legendary singer Asha Bhosle.
IMP The prestigious PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award 2016 has been conferred upon which of the following?
A.Khadija Ismayilova
B.Ilham Tohti
C.Ahmed Naji
D.Nasrin Sotoudeh
Answer – C.Ahmed Naji
Explanation – The prestigious PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award, presented by PEN America has been conferred upon, jailed Egyptian author and journalist, Ahmed Naji.
Recently, President Pranab Mukherjee has implemented the Appropriation (Vote on Account) Ordinance, 2016 for which of the following Indian state?
A.Rajasthan
B.Uttarakhand
C.Karnataka
D.Arunachal Pradesh
Answer – B.Uttarakhand
Explanation – President Pranab Mukherjee has implemented the Uttarakhand Appropriation (Vote on Account) Ordinance, 2016 which sanctions expenditure that has come under direct federal rule because of a political crisis. Uttarakhand is under the President’s Rule.
National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India has introduced a new index to its broad market indices. It will consist of how many companies ?
A.270
B.150
C.400
D.318
Answer – C.400
Explanation – Mumbai headquartered National Stock Exchange (NSE) introduced a new index to its broad market indices “Nifty Mid Smallcap 400”. It will comprise of 400 companies which are the constituents of Nifty Midcap 150 and Nifty Smallcap 250 indices.
IMP Which of the following has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Zimbabwe ?
A.Jaideep Sarkar
B.R Masakui
C.Seetharam
D.H Bambawale
IMP Answer – B.R Masakui
Explanation – R. Masakui, presently Director in Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Zimbabwe.
IMP World Autism Awareness Day observes on which of the following dates ?
A.April 2
B.March 30
C.April 3
D.March 31
Answer – A.April 2
Explanation – World Autism Awareness Day observes annually on April 2 to raise awareness about children with autism throughout the world. This year it was observed with a theme “Autism and the 2030 Agenda: Inclusion and Neurodiversity”.
Babu Bharadwaj, who has been recently passed away was related to which of the following fields ?
A.Businessman
B.Journalist
C.Politician
D.Musician
Answer – B. Journalist
Explantion – Veteran journalist and writer Babu Bharadwaj died of cardiac arrest. He was 68.
IMP The Government has appointed which of the following as the next Ambassador of India to Portugal ?
A.Pavan Kapoor
B.Dinesh K. Patnaik
C.Jaideep Sarkar
D.K. Nandini Singla
IMP Answer – D. K. Nandini Singla
Explanation – K. Nandini Singla, presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Portugal.
The Union Finance Minister has extended the safeguard duty on import of some steel products to how many years ?
A.3
B.5
C.2
D.1
Answer – C.2
Explanation – The Union Finance Minister has extended the safeguard duty on import of some steel products by two years i.e till March 2018. The duty will be on the products which are imported at or above the minimum import price (MIP).
IMP Which of the following becomes the first Indian state to link all government colleges and medical colleges to the national cancer grid ?
A.Gujarat
B.Karnataka
C.Maharashtra
D.Rajasthan
Answer – C. Maharashtra
Explanation – Maharashtra tied up with the Tata Trusts to link all government colleges and medical colleges to the national cancer grid for uniform cancer profiling and quality treatment.
Recently, which of the following state has passed the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2016 ?
A.Gujarat
B.Karnataka
C.Maharashtra
D.Rajasthan
IMP Answer – A.Gujarat
Explanation – Gujarat Assembly passed the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Gujarat Amendment) Bill 2016. It introduces changes at the state level to the central law that deals with land acquisition and rehabilitation.
IMP Which of the following has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to Barbados ?
A.R. Masakui
B.Manpreet Vohra
C.Satender Kumar
D.Ahmad Javed
Answer – C. Satender Kumar
Explanation – Satender Kumar, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Suriname, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to Barbados with residence in Paramaribo.
The center has approved which of the following state’s Tourism’s coastal circuit project under the “Swadesh Darshan Scheme” ?
A.Lakshadweep
B.Goa
C.Orissa
D.Kerala
Answer – B. Goa
Explanation – Goa Tourism’s coastal circuit project under the ‘Swadesh Darshan Scheme’ has been approved by the Centre and soon funds will be allocated under various components for development projects.
