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Valley of Flowers National Park is located in _____
1. Karnataka
2. Nagaland
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Gujarat
5. Uttarakhand
Incorrect
Answer – 5. Uttarakhand
Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary is located in ______
1. Karnataka
2. Nagaland
3. Rajasthan
4. Chhattisgarh
5. Maharashtra
Incorrect
Answer – 5. Maharashtra
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore announced a sports tie-up

between Lakshmi Bai University of Physical Education and a sports university
of which country?
1. Russia
2. Japan
3. Canada
4. USA
5. Australia
Incorrect
Answer – 2. Japan
Explanation :
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore announced a sports tie-up between
Lakshmi Bai University of Physical Education and a Japanese university. This tie-up
was announced by Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore at the commemorative ceremony of
the Japan-India sports exchange programme. During the ceremony a judo
demonstration was showcased by Japanese Olympic medallists Masashi Nishiyama
and Misato Nakamuro.
Which State Government has planned to set up a research institute for the
study of the ‘Bhagavad Gita’?
1. Gujarat
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Uttarakhand
5. Punjab
Correct
Answer – 2. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
Uttar Pradesh State Government will soon set up a research institute for the study of
the ‘Bhagavad Gita’ in Mathura. Setting up of Gita Research Institute has been
proposed by Uttar Pradesh’s Minister for Religious Works and Culture, Laxmi Narayan
Chaudhary. Announcement in this regard was made by Mr. Chaudhary at 144th
anniversary celebration of the Government Museum, Mathura. Mr. Chaudhary has
mentioned that this institute is being set up for research on Gayan (singing), Nratya
(dance) and Vadan (the art of music) of the Krishna age.
What is the capital of Paraguay?
1. Maseru
2. Asmara
3. Zagreb
4. Pristina
5. Asuncion
Incorrect
Answer – 5. Asuncion
Which of the following is the currency of Paraguay?
1. Lesotho Loti
2. USD
3. South African Rand
4. Croatian kuna
5. Paraguayan guaraní
Correct
Answer – 5. Paraguayan guaraní
Which State Government has approved a scheme to provide pension of Rs

1500 to the transgenders in the state?
1. Telangana
2. Karnataka
3. Kerala
4. Rajasthan
5. Andhra Pradesh
Incorrect
Answer – 5. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
Andhra Pradesh State Cabinet approved a scheme to provide a pension of Rs 1500 to
transgenders in the state. Transgenders above 18 years of age, residing in Andhra
Pradesh can avail pension under this scheme. Currently, there are 26000 eligible
transgenders in Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh state government has decided to
provide ration cards, plots and scholarships, as well as to impart skill development
training for financial stability transgenders in the state. Among other Indian states,
Kerala and Odisha have already introduced pension scheme for transgenders.
Syndicate Bank headquarters located in __________
1. Chennai
2. Manipal
3. Mumbai
4. Vadodara
5. None of these
Correct
Answer – 2. Manipal
Kolleru Lake is located in ________
1. Uttarakhand
2. Assam
3. Sikkim
4. Karnataka
5. Andhra Pradesh
Correct
Answer – 5. Andhra Pradesh

Which city of India hosted the Global Partnership Summit 2017?
1. Kolkata
2. Trivandrum
3. Chennai
4. Mumbai
5. New Delhi
Incorrect
Answer – 5. New Delhi
Explanation :
Global Partnership Summit (GPS) 2017 was held in New Delhi from 11th to 14th
December 2017. The Summit was organised by India Center Foundation (ICF). ICF is
a not for profit and non-governmental organisation working to bring about socio-
economic development in India. The Global Partnership Summit (GPS) has evolved
from the India Japan Global Partnership (IJGP) initiative. GPS serves as a platform for
global partners to share knowledge, expertise and experience for creating a
development model which focuses on empowerment and sustainability. Discussions at
GPS 2017 focused on several areas including clean energy, infrastructure and
logistics, healthcare, energy, tourism, agro economy, art and culture, banking and
finance, information communication technology and education and skill development.
Around 3000 delegates and over 200 speakers including top business leaders, think
tanks, policy makers, social change catalysts, youth leaders and academicians
attended this summit.

