Current Affairs September Questions & Answers PDF 2017

1. Where did the International Hindu Conference held on 31st Aug 2017?
1. New York, America
2. Colombo , Srilanka
3. Tampines , Singapore
4. Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
5. Kathmandu, Nepal
Answer –5. Kathmandu, Nepal
Explanation –
The three-day International Hindu Conference began on 31st Aug 2017. Its aim is to
reinstitute Kathmandu as the global capital of [Link] theme of the conference is
‘Emerging spiritualism: Renaissance of Hinduism’. The aim of the conference is to
make Kathmandu the global capital of Hinduism.

2. How many per cent of the Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denomination banknotes that had
been invalidated had been returned according to RBI report?
1. 85.16%
2. 98.96%
3. 76.52%
4. 69.92%
5. 58%
Answer –2. 98.96%
Explanation:-
As per the data released by the RBI, old notes worth Rs 15.44 lakh crore were there in the
market out of which 15.28 lakh crore have been received by the [Link] means all but 1.4%
of the old Rs 1,000 notes have come back into the banking [Link] per the RBI report
about 89 million units of the demonetised Rs 1,000 notes, worth Rs 8,900 crore, had not
come back into the system.

3. Who has been appointed as the new Secretary, Department of Financial

Services, Ministry of Finance on 1st sept. 2017?
1. Santosh Kumar
2. Manoj Singh
3. Raj Kumar
4. Rajiv Kumar
5. Mahesh Sharma
Answer – 4. Rajiv Kumar
Explanation:-
Rajiv Kumar has appointed as the new Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry
of Finance on 1st sept. [Link] was posted as Joint Secretary and then Additional
Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance from March 19th, 2012 to March
12th, [Link] has an administrative experience in more than 30 years of [Link] has
held various important assignments including the Administrative postings in his home State
of Jharkhand.

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4. What rank that India’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has
got according to the Scimago Institutions ranking World Report 2017?
1. 5th
2. 6th
3. 7th
4. 8th
th
5. 9
Answer – 5.9th
Explanation:-
On August 31,2017 India’s largest autonomous public research and development organisation
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has been ranked ninth best government
organisation in the world. The institute has been ranked ninth amongst a total of 1,207
government institutions, according to the Scimago Institutions ranking World Report 2017.

5. Name of the ISRO’s navigation satellite launch was unsuccessful on August 31,2017.
1. IRNSS-1C
2. IRNSS-1H
3. IRNSS-1A
4. IRNSS-1E
5. IRNSS-1F
Answer – 2. IRNSS-1H
Explanation:-
On august 31,2017, India’s ISRO failed in its attempt to launch its eighth regional navigation
satellite (IRNSS-1H) from Sriharikota at 7pm. ISRO chief A.S. Kiran Kumar told, “There was
no problem in any of the stages. But the heat shield has to separate. And once that happens
the satellite gets into the orbit. It got separated internally. But it’s enclosed within the heat
shield in the fourth stage”. As a result, the satellite got stuck in the fourth stage of the Polar
Satellite Launch Vehicle–PSLV-C39.

6. Karnataka launches unified health scheme ‘Arogya Bhagya’ and what is the
main theme of the scheme?
1. Treatement is necessary than payment
2. Treat your health before it get serious
3. Treatment First and Payment Next
4. Good Health is must
5. Don’t care about payment Do Treatment
Answer – 3. Treatment First and Payment
Next Explanation:-
Karnataka government will merge the existing seven health schemes to launch a unified
health scheme- ‘Arogya Bhagya’. It will cover all 1.4 crore households of the [Link] main
theme of the ‘Arogya Bhagya’ scheme is ”Treatment First and Payment Next”.All the health
facilities will be provided through Aadhaar linked Universal Health [Link] State Cabinet
had given administrative sanction for the unified schemes and it will come to effect from
1stof November.

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7. Which Country has unveiled World’s biggest and powerful X-ray laser gun ?
[Link]
2. Japan
3. United States of America
4. Germany
5. China
Answer – 4. Germany
Explanation:-
The world’s largest and powerful X-ray laser- European X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL)
presented in Hamburg, Germany. The XEFL is series of 3.4-kilometer tunnels up to 38 meters
underground near the city of Hamburg. The wavelength of the X-rays is about 0.05
nanometers, comparable to the radius of a hydrogen atom.

8. Who has been promoted as Ministry of railways on 3rd September 2017?

1. Dharmendra Pradhan
2. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
3. suresh prabhu
4. Raj Kumar Singh
5. Piyush goyal
Answer – 5. Piyush goyal
Explanation:-
The railway department which was held by suresh prabhu is now transferred to Piyush Goyal.
Apart from Railways, Piyush Goyal retains the ministry of coal.

9. Which bank of India signed in five banks of the BRICS Bank Cooperation
Mechanism agreement to establish credit lines in the national currencies, as well
as a memorandum of cooperation on credit ratings?
1. Union Bank
2. Reserve Bank of India
3. State Bank of India
4. Exim Bank
5. Indian Bank
Answer – 4. Exim Bank
Explanation:-
On September 2,2017, five banks of the BRICS Bank Cooperation Mechanism have agreed to
establish credit lines in the national currencies and cooperate on credit [Link] agreement
was signed ahead of the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit in
China’s Xiamen city on September 3rd .“Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES),
Vnesheconombank, Export-Import Bank of India(EXIM), China Development Bank and
Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA)have signed an agreement to establish credit lines
in the national currencies, as well as a memorandum of cooperation on credit ratings,”
Russian news agency TASS reported.

10. Who is the first sportsperson to become the head of the Sports Ministry?
1. Vijayendra Singh
2. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
3. Harihar Banerjee
4. Abhinav Bindra
5. Bhim Singh
Answer – 2. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
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 Explanation:-
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has appointed as the country’s Youth Affairs and Sports Minister
announced on 3rd of sept. [Link] has succeeded Vijay Goyal as the Sports Minister and is
the first sportsperson to become the head of the Sports [Link] joined the
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2013 and was sworn in as minister of state for information &
broadcasting when the Modi government came to power in May, [Link] is the first Indian
shooter to win an Olympic medal after his silver at the 2004 Athens Games.

11. Find the name of swiss president who begin three day visit to
India August 30 2017.
1. Angela Merkel
2. Doris Leuthard
3. Dalia Grybauskaite
4. Catherine Samba-Panza
5. Ewa Kopacz
Answer- 2. Doris Leuthard
Explanation:-
Swiss president Doris Leuthard will begin her three day visit to India on August 30 2017. She
will be received gladly by India’s president Ram nath govind and PM Narendra Modi. These
talks will strengthen bilateral ties and it will ramp up trade and investment ties. The visit is
significant as Switzerland is the chair of the Nuclear Suppliers Groupwhere India has been
seeking [Link] countries will sign trade agreements and a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) on railway infrastructure.

12. CIPAM, which works under the Department of Industrial Policy and
Promotion (DIPP) in the ministry, has started a _________initiative.
1.“#LetsTalkIP”
2. “#LetsGoIP”
3. “#LetsWelcomeIP”
4. “#LetsThinkIP”
5. “#LetsKnowIP”
Answer – 1.“#LetsTalkIP”
Explanation:-
CIPAM-DIPP launches social media campaign to promote Geographical [Link],
which works under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) in the ministry,
has started an “#LetsTalkIP” initiative. Cell for IPR Promotions and Management (CIPAM)
has launched a social media campaign to promote Indian Geographical [Link] has
been launched to make more people aware about the importance of intellectual property
rights (IPRs).

13. Where did the Joint India-Nepal army exercise begins?

1. Saljhandi
2. Kathmandu
3. Butwal
4. Bharatpur
5. Patan
Answer -[Link]
Explanation:- Joint India-Nepal army exercise begins in Saljhandi, [Link] India Joint
Military Exercise Surya Kiran has launched and it is to be held from September 3 to 16. This is
the 12th edition of the [Link] military exercise, Surya Kiran Nepal Army Battle School
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 at [Link] will have around 350 troops from each side, focusing on counterinsurgency and
counter-terror operations.

14. Which country ratifies the ISA Framework Agreement and became the
ninth member of ISA framework agreement announced on 3rd Sep.2017?
1. Maldives
2. Marshall Islands
3. Solomon Islands
4. Seychelles
5. Tonga
Answer – 4. Seychelles
Explanation:-
Seychelles ratifies the ISA Framework Agreement and became the ninth member of ISA
Framework agreement announced on 3rd sep [Link] ISA will need the ratification of just
six more countries to become a recognized inter-governmental [Link] ISA aims to get at
least six more countries on board before [Link] now India, France, Nauru, Niger,
Fiji, Mauritius, Tuvalu and Bangladesh have ratified the ISA Framework Agreement.

15. What percent UBS has lowered India’s GDP growth forecast for Financial
Year 2018?
1. 7.2
2. 8.1
3. 5.4
4. 5.6
5. 6.6
Answer – 5. 6.6
Explanation:-
On September 3,2017, Global brokerage firm UBS has lowered India’s GDP growth forecast to
6.6 per cent from 7.2 per cent. The brokerage said that the growth is expected to rise in
coming quarters as the economy is getting normalised post implementation of the GST.

