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GK Questions 20th October 2017 PJH
Question 1: Amin village in
Kurukshetra district of Haryana is renamed as ________.
1.
Abinampur
2.
Alkotpur
3.
Abhimanyupur
4.
Surja
5.
Jalkheri
Answer:
3
Explanation:
The Chief
Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar gave approval to rename Amin village in
Kurukshetra district to Abhimanyupur. Abhimanyu, the son of Arjuna, was a
warrior prince in Mahabharata. Amin village is believed by the locals as the
site on which Kauravas had resorted to ‘Chakravyuh’ formation as a part of war
strategy. Abhimanyu was trapped in this ‘Chakravyuh’, but fought bravely till
his last breath. Abhimanyupur would be included in the second phase of Krishna
Circuit under Central Government’s Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
Question 2: Which committee was
appointed to examine the operational preparedness of the armed forces?
1.
Committee on Estimates
2.
Committee on Public Undertakings
3.
Committee on Public Accounts
4.
Committee on Defence
5.
Rules Committee
Answer: 4
Explanation:
A
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, headed by BJP MP B C Khanduri will
examine the operational preparedness of the armed forces. Next meeting of this
committee is scheduled to be held in November 2017. The committee will also
discuss measures to revamp training for defence personnel in the light of
latest technological advancements.
Question 3: Which High Court
directed the Telengana government not to grant licence, to establish liquor retail
outlets in the scheduled areas without the resolution of the gramsabha?
1.
The Hyderabad High Court
2.
The Madras High Court
3.
The Bombay High Court
4.
The Chattisgarh High Court
5.
The Delhi High Court
Answer:
1
Explanation:
The
Hyderabad High Court directed the Telengana government not to grant licence, to
establish liquor retail outlets in the scheduled areas without the resolution
of the gramsabha. A division bench consisting of Chief Justice Ramesh
Ranganathan and Justice M. Ganga Rao gave the direction when disposing an
appeal by Podem Ratnam challenging an order of a single judge.
Question 4: Which State’s
assembly has become first in India to call attention and adjournment motions
and proposals online from legislators?
1.
Rajasthan
2.
Maharashtra
3.
TamilNadu
4.
Kerala
5.
Telengana
Answer:
1
Explanation:
Rajasthan
State assembly has become the first in India to call attention and adjournment
motions and proposals online from legislators. The new online system was
inaugurated by Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Speaker Kailash Meghwal by sending a
call for an attention motion to the state government with a click of mouse.
Besides saving time, labour and use of paper in the functioning of the
assembly, the online system will also help legislators in bringing attention to
urgent public issues.
Question 5: Which country
imposed emergency after bomb blasts in two churches which killed around 45
people?
1.
Pakistan
2.
Egypt
3.
Singapore
4.
Syria
5.
Cuba
Answer:
2
Explanation:
Egyptian
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi extended the countrywide state of emergency for
an additional three months. State of Emergency was first imposed in Egypt in
April 2017 after bomb blasts in two churches which killed 45 people. Emergency
imposed in April 2017 was then extended in July 2017 for another three months.
Question 6: Which country has
the world’s first ‘negative emissions’ power plant?
1.
Ireland
2.
Finland
3.
Scotland
4.
Sweden
5.
Iceland
Answer:
5
Explanation:
The
world’s first ‘negative emissions’ power plant started operating in Iceland.
The term negative emission in this context indicates that the power plant
eliminates more carbon dioxide (CO2) than it produces. This feat has been
accomplished by a climate-startup named Climeworks by refitting a geothermal
plant in Iceland.
Question 7: Which country gifted
Pakistan its first Metro Train?
1.
Japan
2.
Russia
3.
China
4.
USA
5.
India
Answer:
3
Explanation:
The
first metro train to Pakistan has arrived from China as a gift to the country
and rolled into Lahore and it is set to be launched in December 2017. This
metro train service is Called as “The Orange Line Metro Train service”, and
this is the Pakistan’s first mass transit system. It’s fully automated and
driverless system.
Question 8: Which bank launched
an Android app named, ‘Union Sahyog’, as a part of its efforts to digitise
customer-facing banking services?