February 13 observed as _____
1. World Radio Day
2. World Blood Donor Day
3. World Refugee Day
4. World Humanist Day
5. World NGO Day
Incorrect
Answer – 1. World Radio Day

Which village of Chhattisgarh state got electricity connection for the first time
since independence?
1. Kanker
2. Jashpur
3. Durg
4. Bilaspur
5. Jokapatha
Correct
Answer – 5. Jokapatha
Explanation :
Jokapatha village, a tribal village in Balrampur district of Chhattisgarh got electricity
connection for the first time since independence. In context of this news, it is
important to note that in September 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had
launched Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana ‘Saubhagya’ scheme with an aim
to provide electricity connections to over 4 crore families in rural and urban areas by
December 2018. Total financial outlay of the ‘Saubhagya’ scheme is Rs 16320 crore.
Just like Jokapatha village, Chhattisgarh State Government under Chief Minister
Raman Singh has provided electricity connections to several such villages which had
been deprived of power supply since India’s independence in 1947.

Who is the French sailor who has broken the record for sailing around the
world alone by circumnavigating the world in 42 days and 16 hours?
1. François Aregnaudeau
2. Marcel Bardiaux
3. Francois Gabart
4. Augustin Rousseau
5. Marcel Bardiaux
Incorrect
Answer – 3. Francois Gabart
Explanation :
Francois Gabart, a French sailor, has broken the record for sailing around the world
alone by circumnavigating the world in 42 days and 16 hours. Francois Gabart’s new
record is more than 6 days faster than the previous record, created by France’s
Thomas Coville in 2016. Francois Gabart reached the finish line near Ouessant island,
near France’s western coast, on his trimaran (boat) named Macif on 17th December
2017. The organisers tracked his journey through satellite. The race time was
announced by an observer from the World Sailing Speed Council. Francois Gabart is
34 years old and an engineer by profession.

Ricardo Kaka is related to which of the below given Sport?
1. Handball
2. Badminton
3. Cricket
4. Football
5. Snowball
Correct
Answer – 4. Football
Explanation :
Former Brazilian World Cup champion Ricardo Kaka made the announcement of his
retirement as a football player. Ricardio Kaka is 35 years old. He started his career
with Sao Paulo in Brazil. He is a talented attacking midfielder. He joined Real Madrid
club in 2009. He has received the Ballon d’Or award, which honours the world’s best
player annually. He has suggested that after his retirement he would be interested in
joining club AC Milan for a management career.

What is the theme for International Migrants Day 2017?
1. Safe Migration in a World on the Move
2. Enhancing The Protection Of Migrants
3. Contributions and Rights Of Migrants Worldwide
4. Leaving No One Behind
5. Safe Migration Cannot Be Limited to the Global Elite
Correct
Answer – 1. Safe Migration in a World on the Move
Explanation :
On 18th December 2017, International Migrants Day was celebrated all over the
world. The theme for International Migrants Day 2017 is: Safe Migration in a World on
the Move.18 December was declared as International Migrants Day by the General
Assembly of United Nations as it adopted the International Convention on the
Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families on 18th
December 1990. This day is celebrated by spreading information about human rights
and fundamental freedom of migrants, ensuring protection of migrants, etc.

Eastern India’s first compressed natural gas (CNG) station was inaugurated in
which state to supply CNG to vehicles?
1. Bihar
2. Jharkhand
3. Odisha
4. West Bengal
5. Sikkim
Correct
Answer – 3. Odisha
Explanation :
Union Petroleum Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated Eastern India’s first
compressed natural gas (CNG) stations in Bhubaneswar, Odisha to supply CNG to
vehicles. The two CNG stations are located at Chandrasekharpur and Patia area in
Bhubaneswar. These stations were part of Gas Authority of India Ltd. (GAIL’s)
Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga and City Gas Distribution (CGD) projects in Bhubaneswar
and Cuttack. Mr. Pradhan announced that in a bid to promote the use of CNG,
Government is planning to build 15 similar CNG stations in Bhubaneswar and 10
others in Cuttack in a phased manner. In order to use CNG, an owner has to convert
his/her scooter/auto rickshaw into CNG mode by spending Rs 15500. Bank of
Maharashtra is providing an interest-free loan for this purpose.

