Current Affairs Quiz
1.Which state launched India’s first cashless bazaar in the state on December 19?
A.Maharashtra
B.Chhattisgarh
C.Telangana
D.Punjab
Answer – B.Chhattisgarh
2.The 12-foot-tall stone statue of a renowned Tamil poet was inaugurated at Mela Bhawan premises in Haridwar, Uttarakhand by Chief minister Harish Rawat on December 19, 2016. Name the poet.
A.Anandabharati Aiyangar
B.Thiruvalluvar
C.Manushyaputhiran
D.Thiru Narayana Iyengar
Answer – B.Thiruvalluvar
3.Which High Court on December 19, 2016, declared a ban on all unauthorised ‘Sharia’ courts functioning in the state?
A.Mumbai High Court
B.Kolkata High Court
C.Madras High Court
D.Delhi High Court
Answer – C.Madras High Court
4.Where was the 9th edition of the World Confluence of Humanity, Power and Spirituality organized?
A.Kolkata
B.New Delhi
C.Chennai
D.Goa
Answer – B.New Delhi
5.What is India’s rank in the Global Wind Power Installed Capacity index?
A.Fifth
B.Fourth
C.Third
D.Seventh
Answer – B.Fourth
6.How many countries have signed an Open Skies Agreement with India at the International Civil Aviation Negotiations (ICAN), 2016 which was held in Nassau, Bahamas?
A.11
B.9
C.12
D.6
Answer – D.6
7.Name the Ukraine’s largest private bank, which was recently nationalized by the Government after being declared insolvent by the National Bank of Ukraine.
A.PrivatBank
B.Ukreximbank
C.Oschadbank
D.Prominvestbank
Answer – A.PrivatBank,
8.Which Country’s Senate on December 19 passed a resolution to withdraw the nation’s highest denomination currency note to curb the flow of black money?
A.Malaysia
B.Afghanistan
C.Pakistan
D.Bangladesh
Answer – C.Pakistan
9.The Government has recently revised North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIP), 2007. As per the new policy which of the following statement is true?
i. Government has decided that the subsidies payable to all industrial units will be disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism by Chief Controller of Accounts (Industry).
ii. Industrial units commenced production on or after December 1, 2015 and on or before January 31, 2017 will be eligible for incentives as per the revised norms of subsidy.
iii. The subsidy for the existing and new industrial units going for substantial expansion will be limited Rs 3 crore per industrial unit operating in services sector.
A.Only i & iii
B.Only i & ii
C.All i, ii, iii
D.Only i
Answer – A.Only i & iii
10.Which Ministry has won the Digital India awards 2016 under the Web Ratna Category?
A.Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
B.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C.Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
D.Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Answer – B.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
11.According to a World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature report published on December 19, scientists have discovered 163 new species in which Southeast Asian region?
A.Atlantic Forest
B.Queensland
C.Greater Mekong
D.Madagascar
Answer – C.Greater Mekong
12.K N Jagannatha Varma who died on December 20 at the age of 77 was associated to which field?
A.Politician
B.Surgeon
C.Actor
D.Poet
Answer – C.Actor
13.When is the International Human Solidarity Day celebrated?
A.December 19
B.December 18
C.December 20
D.December 17
Answer – C.December 20
14.What is the rank of India as per the last ICC Test team rankings update of 2016?
A.Second
B.Fourth
C.First
D.Sixth
Answer – C.First
15.According to a survey done by World Health Organization (WHO), which of the following nation is getting more prone towards developing a deadly lifestyle disease owing to modern city life and bad habits?
A.Africa
B.Asia
C.Europe
D.Australia
Answer – A.Africa
16.In which of the following areas, Researchers from National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) have found 60,000 square kilometres‘ dead zone’?
A.South China Sea
B.Atlantic Sea
C.Indian Ocean
D.Bay of Bengal
Answer – D.Bay of Bengal
17.Which country has recently signed a multi-billion dollar deal with Airbus to acquire 100 jetliners?