1.
United bank of India
2.
Federal bank
3.
HDFC bank
4.
IDBI bank
5.
Union Bank of India
Answer:
5
Explanation:
The
Union Sahyog app was launched by RajKiran Rai G, Managing Director & Chief
Executive Officer, Union Bank of India. This App is bilingual, offered in both
English and Hindi. The Union Sahyog App consists of: all mobile-based banking
applications, missed call/SMS-based services, Internet banking login and
self-user creation, deposit and loan product information, online account
opening, online loan application, online complaints, RTI (Right To Information),
branch locator, EMI calculator, social media links and digital banking
information.
Question 9: Which is the first
country in the world to accept Bitcoin in exchange for citizenship?
1.
Chile
2.
Fiji
3.
New Zealand
4.
Vanuatu
5.
Nairu
Answer:
4
Explanation:
South
Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has become the first country in the world to
accept Bitcoin in exchange for citizenship. Currently, the citizenship
programme of Vanuatu costs USD 200000. With Bitcoin price hovering around USD
6000, Vanuatu citizenship can be availed at a price of nearly 35 Bitcoins.
However, in addition to the payment in Bitcoin, the grant of citizenship will
be subject to routine due diligence and probity checks.
Question 10: How many airports
in India are managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI)?
1.
125
2.
150
3.
175
4.
100
5.
122
Answer:
1
Explanation:
Totally 125 airports are managed
by AAI, which includes 18 International airports, 7 customs airport, 78
domestic airports and 26 civil enclaves at military airfields.
Question 11: Which restaurant in
New Delhi featured among the top 10 best restaurants in Asia Travellers’ Choice
in TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards 2017?
1.
Indian Accent restaurant
2.
Tamra
3.
Zaffran
4.
Al Jawahar
5.
Oh! Calcutta
Answer:
1
Explanation:
Indian
Accent restaurant in New Delhi featured among the top 10 best restaurants in
Asia Travellers’ Choice in TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards 2017. Indian
Accent has secured the second position among the top 10 restaurants in Asia in
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards 2017. Indian Accent is known for
introducing innovative cuisine by involving Indian flavours with global
ingredients and techniques
.
Question 12: Which singer won
30th Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration for the year 2015 and 2016?
1.
Sonu Nigam
2.
T M Krishna
3.
Asha Bhosle
4.
Bala Krishnan
5.
Kumar Sanu
Answer:
2
Explanation:
Singer
T M Krishna has won 30th Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration for the
year 2015 and 2016. He has been awarded for promoting and preserving national
integration in the country. He will be conferred the award on October 31, 2017
(Indira Gandhi’s Death Anniversary) by Congress President Sonia Gandhi. Krishna
is a pre-eminent vocalist in the Carnatic tradition of Indian classical music
and has been an activist who has worked to break down caste-barriers in the
society.
Question 13: Who has been
awarded the ‘best performer’ subtitle at the ‘Little Miss World 2017’ pageant
held in Greece?
1.
Poorvi G B
2.
Adriana Kriel
3.
Daniela
4.
Idiko Bartolovics
5.
Alemer
Answer:
1
Explanation:
12-year
old Indian girl Poorvi G B has been awarded the ‘best performer’ subtitle at
the ‘Little Miss World 2017’ pageant held in Greece. With this award, Poorvi G
B has become the first Indian kid to win the title in the international beauty
pageant and talent competition. At the event, Poorvi G B gave a Kathak dance
performance and also showcased the rich culture of Karnataka in the national
costume round by dressing up as a Hoyasala sculpture.
Question 14: Who is the chairman
of Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)?
1.
Chief Minister of Delhi
2.
President
3.
CSO
4.
Prime Minister
5.
Judge of Supreme Court
Answer:
4
Explanation:
ACC
decides appointments to various top posts under the Government of India and its
chairman is Prime minister Mr.Narendra Modi.
Question 15: Who are the Two
more Top Executives resigned from Infosys?
1.
Roopa Kudva & Ravi Venkatesan
2.
Kian Mazumdar-Shaw & D N Prahlad
3.
