TALENT HUNT ANSWERS 04/04/2017

 

1.Who has clinched the 2017 Women’s singles India Super Series tournament?

[A] Sung Ji-Hyun

[B] P V Sindhu

[C] Saina Nehwal

[D] Carolina Marin

Correct Answer: B [P V Sindhu]

 

2. Which institute has topped the 2017 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings for higher educational institutions?

[A] Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

[B] Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

[C] Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

[D] Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Correct Answer: A [Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore]

 

3. Who has won the 2017 Men’s Singles Miami Open Tennis Tournament?

[A] Dominic Thiem

[B] Rafael Nadal

[C] Milos Raonic

[D] Roger Federer

Correct Answer: D [Roger Federer]

 

4. What is the theme of the 2017 World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD)?

[A] Autism and the 2030 Agenda: Inclusion and Neuro diversity

[B] Toward Autonomy and Self-Determination

[C] Employment: The Autism Advantage

[D] Sustainable Development: The Promise of Technology

Correct Answer: B [Toward Autonomy and Self-Determination]

 

5. Which union minister has launched PowerTex India scheme to boost powerloom sector?

[A] Narendra Modi

[B] Smriti Irani

[C] Rajnath Singh

[D] Arun Jaitley

Correct Answer: B [Smriti Irani]