1.Who Will Be the New Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
1.Who will be the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
Ans: [Rajiv Mehrishi]
Explanation:Rajiv Mehrishi, the former home secretary, will be the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. He will replace the present incumbent Shashi Kant Sharma who completes his term on September 30, 2017.
2.Who is leading the Indian delegation at the Indian Ocean Conference (IOC 2017)?
Answer: [Sushma Swaraj]
Explanation:
Sushma Swaraj, the Union External affairs minister, is leading the Indian delegation at the Indian Ocean Conference 2017 (IOC 2017), which is started in Colombo, Sri Lanka on August 31, 2017. The theme of the conference is “Peace, progress, and prosperity”. The 2-day conference is being co-hosted by the India Foundation, a Delhi-based think tank, in collaboration with Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Singapore and National Institute of Fundamental Studies (NIFS), Colombo. The conference will see participation from around 35 countries and have speakers from 25 countries.
3.Who has taken charge as the new Union Home Secretary?
Answer:B [Rajiv Gauba]
Explanation:
Rajiv Gauba, A 1982-batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre, has recently taken charge as the Union Home Secretary after incumbent Rajiv Mehrishi retired from service. He will have tenure of two years. As the Union home secretary, he will have to handle issues like internal security, militancy in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast, Maoist problems in the central and east India besides other issues. Earlier, Gauba was serving in the Home Ministry as Officer on Special Duty. Prior to this, Gauba was Secretary in the Ministry of Urban Development. He also represented India on the board of International Monetary Fund (IMF) for four years.
4.Who has been appointed as the new High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Cyprus?
Answer:A [R.K. Raghavan]
Answer Explanation:
Dr. R.K. Raghavan, a 1963 cadre IPS officer, has been appointed as the new High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Cyprus and is expected to take up the assignment shortly. Raghavan, who was Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director from January 1999 to April 2001, had investigated high profile cases like Priyadarshini Mattoo murder case, 2000 South Africa cricket match fixing, 2002 Gujarat riots. Prior to this, he was the director-general of Tamil Nadu’s State Vigilance Directorate from 1993 to 1999. He oversaw probe into corruption cases against AIADMK leader J Jayalalithaa. After his retirement, Raghavan was also corporate security adviser with Tata Consultancy Services and served as consulting adviser to O P Jindal’s Board of Management.
5.ISRO had launched navigation satellite IRNSS-1H into orbit, but the mission has failed. It was launch by which rocket vehicle?
Answer:D [PSLV C39 ]
Explanation:The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its navigation satellite IRNSS-1H into the orbit by the rocket PSLV C39 from the Satish Dhavan Space Centre at Sriharikotta, Andhra Pradesh on August 31, 2017.
6.The Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) Ltd has received ‘Scheduled Bank’ status by the RBI. Where is the headquarters of Ujjivan SFB?
Answer:D [Bengaluru]
Answer Explanation:The Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ujjivan Financial Services Ltd., has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934. With this, Ujjivan SFB has attained the status of a Scheduled Bank. This status will enhance the market acceptability of the bank in its effort to garner institutional deposits at a competitive price and participate more actively in the inter-bank market. It also opens the door for issuing Certificates of Deposits (CDs), which will be an important source of funding. Currently, Ujjivan SFB has 65 full-fledged brick and mortar branches in eight states and two Union Territories. It plans to convert 160 existing branches and 29 new Unbanked Rural Centres (URCs) by the end of FY 2017-18 and the remaining branches will be converted over a period of two years in line with RBI approval. Theheadquarters of Ujjivan SFB is located inBengaluru.
7.Which IIT institute has successfully developed an implantable bioartificial pancreas?
Answer:[IIT Guwahati]
Answer Explanation:
The researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have successfully created an implantable bioartificial pancreas model grown within a 3D silk scaffold. The bioartificial pancreas, which encapsulates insulin-producing cells, is capable of naturally producing insulin in a sustained manner. If successful in animal and human trials, it can be used for treating people with type 1 diabetes. The silk scaffold was found to be biocompatible (not toxic to living tissue) as it did not trigger any immune reaction or cause any adverse reaction when implanted. In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas produces little or no insulin
8.The Tanintharyi National Park (TNP) is located in which country?
Correct Answer:[Myanmar ]
Answer Explanation:
The Tanintharyi National Park (TNP) is located at the Tenasserim Hills, Myanmar and covers an area of 2072 km2. The main purposes of the park are habitat conservation. It is home to Sambar Deer, Asian Elephant, Barking Deer, Serow, Red Goral, Malayan tapir, tiger, Leopard and a number of bird species.
9.The 10th India-European Union Counter Terrorism Dialogue was held in which country?