D N Prahlad & Pervinder Johar
4.
D Sundaram & Abdul Razack
5.
Abdul Razack & Pervinder Johar
Answer:
5
Explanation:
A top
executive at Infosys Ltd’s products,Abdul Razack, senior vice-president, and
Pervinder Johar, CEO of Edge Verve, the wholly owned products and platforms
subsidiary, have resigned from Infosys. This is the fourth senior-level exit in
last 40 days. Abdul Razack was among the executives who had quit SAP to join
Infosys. Johar has resigned less than eight months of joining the company . He
came to EdgeVerve from Steelwedge Software, where he served as the president
and CEO.
Question 16: Who becomes the
first Bangladeshi to be inducted in MCC World Cricket Committee?
1.
Ganguly
2.
Shakib Al Hasan
3.
Mashrafe Mortaza
4.
Tamim Iqbal
5.
Sabbir Rahman
Answer:
2
Explanation:
All-rounder
Shakib Al Hasan became the first cricketer from Bangladesh to be inducted in
the MCC World Cricket Committee. He is regarded as one of Bangladesh’s finest
players. He has played 51 Test matches and 177 one-day internationals. He is 30
years old. He also has vast global experience of domestic cricket, particularly
in the T20 format. The committee has also included Suzie Bates, Ian Bishop and
Kumar Dharmasena.
Question 17: Whom did Maria
Sharapova of Russia defeat to win Tianjin Open tennis tournament?
1.
Angelina Kerber of Germany
2.
Johanna Konta of Germany
3.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus
4.
Simona Haelp of Romania
5.
Elina Svitolina of Ukraine
Answer:
3
Explanation:
Maria
Sharapova of Russia beat Aryna Sabalenka of Belarusby 7-5 7-6 (10-8) in the
final match of Tianjin Open tennis tournament. The match against Aryna
Sabalenka was hotly contested. Sharapova broke Sabalenka’s serve six times, and
the extra break in the first set proved to be decisive. This was Sharpova’s
first title victory since May 2015 and seventh event since she returned in
April 2017 from a 15-month drug ban.
Question 18: Who was defeated by
Roger Federer of Switzerland to win Shanghai Masters tennis tournament?
1.
Novak Djokovic
2.
Andy Murray
3.
Juan Martin
4.
Pete Sampras
5.
Rafael Nadal
Answer:
5
Explanation:
Roger
Federer of Switzerland beat Rafael Nadal of Spain by 6-4 6-3 to win the final
match of Shanghai Masters tennis tournament. This is Roger Federer’s 94th
career title and has equalled Ivan Lendl’s record in terms of Open era titles.
Top spot is held by American player Jimmy Connors with 109 career titles. It is
to be noted that Rafael Nadal recently won China Open and US Open and currently
hold No.1 rank in men’s tennis. This victory is Federer’s fourth win of the
year against Nadal.
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Question 19: India’s young
paddler Selena Selvakumar won gold medal in the Junior Girls Team Cadet
Table-Tennis Open conducted in which country?
1.
Australia
2.
Oman
3.
Yeman
4.
Egypt
5.
Pakistan
Answer:
4
Explanation:
India’s
young paddler Selena Selvakumar,17 won gold medal in the Junior Girls Team
event to annex the 2017 Egypt Junior and Cadet Table-Tennis Open. She is from
Chennai city. She beat Sarah Abousetta 3-1 in the opening encounter and Marwa
Alhodaby 3-1 in the fourth match to set up the victory.
Question 20: Which of the given
option is related to Historian Satish Chandra ?
1.
Psychology
2.
Ancient India
3.
Chemistry
4.
Mordern India
5.
Medival India
Answer:
5
Explanation:
Veteran
historian of medieval India and noted educational administrator, Satish Chandra
passed away, in New Delhi. Satish Chandra was 95 years old. His body was
cremated at the Lodhi Road crematorium, New Delhi. Professor Satish Chandra was
the author of the NCERT’s Medieval India textbook that was in circulation in
the 1970s till the early 2000s. It was considered as the most comprehensive
textbook of that period. It was a two volume book loaded with information.
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