16. With which country India has first consignment of 30 MT of High Speed Diesel
was sent on 4th of Sept.?
1. Maldives
2. United States
3. Australia
4. Japan
5. Myanmar
Answer – 5. Myanmar
Explanation:-
The first consignment of 30 MT of High Speed Diesel was sent on 4th of Sept from India to
Myanmar by land [Link] Refinery Ltd. (NRL), which has been supplying HSD to
Bangladesh, despatched the first diesel consignment through NH 37 across the Moreh
Custom Check Point on the Indian side and Tamu Custom Check Point on the Myanmar side.

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17. Astronomers had discovered seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a relatively
nearby dwarf star. The system is called ____________
1. TRAPPIST-1
2. TRAPPIST-5
3. TRAPP -67
4. TRAP – 2
5. TRIPPIST-5
Answer:- [Link]-1
Explanation:-
Astronomers had discovered seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a relatively nearby dwarf
star. The system is called TRAPPIST-1. It is especially appealing because it has three planets
in the habitable zone it means that these worlds could potentially support liquid water and
perhaps even life announced on 1st sept [Link]-1 has become one of the most
studied exo-systems in the relatively short history of exoplanets.

18. Where did the First batch of 1000 E-rickshaws flagged off?
1. Vishakapatnam
2. Lucknow
3. Faridabad
4. Gurugram
5. Indore
Answer – 4. Gurugram
Explanation
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Water Resources,
River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has flagged off a fleet of first batch of 1000 E-
rickshaws from Huda City Centre metro station in Gurugram on 3rd of Sept [Link] E
rickshaw fleet is being operated by Treasure Vase Ventures Private Limited in partnership of
Delhi Metro, under the SmartE brand [Link] E Rickshaws have been manufactured in
India and are fitted with GPS and tracking system.

19. Where did the 9th BRICS summit was held from 3-5 September, 2017?
[Link]
[Link] town
[Link]
[Link]
5. Samara
Answer –
[Link]
Explanation
The ninth BRCIS Summit is held from 3-5 September, 2017 in Xiamen, China. The
participating countries are the five member nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and
South Africa. The summit is hosted by China for the second time after the 2011 Summit.

20. Which country has enacted law for end practice of banishing women
for menstruating?
1. Sri Lanka
2. Pakistan
3. Bhutan
4. Bangladesh
5. Nepal
Answer – 5. Nepal
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 Explanation
Nepal’s government has enacted a new law which aimed at stopping the practice of forcing a
woman who is menstruating, or has just given birth, to sleep outside their home, in a hut or
[Link] to the law, any family member who forces a woman to practice “chaupadi” —
the Nepali term used for menstrual isolation can be punished with a jail sentence of 3 months
or a fine of 3,000 rupees (about $30)

21. Amritpal Singh becomes first Indian to sign up for which country’s
National Basketball League?
[Link] states
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
Answer – [Link]
Explanation
The captain of the Indian basketball team, Amritpal Singh created history by becoming the
first Indian-born player to play professional basketball in the National Basketball League
(NBL). He had earlier been a part of the four-member Indian contingent of Amjyot Singh,
Yadwinder Singh and Vishesh Bhriguvanshi, who had been a part of the National
Basketball League (NBL) Draft Combine in Melbourne, Australia.

22. Health and Family Welfare Minister Jomde Kena had passed away on 5th Sept.
2017 belongs to which State?
1. Nagaland
2. Manipur
3. Arunachal Pradesh
4. Madhya Pradesh
5. Odisha
Answer – 3. Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation
Arunachal Pradesh Health and Family Welfare Minister Jomde Kena had passed away on 5th
Sept. [Link] was a resident of Gensi village in Lower Siang district in [Link]
represented Likabali constituency and was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in [Link]
was re-elected to the House from the same constituency in 2009 and 2014.

23. To which country India hands over off-shore patrol vessel Varuna ?
1. Bangladesh
2. Nepal
3. Sri Lanka
4. Myanmar
5. Bhutan
Answer – 3. Sri Lanka
Explanation
On 5th September 2017, India handed over an off-shore patrol vessel, Varuna, to Sri
Lanka as a part of stepping up co-operation between the two coast guards.
The ship (Varuna) was decommissionedwith traditional honours on August 23 to facilitate
the handing over at Kochi.

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24. Which state government launches ‘Gyankunj Project ‘in schools?
1. Rajasthan
2. Tamilnadu
3. Mizoram
4. Gujarat
5. Odisha
Answer – [Link]
Explanation
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani has launched “Gyakunj e-class project” from Shahpur primary school
in Gandhinagar announced on 4th Sept [Link] this initiative, interactive e-class will be
launched with smart [Link] the first phase, 550 schools will be covered under the ‘Gyankunj
Project’ and gradually standard 5th to 9th of every schools of the state will cover under the
project.’Gyankunj Project’ covers under total worth of Rs. 35.85 crore.

25. Which entity has launched Chatbot for Customer Care to assist customers?
1. Indian Bank
2. State Bank of India
3. Axis Bank of India
4. Union Bank of India
5. City Union Bank
Answer – 2. State Bank of India
Explanation
State Bank of India (SBI) is the latest to get smitten by the Artificial Intelligence and
Automation. They have launched their first ever chatbot called SBI Intelligent Assistant or
SIA, which would be powered by AI, and designed to assist customers. This special chatbot
has been created & developed by Allincall, which is a startup from Mumbai, and backed by
startup cell of IIT Bombay.

26. Name of the mobile app developed by APEDA for farmers to facilitate
registration, testing and certification of certain fruits and vegetables.
1. AgriMarketnet
2. AgriApp
3. Farmnet
4. Agricrop
5. Hortinet
Answer – 5. Hortinet
Explanation
According to the Commerce Ministry, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority(APEDA) has developed a mobile app “Hortinet” for farmers to facilitate
registration, testing and certification of certain fruits and [Link] app “Hortinet” is an
integrated traceability system developed by APEDA for providing internet-based services to
the stakeholders.

27. Where was the AIBA world boxing championships 2017 held?
1. Chicago, United States
2. Sydney, Australia
3. Milan, Italy
4. Hamburg, Germany
5. Bangkok, Thailand
Answer – 4. Hamburg, Germany
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 Explanation
On 25th August 2017, the 2017 edition of AIBA world boxing championships started. This
event was hosted by Hamburg, Germany. The event lasted till 2nd September 2017. The best
280 boxers in world competed for one of the most decorated boxing titles in the word.

28. Who has won the Italian Grand Prix 2017 to take lead in Formula-1 title
race announced on 3rd sept. 2017?
1. Sebastian Vettel
2. Lewis Hamilton
3. Valtteri Bottas
4. Daniel Ricciardo
5. Kimi Raikkonen
Answer – 2. Lewis Hamilton
Explanation
Lewis Hamilton wins Italian Grand Prix, takes lead title from Sebastian Vettel
Lewis Hamilton has won the Italian Grand Prix 2017 to take lead in Formula-1 title race
announced on 3rd sept. 2017. Hamilton now has 238 points, three more points than Vettel.

29. Where did the India and Sri Lanka begin Joint Naval Exercise SLINEX 2017?
1. Chennai
2. Bhubaneswar
3. Kochi
4. Arakkonam
5. Visakhapatnam
Answer – 5. Visakhapatnam
Explanation
On 7th September 2017, the seventh edition of India-Sri Lanka joint maritime naval
exercise SLINEX 2017 started near Vishakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh in India on
the Bay of Bengal. It will last till 14th September 2017.
SLINEX – Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise are a series of naval exercises between the Indian
Navy and the Sri Lankan Navy.

30. Andhra Pradesh has signed MoU for country’s 1st Hyperloop to connect which of its
two cities?
1. Visakhapatnam and Anantapur
2. Vijayawada and Amaravati
3. Kadapa and Guntur
4. Dharmavaram and Tripathi
5. Nellore and Chittoor
Answer – [Link] and Amaravati
Explanation
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) has signed a memorandum of
understanding with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) on 6th of
Sept. [Link] pact has been signed to connect Vijayawada and Amaravati, the new
capital of Andhra Pradesh in Guntur district.

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31. Name of Indian actress becomes 1st Indian woman ambassador for
Tourism Australia.
1. Katrina kaif
2. Priyanka Chopra
3. Deepika padukone
4. Parineeti Chopra
5. Anushka Sharma
Answer – 4. Parineeti Chopra
Explanation
Parineeti Chopra has appointed as the first Indian woman ambassador in ”Friends of
Australia” (FOA) advocacy panel by Tourism Australia. According to Tourism Australia (TA)
statement she was presented the Friend of Australia (FOA) recognition by Australian Consul
General Tony Huber for her contribution to promote Australia [Link] will be the first
Indian woman ambassador to be a part of the FOA advocacy [Link] her new role she will be
promoting Australia as a tourist destination.

32. For which year India has been select to host Commonwealth Weightlifting
Championships?
1.2018
2.2019
3.2020
4.2021
5.2022
Answer – 2.2019
Explanation
India to host Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in 2019
India has been selected to host the 2019 edition of the Commonwealth (Youth, Junior and
Senior) Weightlifting [Link] current edition of the tournament is being held
at the Gold Coast Australia.

33. Where was the first Water ATM established?

2. Hyderabad
[Link]
[Link]
[Link] Pradesh
Answer – 2. Hyderabad
Explanation
Explanation: First water ATM has been inaugurated by Telangana State Home Minister N
Narasimha Reddy at Nalgonda X Roads on 7th of Sept. 2017. .A total of 200 ATMs will be set
up to reach a targeted 150,000 people. In the first phase 50 water ATMs will be
operationalised by [Link] water ATMs use a seven step treatment process to purify water
that adheres to national [Link] are connected via cloud-based technology for real-time
monitoring and analyses operational parameters, thereby minimising downtime.