Answer:B [India ]
Answer Explanation:
The 10th India-European Union Counter Terrorism Dialogue was held at New Delhi on August 30, 2017. The Indian delegation was led by Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary for Counter Terrorism at the Ministry of External Affairs of India, while the European Union side was led by Pawel Herczynski, Director for Security Policy of European External Action Service (EEAS). Both sides agreed to strengthen institutional linkages between Indian agencies and their European Union counterparts including Europol for closer interaction and cooperation in the field of counter-terrorism. 10.Who has been appointed as the new Election Commissioner (EC)?
Answer: [Sunil Arora]
Answer Explanation:
Sunil Arora, a 1980 batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, has been appointed as the new Election Commissioner (EC). The appointment will take effect from the date he assumes the charge. Presently, Achal Kumar Joti is the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) & Om Prakash Rawat is the other Election Commissioner. Arora is the former Information and Broadcasting Secretary and Secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
1.The NITI Aayog has launched Mentor India Campaign from which city?
Answer:D [New Delhi]
Explanation:-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has launched the Mentor India Campaign in New Delhi on August 23, 2017. The campaign is a strategic nation building initiative to engage leaders who can nurture and guide students at more than 900 Atal Tinkering Labs. The labs are dedicated workspaces where students from Class 6th to 12th learn innovation skills and develop ideas that will go on to transform India. The Atal Tinkering Labs have been established across the country as a part of the Atal Innovation Mission. The aim of campaign is to maximize the impact of the labs.
2.Under the chairmanship of whom the 17th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was held?
Answer: [Arun Jaitley]
Explanation:-Arun Jaitley, the Union Finance Minister, has chaired the 17th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) in New Delhi on August 22, 2017. The Council discussed the issues and challenges facing the Indian economy and stressed,The FSDC also took note of the developments and progress made in setting up of Computer Emergency Response Team in the Financial Sector and Financial Data Management Centre. The meeting was attended by RBI Governor Urjit Patel, SEBI Chairman Ajay Tyagi, IRDAI Chairman(Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) TS Vijayan, PFRDA Chairman Hemant Contractor(Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority), Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa, and other government officials.
3.Rishang Keishing, who passed away recently, was the former Chief Minister of which state?
Answer: [Manipur ]
Answer Explanation:
Rishang Keishing (96), the former Manipur Chief Minister and a member of the first Lok Sabha, has passed away in Imphal, Manipur on August 23, 2017. The veteran Congress leader and a Naga served as the chief minister of Manipur from 1980 to 1988 and from 1994 to 1997. The Manipur government has declared that all government offices and educational institutions will be closed on August 24 as mark of respect to Keishing.
4.The 58th edition of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament has started in which city?
Answer:A [New Delhi]
Answer Explanation:
The 58th edition of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament has started in New Delhi. A total of 99 teams from India and abroad are participating across three categories in this edition of famous inter-school football tournament. Teams from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Afghanistan and Singapore are participating in this edition.
5.Brian Aldiss, the science fiction writer passed away. He hailed from which country?
Answer:C [England]
Answer Explanation:-Brian Aldiss (92), he was the science fiction writers of the 20th century, has passed away in Oxford, England. Aldiss served in India and Burma with the British Army during World War II and later became a bookseller, publishing his first stories in a trade magazine.
6.The National Sports Museum will be established in which city?
Answer:D [New Delhi ]
Answer Explanation:-The National Sports Museum will be established in New Delhi that India’s achievements in sports and also focus on the traditional sports within the country.
7.Where is the headquarters of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML)?
Answer:A [New Delhi ]
Answer Explanation:-Recently, the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singhhas chaired the 42nd annual general body meeting of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) on August 22, 2017.
8.The Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park (KBRNP) is located in which state?
Answer:B [Telangana ]
Answer Explanation:
The Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park (KBRNP) is located in Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad, Telangana and covers an area of 390-acre. The park is also known as Chiran Fort Palace. The park has over 600 species of plant life, 140 species of birds and 30 different varieties of butterflies and reptiles. It is home to pangolin, small Indian civet, peacock, jungle cat, porcupines, etc.
1.Which bollywood actress has become the first Indian woman ambassador for Tourism Australia?
