My Exam Guide

Q.1. The President of India has given his assent today to the Ordinance to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (the Code). Who is it targeted at? A. Vijay Mallaya B. Mukesh Ambani C. Willful Defaulters D. Both a and c Ans. Both a and c Q.2. India is likely to export nearly one-fifth less cotton than previously estimated as _______ have eaten into the country output. A. Termites B. Green Earthworms C. Bacteria D. Pink Bollworms Ans. Pink Bollworms Q.3. The Union Cabinet has approved India's Membership for which European Bank? A. European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) B. HSBC Bank C. Standard Chartered bank D. European Bank for Infrastructure & Development (EBID) Ans.  European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) Q.4. Infosys on 17th Nov said share buyback would begin on November 30 and close on December 14. What is the size of the buyback? A. 15000 crores B. 12500 crores C. 13000 crores D. 14000 crores An...

Q.1. The world's fastest supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was successfully test fired from which Indian Air Force's (IAF) fighter jet? A. Mig-29 B. Sukhoi-20MKI C. Sukhoi-30MKI D. F-16 Ans. Sukhoi-30MKI Q.2. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) successfully tested supersonic landing parachute that will be deployed in its Mars rover mission set to launch in what year? A. 2030 B. 2025 C. 2020 D. 2050 Ans. 2020 Q.3. BSI scientists have discovered a new species of parasitic flowering plant named Gleadovia konyakianorum called so in honour of Konyak tribe of which community? A. Ghari B. Khasi C. Nagas D. Jarawaans Ans. Nagas Q.4. Which artificial protein is being said to block cancer cells and birth defects? - Published on 16 Nov 17 A. Amino acid Protein B. G Protein C. C Protein D. T Protein Ans. G Protein Q.5. Scientists have approved the first drug in the US with which type of tracking system? A. Blood sugar tracking B....

Q.1. Which ace Indian cueist won the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Doha in Nov 2017? A. Rupesh Shah B. Pankaj Advani C. Geet Sethi D. Michael Ferreira Ans. Pankaj Advani Q.2. Indian hockey team has won the Women's Asia Cup title how many times? A. 1 B. 4 C. 3 D. 2 Ans. 2 Q.3. Which of the following are India's leading shooters and winner at Commonwealth Shooting Championships 2017? A. Jitu Raj B. Heena Sidhu C. Joshna Chinnappa D. Both a and b Ans. Both a and b Q.4. Which badminton player from India won his 4th Superseries title of the year at the French Open 2017? A. Prannoy Kumar B. Sourabh Verma C. Sameer Verma D. Kidambi Srikanth Ans. Kidambi Srikanth Q.5. What is the main focus of Khelo India-Play India scheme? - Published on 21 Sep 17 A. Identify and groom young sporting talent B. Building sports infrastructure C. Connecting rural India to global games D. Both a and c Ans. Both a and c Q.6. Which Indian sportswoman ded...

Q.1. Which web portal has been launched by the Union Government for monitoring universal household electrification? A. MyGaav B. Sangam C. Saubhagya D. SmartNet Ans. Saubhagya Q.2. Patanjali group has signed a MoU with which state government for setting up a food park in the state? A. Madhya Pradesh B. Jharkhand C. Kerala D. Telangana Ans. Telangana Q.3. Which country to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup? A. France B. Japan C. South Africa D. Ireland Ans. France Q.4. Who will be honoured with the 2017 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development? A. Raghuram Rajan B. Mamata Banerjee C. Manmohan Singh D. Pranab Mukherjee Ans. Manmohan Singh Q.5. What is the theme of the 2017 Universal Children’s Day (UCD)? A. Stop Violence Against Children! B. Protect Child Protect World C. Invest in Education D. Kids Take Over Ans. Kids Take Over Q.6. Manushi Chhillar has won the coveted ‘Miss World 2017’ title. She hails from which state? A. Tamil ...

Q.1. What is the name of the living goddess of Nepal? A. Kumari B. Rani C. Rajkumari D. Both a and c Ans. Kumari Q.2. Which initiative was launched to promote tribal products and empower India’s tribal artisans on 2nd Sept 2017? A. Festival Offers B. TRIFED Offers C. Tribal Offers D. Handicrafts Offers Ans. Festival Offers Q.3. Aarchaeologists discovered a six feet three inch statue in which country? A. Cambodia B. Vietnam C. Burma D. Bhutan Ans. Cambodia Q.4. Which Indian city is the first to make it to the UNESCO World Heritage List? A. Kolkata B. Delhi C. Chennai D. Ahmedabad Ans. Ahmedabad Q.5. How many years old Microfossils found in Canada may represent oldest known life on earth? A. 4.3 billion B. 5.3 billion C. 4.7 billion D. None of the above Ans. 4.3 billion Q.6. Scientists have made a new discovery In the innermost chamber of the site, said to be the tomb of Jesus. What is the chamber known as? A. Ediciule B. Holy Sepulchre C....