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34. Which state govt. signs MoU with Google to increase digital literacy?
[Link]
[Link]
[Link] Bengal
[Link]
[Link]
Answer – 5. Assam
Explanation
Assam government has signed a MoU with Google India Pvt. Ltd. to increase digital literacy
and takeInternet connectivity to the remotest part of the north-eastern [Link] this MoU
the government would work to provide Internet connections to 26,000 villages and 1,500
tea garden areas in Assam. The MoU will be used as a launch pad to achieve the state
government’s vision of women empowerment, skill development, and universal education.

35. Which country’s bank has been ejected out of US over terror financing charge?
1. Afghanistan
2. Pakistan
3. China
4. Iran
5. Germany
Answer – 2. Pakistan
Explanation
The Department of Financial Services has fined USD 225 million to Pakistan’s Habib Bank and
its New York branch announced on 8th Sept. [Link] bank has failed to comply with laws
and regulations designed to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit
financial transactions. Habib Bank, Pakistan’s largest private lender, has been ordered by the
US banking regulators to shut down its New York office after nearly 40 years of
[Link] to the report, Habib Bank had allowed 13,000 transactions that were not
sufficiently screened to ensure they did not involve sanctioned countries.

36. What was the theme when 51st International Literacy Day celebrated at
Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 8th September 2017?
1.“Literacy light up the world”
2.“Literacy is backbone of country”
3.“Change over with literacy”
4.“Come and Win over this world with literacy”
5.”Literacy in a digital world”
Answer – 5.”Literacy in a digital world”
Explanation
On 8th September 2017, 51st International Literacy Day was celebrated at Vigyan Bhawan,
New Delhi. The theme was `Literacy in a digital world’. This day was coined by UNESCO
(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) as the International Literacy
Day. On this day, public awareness is created to eradicate illiteracy and spread the
importance of adult education programme

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37. Who is heading Joint Parliamentary Committee on the financial Resolution and
Deposit Insurance Bill 2017?
1. Bhupender Yadav
[Link] Kumar
[Link] Gangwar
[Link] Mitra
5.N.K. Singh
Answer – 1. Bhupender Yadav
Explanation
A Joint Parliamentary Committee has been formed to examine and present a report on the
Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill, 2017, in New Delhi. It consists of 20 members
of Lok Sabha and 10 members of Rajya Sabha. The Committee will gather views and
suggestions from stakeholders and public on the provisions of the Financial Resolution and
Deposit Insurance Bill, [Link] interested can submit their views or suggestions as a
written Memoranda to the Committee. The Memoranda will be maintained ‘confidential’ by the
Committee.

38. Which state has topped in GST migration and fresh registrations?
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
Answer – 2. Maharashtra
Explanation
Maharashtra is on the top position among other states in the country when it comes to
migration of existing traders and fresh registrations under the Goods and Service Tax
(GST) network. Uttar Pradesh (5.93 lakh) has secured second position whereas Tamil Nadu
(5.23 lakh) is on the third position in terms of migration of traders through GST network.

39. Which two Indian naval ships had been departed for deployment to East and
South-East Asia?
1. INS vikramaditya and INS Viraat
2. INS Shivalik and INS Vikrant
3. INS Satpura and INS Vikrant
4. INS Kamorta and INS Tarkash
5. INS Satpura and INS Kadmatt
Answer – 5- INS Satpura and INS Kadmatt
Explanation
INS Satpura and INS Kadmatt departed from Visakhapatnam on 8th of Sept. 2017 to visit 12
[Link] deployment aims to strengthen existing bonds between India and the regional
[Link] ships will visit Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia and Brunei to
celebrate the 25th anniversary of India-ASEAN dialogue. The ships will be participated in the
International Fleet Review hosted by the Association of South East Asian Countries (ASEAN) at
[Link] ships will also participate in the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief
(HADR) exercise at Malaysia. At Russia, the ships will participate in the annual India-Russia
bilateral exercise INDRA.

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40. FAME India has been extended upto how many months by Govt. of India?
1. 1 year
2. 6 months
3. 8 months
4. 2 year
5. 3 months
Answer – 2- 6 months
Explanation
Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Anant Geete mentioned that the
government was considering the extension of a scheme to promote electric and hybrid
vehicles by another six [Link] scheme’s phase-I was introduced from April 1, 2015, to
March 31, [Link] phase was subsequently extended by six months till September end.

41. Which organization was set to get Maharatna status?

[Link] Petroleum Corporation Limited
[Link] Thermal Power Corporation
[Link] Authority of India Limited
[Link] India Limited
[Link] Heavy Electricals Limited
Answer – 1- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Explanation
It was officially announced that Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) would be
granted Maharatna Status soon, in New [Link] Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
would be the 8thPublic Sector Enterprise to obtain the Maharatna Status.

42. Which bank of India has waived retail loan processing fees upto 100%?
1. Central Bank of India
2. United Bank of India
3. PNB
4. Syndicate Bank
5. Canara Bank
Answer – 2. United Bank of India
Explanation
United Bank of India announced that is has removed processing fee for retail home loans, car
loans and two-wheeler loans, in [Link] processing fee waiver will be available till
December, 2017.

43. North-East calling festival has inaugurated by MoS Jitendra Singh in which state?
1. Rajasthan
2. Hyderabad
3. New Delhi
4. Kerala
5. HP
Answer – 3 – New Delhi
Explanation
Minister of State in the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jitendra
Singh will inaugurate the “North East Calling” festival in New Delhi on 9th of Sept. [Link]
two-day event is being organised by the Ministry of DoNER under its Destination North East
series for this [Link] purpose of the event is to promote the art, culture, heritage, cuisine,
handicrafts, business and tourism of North East India.
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44. Which two big insurance companies have got approval for Initial Public
Offering from SEBI?
1. ICICI Lombard and SBI Life insurance
2. HDFC Life Term plan
3. IDBI and Yes Bank
4. Bajaj Alliance
5. IDFC
Answer – 1- ICICI Lombard and SBI Life
insurance Explanation
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company and SBI Life Insurance gets SEBI approval for
Initial Public [Link] Life Insurance has received approval from the Securities and
Exchange Board of India for an IPO of up to Rs 8,400 crore ($1.3 billion), with launch targeted
for the September 20-22 [Link] IPO will involve 120 million secondary shares, or 12% of
the insurer’s equity [Link] Bank of India, which currently owns 70.1% of the insurer,
will sell 80 million shares and BNP Paribas Cardif, holder of a 26% stake, will sell 40 million.

45. Who has launched the book Hit Refresh?

1. Mark Zukerberg
2. Satya Nadella
3. Sachin Bansal
4. Jeff Bezos
5. JackMa
Answer – 2- Satya Nadella
Explanation
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has launched his first book named Hit Refresh. The book
includes the inside story of the company’s continuing transformation, Nadella’s own personal
journey, Vision for the coming wave of intelligent [Link] book goes on sale globally
on 26th September and is available for pre-order. Satya Nadella will donate all proceeds from
Hit Refresh to Microsoft Philanthropies.

46. When was the first World suicide Prevention Day observed?
1. 10th September 2002
2. 10th September 2003
3. 10th September 2004
4. 10th September 2005
5. 10th September 2006
Answer – 2- 10th September 2003
Explanation
This year’s theme is ‘Take a minute, change a life.’This is the 15th World Suicide Prevention
[Link] day was first observed in 2003, as an initiative of the International Association for
Suicide Prevention and the World Health [Link] year, more than 8,00,000
people die by suicide and 65,000 people make a suicide [Link] Association for
Suicide Prevention (IASP)and World Health Organization (WHO) play an important role in
promoting this day.

47. Who has laid the foundation for first Greenfield smart city project in Ranchi?
1. Venkaiah Naidu
2. Rajnath Singh
3. Nitin Gadkari
4. Piyush Goyal
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 5. Narendra Modi
Answer – 1- Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation
Vice president [Link] Naidu laid the foundation stone for the first and only greenfield
smart city project, in Ranchi coming up on the HEC land. It is his maiden visit to Jharkhand
after becoming vice [Link] also laid the foundation stone for an urban civic centre, a
convention centre and an urban planning and management [Link] smart city is coming
up on 656 acres of HEC land which would be fully wi-fi, carbon free, garbage free locality with
modernised housing, traffic management system, education hub and equipped with facilities
like round the clock power and water supplies.

48. The 5th edition of the ‘Coastal Shipping and Inland Water Transportation
Business Summit 2017’ on 22nd of September will be hosted by which city?
1. Chennai
2. kochi
3. Hyderabad
4. Mumbai
5. Lucknow
Answer – 2- Kochi
Explanation
Kochi will host the 5th edition of the ‘Coastal Shipping and Inland Water Transportation
Business Summit 2017’ on 22nd of September at Hotel Crowne Plaza announced on 10th of
Sept. [Link] Governor P Sathasivam will present the India Seatrade Award for
Excellence in Coastal Shipping & Inland Water Transportation.