“EKUVERIN” is the military exercise between which two countries? 1. India

and Maldives
1. India and Maldives
2. India and Myanmar
3. India and Bhutan
4. India and Bhutan
5. India and Pakistan
Correct
Answer – 1. India and Maldives
Explanation :
India and Maldives commenced their 8th joint military exercise “EKUVERIN” in
Belagavi, Karnataka. In Maldivian language, ‘EKUVERIN’ means friends. Objective of
this exercise is to familiarise both armies with each other’s operating methodology in
context of counter-terrorist operations in an urban or semi-urban region. Participants
from both the sides will get an opportunity to hone their tactical and technical skills
and also to activate the Joint Operations Centre at Belagavi. Last edition of Indo-
Maldives ‘EKUVERIN’ was held in December 2016 at Kaddhoo in the Lammu Atoll,
Maldives.

World Telugu Conference in inaugurated in which city of Telangana?
1. Karimnagar
2. Warangal
3. Nalgonda
4. Nizambad
5. Hyderabad
Correct
Answer – 5. Hyderabad
Explanation :
Vice President M.Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the five-day World Telugu Conference
(WTC) hosted by Telangana, at Lal Bahadur Stadium, in Hyderabad. Governors
E.S.L.Narasimhan (Telangana and AP) and Vidyasagar Rao (Maharashtra) were the
guests of honour. The World Telugu Conference (WTC) is a festival of Telugu language
and culture. Nearly 8,000 delegates and representatives have registered to attend the
World Telugu Conference. Discussions and talks on Telugu literature and culture are
held with stalls set up to showcase the history of Telangana, its literature, handicrafts,
temples and coins. President Ram Nath Kovind would be the chief guest at the
valedictory function on December 19, 2017.

In which country, world’s first camel hospital is inaugurated?
1. Abudhabi
2. Dubai
3. Egypt
4. Saudi Arabia
5. Somalia
Incorrect
Answer – 2. Dubai
Explanation :
‘Dubai Camel Hospital’, world’s first of its kind hospital for camels, opened in Dubai in
last week. This hospital has been built at a cost of $10.9 million and has state-of-the-
art medical equipments. Dubai Camel Hospital has a team of international
veterinarians and can treat 20 camels at a time. It will also play a role in research and
development of camel medicines. It is to be noted that Camels are an important part
of United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) heritage. Camel races and camel beauty pageants are
popular recreation activities for people of UAE. Besides, specific Camels fetch millions
of dollars at auctions.

Which of the following is merged with SEBI?
1. CRISIL
2. NABARD
3. FMC
4. CIBIL
5. SHCIL
Correct
Answer – 3. FMC
Explanation:
On 28 September 2015 the FMC was merged with the Securities and Exchange Board
of India (SEBI).

Which of the following is the first demutualized electronic exchange in the

country?
1. BSE
2. NSE
3. CSE
4. ISE
5. PSE
Correct
Answer – 2. NSE
Explanation:
The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) was established in 1992 as the
first demutualized electronic exchange in the country.

Which of the following is responsible for e-stamping system around India?
1. CRISIL
2. NABARD
3. FMC
4. CIBIL
5. SHCIL
Incorrect
Answer – 5. SHCIL
Explanation:
SHCIL is responsible for e-stamping system around India.

Which was the first exchange in the country to provide a modern, fully
automated screen-based electronic trading system?
1. BSE
2. NSE
3. CSE
4. ISE
5. PSE
Correct
Answer – 2. NSE
Explanation:
NSE was the first exchange in the country to provide a modern, fully automated
screen-based electronic trading system.

The Chairman of SEBI is nominated by?
1. Union Finance Ministry
2. RBI
3. Government of India
4. All of these
5. None of these
Correct
Answer – 3. Government of India
Explanation:
SEBI
The chairman is nominated by Union Government of India.
Two members, i.e., Officers from Union Finance Ministry.
One member from the Reserve Bank of India.

The remaining five members are nominated by Union Government of India, out of
them at least three shall be whole-time members.

