Monthly Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2017
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21. Which union ministry has launched “Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES)” for developing export-linked infrastructure?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
[D] Ministry of Power
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]
Notes:
Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, has recently launched a new scheme “Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES)” in New Delhi for developing export linked infrastructure in states with a view to promote outbound shipments. The purpose of the TIES is to bridge the infrastructure gap and provide forward and backward linkages to units engaged in trade activities. The scheme will be implemented from April 1, 2017 and will have budgetary allocation of Rs 600 crore for three years with annual outlay of Rs 200 crore. The scheme would provide assistance for setting up and up-gradation of infrastructure projects with overwhelming export linkages like the Border Haats, Land customs stations, quality testing and certification labs, cold chains, trade promotion centres and export warehousing and packaging.
22. Which union ministry has launched “Mission Fingerling” to achieve Blue Revolution?
[A] Ministry of Food Processing Industries
[B] Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[D] Ministry of Shipping
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare has launched Mission Fingerling programme with a total expenditure of about Rs. 52000 lakh to achieve Blue Revolution. The focus of the programme is to create an enabling environment for an integrated and holistic development and management of fisheries for the socio-economic development of the fishers and fish farmers. The target of the mission is to increase the fisheries production from 10.79 mmt (2014-15) to 15 mmt by 2020-21.
23. Which city has topped the list in the Mercer’s 2017 Quality of Living index?
[A] Geneva
[B] Munich
[C] Frankfurt
[D] Vienna
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Correct Answer: D [Vienna]
Notes:
Vienna has topped the list in the Mercer’s 19th Quality of Living survey 2017. Zurich is in second place, followed by Munich, Auckland, Vancouver, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Geneva. The highest ranking cities in Asia and Latin America are Singapore (25) and Montevideo (79). Among Indian cities, Mumbai is ranked the highest at 141, followed by Kolkata (149) and Pune (151), while Bangalore was rated the lowest (177) by the report. The survey included a city infrastructure ranking that assesses each city’s supply of electricity, drinking water, telephone and mail services, and public transportation as well as traffic congestion and the range of international flights available from local airports. The survey highlights that Indian cities that have been part of the survey haven’t made much progress on the quality of living scale since last year.
24. Who is the author of the book “So You Want to Know About the Environment”?
[A] Bijal Vachharajani
[B] Roopa Pai
[C] Rachel Ignotofsky
[D] Sumana Roy
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Correct Answer: A [Bijal Vachharajani]
Notes:
The book “So You Want to Know About the Environment” has been authored by Bijal Vachharajani. The book will make children analyze, explore, love and respect the environment. It looks at climate change, food, waste, water and wildlife; explains scientific concepts and asks important questions. It is packed with facts, jokes, activities and stories from people working in the field in different parts of the world.
25. Who is the newly appointed Chairman of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis?
[A] Manju Diler
[B] Manhar Valji Bhai Zala
[C] Narain Dass
[D] Dalip Kallu Hathibed
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Correct Answer: B [Manhar Valji Bhai Zala]
Notes:
Manhar Valji Bhai, the former BJP legislator from Gujarat, has become the new Chairman of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK). The post of the Chairman was lying vacant for the past almost one year. Beside this, two other members, Manju Diler from Uttar Pradesh and Dilip Kallu Haathived from Maharashtra, also took charge as members of the NCSK. The NCSK is an Indian statutory body was established through National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993. The purpose of the Commission is to study, evaluate and monitor the implementation of various schemes for Safai Karamcharis as an autonomous organisation and also to provide redressal of their grievances.
26. Which bank has launched an instant digital Loan Against Securities (LAS) facility?
[A] Axis Bank
[B] Bank of India
[C] HDFC Bank
[D] ICICI Bank
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Correct Answer: C [HDFC Bank]
Notes:
The HDFC bank has launched an instant digital Loan Against Securities (LAS) facility in collaboration with the National Securities Depository (NSDL), which allows customers to avail loans in less than 3 minutes. The service will also be available to customers with no credit history. The bank will offer 10.5% interest rate on the product and will soon expand the offering to other securities such as mutual funds, bonds and insurance policies. Under this facility, customers can avail a minimum loan of Rs 1 lakh and maximum loan up to Rs 20 lakh.
27. Who is the author of the book “The Sleepwalker’s Dream: A Novel”?
[A] Dhrubajyoti Borah
[B] Sheela Redddy
[C] Kalyan Karmakar
[D] Vikram Seth
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Correct Answer: A [Dhrubajyoti Borah]
Notes:
The book “The Sleepwalker’s Dream: A Novel” has been authored by Dr. Dhrubajyoti Borah, the President of Assam Sahitya Sabha. Through the book, the author traces the journey of a group of militants towards an elusive freedom and an uncertain future. It is about June, Ron and several other rebels fleeing their hideout in Bhutan after an army attack along with their injured unconscious leader, who is unlikely to survive the ordeal of their journey towards the Assam border.
28. The International Buddhist conference on “Buddhism in 2lst Century” has started in which state?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Sikkim
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar]
Notes:
The 3-day International Buddhist conference on “Buddhism in 2lst Century: Perspectives and Responses to Global Issues” has started at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Rajgir in Nalanda district, Bihar on March 17, 2017. During the conference, the scholars will give their deliberations on Perspective and Responses to global challenges and crisis. Over one thousand delegates from 35 countries including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Singapore and Indonesia are participating in it. The session would focus on issues like perspectives and responses to global challenges and crisis, conflicts, peace building and Buddhist responses, environment and nature conservation and Buddhist perspectives, women and Buddhism, among others.
29. Which parliamentary committee has suggested merger of state-run telecom firms BSNL and MTNL for their long-term survival?
[A] Tarun Jaitely committee
[B] Bhagat Singh Koshyari committee
[C] Ashok Lavasa committee
[D] Arvind Sawant committee
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Correct Answer: B [Bhagat Singh Koshyari committee]
Notes:
The Committee of Petitions headed by BJP MP Bhagat Singh Koshyari has tabled a report in Lok Sabha which suggests the merger state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) for their long-term survival. As per the Parliamentary committee report, the merger will create a bigger state-owned telecom company, which would give a tough competition to other private telecom players present in the market.
30. Which Indian Badminton player has been appointed a new member of the governing body of Sports Authority of India (SAI)?
[A] Prakash Padukone
[B] Pullela Gopichand
[C] Saina Nehwal
[D] Jwala Gutta
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Correct Answer: D [Jwala Gutta]
Notes:
India’s most successful Badminton Doubles specialist Jwala Gutta has been appointed a new member of the governing body of Sports Authority of India (SAI). Two-time Olympian Jwala won the bronze medal at the 2011 World Championships. She is also a 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games champion and a silver medallist at the 2014 Glasgow Games in women’s doubles.
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