49. Eastern Economic Forum is held in which country?

1. USA
2. NewZealand
3. Singapore
4. Russia
5. U.K.
Answer – 4 – Russia
Explanation
External Affairs Minister [Link] Swaraj arrived at Vladivostok, in Russia on a three day
visit till 8th September, [Link] Eastern Economic Forum is considered as the biggest
international communication platform for co – operation between businesses leaders and
senior government representatives from Russia, the Pacific Region and the Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

50. Who has become the first woman to run 10 km distance for 29 minutes 43
seconds on road?
1. Joycilline Jepkosgei
2. David Epstein
3. Ryan
4. Katherine
5. Patrick
Answer – 1- Joycilline Jepkosgei of Kenya
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 Explanation
Joycilline Jepkosgei is a 23 year old Kenyan [Link] has become the first woman to run
10 km distance under 30 minutes on [Link] ran at the Birell Prague Grand Prix and broke
her previous record of 30 minutes 4 [Link] and road racing records are maintained
separately by the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations)Jepkosgei has
broken a total of five records this [Link] has set new marks for the 10km, 15km, 20km
and half-marathon.

51. Digital assistance robot-ELEKTRA has been launched by which company?

1. Reliance Energy
2. Infosys
3. Wipro
4. IBM
5. TCS
Answer – 3- Reliance Energy
Explanation
Reliance Energy has launched a digital assistance robot named ELEKTRA. This system
provides automated responses to customers for their queries and requests. It is powered by
Artificial [Link] robot comes into action whenever a customer logs in to Reliance
Energy’s Facebook page or [Link] digital assistance robot takes help of SCADA and GIS
systems to provide real-time responses to the [Link] peak hours, consumers will
get an immediate response to their queries from ELEKTRA without any waiting time.

52. Who has been honoured at International event for work in organic farming?
[Link]
2. S.C. Jamir
3. KK Paul
4. Pawan Chamling
5. Joseph Wilhelm
Answer – 4- Pawan Chamling
Explanation
During a ceremony at Germany’s Lagau on the occasion of the One World Festival Sikkim
Chief Minister Pawan Chamling was honoured for his pioneering work in the field of organic
[Link] was conferred the Grand Prix Award during the One World Award ceremony
on 8th [Link] award was given by Gerd Muller, the Federal Minister of Bavaria, and
Joseph Wilhelm, German Organic Pioneer and Managing Director of Rupenzel.

53. BCCI has released player’s handbook by what title?

1. Be a performer in last 5 over
2. How to tackle the situation
3. The life and opinions
4. 100 things every professional cricketer must know
5. The catcher in the Rye
Answer – – 100 things every professional cricketer must know
Explanation
The book has been released by Committee of Administrators (CoA).The book titled ‘100 things
every professional cricketer must know’ which is also in line with Lodha recommendations.
The handbook has been forwarded by former India captain and current India A coach Rahul
Dravid. This covers as many as 10 topics including handling pressure, having legal
knowledge, dealing with media and knowledge of keeping fit and eating well
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54. Where was the World Congress of Optometry started?
1. Chandigarh
2. Bihar
3. Bangalore
4. Kochi
5. Hyderabad
Answer – 5. Hyderabad
Explanation
The second World Congress of Optometry began in Hyderabad. It was inaugurated by State
Health Minister C. Laxma [Link] was organised in partnership with the Asia Pacific
Council of Optometry (APCO) and the India Vision Institute (IVI).The theme of the
conference is “Accessible, quality vision and eye health”.The aim of the congress is to give
unique opportunity for anyone in the eye health sector including community and hospital
practitioners, researchers, academics and students

55. National Pension System has raised age limit to how many years?
1. 70 years
2. 60 years
3. 62 years
4. 65 years
5. 55 years
Answer –4. 65years
Explanation
The PFRDA chairman Hemant Contractor announced at a conference in Delhi that the upper age
limit for joining the National Pension System (NPS) has been raised to 65 years from the current
[Link] announcement by PFRDA will allow more people to come under the pension cover as
currently only 15-16 per cent of employees in India are covered by pension.

56. Regional Research Institute of Homeopathy has been inaugurated by Shripad Naik
at which place?
1. Aizwal
2. Agartala
3. Raipur
4. Indore
5. HP
Answer – 2. Agartala
Explanation
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH Shripad Naik has inaugurated the
Regional Research Institute of Homoeopathy (RRI) in Agartala, Tripura, as part of the
government’s plan to strengthen health services and propagate traditional systems of
medicine in North-Eastern [Link] is the 3rd homoeopathic regional research institute
in the North Eastern region and the first with own land and [Link] is among the nine
institutes functioning under the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH).

57. Fifth EAS Economic Ministers’ Meeting held at which place?

1. Philippines
2. Myanmar
3. Nepal
4. Bangladesh
5. China
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 Answer – 1. Philippines
Explanation
5th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers Meeting was held in Pasay City, Philippines.
Chairperson: [Link] M. Lopez, Secretary of Trade and Industry of Philippines
Participants: Economic Ministers from all ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
Member States (AMS), Australia, China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the
Russian Federation and the United [Link] of ASEAN were congratulated on the
50th Founding Anniversary of ASEAN, by other EAS [Link] Ministers supported the
strong trade and investment relations among the EAS [Link] economic growth is
predicted to increase to 3.5 % in 2017.

58. How much additional capital is needed for Indian banks to satisfy all the banking
rules of global Basel III norms, by March 2019 according to Fitch Ratings?
1. $ 36 billion
2. $ 65 billion
3. $ 79 billion
4. $100 billion
5. $ 70 billion
Answer – 2. $ 65 billion
Explanation
Fitch Ratings declared that Indian banks will need an additional capital of $65 billion in
order to satisfy all the banking rules of global Basel III norms, by March [Link] banks
will need an additional capital of $65 billion by March [Link]-run banks account for
95% of the [Link] warns that Indian lenders have limited options to raise the capital.

59. Who will be receiving BAI’s first Lifetime Achievement Award?

1. Pullela Gopichand
2. Sachin Tendulkar
3. Prakash Padukone
4. Kapil Dev
5. Virat Kohli
Answer – 3. Prakash Padukone
Explanation
Prakash Padukone to receive BAI’s first Lifetime Achievement [Link] 11th September
2017, Badminton Association of India (BAI) announced that it would award its first Lifetime
Achievement Award to Prakash Padukone, in Kochi. The announcement was made by BAI
president [Link] Bishwa Sarma during BWF World Senior Championships, in Kochi. A
grand ceremony would be organized in Delhi to honour Prakash Padukone with the
[Link] would be awarded a cash prize of Rs.10 lakh and a citation.

60. Which Indian woman has been announced for prestigious Balzan Prize?
1. Bina Agarwal
2. Sikha Sharma
3. Indu Jain
4. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
5. Indra Nooyi
Answer – 1. Bina Agarwal
Explanation
Indian economist [Link] Agarwal, has been announced as Balzan Prize winner in the gender
studies category for her “heroic” work studying women’s contributions to agriculture in
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 [Link] is a professor at the University of Manchester, United States of [Link]
would receive 7,50,000 Swiss francs ($790,000).

61. When will United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation Day observed?
1. 12 Sept.
2. 18 Sept.
3. 20 Sept.
4. 21 Sept.
5. 2 Sept.
Answer – 1. 12 Sept.
Explanation
On 12th September 2017, United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is [Link]
United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation celebrates the economic, social and political
developments made in recent years by regions and countries in the [Link] Global South-
South Development Expo 2017 would be hosted by Turkey, in Antalya from 27th to 30th
November [Link] theme would be “South-South Cooperation in the Era of Economic, Social
and Environmental Transformation: Road to the 40th Anniversary of the Adoption of the
Buenos Aires Plan of Action (BAPA+40)”.

62. Name the online platform has been launched by FSSAI for food inspection &
sampling.
1. FoRCoRIS
2. FoSCoRIS
3. FoCoRISS
4. FoSoRICS
5. FoSoCRIS
Answer – 2. FoSCoRIS
Explanation
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched an online platform named
‘FoSCoRIS’, in New Delhi. FoSCoRIS is an online web-based platform where data related to
inspection, sampling and test result data would be shared by all the [Link] purpose of
this project is to be bring transparency in food safety inspection and sampling.

63. Who has won US Open Tennis in Men’s Single?

1. Novak Djokovic
2. Roger Federer
3. Rafael Nadal
4. Andy Murray
5. Stan Wawrinka
Answer – 3. Rafael Nadal
Explanation
US Open Tennis was held from 22nd August 2017 to 10th September 2017, on hard courts
at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in New York. It was the 137th edition of
the US Open Tennis and the 4th and final Grand Slam event of 2017. It was run by the
International Tennis Federation (ITF).

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64. How many pacts have been signed between India and Belarus to expand
cooperation?
1.12
2.15
3.10
4.20
5. 25
Answer – 3.10
Explanation
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belarus President A.G. Lukashenko signed
10 pacts to expand cooperation in wide range of areas and decided for a joint collaboration
in manufacturing and in defence sector under the ‘Make in India’ programme.

65. Under whom the 5 member Group of Ministers (GoM ) has been constituted
to monitor and resolve IT challenges faced in GST implementation?
1. Sushil kumar Modi & Hasmukh Adhia
2. Rajiv Kumar & Sushil kumar Modi
3. Hasmukh Adhia & Rajiv Mehershi
4. Dinesh Sharif & Rajiv Kumar
5. Atul Kumar & Dinesh Sharif
Answer – 1- Sushil kumar Modi & Hasmukh
Adhia Explanation
Ministry of finance has constituted a 5 member Group of Ministers (GoM) and a Committee on
Exports to look into the difficulties faced on the implementation of GST.