IMP Which of the following has bagged the silver medal at the Asian/Oceania Qualifying Tournament in the 56 Kilogram category final ?
A.Vikas Krishan
B.Chatchai Butdee
C.Akhil Kumar
D.Shiva Thapa
Answer – D. Shiva Thapa
Explanation – Ace Indian boxer Shiva Thapa has won the silver medal at the Asian/Oceania Qualifying Tournament held in Qian’an, China in the 56 Kilogram category final.
3 APRIL
IMP Which of the following nation will hold Combat Nuclear Terrorism in 2017 ?
A.Russia
B.Belgium
C.India
D.USA
Answer – C.India
Explanation – On the sidelines of 2016 Nuclear Security Summit, India will host a meeting of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism in 2017.
IMP What was the venue for 2016 Nuclear Security Summit ?
A.Brussels
B.Washington
C.Mumbai
D.Riyadh
Answer – B.Washington
Explanation – 2016 Nuclear Security Summit was held in Washington, D.C., USA. It was the fourth edition of the conference.
As a part of nuclear security plans, PM Modi had announced to support IAEA’s programme by contributing how much worth to the nuclear security fund ?
A.USD 3 million
B.USD 1.5 million
C.USD 2 million
D.USD 1 million
Answer – D.USD 1 million
IMP Which of the following country’s bank is all set to provide loan assistance to metro system for Nagpur ?
Explanation – India will support the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) by a further contribution of USD 1 million to the nuclear security fund.
IMP Recently, India has signed MoU with which of the following for setting up a new Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) ?
A.USA
B.Russia
C.Canada
D.Belgium
Answer – A.USA
Explanation – India and the USA inked MoU for setting up a new Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) in India that will act as catalyst in the research of various aspects of gravitational wave astronomy.
IMP In accordance with the “The Yearbook” published by UNIDO, India has been ranked at which position in the list of world’s 10 largest manufacturing countries ?
A.5th
B.8th
C.6th
D.3rd
Answer – C.6th
Explanation – In accordance with the “The Yearbook” published by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), India has been positioned at 6th place among the world’s 10 largest manufacturing countries.
IMP Saudi Arabia’s highest Civilian order – King Abdulaziz Sash has been conferred upon which of the following ?
A.Shahrukh Khan
B.Narendra Modi
C.Sushma Swaraj
D.Pranab Mukherjee
Answer – B.Narendra Modi
Explanation – Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian order award dubbed King Abdulaziz Sash. The honour was named after Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of the modern Saudi state.
Larry Drake, who has been recently passed away was related to which of the following field ?
A.Actor
B.Politician
C.Professor
D.Industrialist
Answer – A.Actor
Explanation – “LA Law” star actor Larry Drake died due rare cancer. He was 66.
IMP Which of the following bank has started a first of its kind an Aadhaar based ATM usage facility ?
A.Yes
B.SBI
C.DCB
D.Axis
Answer – C.DCB
Explantion – Maharashtra based Small-sized lender DCB Bank has started an Aadhaar-based ATM usage facility in which a customer can transact using his biometric details instead of the PIN.
The title of Women’s World Twenty20 hosted by International Cricket Council has been clinched by which of the following ?
A.Bangladesh
B.Australia
C.India
D.West Indies
IMP Answer – D.West Indies
Explanation – In the Fifth Edition of the Mega Tournament hosted by International Cricket Council, West Indies Women’s clinched their maiden Women’s World Twenty20 by defeating Australia.
A.Japan
B.Germany
C.Russia
D.Canada
IMP Answer – B.Germany
Explanaton – German Government’s Development Bank KfW pledged to provide a loan assistance of EUR 500 million (about Rs.3,750 crore) for the modern and sustainable metro system for Nagpur city being executed by Metro Rail Corporation Limited.
IMP Which of the following IT giant has acquired all of the business of Geometric Limited ?
Answer – D.Ola
A.Infosys
B.Wipro
C.HCL
D.TCS
Answer – C.HCL
Explanation – India’s fourth largest information technology company HCL Technologies has acquired (through demerger) all of the business of Geometric Limited.
Recently, which of the following Indian bank has launched a virtual queuing mobile application that will help customers save on time ?