A.Afghanistan
B.Iran
C.Bhutan
D.Dubai
Answer – B.Iran
18.As per the Forbes Magazine report, India has become the fifth largest country in terms of the size of the economy after United States, China, Japan and Germany. India has overtaken which country to achieve fifth position?
A.United Kingdom
B.France
C.Pakistan
D.Italy
Answer – A.United Kingdom
19.Which country has recently commissioned its firs 7-tonne helicopter to boost the development of the nation’s helicopter industry?
A.Russia
B.China
C.Japan
D.United States
Answer – B.China
20.Which instant messaging service has launched the world’s first chat operating system which allows developers to build customised apps, bots and integrations on the messenger?
A.Google+Hangouts(Gtalk)
B.Jabber
C.Spark
D.Flock
Answer – D.Flock
21.The Union Government is soon to launch a toll-free number to address the issue of call-drop. For this purpose which of the following code has been allotted?
A.1945
B.1955
C.1995
D.1595
Answer – B.1955
22.Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, on December 19, 2016, released the first issue of a National Newspaper dedicated to Senior Citizen. Name the newspaper.
A.Shantikunj Jagran
B.Aadarsh Times
C.Sandhya Savera
D.Saanjhi Saanjh
Answer – D.Saanjhi Saanjh
23.Which Indian Company has emerged as the first National Supporter to sponsor the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 to be held from 6 to 28 October 2017?
A.Bank of Baroda
B.Hero MotorCorp
C.Videocon D2H
D.Paytm
Answer – A.Bank of Baroda
24.The Reserve Bank of India is issuing a new batch of Rs 500 notes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) series with which inset letter?
A.R
B.S
C.P
D.L
Answer – A.R
25.Which country’s Government unveiled a Bill of Rights on December 19 to guarantee freedom of speech, protest, fait trials and privacy for the citizens of the nation?
A.Turkey
B.Iran
C.Oman
D.Damascus
Answer – B.Iran
26.The United Nations Security Council on December 19, 2016 approved a resolution to deploy UN monitors to carry out “adequate, neutral monitoring and direct observation” on evacuations from which Syrian city?
A.Homs
B.Aleppo
C.Damascus
D.Palmyra
Answer – B.Aleppo
27.Who has taken over as the new patron of Wimbledon after stepping down of 90-year-old Queen Elizabeth II?
A.Kate Middleton
B.Sarah
C.Zara Philips
D.Autumn Philips
Answer – A.Kate Middleton
28.The fifth edition of the Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCSS) is scheduled to be hosted in which country 2017?
A.Netherland
B.U.K
C.South Korea
D.India
Answer – D.India
29.The Government has given its approval for the formation of the Indian Enterprise Development Service (IEDS) in which of the following ministry?
A.Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B.Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
C.Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
D.Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Answer – C.Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
30.Hong Kong has recently withdrawn its visa-free facility for which country to be effective from January 23?
A.Bangladesh
B.India
C.Vietnam
D.Pakistan
Answer – B.India
31.Which bank has approved a loan worth USD 75 million for the Shanghai Lingang Distributed Solar Power Project of China on December 20?
A.Asian Development Bank
B.World Bank
C.New Development Bank
D.Bank of China
Answer – C.New Development Bank
32.The Union Government on December 19, decided to provide additional grace period to farmers whose crop loan dues fall between November 1 and December 31, 2016. How many days have been extended for the repayment of the loan?
A.30 Days
B.90 Days
C.15 Days
D.60 Days
Answer – D.60 Days
33.How many MoUs were signed between India and Kyrgyzstan, during the four days visit of Kyrgyzstan’s President Almazbek Atambayev to India?
A.4
B.6
C.7
D.11
Answer – B.6
34.Name the long range surface-to-surface subsonic cruise missile that was successfully test-fired by India from Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha on December 21.
A.Nirbhay
B.Agni
C.Brahmos
D.Prithvi
Answer – A.Nirbhay
35.Researchers from the University of Texas recently developed the first ever safe and effective vaccine for Chikungunya fever made from an insect-specific virus. What is the name of the virus?