Answer: [Parineeti Chopra]
Explanation:Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has become the first Indian woman ambassador for Tourism Australia to encourage Indians to visit the country. She was presented the Friend of Australia (FOA) recognition by Australian Consul G
2. Which country to host 2019 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships?
Answer: [India ]
Explanation:India will host the 2019 edition of the Commonwealth (Youth, Junior and Senior) Weightlifting Championships. It was decided by the Executive Board of Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation to allot the 2019 edition of the competitions to India at Gold Coast, Australia. The 2018 edition of the tournament is being held at the Gold Coast
3. Gauri Lankesh, the noted journalist was shot dead. She hailed from which state?
Answer: [Karnataka ]
Explanation:Gauri Lankesh, the noted journalist and activists, was shot dead at her Rajarajeshwari Nagar’s residence in Bengaluru, Karnataka on September 5, 2017. She was the editor of popular Kannada tabloid Lankesh Patrike founded by her father and well-known writer P Lankesh. Lankesh was also part of a panel formed by State government to help surrender Naxals to reform. She was known to be a notable social and political commentator and acclaimed for her lifelong support for free speech and strong journalistic ethics, her works were popular in all quarters, her critics alike. The state government has formed a three team comprising of senior police officer to investigate the crime
Answer: [New Delhi]
Explanation:The 2-day event ‘North East Calling’ will be organized by the Union government under its Destination North East series at India Gate lawns in New Delhi on September 9, 2017. The purpose of the event is to promote the art, culture, handicrafts, business and tourism of North East India. The event will showcase all activities and products of North-East and the entry for the general public is free.
5. The Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park (PBMNP) is located in which state?
Answer: [Mizoram
6. Which expert committee has constituted by the Union Government to identify key data protection issues in India?
Answer:A [BN Srikrishna]
Explanation:The Union Government has recently told Supreme Court that an expert committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of former apex court judge Justice BN Srikrishna to identify key data protection issues in India and recommend methods to address them. The government told the apex court that after the committee’s report is submitted, there is a possibility that the law shall be passed regulating data protection. Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, state that the committee will study various issues and make specific suggestions for consideration of the government on the principles to be considered for data protection.
7. Which country is hosting the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2017)?
Correct Answer:[Russia]
Explanation:The Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) has started at Russky Island, which is part of Russia’s city of Vladivostok, on September 6-7, 2017. The delegates from at least 24 countries including the US, Japan, China, Australia, Canada, Britain and Germany are attending the gathering. From India, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is attending the forum. The EEF is considered as the biggest international communication platform for cooperation between businesses leaders and senior government representatives from Russia, the Pacific Region and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
8. Who has become the first Indian to be signed by Australian Basket Team?
Answer:B [Amritpal Singh]
Answer Explanation:Amritpal Singh, the captain of the Indian basketball team,
8. Who is the newly appointed Chairperson of National Authority Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC)?
Answer: [Inder Jit Singh]
Explanation: The NACWC has been established under the Chemical Weapons Convention Act, 2000 for implementing the provisions of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction. Its’ headquarters is located at Cabinet Secretariat in New Delhi.
9.Who is the newly appointed CMD of the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)?
Answer:C [N Baijendra Kumar]
Answer Explanation:
N Baijendra Kumar, an IAS officer of 1985 batch of Chhattisgarh cadre, has recently taken charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the state-run National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC). Prior to this post, he was holding the post of Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh, as well as Commerce & Industries and Energy Departments in the Chhattisgarh government. The NMDC is under administrative control of the Ministry of Steel and its headquarters is located at Hyderabad.
10. The joint military training exercise “Yudh Abhyas – 2017” will be conducted between India and which country?
Answer: [United States]
Explanation:The 13th edition of the joint military training exercise “Yudh Abhyas – 2017” will be conducted at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, USA from September 14 to 27.
11. Who is the author of the book “How India Sees the World: Kautilya to the 21st Century”?
Answer:B [Shyam Saran]
Answer Explanation:
The book “How India Sees the World: Kautilya to the 21st Century” has been authored by former Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran, which is launched by former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on September 6, 2017.
1.Nirmala Sitharaman, who has become the new Defence Minister of India, is currently a representative of which state in Rajya Sabha?
- Nirmala Sitharaman, the former minister of state for the commerce and industry ministry, has become the new Defence Minister of India on September 3, 2017 after latest Union cabinet reshuffle. She succeeded Arun Jaitley. With this, she has become the India’s first woman Defence Minister after Indira Gandhi. Currently, she is Member of Parliament (MP) in Rajya Sabha representing the state of Karnataka.
Now, Suresh Prabhu has become the new Union Minister of Commerce and Industry.
2.Which city is hosting the 9th edition of BRICS summit-2017?
Answer Explanation:The 9th edition of BRICS summit-2017 has started at Xiamen in the Fujian Province of east China on September 3, 2017 with theme “BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future”. For this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a two nation tour of China and Myanmar.
3.Which Indian sportsperson has won gold in the girls’ Under-12 category at the World Cadets Chess Championship?