A.Yes
B.SBI
C.DCB
D.Axis
Answer – B.SBI
Explanation – State Bank of India launched ‘State Bank of India NO Queue’ mobile application to save the valuable time of its esteemed customers for availing of banking services
IMP In which of the following Indian state world’s first “White Tiger Safari” has been inaugurated ?
A.West Bwngal
B.Rajasthan
C.Tamil Nadu
D.Madhya Pradesh
Answer – D.Madhya Pradesh
Explanation – World’s maiden ‘White Tiger Safari’ has been inaugurated at Mukundpur in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh.
IMP Which of the following has won a world championship with a record-setting free skate score ?
A.Evgenia Medvedeva
B.Ashley Wagner
C.Gracie Gold
D.Anna Pogorilaya
Answer – A.Evgenia Medvedeva
Explanation – 16 years old Evgenia Medvedeva of Russia has won the world championship with a record-setting free skate score by earning 150.10 points.
IMP How many MoU’s were signed between India and Saudi Arabia during the visit of Prime Minster Narendra Modi ?
A.4
B.8
C.3
D.5
Answer – D.5
Explanation – During the NaMo’s visit to Saudi Arabia, 5 MoU’s were signed between both nations in the field of Labour Co-operation, Technical Cooperation Program , Field of Handicrafts Exchange of Intelligence and Investment Promotion Cooperation.
Recently, HRD ministry released “India Rankings 2016” covering 3500 educational institutes. Which of the following topped the list in university catergory ?
A.Central University of Hyderabad
B.Indian Institute of Science
C.Institute of Chemical Technology
D.Jawaharlal Nehru University
IMP Answer – B.Indian Institute of Science
Explantion – IISc, Bangalore (which is a deemed University) is rated as the top ranked university.
In accordance with the study by Aon Hewitt, which of the following Indian Asset Management Company has been listed among the best employer brands ?
A.Kotak Mahindra AMC
B.L&T AMC
C.JPMorgan AMC
D.Reliance AMC
Answer – D.Reliance AMC
Explanation – In accordance with the study by Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business, the Reliance Asset Management Company has been listed among the best employer brands.
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance observes on which of the following date ?
A.April 5
B.April 3
C.April 4
D.April 2
IMP Answer – C.April 4
Explanation – International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action observes annually on April 4. It aims to raise awareness about landmines and progress toward their eradication.
Ranjan Baindoor, who has been recently passed away was related to which of the following field ?
A.Cricket
B.Football
C.Hockey
D.Tennis
Answer – A.Cricket
Explanation – Former Mumbai Ranji Trophy player Ranjan Baindoor died due to a fatal heart attack.
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix title has been clinched by which of the following ?
A.Sebastian Vettel
B.Nico Rosberg
C.Kimi Raikkonen
D.Lewis Hamilton
IMP Answer – B.Nico Rosberg
Explanation – Mercedes driver NicoRosberg claimed the 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix by defeating Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen.
Institute of Advance Study in Science & Technology is situated at which of the following Indian states ?
A.Uttarakhand
B.Manipur
C.West Bengal
D.Assam
Answer – D.Assam
Explanation – Team of Scientists from Institute of Advance Study in Science & Technology in Assam have developed an eco-friendly nano technology for water-softening applications.
As per the study conducted by Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala regarding the entry of non-native intrusive species over the Indian Coast, how many invasive species are found at Kerala coast ?
A.11
B.15
C.10
D.12
Answer – C.10
Explantion – Researchers expect that ballast water carried by ships is giving a vehicle to get non-native intrusive species over the Indian Coast. The survey has found 10 invasive species in the biodiversity rich intertidal habitats of the Kerala coast.
Which of the following private Indian equity firm has inked agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to buy a majority stake in Mphasis Limited ?
A.Carlyle Group
B.Blackstone
C.Apax
D.Everstone
Answer – B.Blackstone
Explanation – Private equity firm Blackstone India has entered into an agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to buy a majority stake in Mphasis Limited in a deal valued between $825 million and $1.1 billion.
IMP Which of the following air group is all set to acquire Virgin America in a friendly takeover ?
A.Copa Holdings
B.SkyWest
C.Delta Air Lines
D.Alaska
Answer – D.Alaska
Explanation – Alaska Air Group is all set to acquire Virgin America in a friendly takeover worth around $4 billion including debt to create the US’s fifth-largest airline.
IMP Which of the following sworn in as the President of Vietnam ?
