Question 1

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 ?

Accepted Answer

‘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.

Question 2

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.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

“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.

Question 4

Which of he following Chief Minister has been selected for the award of ‘Transformative Chief Minister’ by The US India Business Council ?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

_____ officially recognises Bitcoin as currency ?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 6

Who is appointed as MD and CEO of IDBI Bank in April, 2017 ?

Accepted Answer

Mahesh Kumar Jain was appointed as MD and CEO of IDBI bank in April 2017.

Question 7

" One Earth ” is the name of the corporate headquarters of which firm ?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What is the name of India’s first-ever industrial-articulated robot that was launched on 11 April 2017 by TAL Manufacturing Solutions ?

Accepted Answer

TAL Manufacturing Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors, on 11 April 2017 launched India’s first industrial-articulated robot and it goes by the name “BRABO”. – BRABO is meant to complement the human workforce and perform repetitive, high volume, dangerous and time-consuming tasks from raw material handling to packaging of finished products. – This is the first time that an industrial robot has been conceptualised, designed and manufactured in India. It is expected to increase productivity by 15-30%, with a payback period of 15 to 18 months.

Question 10

What was the name of India's first ever micro-drama festival that was held recently in New Delhi ?

Accepted Answer

India's first ever micro-drama festival, named Thespis, was held recently in New Delhi.

Question 11

_____ app launched by Google India for food delivery, home services.

Accepted Answer

Areo

Question 12

Which of the following has introduced ‘style ideas’ on its Android app and web based search for fashion content ?

Accepted Answer

To enhance user experience when searching for fashion content, Google on Thursday introduced a new feature called “style ideas” in Image Search on mobile web and in Google app for Android. “Style ideas” throws up high-quality images that show how someone will look while wearing or carrying the item you searched for.

Question 13

Nepal Government announces public holidays during Nepalese President's visit to _____

Accepted Answer

Nepalese President Bidya Devi Bhandari is arriving in New Delhi on a five-day visit to India. This will be Bhandari's first foreign trip after assuming the office in October 2015, following the promulgation of the new Constitution in Nepal.

Question 14

Who will be the chief guest of the opening ceremony of United Nation Vesak Day celebration to be held at Colombo, Sri Lanka between 12 May and 14 May ?

Accepted Answer

For the first time in Sri Lanka, the United Nation Vesak Day celebration will be held in Colombo and Kandy from May 12 to 14. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest of the opening ceremony which will be held at BMICH in Colombo while Nepali President Bidhya Devi Bhandari will attend for the closing ceremony which is scheduled to be held at the Sri Dalada Maligawa premises in Kandy.

Question 15

Jewar airport is proposed to be developed in which state ?

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh

Question 16

Which country has become the first country to open honorary consulate office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) ?

Accepted Answer

Belgium has become the first country to open an honorary consulate office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).

Question 17

Which is first city in the world to get its own Microsoft font in 2017 ?

Accepted Answer

Dubai has become the first city in the world to get its own Microsoft font. ii. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council, launched the Dubai Font recently. iii. The font, available in three styles as 'Dubai', 'Dubai Medium' and 'Dubai Light', can be in italics, underlined and bold.

Question 18

As per "Swachh Survekshan 2017" records India's cleanest city is ?

Accepted Answer

i. The 'Swachh Survekshan 2017' survey results were recently announced by Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu. The total 434 cities of India were surveyed. Indore in Madhya Pradesh is India’s cleanest city while Gonda in Uttar Pradesh is the dirtiest. ii. Gujarat has the maximum of 12 cities among the top 50 clean cities, closely followed by Madhya Pradesh with 11 and Andhra Pradesh with eight. Uttar Pradesh accounted for half of the bottom 50 cities in the cleanliness ranking. Top 10 clean cities of India in 2017 are: Indore (MP) Bhopal (MP) Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) Surat (Gujarat) Mysuru (Karnataka) Tiruchirapally (Tamil Nadu) New Delhi Municipal Council (New Delhi) Navi Mumbai (Mumbai) Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) Vadodara (Gujarat). Top 5 Dirtiest cities of India (with Rank) in 2017 are: Gonda (UP)- 434, Bhusawal (Maharashtra)- 433, Bagaha (Bihar)- 432, Hardoi (Uttarakhand)- 431, Katihar (Bihar)- 430.

Question 19

_____ ties-up with Airtel to roll out integrated digital offerings to customers in 2017 ?

Accepted Answer

India's largest cab aggregator Ola has partnered with Bharti Airtel to launch a range of integrated digital offerings to customers. As part of the partnership, Ola will integrate Airtel Payments bank to its app and Airtel will integrate Ola's mobile wallet Ola Money as a payment solution on Airtel website and MyAirtel app for mobile recharges and bill payments.

Question 20

Name the malicious software that affected various computers recently in may 2017, and restricted users to access it until a ransom is paid to unlock it ?

Accepted Answer

Ransomware

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