1. Consider the following statements regarding precautions in handling magnets:
- Magnets should be hit with a hammer to maintain their magnetism.
- Magnets should be stored properly when not in use.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Hitting a magnet with a hammer can destroy its magnetic properties and is not recommended. Proper storage is essential to maintain the magnet's effectiveness and magnetism. Hence, only the second statement is correct while the first is incorrect.
2. Which warship has become the India’s first warship to install solar panels on board?
[A] INS Vindhyagiri
[B] INS Godavari
[C] INS Sarvekshak
[D] INS Sindhudurg
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Correct Answer: C [INS Sarvekshak]
Notes:
Indian Navy’s survey vessel INS Sarvekshak has become the India’s first warship to install solar power system on board. The solar power system works on sunlight and hence is 100% per cent reliable for power source that can be used for communication equipment, battery charging and general lightings onboard round the clock with battery outputs during night. The system is maintenance free.
3. Consider the following statements regarding a solenoid:
- A solenoid is a coil comprising many circular turns of insulated copper wire wrapped tightly in the shape of a cylinder.
- The magnetic field lines inside a solenoid are parallel straight lines.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Only 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
A solenoid is defined as a cylinder-shaped coil consisting of many circular turns of insulated copper wire placed closely together. The magnetic field inside the solenoid is represented by parallel straight field lines, signifying a uniform magnetic field throughout its interior. Both statements correctly describe the structure and field properties of a solenoid.
4. Which state government has observed “Parents’ Worship Day” on February 14?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Assam
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: D [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
The ‘Parents’ Worship Day’ (or ‘Matru-Pitru Diwas’ ) is celebrated every year by the Chhattisgarh government on February 14 at all schools in the state to teach ‘Bharatiya sanskriti’ to students.
5. What is the theme of 2017 BRICS Summit?
[A] BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future
[B] Building Responsive, Inclusive and Collective Solutions
[C] BRICS Partnership – A Powerful Factor of Global Development
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future]
Notes:
The 9th edition of BRICS summit-2017 will be held at Xiamen in the Fujian Province of east China on September 2017 with the theme “BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future”.
6. Which Indian-American musician has won the best world Music Album awar for “Sing Me Home” at the 2017 Grammy Awards?
[A] Sabyasachi Mukherjee
[B] Sandeep Das
[C] Shubha Mudgal
[D] Anoushka Shankar
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Correct Answer: B [Sandeep Das]
Notes:
Sandeep Das, an Indian-American tabla player, has won the Best World Music Album at the 59th edition of Grammy Awards-2017 in California, United States for his album “Sing Me Home”.
7. Which country to host conference on counter radicalisation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?
[A] Malaysia
[B] Iran
[C] Pakistan
[D] India
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Correct Answer: D [India]
Notes:
India will host a conference on counter radicalisation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to share experiences and ideas on prevention of radicalization in October 2017. The conference will provide common platform to countries for sharing experiences and ideas on prevention of radicalisation.
8. Dravid Bowie, who passed away recently, was the well-known actor from which country?
[A] United States
[B] Japan
[C] England
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [England]
Notes:
David Robert Jones (69), an English singer, songwriter and actor, has recently passed away in New York City, United States. He was posthumously honoured with five Grammy Awards in various categories viz. Best Alternative Rock Album, Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical), and Best Recording Package for Blackstar, and Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song for the album’s title track at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards-2017.
9. In which state India’s first-ever floating elementary school has started?
[A] Manipur
[B] Mizoram
[C] West Bengal
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: A [Manipur]
Notes:
India’s first-ever floating elementary school “Loktak Elementary Floating School” has started at Langolsabi Leikai of Champu Khangpok floating village on Loktak Lake in Manipur. The school has been opened under the initiative undertaken by All Loktak Lake Fisherman’s Union with the support of an NGO – People Resources Development Association (PRDA). The school will not only cater to the need of the children but for the illiterate adults as well. The Loktak Lake is referred as the “lifeline of Manipur” as it is highly productive and many lives depend on the lake for endurance. The lake is also an Important Bird Area as it’s a potential breeding site for waterfowl and is a staging site for migratory birds.
10. Who is the author of the book “Welcome to Nowhere”?
[A] David Olusoga
[B] Malorie Blackman
[C] Revathi Suresh
[D] Elizabeth Laird
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Correct Answer: D [Elizabeth Laird]
Notes:
The book “Welcome to Nowhere” has been authored by acclaimed children’s writer Elizabeth Laird. This is a book about war and its consequences. Through book, author tells the story of 12-year-old Omar, his parents and four siblings, all of who are caught in the crossfire as civil war rages over Syria. Laird references real-life events and gives you great characters, heartwarming moments and even occasional humour.