A.Pham Minh Chinh
B.Truong Thi Mai
C.Tran Dai Quang
D.Vuong Dinh Hue
Answer – C.Tran Dai Quang
Explanation – Vietnam’s Public Security Minister and Police Chief Tran Dai Quang has been sworn in as the communist country’s president.
IMP Which of the following has formally set the Guinness World Record for mass plantation ?
A.Talwandi Sabo Power Limited
B.Konkola Copper Mines
C.Bharat Aluminium Company
D.Hindustan Zinc Limited
Answer – A.Talwandi Sabo Power Limited
Explanation – Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited has formally set the Guinness World Record for at the same time planting 208,751 saplings at a solitary area in under 60 minutes.
Which of the following crude firm is all set to make a major investment in India’s petroleum sector ?
A.Lukoil
B.ExxonMobil
C.Sinopec
D.Aramco
Answer – D.Aramco
Explanation – The world’s largest crude exporter with crude reserves of about 265 billion barrels Company Aramco is planning to make a major investment in India’s petroleum sector.
IMP Which fin-tech company has announced the launch of mobile only lending platform “CASHe” ?
A.Ezetap
B.Tslc Pte
C.MobiKwik
D.Faircent
Answer – B.Tslc Pte
Explanation – Tslc Pte Ltd, a fin-tech company announced the launch of its all new mobile-only lending platform CASHe. It provides users a personalized experience to borrow cash anytime, anywhere within minutes for their needs.
IMP Tirmbakeshwar Temple is situated in which of the following Indian state ?
A.West Bengal
B.Rajasthan
C.Maharashtra
D.Karnataka
Answer – C.Maharashtra
Explanation – Trimbakeshwar temple located in Nashik district of Maharashtra passed a resolution that barred all persons except the traditional and hereditary priests from entering the sanctum
IMP Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing Symposium has been hosted by which of the following country ?
A.Sri Lanka
B.India
C.Nepal
D.China
Answer – B.India
Explanation – India hosts Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing Symposium from April 4 to 7 to discuss on the applications of remote sensing technologies for disaster mitigation and to better monitor global climate change.
5 APRIL
IMP
In order to promote entrepreneurship, PM Modi launched “Stand up India scheme” in which of the following ?
A.Varanasi
B.Kanpur
C.Noida
D.Lucknow
Anwer – C.Noida
Explanation – In order to promote entrepreneurship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the “Stand up India scheme” and a Web portal for the scheme in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
IMP Recently UIDAI touched the historic landmark by producing 100thcrore Aadhaar. The first Aadhaar was issued in which year ?
A.2011
B.2006
C.2009
D.2010
Answer – D.2010
Explanation – The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) touched the historic point in a range of five and a half years by producing the 100thcrore Aadhaar. The first Aadhaar was issued in 2010.
Recently, World Health Organisation in collaboration with United Nations Human Settlements Programme released a report showing health inequities in urban populations. What was the title of the report ?
A.Shaping Cities for Health
B.Equitable, healthier cities for sustainable development
C.Unmasking and Overcoming Urban Health Inequities
D.Emerging fields of urban health and epidemiology
Answer – B.Equitable, healthier cities for sustainable development
Explanation – A report titled Global report on urban health: equitable, healthier cities for sustainable development, 2016 has been released by World Health Organisation (WHO) in collaboration with United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) showing the health inequities between the richest and poorest urban populations.
IMP As per the global report on urban health released by World Health Organisation (WHO) in collaboration with United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) , which of the following Indian city is home to TB ?
A.Chennai
B.Kolkata
C.Mumbai
D.Bengaluru
Answer – C.Mumbai
Explanation – As per report, Mumbai has maximum cases of TB. In 2014, it registered 2951 MDR-TB cases which are more than 12% of the cases in the whole nation.
IMP Which of the following Indian city is ranked 2nd in the world in terms of traffic fatalities ?
A.Delhi
B.Hyderabad
C.Mumbai
D.Chennai
Answer – D.Chennai
Explanation – Chennai ranked 2nd in the world in terms of traffic fatalities per 1 lakh inhabitants followed by Jaipur, Indore, Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Surat, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
Which of the following country launched the world’s maiden public immunization program for dengue fever ?