66. India’s first advanced Homoeopathy Virology lab inaugurated in which state
of India?
1. Jharkhand
2. Kolkata
3. Jammu & Kashmir
4. Uttar Pradesh
5. Madhya Pradesh
Answer – 2. Kolkata
Explanation
The Union Minister of State for AYUSH (Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy,
Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) [Link] Yesso Naik inaugurated India’s first State of art
virology laboratory at [Link] Chatterjee Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy in
[Link] cost for establishment of this laboratory is Rs.8 crore. This is the first laboratory
in India for conducting basic and fundamental research in Homoeopathy for viral diseases
like influenza, Japanese encephalitis, dengue, chickunguniya and swine flu.

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67. Who has appointed as first female President of Singapore without election?
1. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
2. Dilma Rousseff
3. Halimah Yacob
4. Laura Chinchilla
5. Mary Robinson
Answer – 3. Halimah Yacob
Explanation
[Link] Yacob was declared as the first ever female President of Singapore, in
[Link]. Halimah Yacob was selected as the President without [Link]. Halimah
Yacob will take power as Singapore’s 8th President on 14th September [Link] is 63 year
old. She was the first female Speaker of Parliament in 2013, in [Link] of the three
presidential candidates only she was given certificate of eligibility for the post.

68. RBI has introduced the coin of which denomination to mark MG

Ramachandran birth centenary?
1. Rs.100
2. Rs.20
3. Rs.200
4. Rs.500
5. Rs.1000
Answer – 1. Rs.100
Explanation
RBI will introduce Rs 100 coins to mark the birth centenary of MG Ramachandran. He was the
AIADMK founder and former chief minister of Tamil [Link] Rs 100 coin will be 44 millimeter
in diameter, with a metal composition of silver (50%), copper (40%), nickel (5%) and zinc
(5%).The standard weight of Rs 100 coin will be 35 grams. The obverse of the Rs 100 coin
will bear “Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar” in the centre, with the legend “Satyamev Jayate”
inscribed below in Devnagari.

69. Which Payments Bank partners with NPCI for RuPay digital card?
1. Idea Cellular Payment Bank
2. Paytm Payment Bank
3. Reliance Payment Bank
4. Bharti Airtel Payment Bank
5. HDFC Payment Bank
Answer – 2. Paytm Payment Bank
Explanation
Paytm Payments Bank (PPB) has partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India
(NPCI) tolaunch a RuPay-powered digital debit card Through the PPB Digital debit card
customers will now be able to transact at all merchants who accept credit and debit [Link]
RuPay-powered digital debit card will be issued to all customers who have opened their bank
accounts with PPB.

70. Which Bank becomes the second most valuable company on BSE?
1. ICICI Bank
2. HDFC Bank
3. Yes Bank
4. TCS
5. Canara Bank
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 Answer – 2. HDFC Bank
Explanation
HDFC Bank became the second most valuable company in BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange), in
India, in terms of market capitalization. Reliance Industries is in the 1st place currently.
HDFC has replaced TCS in the 2nd position now. HDFC and TCS were in close competition.
During the close of trade on 12th September 2017, HDFC’s share had higher value than
[Link] value of HDFC has increased in value by 53 % this year.

71. How much worth has been estimated for the first bullet train project will be set up
in Vadodara?
1. 500 crores
2. 600 crores
3. 200 crores
4. 150 crores
5. 300 crores
Answer – 2. 600 crores
Explanation
Managing Director of National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRC) Achal Khare informed that
high-speed rail training centre worth 600 crore for the first bullet train project will be set up in
Vadodara. This centre will come up on the five hectares of land inside the National Academy of
Indian Railways (NAIR) . The training centre will have a sample track fitted with the overhead
electrical systems to enable testing of bullet trains that will run on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route.
This centre is expected to become operational by December 2020.

72. Which International organization allocates $8 billion for China’s Silk Road project?
1. International Monetary Organization
2. International Labour Organization
3. World Bank
4. UNICEF
5. UNIDO
Answer – 3. World Bank
Explanation
World Bank President [Link] Yong Kim announced that World Bank has allocated $8 billion for
infrastructure projects under China’s Silk Roadinitiative, Beijing. [Link] Yong Kim announced
this fund allotment in a round table conference in [Link] 2013, Chinese President [Link]
Jinping formulated this Silk Road initiative. The Silk Road Economic Belt consists of 6 corridors
which connect to five central Asian countries, Iran, Persian Gulf, Transcaucasia, Turkey and
Saudi Arabia.

73. As per Nomura India’s GDP growth for Fiscal Year 2018 is likely to rise at?
1. 7.1%
2. 6.5%
3. 6.2%
4. 7.2%
5. 7.5%
Answer – 1. 7.1%
Explanation
A report by Japanese financial services company Nomura said that India’s GDP growth is
expected to be around 7.1 % this fiscal year (2017 – 2018).India is predicted to have a 7.1 %
GDP growth this fiscal year (2017 – 2018) and that would be followed by a pickup in industrial
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74. India has ranked 103 on Global Human Capital Index 2017. Which country
has topped the list?
1. Finland
2. Norway
3. Kenya
4. Iceland
5. France
Answer – 2. Norway
Explanation
India has been ranked 103 on Global Human Capital Index 2017 released by World Economic
Forum (WEF). The rankings are based on four criteria – capacity, deployment, development,
and know-how. The rankings are classified under five age groups namely – 0-14 years, 15-
24 years, 25-54 years, 55-64 years, and 65 years and above. In the overall ranking, India
ranks [Link] list was topped by Norway with 1st rank in the overall ranking. It was followed
by Finland in the 2nd position and Switzerland ranked .

75. Which country retains top in 2017 Global Financial Centres Index?
1. France
2. Norway
3. Kenya
4. London
5. Cuba
Answer – 4. London
Explanation
Global Financial Centres Index 2017 was released, in which London has retained its 1 rank
despite major issues regarding Brexit. Mumbai has managed to get 60th rank in the [Link] is
the 22nd edition of Global Financial Centres [Link] Global Financial Centres Index provides
ranking of competitiveness for the major financial centres around the [Link] Global
Financial Centres Index is compiled by China Development Institute (CDI) in Shenzhen and
Z/Yen Partners in London. The first GFCI was released in March [Link] is updated twice a
year in March and September. London has retained its 1st position this year also in spite of
Brexit (exit of United Kindom from European Union).

76. Which state will host 36th National Games in India?

1. Andhra pradesh
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Goa
4. Manipur
5. Gujarat
Answer – 3. Goa
Explanation
Goa’s Sports Minister [Link] Ajgaonkar said that Goa would host the 36th National
Games, in [Link] Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has given the official rights to Goa to
host the 36th National [Link] event would be held in November, 2017. Budget to
setup infrastructure for the National Games has been estimated as Rs.400 crore .

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77. Hindi Diwas is celebrated on which day?
1. 20 Sept.
2. 14 Sept.
3. 19 Sept.
4. 20 Oct.
5. 15 Dec.
Answer – 2. 14 Sept.
Explanation
India got Independence in 1947, English was in official use regarding Government matters
during the British rule. The Constituent Assembly decided to make Hindi as official language
along with English which had already gained that status. Hindi was made the official
language on September 14, 1949.

78. Constitutional law expert and Senior Advocate had passed away. Name him?
1. Karan Gulati
2. Suresh Kumar
3. Raman Roy
4. R.K Lodha
5. PP Rao
Answer – 5. PP Rao
Explanation
Constitutional law expert and Senior Advocate PP Rao passed away
Senior Supreme Court Lawyer and Constitutional expert PP Rao passed away at New Delhi due
to cardiac arrest. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan. In 2014, President of India Pranab
Mukherjee approved Rao’s selection as jurist member of the selection committee of the Lokpal

79. Government has launched Operation Insaniyat to help Rohingya refugees for
which country.
1. Myanmar
2. Bangladesh
3. Cuba
4. Eritrea
5. Finland
Answer – 2. Bangladesh
Explanation
Ministry of External affairs launched operation Insaniyat to help the Rohingya refugees
staying in Bangladesh. This move will enhance India-Bangladesh [Link] is facing
humanitarian crisis due to mass influx of refugees from Myanmar. Bangladesh is suffering
from shortage of resources.

80. Which minister has inaugurated first National Conference on “Uniformed Women
in Prison Administration” in New Delhi?
1. Rajnath Singh
2. SmirtiIrani
3. OkramIbobi Singh
4. PiyushGoyal
5. KirenRijiju
Answer – 5. Kiren Rijiju
Explanation:
The Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri KirenRijiju inaugurated the Conference. Ms. Lalitha
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 Kumaramangalam, Chairperson, National Commission for Women (NCW) addressed the
Valedictory Session. She insisted on improving the prison infrastructure and 50%
reservation for women in recruitment in prison and correctional services.

81. Which ministry has launched “Swachhta Hi Sewa” campaign?

1. Home Ministry
2. Commerce & Industry
3. HRD ministry
4. Textile ministry
5. Railway ministry
Answer – 1. Home Ministry
Explanation
The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched the “Swachhta Hi Sewa” campaign of
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), at ITBP campus, Tigri. ITBP (Indo Tibetian Border Force)
officers and jawans participated in cleanliness drive around the campus. A Swachhta
demonstration by ITBP’s women personnel was presented. Theme song created and composed
by ITBP personnel on cleanliness was also presented.