Q.1.Who has been awarded the Infosys award in the category of engineering and computer science? A. Sanghamitra Bandopadhyaya B. Ananya J. Kabir C. Ritabrata Munshi D. Upinder Singh Bhalla Ans. Sanghamitra Bandopadhyaya Q.2. Which Indian veteran actor, playwright is to be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest? A. Amol Palekar B. Naseeruddin Shah C. Girish Karnad D. Anupam Kher Ans. Girish Karnad Q.3. Which airports secured top ranks in the category of 2-5 million passengers in ACI-ASQ survey? A. Jaipur B. Srinagar C. Delhi D. Both a and b Ans. Both a and b Q.4. What is the award conferred to senior citizens for helping the elderly announced by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment called? A. Vayoshreshtha Samman B. Samoohik Samman C. Shreshtha Samman D. Kartavya Samman Ans. Vayoshreshtha Samman Q.5. Which international group of campaigners won the Nobel Peace Prize on 6th Oct 2017? A. PETA B. IC...

Q.1. Who has been appointed the new chairman of Bombay Stock exchange (BSE)? A. Sethurathnam Ravi B. S Ramadorai C. Prem Kumar D. Sudhakar Rao Ans. Sethurathnam Ravi Q.2. Who has won a national championship crown at the 61st National Shooting Championship – 2017? A. Shreyasi Singh B. Rajeshwari Kumari C. Shagun Chowdhary D. Soumya Gupta Ans. Shagun Chowdhary Q.3. Which country hosted the 4th Global Conference on Sustained Eradication of Child Labour? A. Germany B. South Africa C. New Zealand D. Argentina Ans. Argentina Q.4. Which country has recently declared Yoga as sports activity? A. Saudi Arabia B. Iran C  Israel D. Turkmenistan Ans. Saudi Arabia Q.5. Which is the India’s longest expressway that will soon provide free Wi-Fi services along its length? A. Chennai Bypass B Ahmedabad Vadodara Expressway C. Agra to Lucknow Expressway D. Yamuna Expressway Ans. Agra to Lucknow Expressway Q.6. Which Indian personality has been appointed as...

Q.1. The Reserve Bank is expected to formulate standard operating procedure (SOP) for approval of FDI proposals by ministries following the government decision to phase out what board? A. FIDB B. FIDP C. FIPB D. FIDC Ans. FIPB Q.2. The Governments of Odisha and neighbouring West Bengal conducted joint security exercise. What was it called ? A. Sagar Darshan B. Karan Kavach C. Sagar Kavach D. Sagar Manthan Ans. Sagar Kavach Q.3. Which keystone document has been promulgated for the first time in the history of armed forces in Nov 2017? A. Joint Training Doctrine Indian Armed Forces B. Joint Doctrine Indian Armed Forces-2017 C. Joint Training Doctrine Indian Air Force D. Joint Doctrine Indian Armed Forces-2018 Ans. Joint Training Doctrine Indian Armed Forces Q.4. India State Level Disease Burden was a report released by which medical body on 14th Nov, 2017? A. ICAR B. ICRISAT C. ICMR D. Both a and c Ans. ICMR Q.5. What is the objective of the India You...

Q.1. What is the name of the Child Rights Week from 16th to 20th Nov 2017? A. Hausla 2017 B. Samriddhi, 2017 C. Hunar, 2017 D. Samarth, 2017 Ans. Hausla 2017 Q.2. Where is the ASEAN defence ministers meeting plus being held in Oct 2017? A. Philippines B. Malaysia C. Indonesia D. Thailand Ans. Philippines Q.3. Make in India: Sweden 2017 was organised by which department in Stockholm on Oct 12 and 13th? - Published on 13 Oct 17 A. DIPP B. DAE C. DoT D. None Ans. DIPP Q.4. The 4th Michibiki satellite launched by Japan on Oct 10, 2017 is a part of which satellite system? A. Quasi Zenith Satellite System B. Quasi Zonal Satellite System C. Geo Positioning Satellite System D. Both a and c Ans. Both a and c Q.5. Which organisation is the lead agency for the BIMSTEC DMEx-2017? A. National Disaster Response Force B. National Disaster Management Force C. National Disaster Security Force D. National Disaster Rehabilitation Force Ans. National Disaster Res...