A.Malaysia
B.Philippines
C.India
D.Bangladesh
Answer – B.Philippines
Explanation – The world’s first licensed vaccine “Dengvaxia” against a mosquito-borne disease “dengue” has been launched by Philippines. It is the first public immunization program for dengue fever to administer to a million school children.
IMP The world’s first licensed vaccine “Dengvaxia” has been developed by which of the following pharmaceutical company ?
A.Pfizer
B.Roche
C.Sanofi
D.Novartis
Answer – C.Sanofi
Explanation – Dengvaxia was produced by the French pharmaceutical organization Sanofi Pasteur. It got its first permit in Mexico in December 2015 for use in people matured 9 to 45.
IMP National Maritime Day observes on which of the following date ?
A.April 3
B.April 2
C.April 5
D.April 4
Answer – C.April 5
Explanation – April 5 marks the National Maritime Day of India. It was first celebrated on 5th April, 1964.
IMP ICC World Twenty20 champions title has been clinched by which of the following ?
A.New Zealand
B.West Indies
C.England
D.India
Answer – B.West Indies
Explanation – ICC World Twenty20 champions title has been clinched by West Indies by defeating England.
Which of the following app based taxi hailing company has introduced electric rickshaws on its platform ?
A.Taxiforsure
B.Meru
C.Uber
D.Ola
Explanation – Ola has introduced electric rickshaws in partnership with Bhartiya Micro Credit (BMC), aimed at providing mobility to its users smaller towns and cities.
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has designated which of the following in its global executive council ?
A.Paul Margis
B.Sunil Nayyar
C.Manish Sharma
D.Daizo Ito
Answer – C.Manish Sharma
Explanation – Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has appointed senior executive Manish Sharma to its global executive council, inducting an Indian onto the coveted decision making body for the first time ever.
IMP Hridaynath Award 2016 will be conferred upon which of the following ?
A.Virat Kohli
B.Vishwanathan Anand
C.Sania Mirza
D.Saina Nehwal
Answer – B.Vishwanathan Anand
Explanation – Five-time world chess champion Vishwanathan Anand will be honoured with the Hridaynath Award. The honour will be a cash award of Rs 2 lakh and a memento.
IMP India’s first semi-high speed train “Gatimaan Express” will run between which of the following stations ?
A.Hazrat Nizamuddin – Agra
B.Agra – Mumbai
C.Lucknow – Delhi
D.Chennai – Hazrat Nizamuddin
Answer – A.Hazrat Nizamuddin – Agra
Explanation – India’s first semi-high speed train “Gatimaan Express” flagged off by Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu. It will run between Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station and Agra Cantonment Station.
IMP Four day long coastal security exercise “Tat Suraksha” initiated at which of the following ?
A.West Bengal
B.Goa
C.Lakshadweep
D.Andaman
Answer – D.Andaman
Explanation – The tri service Andaman and Nicobar Command is conducting a four day long coastal security exercise “Tat Suraksha”.
Gato Barbieri, who has been recently passed away was related to which of the following music instrument ?
A.Saxophone
B.Guitar
C.Violin
D.Flute
Answer – A.Saxophone
Explanation – Latin Jazz saxophonist Leandro “Gato” Barbieri, who composed the Grammy-winning music for film “Last Tango in Paris” died due to pneumonia. He was 83
6 APRIL
IMP Recently, which of the following state has launched Adarsh Vidyalaya (OAV) project to provide modern schools in the underdeveloped rural areas ?
A.Bihar
B.Assam
C.Gujarat
D.Odisha
Answer – D.Odisha
Explanation – In a bid to provide modern schools in the underdeveloped rural areas and to fill up vacant teacher posts, Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya (OAV) project has been initiated covering 14 districts of the state.
Myneni Hari Prasad Rao, who has been recently passed away was related to which of the following field ?
A.Musician
B.Businessman
C.Architect
D.Professor
Answer – C.Architect
Explanation – The architect of Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS), “Myneni Hari Prasad Rao” aka MHP Rao passed away due to old age ailments. He was 88.
IMP Madras Atomic Power Station is located in which of the following places ?
A.Rawatbhata
B.Kalpakkam
C.Bengaluru
D.Tarapur
Answer – B.Kalpakkam
Explanation – Madras Atomic Power Station was commissioned in 1984. It is a nuclear power production, fuel reprocessing and waste treatment facility located at Kalpakkam, Chennai.