Which of the following is Asia’s first and the world’s fastest stock exchange?
1. BSE
2. NSE
3. CSE
4. ISE
5. PSE
Correct
Answer – 1. BSE
Explanation:
BSE is Asia’s first stock exchange. It claims to be the world’s fastest stock exchange,
with a median trade speed of 6 microseconds.

A non banking entity to function as BBPOUs, it should have a net worth of at

least Rs. _________ as per the last audited balance sheet and the same has to
be maintained at all times.
1. 100 crore
2. 50 crore
3. 500 crore
4. 1000 crore
5. None of these
Correct
Answer – 1. 100 crore
Explanation:
A non banking entity to function as BBPOUs, it should have a net worth of at least
Rs.100 crore as per the last audited balance sheet and the same has to be maintained
at all times.

______ is a standard format of Bank Identifier Codes(BIC) for banks to

identify banks and financial institutions globally.
1. RTGS
2. IFSC
3. NEFT
4. SWIFT
5. None of these
Incorrect
Answer – 4. SWIFT
Explanation:
SWIFT Code is a standard format of Bank Identifier Codes(BIC) for banks to identify
banks and financial institutions globally.

How many codes are there in SWIFT code?
1. 8
2. 11
3. 7
4. Both (2) and (3)
5. Both (1) and (2)
Incorrect
Answer – 5. Both (1) and (2)
Explanation:
The Swift code consists of 8 or 11 characters. When 8-digits code is given, it refers to
the primary office and 11 digits code refers to branch office.

First 4 characters in the SWIFT code refers to _________
1. Bank Code
2. Country Code
3. Branch Code
4. location Code
5. None of these
Incorrect
Answer – 1. Bank Code
Explanation:
First 4 characters in SWIFT code represents – bank code (only letters)

Which state launches India’s first social audit law?
1. Maharashtra
2. Gujarat
3. Jharkhand
4. Bihar
5. Meghalaya
Incorrect
Answer – 5. Meghalaya
Explanation :
Meghalaya Chief Minister, Mukul Sangma launched ‘The Meghalaya Community
Participation and Public Services Social Audit Act, 2017’. Meghalaya has thus become
first state in India to operationalise a law that integrates social audit of government
programmes and schemes as part of government practice. ‘The Meghalaya
Community Participation and Public Services Social Audit Act, 2017’ was passed in
April 2017. It will be applicable to 11 departments and 21 schemes administered by
Meghalaya State Government. Social audit not only enables to bring in corrections in
the ongoing schemes but also gives people a direct say in how the money allocated
should be spent.
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Valley of Flowers National Park is located in _____

Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary is located in ______

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore announced a sports tie-up

What is the capital of Paraguay?

Which of the following is the currency of Paraguay?

3. South African Rand

Which State Government has approved a scheme to provide pension of Rs

Syndicate Bank headquarters located in __________

Kolleru Lake is located in ________

10. Question 1 points

Which city of India hosted the Global Partnership Summit 2017?

11. Question 1 points

February 13 observed as _____

1. World Radio Day

2. World Blood Donor Day

3. World Refugee Day

4. World Humanist Day

5. World NGO Day

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Ricardo Kaka is related to which of the below given Sport?

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What is the theme for International Migrants Day 2017?

1. Safe Migration in a World on the Move

2. Enhancing The Protection Of Migrants

3. Contributions and Rights Of Migrants Worldwide

4. Leaving No One Behind

5. Safe Migration Cannot Be Limited to the Global Elite

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“EKUVERIN” is the military exercise between which two countries? 1. India

1. India and Maldives

2. India and Myanmar

3. India and Bhutan

4. India and Bhutan

5. India and Pakistan

18. Question 1 points

World Telugu Conference in inaugurated in which city of Telangana?

19. Question 1 points

In which country, world’s first camel hospital is inaugurated?

20. Question 1 points

Which of the following is merged with SEBI?

21. Question 1 points

Which of the following is the first demutualized electronic exchange in the

22. Question 1 points

Which of the following is responsible for e-stamping system around India?

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24. Question 1 points

The Chairman of SEBI is nominated by?

1. Union Finance Ministry

One member from the Reserve Bank of India.

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26. Question 1 points

A non banking entity to function as BBPOUs, it should have a net worth of at

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