Q.1. India signed how many agreements with Philippines in Nov 2017? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 Ans. 4 Q.2. Where has a rice field lab been inaugurated in the name of India's PM Modi? A. Los Banos, Philippines B. Manila, Philippines C. Hanoi, Vietnam D. Hangphong, Vietnam Ans. Los Banos, Philippines Q.3. APEC Vietnam 2017 marks the holding of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings for which year(s)? A. 2017 B. 2018 C. 2019 D. 2020 Ans. 2017 Q.4. Which 4 nations held their first official level talks to keep the Indo-Pacific region inclusive and open? A. Japan, Australia, India, US B. Japan, Australia, India, UK C. Japan, Australia, India, UAE D. Japan, Australia, India, Canada Ans. Japan, Australia, India, US Q.5. India was re-elected on the executive board of which UN body on Nov 2017? A. UNESCO B. UNAID C. UNDP D. UNICEF Ans. UNESCO Q.6. Indian MHA Union Minister chaired the second meeting of Island Development Agency for which islands?...

Q.1. The 4th India Canada Ministerial Dialogue on which economic activities was held in New Delhi on 13th Nov 2017? A. Trade and Investment B. Export C. Import D. Bilateral trade E. Both a and d Ans. Both a and d Q.2. Second meeting of the EAC and the PM fostered a clear road map for which of the following? A. Skill development B. Job creation C. Enhanced resource investment in social sector D. All of the above Ans. All of the above Q.3. India Disaster Response Summit was organised jointly by NDMA and which social media channel? A. Twitter B. Facebook C. Instagram D. Pinterest Ans. Facebook Q.4.  National Conference on which crucial concern is being held on 19th Sept 2017 by WCD ministry? A. Under nutrition B. Vaccination C. Drinking water D. Sanitation Ans. Under nutrition Q.5. Where was the 7th meeting of BRICS Trade Ministers held from 1 to 2 August 2017 A. Shanghai B. Beijing C. Tokyo D. Rio De Janeiro Ans. Shanghai Q.6. Which coun...

Q.1. GoI has reconstituted the board of which roadways organisation to ensure smooth implementation of the Bharatmala project? A. NHAI B. BRO C. GREF Centre D. Both a and b Ans. NHAI Q.2. NASSCOM has just appointed its first woman president, ________. A. Anu Aga B. Indra Nooyi C. Debjani Ghosh D. Chanda Kocchar Ans. Debjani Ghosh Q.3. Who has been appointed the CISF ADG till May 31, 2020? A. Alok Kumar Pateria B. Kiran Bedi C. KPS Gill D. OP Singh Ans. Alok Kumar Pateria Q.4. Who has been appointed the representative of India to carry forward dialogue in J&K? A. Pranay Sahay B. Dineshwar Sharma C. Shyam Saran D. Shiv Shankar Menon Ans. Dineshwar Sharma Q.5. Who has been appointed the UNESCO head w.e.f 15th Oct 2017? A. Audrey Azoulay B. Irina Bokova C. Christine Lagarde D. Veronica Dauge Ans. Audrey Azoulay Q.6. Who has been appointed chairman of Pepsico India w.e.f Nov 1, 2017? A. D. Shivakumar B. Ahmed El Sheikh C. Sanjeev Chaddha ...

Q.1. What is the name of humankind's oldest mammal ancestor? A. Durlstotherim newmani B. Turlstotherim newmani C. Jurlstotherim newmani D. Aurlstotherim newmani Ans. Durlstotherim newmani Q.2. Which is regarded as one of the world's hottest hotspots of biological diversity? A. Rann of Kutch B. Western Ghats C. Eastern Ghats D. Sunderbans Ans. Western Ghats Q.3. Which Indian nuclear capable land attack cruise missile was successfully tested with a strike range of 1000 km? A. Agni B. Nag C. Nirbhay D. Babur Ans. Nirbhay Q.4. What is the most ancient spiral galaxy which existed 11 billion years ago? A. A1689B11 B. A1689B12 C. A1689B13 D. A1689B14 Ans. A1689B11 Q.5. DNA sequencing platform is being constructed by which country to store ethnic data of 80 million people? A. China B. Japan C. India D. South Korea Ans. China Q.6. Scientists have created which fastest shortest pulse with a duration of 43 attoseconds? A. X-ray laser pulse ...