Recently, Union Minister of Textiles Shri Santosh Gangwar inauguarted three mega textile projects in which of the following Indian states ?
A.Mizoram
B.Assam
C.Manipur
D.Nagaland
IMP Answer – D.Nagaland
Explanation – Union Minister of State for Ministry of Textiles Shri Santosh Gangwar initiated three mega textile projects in Nagaland as a part of North East Textile Promotion Scheme (NERTPS).
IMP Which of the following country has launched retrievable scientific research satellite to succor scientists to study micro-gravity and space life science ?
A.Russia
B.Japan
C.China
D.India
Answer – C.China
Explanation – With an aim to succor scientists to study micro-gravity and space life science, China has successfully launched a retrievable scientific research satellite “SJ-10”.
IMP International Day of Sport for Development and Peace observes on which of the following date ?
A.April 3
B.April 6
C.April 5
D.April 4
Answer – B.April 6
Explanation – Annually April 6 observes as International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) to recognize the positive influence that sport can have on the advancement of human rights, and social and economic development.
IMP Which of the following clinched the seniors gold medal at the WLBS World snooker championship ?
A.Varshaa Sanjeev
B.Sandra Bryan
C.Sharon Kaur
D.Chitra Magimairaj
Answer – D.Chitra Magimairaj
Explanation – India’s Chitra Magimairaj won gold medal at WLBS World snooker championship which concluded in Leeds, England.
Which of the following carpooling app has acquired Odd-Even.com in an undisclosed amount ?
A.Uber
B.Zipcar
C.Orahi
D.Carma
Answer – C.Orahi
Explanation – Carpooling platform Orahi, backed by Indian Angel Network, announced the acquisition of Odd-even.com, founded by 13-year old Akshat Mittal.
EMC Corporation has opened its second Research and Development centre at which of the following places ?
A.Jaipur
B.Pune
C.Hyderabad
D.Mysore
Answer – B.Pune
Explanation – EMC Corporation has opened its second R&D centre in India at Pune. The company already has a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.
IMP Which of the following airline has launched a pre-paid card scheme for its frequent fliers ?
A.AirIndia
B.Indigo
C.GoAir
D.SpiceJet
Answer – D.SpiceJet
Explanation – SpiceJet has launched a pre-paid card scheme for its frequent fliers, offering them rewards points on purchase of products and services through the airline’s website as well as online/offline shopping through its retail partners.
IMP Which of the following has been emerged as the largest freight loading railway zone of Indian Railways in 2015-16 ?
A.East Coast Railway
B.West Coast Railway
C.North Central Railway
D.South Central Railway
Answer – A.East Coast Railway
Explanation – East Coast Railway (ECoR) has emerged as the largest freight loading railway zone of Indian Railways in 2015-16 by loading 173.49 million tonnes of freight.
IMP Britain’s Royal Mail issued a set of special postage stamps to mark the 400th death anniversary of which of the following ?
A.Euripides
B.Aeschylus
C.Shakespeare
D.Henrik Ibsen
Answer – C.Shakespeare
Explanation – Britain’s Royal Mail issued a set of special postage stamps to mark the 400th death anniversary of playwright William Shakespeare. They will be sold at 8,000 post offices across Britain.
IMP In a view of severe water shortage, which of the following has launched a toll free number to receive complaints against misuse or commercialisation of water ?
A.Nagpur
B.Pune
C.Thane
D.Mumbai
Answer – C.Thane
Explanation – Thane’s district administration has set up a round-the-clock control room and launched a toll free number 1077 in order to keep a check on commercialisation of the water being supplied.
IMP Which of the following state government imposed complete ban on all types of liquor (alcohol) throughout the state ?
A.Gujarat
B.Bihar
C.Punjab
D.Assam
Answer – B.Bihar
Explanation – Bihar Government has taken a decision to completely ban on all types of liquor (alcohol) throughout the state including Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL).
IMP Recently, which of the following state has launched the state wide implementation of “Maa Annapurna Yojna (Scheme)” ?
A.Haryana
B.Gujarat
C.Tamil Nadu
D.Uttarakhand
Answer – B.Gujarat
Explanation – Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel launched the National Food Security Act, which has been renamed as “Maa Annapurna Yojna (Scheme)” by the state government
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