82. Which country has topped the report as most stress free country according to
2017 Global least and most stressful cities released, by a firm called Zipjet?
1. Tampere, Finland
2. Tokyo Japan
3. Hangzhou, China
4. Stuttgart, Germany
5. New Delhi, India
Answer – 4. Stuttgart, Germany
Explanation
Global ranking for the least and most stressful cities of the world was released, by a firm
called Zipjet, in London. Stuttgart,Germany is at the top ,Bangalore 130th and, New Delhi
142nd.

83. Name of the country become first in Quality of Nationality in the world.
1. France
2. Japan
3. China
4. Germany
5. India
Answer – 4. Germany
Explanation
According to the Henley & Partners – Kochenov Quality of Nationality Index (QNI) Germany’s
quality of nationality is ranked first in the world. It was launched in London on 13th of Sept.
[Link] scored 82.7% out of a possible 100% on the index while Afghanistan sitting at
the bottom of the index with a score of 14.6%.India was ranked 101 among 159 countries.
The index takes into account various factors including the country’s economic growth and
level of human development.

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84. Which country hosts huge war games exercise “Aurora” with NATO?
1. Cuba
2. Sweden
3. China
4. Germany
5. Japan
Answer – 2. Sweden
Explanation
Sweden hosts huge war games exercise with NATO. It is biggest military exercise in more
than 20 years with support from NATO [Link] is not a member of NATO but the
exercise, called “Aurora”, involves 19,000 troops and will replicate an attack from the east
on the Baltic island of Gotland, near the Swedish mainland. Around 1,500 of the military
personnel are from the United States, France, Norway and other NATO allies

85. According to DBS India’s GDP growth likely to slip below how much % this
fiscal year?
1. 7%
2. 7.2%
3. 7.5%
4. 4.5%
5. 8%
Answer – 1. 7%
Explanation
A report by DBS, a multinational banking and financial services corporation, said that India’s
GDP growth is likely to reduce below 7 % this financial year. According to DBS, two main
reasons for the downfall are demonetisation in November 2016 and GST implementation in
July 2017. These added to the already slow growth in manufacturing and investment sectors.

86. On September 15, 2017 which day is celebrated?

1. International Day of Democracy
2. International Social service Day
3. International Civil Service Day
4. World Laughter Day
5. International Revolution Day
Answer – 1. International Day of Democracy
Explanation
The international day on democracy was celebrated on United Nations Headquarters on New
York, US. It was Organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union of UN. This year’s theme is “In
defence of democracy: The 20th anniversary of IPU’s Universal Declaration on Democracy”.

87. Where was Vice President of India laid foundation stone for the first Regional
Vocational Training Institute (RVTI)?
[Link] Delhi
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
Answer – [Link]
Explanation
Vice President [Link] Naidu laid foundation stone for Regional Vocational Training
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 Institute, in [Link] Regional Vocational Training Institute for women is the first of its
kind in [Link] would increase skill development opportunities for women and provide
them with job opportunities.

88. Who has inaugurated India’s first Centre for Animal Law which comes up at
NALSAR University of Law?
[Link] Modi
[Link] Singh
[Link] Gandhi
[Link] Goyal
[Link] Prabhu
Answer – [Link] Gandhi
Explanation
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Meneka Gandhi inaugurated India’s first
Centre for Animal Law that has been established at the NALSAR University of Law in
[Link] Society International (HSI), India, will work with NALSAR to steer and
coordinate the activities of the centre. NG Jayasimha, Managing Director of HIS, India, has
been appointed as the director of the centre.

89. Who bagged Rajbhasha Keerti Award for third consecutive year?
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
Answer – 4- MPEDA
Explanation
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) was awarded National level
RajbhashaKeerti [Link] of India [Link] handed the award to MPEDA
Chairman [Link] on 14th September 2017, at VigyanBhawan, New Delhi. MPEDA
bags the award for the third consecutive year. MPEDA was honoured with this award for
the best implementation of official language in the organization.

90. “Unstoppable: My Life So Far”, book has written by which famous personality?
[Link] Bindra
[Link] Hazlewood
[Link] Mirza
[Link] Starc
[Link] Sharapova
Answer – [Link] Sharapova
Explanation
The book titled Unstoppable: My Life So Far is authored by tennis star Maria Sharapova was
launched in September [Link] book describes Sharapova’s rise of tennis stardom, and the
unending fight to stay on top. The book talks about how a seventeen-year-old Maria
Sharapova became popular by defeating the two-time defending champion Serena Williams to
win the prestigious Wimbledon.

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91. Japan PM Shinzo Abe came to India for attending Indo-Japan annual submit held
at which place?
1. Chattisgarh
2. Kochi
[Link]
[Link] Delhi
[Link]
Answer – 3 – Ahmedabad
Explanation
Prime minister of japan Shinzo Abe came to India on a two day visit to attend the 12th Indo-
Japan annual submit meeting held at Ahmedabad. Various agreements and MoU’s were signed
that would strengthen India-japan bilateral tiesImmediately after the welcome ceremony,
Abe, his wife, and PM Modi set-off on an 8-km roadshow in an open-roof jeep for the famous
Sabarmati Ashram, where Mahatma Gandhi spent a considerable time of his life.

92. India’s First Lithium-Ion Battery Unit facility will be available in which state
of India?
[Link]
[Link]
[Link] Delhi
[Link] Nadu
[Link] Answer
– 2- Gujarat
Explanation
To set up India’s first lithium-ion battery facility in Gujarat. Suzuki Motor has invested more
than Rs 1,150 crore along with Japanese partners Toshiba and [Link] Suzuki is a major
boost to the government’s ambitious vehicle electrification and Make in India [Link] will
hold half the stake and meanwhile, Toshiba will own 40% and Denso the remaining 10%.The
proposed plant to be located in the supplier’s park at Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant in Gujarat is
expected to be operational from 2020.

93. Which company has launched ‘Office-in-a-Box’ connectivity solutions for

Karnataka start-ups?
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
Answer – 3. Airtel
Explanation
Airtel has launched ‘Office-In-a-Box’ for start-ups which is registered under the Karnataka
government’s Start-Up Cell [Link] has been included in top priority as the preferred
partner for the state government’s [Link]’s Office-In-a-Box offers a range of
services to support the business requirements of [Link] is also available on a scale-as-
you-grow model with easy payment options.

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94. Which actor has honoured with Global Diversity Award in London?
1. Akshay Kumar
2. Shahid Kapoor
3. Sharuk khan
4. Salman Khan
5. Aamir Khan
Answer – 4- Salman Khan
Explanation
Salman Khan was awarded Global Diversity Award at Britain’s House of Commons, in
[Link] award was given to Salman Khan by Keith Vaz, the longest serving Indian-origin
MP in British [Link] award was given for his contribution to the Indian film industry
as an actor, producer, television personality, singer and philanthropist. Keith Vaz said that
Salman Khan is a role model and a hero to millions of people [Link] recipients
who received this award previously are Indian actors Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai,
Shah Rukh Khan, Chinese actor Jackie Chan, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,
American Civil Rights leader Jesse Jackson and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton.

95. Which country beat World XI, clinch historic T20 series?
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
5. Afghanistan
Answer – 4- Pakistan
Explanation
Pakistan beat World XI to clinch the final Twenty20 match and the series at Lahore’s Gaddafi
Stadium on 15thof Sept. [Link] claimed the series by [Link]’s victory, though,
was set up by Ahmed Shehzad and Babar Azam.

96. India exempted import duty for sports items and a wide range wide range of
goods for which upcoming event.
1. Hockey U-17 World Cup
2. Cricket U-17 World Cup
3. FIFA U-17 World Cup
4. World Chess Championship U-17
5. World Wrestling Championship U-17
Answer – 3. FIFA U-17 World Cup
Explanation
On September 17 2017, The government announced that it has exempted import duty
for sports items and a wide range of goods for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup India.
The following goods will also be exempted from the integrated tax levied under the GST.

97. Which country has released postage stamps on Indian Yoga experts
[Link] Charan Ghosh and his family members in Kolkata?
1. United States
2. England
3. Malaysia
4. Japan
5. Singapore
Answer – 4. Japan
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On 17th September 2017, Japan has released postage stamps on Indian Yoga experts
[Link] Charan Ghosh, his son [Link] Ghosh, daughter [Link] Ghosh and
Karuna’s father in law [Link] Ghosh. This is the first time Japan has released postal
stamps on Yoga Experts.

98. Where was the Joint military exercise of US and UAE started?
1. Washington
2. Abu Dhabi
3. Sharjah
4. Boston
5. Dubai
Answer – 2. Abu Dhabi
Explanation
The US and UAE’s joint military exercise began in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The joint military exercise
is named as Iron Union 5.

99. Name the first payments bank in India to integrate the Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) on its digital platform announced on 17th of Sept. 2017.
1. Paytm Payments Bank
2. FINO payment bank
3. Airtel Payments Bank
4. India Post Payments Bank
5. Vodafone M-Pesa
Answer – 3. Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation
Airtel Payments Bank has become the first payments bank in India to integrate the Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) on its digital platform announced on 17th of Sept. [Link] will help
in making instant money transfers to any bank account in India and will add to customer
choice and convenience for making secure digital payments to online and offline [Link]
will allow all 20 million bank customers to create their personalised UPI handles on the Airtel
app.

