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1. Recently which state government has decided toset up country’s first Caterpillar Train?
A. Maharashtra
B. Kerala
C. Haryana
D. Karnataka
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Answer: – C – Haryana – Explanation –Haryana Government has decided to set up a pilot corridor for an innovative concept of “Caterpillar Train” that will fly over city’s traffic, in Gurgaon city. The concept of Caterpillar Train, also known as C-Train, was co-developed by an Indian Railways engineerAshwani Kumar Upadhyaya along with Emil Jacob, both PhD scholars at MIT, for which they won a global award at the MIT in the United States earlier in 2016 for this innovative idea.
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2. Recently which state government approved to create new ministry for VJNT OBCs & special backward classes?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Assam
D. Jharkhand
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Answer: – D – Jharkhand – Explanation – The State Government of Maharashtraon December 27, 2016, decided to create a new ministry for welfare of Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) OBCs and Special Backward classes. The proposal to create the new ministry was approved by the cabinet which was presided over by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The separate ministry would be headed by an independent minister.
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3. Recently India signed agreement with which country forgreen and sustainable construction?
A. Bhutan
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh
D. Sri Lanka
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Answer: – A – Bhutan – Explanation –India and Bhutan has signed an agreement for bilateral technical cooperation in infrastructure engineering. The MoU was signed between Central Public Works Department (CPWD), under India’s Ministry of Urban Development and the Department of Engineering Services, under Bhutan’s Ministry of Works and Human Settlements.
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4. Recently which state Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of Film Television and Liberal Arts Institute?
A. Maharashtra
B. Kerala
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: – C – Uttar Pradesh – Explanation – Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav, laid the foundation stone for Film Television andLiberal Arts Institute on December 27 in Lucknow. A token amount of Rs 10 crore has been allotted by the state government for the institute and 14 acres has been allotted for the institute under Awadh Vihar Yojna near Lucknow Haat on Shaheed Path.
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5. Recently which state government approved 50% reservation in judicial services?
A. Maharashtra
B. Jharkhand
C. Rajasthan
D. Bihar
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Answer: – D – Bihar – Explanation – Bihar Government has declared 50% reservation in all judicial services for aspirants belonging to the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). This reservation will be in both Superior Judicial Services and Subordinate Judicial Services of the State.
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6. Recently Twitter partnered with which bank for advanced customer care?
A. Bank of India
B. Union Bank of India
C. ICICI
D. Syndicate Bank
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Answer: – C – ICICI – Explanation – Social Networking Service Twitter and Mumbai based ICICI Bank announced a partnership to enable customers with direct online response to their queries and feedback in real-time. With this ICICI Bank become the first bank in India to implement the Twitter based customer serves @ICICIBank_Care.
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7. Recently Kerala’s which colony became the India’s first digital colony?
A. Ala
B. Bare
C. Nedumkayam
D. Chengala
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Answer:- C – Nedumkayam – Explanation – The Nedumkayam tribal colony in Malappuram district of Kerala has become the first fully-digital tribal colony in the country. The district collector, Amit Meena on December 27 officially declared the colony as the first digital and cashless colony at a function held in the colony.
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8. Recently who appointed as the fourth Deputy Governor of RBI?
A. Viral V. Acharya
B. S. Vishwanathan
C. Harun R. Khan
D. Anand Sinha
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Answer: – A – Viral V. Acharya – Explanation – Government has appointed Viral V. Acharya, a professor of economics at New York University, as one of the Reserve Bank of India’s four deputy governors for a term of three years on December 28, 2016.
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9. Recently who re-elected as the president of India International Centre (IIC)?
A. V Leeladhar
B. Soli J Sorabjee
C. G P Muniappan
D. Y V Reddy
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Answer: – B – Soli J Sorabjee – Explanation – Former attorney general Soli J Sorabjee was elected president of the India International Centre (IIC) for a second consecutive term by the board of directors of IIC on December 26, 2016.
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10. Recently who appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of New Delhi?
A. Soli J Sorabjee
B. G P Muniappan
C. Anil Baijal
D. Y V Reddy
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Answer: – C – Anil Baijal – Explanation – Former IAS officer Anil Baijal is all set to be appointed as the 21st Lieutenant Governor of New Delhi. The approval for his appointment was given on 28th December 2016 by President Pranab Mukherjee.
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11. Recently who appointed as the Director General of J&K police?
A. VK Vaid
B. MN Vaid
C. RM Vaid
D. SP Vaid
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Answer: – D – SP Vaid – Explanation – The Jammu & Kashmir government on 28th December 2016 cleared the appointment of Dr Shesh Pal Vaid, Special DG, Coordination and Law and Order, as new Director General of Police.
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12. Recently which country successfully launched 2 high-resolution remote sensing satellites?
A. Pakistan
B. Russia
C. China
D. Japan
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Answer: – C – China – Explanation –China successfully launched twoHigh-Resolution Remote SensingSatellites on December 28, 2016 from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in Shanxi Province to get commercial images.
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13. Recently iconic ‘Star Wars’ actress Carrie Fisher passed away, in that time she was the age of ______________ years old.
A. 60
B. 70
C. 80
D. 85
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Answer: – A – 60 – Explanation – Carrie Fisher, the actress best known as Star Wars Princess Leia Organa, has died after suffering a heart attack. She was 60.
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14. Recently Nawaz Sharif inaugurated ________________ nuclear power plant.
A. Chashma-II
B. Chashma-III
C. Chashma-IV
D. Chashma-I
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Answer: – B – Chashma-III – Explanation – Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on 28th December 2016 inaugurated Chashma-III nuclear plant near Mianwali in Punjab Province. The inauguration of the plant not only alleviates the load shedding problems in Punjab Province, but also helps Pakistan in achieving the commitments under the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCS).
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15. Recently which tennis player announced retirement from tennis?
A. Marion Bartoli
B. Geraldine Beamish
C. Kiki Bertens
D. Ana Ivanovic
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Answer: – D – Ana Ivanovic – Explanation – Serbian professional tennis player Ana Ivanovic on 28th December 2016 announced retirement from tennis at the age of 29. Ivanovic announced her retirement in a video in which she stated that she no longer feels fit enough to compete at the highest level.