Q.1. Who has been designated as the new Finance Secretary of India? A. A.K. Dhasmana B. Bhaskar Khulbe C. Hasmukh Adhia D. Nripendra Misra Ans. Hasmukh Adhia Q.2. Who has been appointed the new Special Secretary in Union commerce ministry? A. Binoy Kumar B. Avinash K. Srivastava C. A.R.K. Kini D. Aruna Sundararajan Ans. Binoy Kumar Q.3. India has pledged to contribute how much amount to UN partnership fund at the 2017 UN Pledging Conference for Development Activities? A. $125 million B. $100 million C. $119 million D. $108 million Ans. $100 million Q.4. The Indo-Bangladesh joint military exercise “Sampriti-7” has started in which of the following states? A. Meghalaya and Mizoram B. Tripura and West Bengal C. Assam and Odisha D. Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh Ans. Meghalaya and Mizoram Q.5. Which state will be the first state to use EVMs with VVPAT machines on all booths during assembly elections? A. Gujarat B. Himachal Pradesh C. Mad...

Q.1. "Make in India" campaign has been launched for making India in to A. IT-Hub B. Manufacturing Hub C. Service Industry Hub D. Agriculture Hub Ans. Manufacturing Hub Q.2. Which of the following are among the 4Ds mentioned by the PM during the Make in India Week in Mumbai? 1) Democracy 2) Demography 3) Demand 4) Disinvestment A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 1 and 3 C. 1, 3, 4 D. All of the above Ans. 1,2 and 3 Q.3. Which French company will make 800 high horse power locomotives in India? A. Rafale B. Alstom C. CNES D. None of the above Ans. Alstom Q.4. India will manfacture Kamov 226 helicopter under 'Make In India' program jointly with A. France B. Russia C. United States D. Israel Ans. Russia Q.5. Which programme / programmes is / are envisaged to make India a manufacturing hub of the world? 1. Skill India 2. Make in India 3. Made in India A. Only 2 B. Only 3 C. 1 and 2 D. 1 and 3 Ans. 1 and 2 Q.6. Make in India was launched on...

Q.1. Which Indian golfer has won the 2017 Panasonic Open (India) Golf tournament? A. Shiv Kapur B. Karandeep Kochhar C. Sudhir Sharma D. Ajeetesh Sandhu Ans. Shiv Kapur Q.2. Which state government will organise village-level tourneys to curb drug menace? A. Odisha B. Punjab C. Haryana D. Uttar Pradesh Ans. Punjab Q.3. Which country’s team has clinched the 2017 Women’s Hockey Asia Cup Tournament? A. China B. England C. India D. Japan Ans. India Q.4. Which city has won the Best City Bus Services Award of Government of India? A. Lucknow B. Mysuru C. Surat D. Kochi Ans. Surat Q.5. Who has been honoured with the 2017 Vishnudas Bhave award? A. Jayant Sawarkar B. Vikram Gokhale C. Paresh Rawal D. Mohan Joshia Ans. Mohan Joshi Q.6. Who has been awarded “Bharat Gaurav Award” – 2017 in Science and Technology category? A. Anil K. Tripathi B. Nikhil Chopra C. Abhishek Rawat D. Dhrub Saxena Ans. Anil K. Tripathi Q.7. Which state has topped the ...

Q.1. Indian Army conducted surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the LoC on 29th Sept. What other responses has India made to Pakistani terror threat? A. Withdrawing from the SAARC summit B. Withdrawing MFN status to Pakistan C. Both of the above D. Neither of the above Ans. Both of the above Q.2. How many nations launched an anti terrorism forum to protect archaeological sites? A. 8 B. 9 C. 10 D. 11 Ans. 10 Q.3. India and the US have strengthened bilateral security ties under ATA. What does stand for? A. Anti Double Taxation Assistance B. Anti Terrorism Assistance C. Anti Trade Curbs Assistance D. None of the above Ans. Anti Terrorism Assistance Q.4. Pakistan Army has launched a military operation ______ to counter terrorism. A. Hadd ul Fasaad B. Badd ul Fasaad C. Radd ul Fasaad D. None of the above Ans. Radd ul Fasaad Q.5.India held high level consultations on counter-terrorism with which country on 1st Feb 2017? A. Russia B. China C. P...

Q.1. What does PMGDISHA stand for in the context of digital literacy? A. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan B. Pradhan Mantri Gaon Digital Saksharta Abhiyan C. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Dual Saksharta Abhiyan D. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Ayojana Answer: A. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan Q.2. Which company is acquiring Tata Teleservices Ltd? A. BSNL B. Bharti Airtel C. Vodafone D. Idea Ans. Bharti Airtel Q.3. The world's first hybrid electric tram powered by hydrogen fuel cells has started in which country? A. USA B. Germany C. China D. France Ans. China Q.4. What is rank of India in Global Hunger Index 2017? A. 39 B. 108 C. 100 D. 67 Ans. 100 Q.5. Who has won the Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration for 2015 -16? A. Shaina NC B. Shyam Benegal C. T M Krishna D. MP Sharma Ans. T M Krishna Q.6. What is name of recently launched Google’s UPI based digital payment service? A. SpeedPay...