100. Who won the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix?

1. Daniel Ricciardo
2. Lewis Hamilton
3. Sebastian Vettel
4. Valtteri Bottas
5. Nico Rosberg
Answer – 2. Lewis Hamilton
Explanation
On 17th September 2017, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton won the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix,
in Singapore. Lewis Hamilton finished the race first and won the Singapore Grand Prix. He was
followed by Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo in the 2nd position and Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas in the
3rd

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101. Which Government has launched the “Shaheed Gram Vikas Yojana” ?
1. Uttarkhand
2. Jharkhand
3. Nagaland
4. Tripura
5. Maharashtra
Answer – 2. Jharkhand
Explanation
On September 17,2017 Jharkhand Government launched the “Shaheed Gram Vikas Yojana”
at Ulihatu Village ,Khunti district of Jharkhand. BJP President Amit Shah along with Jharkhand
Chief Minister Raghubar Das launched the [Link] scheme aims at developing the
villages of freedom fighters in the state . Ulihatu Village is the birth place of freedom fighter
and Jharkhand’s tribal icon, Birsa Munda.

102. Mention the first Indian state has set up district family welfare committees?
1. Uttarkhand
2. Odisha
3. Nagaland
4. Tripura
5. Maharashtra
Answer – – 4. Tripura
Explanation
On September 18,2017 ,Tripura became the first state in the country to set up family
welfare district committees to deal with the issue of fake and biased complaints by women
against their husbands, in-laws and husband’s relatives.

103. Name of the country has issued a commemorative stamp in honour of the world’s
largest radio telescope.
1. China
2. North Korea
3. Japan
4. India
5. Germany
Answer – 1. China
Explanation
China has issued a commemorative stamp in honour of the world’s largest radio telescope
located in Guizhou province on 18th of Sept. 2017. According to the Xinhua news agency
the State Post Bureau (SPB) has issued a set of five [Link] includes one commemorating
the Five-hundred-metre Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope priced at 1.2 yuan.

104. Currency of Brazil will be mentioned as Brazillian __________.

[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link] Answer
– 3. Real
Explanation
Currency of Brazil will be mentioned as Brazillian Real.

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105. Which NGO “Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP)” for women farmers won UN
Equator Prize?
1. Lucknow NGO
2. Patna NGO
3. Puducherry NGO
4. Pune NGO
5. Kochi NGO
Answer – 4. Pune NGO
Explanation
On 18th September 2017, Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP), a Pune-based non-governmental
organisation (NGO) working for women farmers, won 2017 UN Equator [Link] wins 2017
UN Equator [Link] women farmers [Link] Dange and [Link] Kumbhar from
Osmanabad district, received the 2017 UN Equator Prize, on behalf of SSP, at the UN General
Assembly meeting in New York.

106. Which entity has launched its new, all-in-one point-of-sale (POS)
system ‘’ElitePOS” at the India Retail Forum 2017 event in Mumbai?
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
5. HCL
Answer –
[Link]
Explanation
On 19th September 2017, HP Inc India launched its new, all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) system
HP ElitePOS at the “India Retail Forum 2017″ event, in Mumbai. Elite POS is priced at
Rs.59,999.
It will be available with all HP authorised sellers from October 2017

107. Veteran Congress lawmaker and former Minister Qamarul Islam had passed
away on 18th of Sept. [Link] belongs to which state?
[Link] Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Maharashtra
4. Karnataka
5. Andhra Pradesh
Answer – 4. Karnataka
Explanation
Veteran Congress lawmaker Minister Qamarul Islam had passed away on 18th of Sept.
[Link] was a former Karnataka Minister.

108. Name of the below scheme has been approved by union cabinet on September
20th 2017.
1.’Bholo India’
2.’Khelo India’
3.’Chalo India’
4.’Jeet India’
5.’Lelo India’
Answer – 2.’Khelo India’

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 Explanation
A revamped ‘Khelo India’ scheme has been approved by union cabinet. There may be 1,000
selected athletes will receive an annual scholarship of Rs5 lakh each for eight years under this
scheme.

109. Which country is proposed to be set up Skill Center at Guwahati, India by the
year 2019?
1. Malaysia
2. Australia
3. US
4. Singapore
5. UK
Answer – [Link]
Explanation
On September 19 2017,The Government of Singapore is proposed to be set up Skill Center at
Guwahati by the year 2019 and Dr Jitendra Singh ,the Ministry of DoNER will coordinate in
this initiative.

110. On whose birth centenary Vice President Venkaiah Naidu unveiled commemorative
coins of Rs 100 and Rs 10 denominations?
1. Radha Vishwanathan
2. Saraswati Rane
3. [Link]
4. M. L. Vasanthakumari
5. D. K. Pattammal
Answer – 3. [Link]
Explanation
On September 19 2017,Vice President Venkaiah Naidu unveiled commemorative coins of
Rs 100 and Rs 10 denominations on the birth centenary musician Bharat Ratna M S
Subbulakshmi and inaugurated an exhibition entitled “Kurai Onrum Illai-MS: Life in Music”
nearly two-week-long exhibition.

111. Name the platform has been regulated by RBI by treating them as Non-
Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
1. SEN
2. P2P
3. GRI
4. CSR
5. EU
Answer – 2. P2P
Explanation
On 20th September 2017, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that peer-to-peer
(P2P) lending platforms would be treated as Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC).

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112. Who has been banned by FIFA for six years?
1. Gordon Derrick
2. Walter Boyd
3. Jerren Nixon
4. Leonson Lewis
5. Philbert Jones
Answer – 1. Gordon Derrick
Explanation
On 20th September 2017, FIFA’s Ethics Committee banned Caribbean soccer leader Gordon
Derrick for six years due to financial offenses. FIFA said that Gordon Derrick was accused on
alleged conflicts of interest, offering and accepting gifts and other benefits, mismanagement
of funds, abuse of position and disloyalty.

113. Who has released the book “Bhartiya Kala Mein Salil Kridayen Evam Sadyahsnata
Nayika” written by Dr. Kshetrapal Gangwar and Shri Sanjib Kumar Singh?
1. Sanjib Kumar Singh
2. Santosh Kumar Gangwar
3. Mahesh Sharma
4. Anurradha Prasad
5. Jitendra Singh
Answer – 3. Mahesh Sharma
Explanation
On September 20 2017, [Link] Sharma, Minister of State (Independent charge) for
Culture released the book entitled “Bhartiya Kala Mein Salil Kridayen Evam
Sadyahsnata Nayika” at a function in National Museum at New [Link] was written by
Dr. Kshetrapal Gangwar and Shri Sanjib Kumar Singh.

114. On which nearby offshore ONGC discovers oil in Arabian Sea?

1. Tuticorin
2. Kochi
3. Vishakapatinam
4. Kolkatta
5. Mumbai
Answer – 5. Mumbai
Explanation
On 20th September 2017, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) made a significant oil
discovery near Mumbai High in the Arabian Sea, in [Link] was discovered in a well on the
west of Mumbai High oil fields in the Arabian [Link] new discovery in well WO-24-3 is
estimated to have around 20 million tonnes of oil in reserve.

115. Who had inaugurated the first ‘Pension Adalat’ on 20th of Sept. 2017?
1. Dr. Jitendra Singh
2. [Link] Geete
3. [Link] Gajapathi Raju
4. [Link] Mohan Singh
5. Dr. Smriti Zubin
Answer – 1. Dr. Jitendra Singh
Explanation
On 19th September 2017, the First National Conference on ‘Mission Mode to address Under-
Nutrition’ was held in New [Link] conference was inaugurated by the Minster of Women &
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 Child Development, [Link] [Link] focus of the conference was ‘Mission Malnutrition
Free India-2022’.

116. Where did the 61st IAEA General Conference held?

1. Hamburg , Germany
2. Budapest , Hungary
3. Warsaw , Poland
4. Vienna, Austria
5. Moscow., Russia
Answer – 4. Vienna, Austria
Explanation
[Link] Basu, Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of Department of
Atomic Energy attended the 61st IAEA General Conference held in Vienna, Austria.

117. Which two countries started the second stage of their “Joint Sea-2017”
naval exercises in Vladivostok?
1. Russia and Germany
2. China and Germany
3. Russia and China
4. South Korea and Russia
5. Japan and South korea
Answer – 3. Russia and China
Explanation
On 18th September 2017, China and Russia started the second stage of their “Joint Sea-
2017” naval exercises in Vladivostok, Russia. The exercises took place in Sea of Japan and the
Okhotsk [Link] the first time Naval forces from both countries conducted joint submarine
rescue exercises and joint anti-submarine exercises.

118. Who has launched world’s fastest bullet train on the speed railway line to 350
kilometres per hour announced on 21st Sept. 2017?
1. Switzerland
2. Dubai
3. Japan
4. Russia
5. China
Answer – 5. China
Explanation
China has launched world’s fastest bullet train on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway
line to 350 kilometres per hour announced on 21st Sept. [Link] speed was reduced to 300
kilometres per hour after a major accident in July 2011 that killed 40 people.

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119. Find the Lawyer Zannah Mustapha’s country was awarded with UNHCR top UN
peace prize on 19th Sept. 2017.
1. Cuba
2. Nigeria
3. South Africa
4. Sri Lanka
5. Austria
Answer – [Link]
Explanation
A Nigerian lawyer Zannah Mustapha was awarded with UNHCR top UN peace prize on 19th
Sept. [Link] worked for the rights of displaced children growing up amid violence in north-
eastern Nigeria.

