1. Who is the newly appointed Executive Director (ED) of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
[A] Chandan Sinha
[B] Arvind Mayaram
[C] S Ganesh Kumar
[D] Rajiv Mehrishi
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Correct Answer: C [S Ganesh Kumar ]
Notes:
S Ganesh Kumar has been appointed the new Executive Director (ED) of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). He succeeded Chandan Sinha, who has taken voluntary retirement on May 31, 2017. As Executive Director (ED), Kumar will look after the departments of Information Technology, Payment and Settlement Systems and External Investments and Operations. Prior to being promoted as ED, he was Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Information Technology. Currently, the central bank has 11 Executive Directors.
2. The radius of the incircle of the equilateral triangle having each side 6 cm is
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Correct Answer: B [
]
Notes:
E = In-center, AD ⊥ BC
AB = 6 cm, BD = 3 cm
∠ADB = 90°
∴ AD =
∴ In-radius =
Hence option [B] is the right answer.
3. If the frequency of a sound wave is reduced to half of its original value, then the speed of sound wave will:
[A] reduce to half of its original value
[B] double to that of its original value
[C] increase fourfold of its original value
[D] remain same
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Correct Answer: A [ reduce to half of its original value]
Notes:The frequency and wavelength formulas of sound waves is given as follows:
. In the above, Greek letter lambda λ is the symbol for wavelength.
4. Identify the dance form with the help of given information:
- It is an ancient traditional dance form which originated as a temple dance and dates back to the Buddhist era
- This style of dance is mainly performed by women
- It is a centuries old heritage and is well known for its grace (lasya) and intense expression of navarasas
- The culture ministry recently gave principle approval for the dance to be granted as classical dance status
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] Chhau
[B] Bhagvata Mela
[C] Yakshagana
[D] Andhra Natyam
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Correct Answer: D [Andhra Natyam]
Notes:
All given features are of Andhra Natyam. The dance form was recently in news when several artists and political leaders from Andhra Pradesh, including Union minister Venkaiah Naidu, approached the Centre to add Andhra Natyam to the list of major classical dance forms of the country. While the culture ministry has already granted in-principle approval for the same, Sangeet Natak Akademi is not convinced with the same.
5. It is a long narrow, deep, endorheic (landlocked) lake situated at a height of more than 14,000 ft in the Himalayas. It is known for its very high phosphate concentrations. It is also known as “High Grassland Lake”. The Line of Actual Control passes through the lake. Recently, a brief scuffle between Indian and Chinese troops took place near it. Which of the following lakes has been described above?
[A] Pangong Tso Lake
[B] Sheshnag Lake
[C] Tsongmo Lake
[D] Pong Dam Lake
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Correct Answer: A [Pangong Tso Lake]
Notes:
Pangong Tso Lake is also known as “high grassland lake”. It is a long narrow, deep, endorheic (landlocked) lake situated at a height of more than 14,000 ft in the Himalayas. Approximately 60% of the length of Pangong Lake lies in Tibet. The brackish water of Pangong Lake has very low micro-vegetation. The brackish water of Pangong Lake has very low micro-vegetation. The lake is in the process of being identified as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. It will be a first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia under convention. Pangong Lake is a disputed territory. The Line of Actual Control passes through the lake. A section of the lake 20 km from the Line of Actual Control is controlled by China but claimed by India. It is known for its very high phosphate concentrations. Though it’s a saline water lake, it freezes completely during winters.
6. Recently, the Government has introduced a new logo called “Jaivik Bharat”. The logo is related to which of the following?
[A] Commercialization of herbal medicines
[B] Certification of organic food products
[C] Provide social security to citizens
[D] Piped Natural Gas (PNG) supply to households
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Correct Answer: B [Certification of organic food products ]
Notes:
Recently, the agriculture minister launched the Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulations 2017, along with the “Jaivik Bharat” logo and ‘Indian Organic Integrity Database Portal. The “Indian Organic Integrity Data Base” and the “Jaivik Bharat” will help consumers to easily verify the authenticity of organic food in the country.
7. N Gopalaswami committee, sometimes seen in news, is associated with which of the following?
[A] Determining the vulnerability of guarding structures along the Indo-Myanmar border
[B] Quality enhancement in higher education institutes of India
[C] Monitoring of high bad loan divergences and bank frauds
[D] To study the feasibility of dispensing homoeopathic medicines in villages by rural health workers and accredited social health activists (ASHA)
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Correct Answer: B [Quality enhancement in higher education institutes of India]
Notes:
Recently, the Prime Minister’s Office, appointed the former Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami as the head of a committee that will select 20 institutes of higher education in India that will be developed into “world-class” institutes. The committee will select 20 Institutions of Eminence from among 104 institutions. These Institutions of Eminence are proposed to have greater autonomy compared to other higher education institutions. Such institutions will have autonomy to decide their fee for domestic and foreign students and have a flexible course duration and structure.
8. Recently, the first virology laboratory for conducting basic and fundamental research in homeopathy for viral diseases such as influenza, Japanese encephalitis, dengue, chikungunya and swine flu has been established in India. It has been established in which of the following cities?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Pune
[C] Chennai
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: A [Kolkata]
Notes:
Recently, the AYUSH Ministry has inaugurated India’s first advanced Homoeopathy Virology lab in Kolkata. The cost of laboratory is Rs. 8 crore. Currently, it is the only one in India for conducting basic and fundamental research in homeopathy for viral diseases such as influenza, Japanese encephalitis, dengue, chikungunya and swine flu.
9. The term “BGR-34”, which was frequently in news, is:
[A] ethanol blended fuel
[B] Indian standard Gold Bar
[C] anti-diabetic Ayurvedic drug
[D] artillery gun developed by DRDO for the Indian Army
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Correct Answer: C [anti-diabetic Ayurvedic drug]
Notes:
BGR-34 is an anti-diabetic Ayurvedic drug developed by the research wing of the Science and Technology Ministry. It was recently in news when it was placed 14th among the top branded drugs manufactured by multinational Pharma companies, according to a survey by the All Indian Origin Chemists and Distributors (AIOCD). The Ayurvedic drug 'BGR-34' was launched in 2015, and has been developed jointly by two CSIR laboratories, National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) and Central Institute for Medicinal and Aromatic Plant (CIMAP). It is prepared by a combination of natural extracts from four plants mentioned in Ayurveda, and it helps in treatment of type-II diabetes. It works as antioxidant and checks free radicals, thus, boosting our immune system. It helps to maintain the normal blood glucose levels, and reduces chances of complications due to persistent high blood glucose levels. Therefore, it imparts a good quality life to patients with high blood sugar levels.
10. The recently held Ganga Sanskriti Yatra was organised by:
[A] Ministry of Water Resources
[B] Ministry of Culture
[C] Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
[D] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Culture]
Notes:
The Ganga Sanskriti Yatra was held in Feb, 2016. It started from Gangotri and ended at Kapilmuni Ashram, Gangasagar, which is the summit of Ganga.