A.Nege Virus
B.Arbo Virus
C.Flavi Virus
D.Eilat Virus
Answer – D.Eilat Virus
36.Russia’s ambassador to Turkey was recently shot dead at an art gallery exhibition in Ankara by Turkey’s off-duty police officer. Name that Russian diplomat.
A.Andrei Karlov
B.Alexander Belonogov
C.Andrey Gromyko
D.Arkady Sobolev
Answer – A.Andrei Karlov
37.Which Ministry is responsible to deal with the matter of Haj Management?
A.Ministry of Civil Aviation
B.Ministry of Minority Affairs
C.Ministry of External Affairs
D.Ministry of Tourism
Answer – B.Ministry of Minority Affairs
38.The Union Government has announced project worth Rs 207 crore for protection and development of world’s biggest river island Majuli. The island is built along which river?
A.Godaveri
B.Kaveri
C.Brahmaputra
D.Krishna
Answer – C.Brahmaputra
39.Union government recently planned to launch a second center of excellence for sericulture in Bengaluru to boost the silk industry. Where was the first such excellence center established?
A.Hyderabad
B.Pune
C.Ranchi
D.Bhopal
Answer – C.Ranchi
40.Who won the Kids Golf World Championship 2016?
A.Sihan Sandhu
B.Shubham Jaglan
C.Methu Denish
D.Arjun Bhati
Answer – D.Arjun Bhati
41.What is the theme of Social Development Report (SDR) for 2016 is ‘Disabilities Rights Perspectives’ ?
A.The State in a Changing World
B.Making Services Work for Disabled
C.Disabilities Rights Perspectives
D.The Challenge of Development
Answer – C.Disabilities Rights Perspectives
42.What was the theme of the First India-China Think-Tanks Forum which was held in New Delhi from December 9 to December 10, 2016?
A.From Strategic Partnership Towards Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
B.Towards a Closer India-China Developmental Partnership
C.Enhancing Spirit of Friendship and Openness
D.Moving Ahead to Develop Asia-Pacific region
Answer – B.Towards a Closer India-China
43.Name the President of Indonesia who recently was on a three days visit to India and signed three agreements in various areas to enhance strategic partnership.
A.Joko Widodo
B.Michel Temer
C.Vladimir Putin
D.Ameenah Gurib
Answer – A.Joko Widodo
44.United Bank of India has adopted two villages in which Indian state to implement schemes in line of digital India program to change the villages into truly cashless villages ?
A.Meghalaya
B.Assam
C.Tripura
D.Manipur
Answer – C.Tripura
45.Which Country has emerged to be the first to legally approve ‘three-parent baby’ treatment, with first children to be conceived in 2017?
A.Norway
B.Britain
C.Germany
D.Iceland
Answer – B. Britain
46.Who has been elected as the Mayor of Californian city Cupertino on December 16, 2016?
A.Disha Rao
B.Shruti Bhatnagar
C.Sashi Bezawada
D.Savita Vaidhyanathan
Answer – D.Savita Vaidhyanathan
47.The sports and culture based ‘Judima Festival’ is celebrated in which Indian State?
A.Mizoram
B.Assam
C.Arunachal Pradesh
D.Manipur
Answer – B.Assam
48.Where was the 28th State Information Ministers Conference (SIMCON), 2016 organized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting from December 9 to December 10, 2016?
A.Mumbai
B.Ahemdabad
C.Pune
D.New Delhi
Answer – D.New Delhi
49.Which country was the first to introduce Plastic Banknotes ?
A.Canada
B.Australia
C.New Zealand
D.Maldives
Answer – B.Australia
50.Name the mobile App launched by Chandrababu Naidu in Vijayawada on December 6, 2016 to promote digital transaction among people.
A.Mobile Wallet
B.Pay Purse
C.AP Purse
D.AP Wallet
Answer – C.AP Purse
Join Today
No.1 Coaching Institute of Udaipur Region
Anushka Academy
Shubhash Nagar Branch :- 8233223322
Shobhagpura Branch :- 7727867730
Sector 14 Branch :- 9521314152
