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- Question
What is the name of the scheme for providing physical aids and assisted-living devices for senior citizens belonging to BPL category that was launched in Andhra Pradesh?s Nellore district on 1 April 2017?
Options- A. Sarkari Yojana
- B. Yantra Laxmi
- C. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
- D. Vayovrudh Yojana
- Correct Answer
- Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
Explanation?Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana? was launched by the Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment on 1 April 2017 at Nellore (Andhra Pradesh). Under the scheme, physical aids and assisted-living devices for senior citizens were distributed to senior citizens belonging to below poverty line (BPL) category.
? The scheme has been implemented through the sole implementing agency ? Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO), a public sector undertaking. The aids to be distributed under the ?Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana? scheme include walking sticks, elbow crutches, walkers, tripods / quadpods, hearing aids, artificial dentures and spectacles.
? The ambitious scheme, first of its kind in the country, is expected to benefit 5,20,000 Senior citizens over a period of the 3 years.
- 1. Name the Asian country that has 1st time turned around from a Net importer of electricity to Net Exporter of electricity, as per Central Electricity Authority of the country.
Options- A. India
- B. Bangladesh
- C. Myanmar
- D. Pakistan Discuss
- 2. The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on 27 March 2017 launched an online film certification system that is expected to make the CBFC paperless and transparent. What is the name given to this ambitious system ?
Options- A. E-Certify
- B. E-Cinepramaan
- C. E-Cinema
- D. E-Cineboard Discuss
- 3. Name the first e-commerce company that will become the member of Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)?
Options- A. Amazon
- B. Snapdeal
- C. Paytm
- D. Flipkart Discuss
- 4. American financial magazine Barron's has listed the HDFC Bank Managing Director's name on 23rd position in the list of world?s 30 best CEOs. His name is ___________.
Options- A. Aditya Puri
- B. Sanjeev Misra
- C. M K Sharma
- D. Shikha Singh Discuss
- 5. India ranks _____ in 2016 Human Development Index ?
Options- A. 128
- B. 131
- C. 188
- D. 155 Discuss
- 6. Which of he following Chief Minister has been selected for the award of ?Transformative Chief Minister? by The US India Business Council ?
Options- A. N. Chandrababu Naidu
- B. Devendra Fadnavis
- C. K. Chandra Shekar Rao
- D. Mamata Banerjee Discuss
- 7. _____ officially recognises Bitcoin as currency ?
Options- A. South Korea
- B. China
- C. Japan
- D. India Discuss
- 8. Who is appointed as MD and CEO of IDBI Bank in April, 2017 ?
Options- A. Kanungo
- B. Mahesh Kumar Jain
- C. Ravi Chander
- D. None Discuss
- 9. " One Earth ? is the name of the corporate headquarters of which firm ?
Options- A. Tata Consultancy Services
- B. Suzlon Energy
- C. Power grid Corporation of India Ltd
- D. Wipro Discuss
- 10. India's largest e-commerce player Flipkart recently bought eBay's India business, and closing a $1.4 billion fund-raising round from Tencent, eBay and Microsoft. Name the Chief Executive Officer of Flipkart.
Options- A. Devin Wenig
- B. Kalyan Krishnamurthy
- C. Jeff Bejos
- D. Satya Nadella Discuss
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Correct Answer: India
Explanation:
As per Central Electricity Authority, the Designated Authority of Government of India for Cross Border Trade of Electricity, 1st time 'India' has turned around from a net importer of electricity to Net Exporter of electricity.
Correct Answer: E-Cinepramaan
Explanation:
?E-Cinepramaan? is the name of the online film certification system (OFCS) that was launched by Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu on 27 March 2017.
? This online system is being seen as a big step towards making the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) paperless and transparent, enabling effective monitoring and real-time progress tracking for applicants.
? E-Cinepramaan will enable producers to track the status of their application online and would be inform them through SMSes and e-mails about any required action. The system also has inbuilt alerts to ensure that time-limits are adhered to.
Correct Answer: Paytm
Explanation:
The country?s fast-growing e-commerce industry will finally mark its presence at the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), with Paytm set to become a member of the self-regulatory voluntary organisation next month i.e April 2017.
Correct Answer: Aditya Puri
Explanation:
American financial magazine Barron's has listed the name of HDFC Bank Managing Director Aditya Puri?s name in its list of world?s 30 best CEOs. He holds the 23rd position in the list beating social media giant Facebook?s CEO Mark Zuckerberg who is listed on the 30th spot.
Correct Answer: 131
Explanation:
India ranks 131 in the 2016 Human Development Index (HDI) among the 188 countries. It scored 0.624 and was placed in medium human development category.
The index was unveiled recently as part of the Human Development Report (HDR) 2016 titled Human Development for Everyone published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Correct Answer: N. Chandrababu Naidu
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu has been selected for another prestigious award. The US India Business Council has selected the CM for award of ?Transformative Chief Minister? and Naidu would be receiving coveted award at second annual West Coast summit which to be held in California on May 8, 2017.
Correct Answer: Japan
Correct Answer: Mahesh Kumar Jain
Explanation:
Mahesh Kumar Jain was appointed as MD and CEO of IDBI bank in April 2017.
Correct Answer: Suzlon Energy
Explanation:
Suzlon energy has its corporate headquarter in Pune, Maharashtra with the name of ?One Earth?. Spread over 10 acres of land, the structure is completely powered by renewable energy. One Earth has been certified as the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) Platinum building. Suzlon is largest wind turbine manufacturer in India and third largest in world.
Correct Answer: Kalyan Krishnamurthy
Explanation:
India's largest e-commerce player Flipkart buys eBay's India business, and closing a $1.4 billion fund-raising round from Tencent, eBay and Microsoft. Mr. Kalyan Krishnamurthy is the CEO of Flipkart.
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