120. Find the name of bank has launched its mobile banking app called BPay in India.
1. RBL Bank
2. Catholic Syrian Bank
3. Union Bank of India
4. Fino Payment Bank
5. Federal Bank
Answer – 4 . Fino Payment Bank
Explanation
On 20th September 2017, Fino Payments Bank launched its mobile banking app called BPay
in India. BPay is an extension of its already existing wallet in the same name that was
launched in December [Link] upgraded BPay app is available on Android currently

121. What is the theme observed around the world on 21 September 2017
during International Day of Peace?
1. “Spread Peace : esteem and pride for All”
2. “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.”
3. “Spell peace : Let Spread peace”
4. “ Be peace : be a achiever “
5. “ Join your hands for Peace : admire and secure for All”
Answer – 2. “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.”
Explanation
“Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.” the theme observed around the
world on 21 September 2017 during International Day of Peace

122. On which river the Department of Biotechnology announced ‘lab on boat’ project
for biological analysis?
1. Narmada
2. Brahmaputra
3. Mahanadhi
4. Tapti
5. Indus
Answer – [Link]
Explanation
On 20th September 2017, the Department of Biotechnology announced ‘lab on boat’
project for biological analysis of the Bramhaputra river.

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123. Name the first scorpene-class submarine delivered by Mazagon Dock Ltd to
Indian Navy, in Mumbai.
1. INS Khanderi
2. INS Aridhaman
3. INS Karanj
4. INS Kalvari
5. INS Shalki
Answer – 4. INS Kalvari
Explanation
On 21st September 2017, Mazagon Dock Ltd delivered INS Kalvari, the first scorpene-class
submarine to Indian Navy, in Mumbai. INS Kalvari has advanced features like advanced
acoustic silencing techniques, low radiated noise levels, hydro-dynamically optimised shape and
the ability to launch a crippling attack on the enemy using precision-guided weapons.

124. Find out the name of state from India becomes first in the world to
operate electric buses at an altitude of 13 thousand feet.
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Jammu and Kashmir
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Sikkim
5. Uttarakhand
Answer – 3. Himachal Pradesh
Explanation
On 21st September 2017, the Himachal Pradesh government started electric bus service
for the first time, in Rohtang Pass. Himachal Pradesh Transport Minister [Link] and
Kullu Deputy Commissioner [Link] started the bus service on 21st September 2017.

125. Which bollywood film becomes India’s official entry in the Foreign Language
Film category at the 2018 Oscars?
1. Court
2. Cities of Sleep
3. Newton
4. Bahubali 2
5. Killa
Answer – 3. Newton
Explanation
Bollywood film ‘Newton’ becomes India’s official entry in the Foreign Language Film category
at the 2018 Oscars. Newton ‘director’ is Amit Masurkar. Rajkummar Rao, who played the
lead role in ‘Newton’. It also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Raghubir Yadav and Anjali Patil.

126. Find the name of first joint drills between China and Australia held in China?
1.“Exercise Dragon-Kangaroo 2017”
2. “Exercise Panda-Emu 2017”
3. “Exercise Dragon-Emu 2017”
4. “Exercise Panda-Kangaroo 2017”
5. “Exercise Crane-Kangaroo 2017”
Answer – 4. “Exercise Panda-Kangaroo 2017”
Explanation
As per the defence ministry the small training maneuvers “Exercise Panda-Kangaroo 2017”
were the first joint drills between China and Australia held in [Link] and Australian
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 soldiers have ended a series of military exercises in the mountainous terrain of
southwestern China.

127. How much of percent has World trade likely to grow in 2017 according to
World Trade Organisation (WTO)?
1. 2.4 %
2. 3.2 %
3. 3.6 %
4. 2.8%
5. 2.6%
Answer – 3. 3.6 %
Explanation
On 21st September 2017, the revised estimates of World Trade Organisation (WTO) stated
that the world trade in goods is estimated to grow at a rate of 3.6 % in 2017. Growth in world
trade for 2017 was earlier predicted as 2.4 % by [Link] it has been revised to 3.6 %.

128. Where the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise “Pralay Sahayam”
held?
1. Allahabad
2. Ghaziabad
3. Ahmedabad
4. Secunderabad
5. Faridabad
Answer – 4. Secunderabad
Explanation
On 23rd September 2017, ‘Pralay Sahayam’, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster
Relief (HADR) exercise was held in Secunderabad. On 22nd September 2017, as a part of
‘Pralay Sahayam’ a seminar on “Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief” was
conducted at College of Defence Management in Secunderabad Cantonment.

129. Which of the following has received its official go-ahead to host the 2028
Olympics from the International Olympic Committee’s evaluation commission?
1. Tokyo
2. Paris
3. Beijing
4. Los Angels
5. London
Answer – 4. Los Angels
Explanation
Los Angeles has received its official go-ahead to host the 2028 Olympics from the
International Olympic Committee’s evaluation commission. IOC will award the 2024 Games to
Paris and the 2028 Games to Los Angeles.

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130. Who has become the first Indian spinner to take a hat-trick in ODI cricket during
the second match of the ongoing series against Australia at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
on 22nd Sept. 2017?
1. Ravichandran Ashwin
2. Ravindra Jadeja
3. Kuldeep Yadav
4. Pragyan Ojha
5. Shadab Jakati
Answer – 3. Kuldeep Yadav
Explanation
Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav has become the first Indian spinner to take a hat-trick in
ODI cricket during the second match of the ongoing series against Australia at Eden
Gardens, Kolkata on 22nd Sept. [Link] became only the third Indian after Kapil Dev
(1991) and Chetan Sharma (1987) to take a hat-trick in an ODI.

131. Where did Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurate ‘Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat’?
1. Odisha
2. Punjab
3. Rajasthan
4. Gujarat
5. Bihar
Answer – 4. Gujarat
Explanation
on 23rd September 2017, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, [Link]
Pradhan launched the ‘Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat’ in Mota Ishanpur village of Gujarat.

132. Name of interceptor boat which is built by Bharathi Defence and Infrastructure
Limited (BDIL) was launched at a function held at the Mangaluru Coast Guard yard
on 24th Sept. 2017.
1. P-505
2. V-409
3. S-507
4. T-407
5. B-509
Answer – 2. V-409
Explanation
A new interceptor boat (V-409) which is built by Bharathi Defence and Infrastructure
Limited (BDIL) waslaunched at a function held at the Mangaluru Coast Guard yard on 24th
Sept. 2017. The 28-metre long, V-409 interceptor boat has aluminium hull and fitted with
new generation of Arneson Surface Drive (ASD) which is drive by two powerful diesel
engines of 1650 KW each.

133. Where was the 7th ASEM (Asia–Europe Meeting) Economic Ministers’ Meeting
was held ?
1. Seoul, South Korea
2. Beijing, China
3. London, United Kingdom
4. Copenhagen, Denmark
5. Milan, Italy
Answer – 1. Seoul, South Korea
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 Explanation
On 21st and 22nd September 2017, the 7th ASEM (Asia–Europe Meeting) Economic
Ministers’ Meeting was held in Seoul, South Korea. Theme for this year’s meeting was
‘Innovative Partnership for Inclusive Prosperity’.The meeting was conducted under the
Chairmanship of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea.

134. Name of the first Indian to represent world boxing at IOC Forum is to be held in
Lausanne, Switzerland.
1. Laishram Sarita Devi
2. Anju Bobby George
3. Mary Kom
4. Saina Nehwal
5. [Link]
Answer – 3. Mary Kom
Explanation
Mary Kom has become the first Indian to be selected as the International Boxing Association’s
(AIBA) representative for the IOC Athletes’ Forum to be held in November, [Link] IOC
(International Olympic Committee) Athlete’s Forum is to be held from 11th November to 13th
November 2017 in Lausanne, Switzerland.

135. Name the author who has written “The Shershah of Kargil” – a biography of Kargil
war hero Late Captain Vikram Batra.
[Link] Swaroop
2. PK Singh

4. Balraj Joshi
5. Deepak Surana
Answer – 5. Deepak Surana
Explanation
The book titled “The Shershah of Kargil” is a biography of Kargil war hero Late Captain Vikram
Batra, who was posthumously awarded Param veer Chakra (PVC) – the highest gallantry
award of India.
.The book written by Deepak Surana is an inspiring story of the young captain Vikram
Batra, which defines the various dimensions of Captain Batra’s life.

136. Who has become the first Asian to be chosen for the prestigious Von Hippel Award
for his contribution in materials research?
[Link]
2.C.N.R Rao
[Link]
[Link] reddy
[Link] Rao
Answer – 2. C.N.R Rao

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 Explanation
Professor C.N.R Rao, has become the first Asian to be chosen for the prestigious Von Hippel Award
for his contribution in materials [Link] award is the US-based Materials Research Society’s
(MRS) highest [Link]. Rao will be honoured by his immense work on novel functional
materials, including nanomaterials (having particles of nanoscale dimensions), graphene (the
strongest and thinnest material) and 2D materials, superconductivity, and colossal
magnetoresistance (change in electrical resistance of a material in a magnetic field).

137. India has been ranked _________in the world with respect to number of nuclear
reactors being installed, by the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2017.
1. 2nd
2. 3rd
3. 4th
4.5th
5.6th
Answer – 2. 3rd
Explanation
India has been ranked third in the world with respect to number of nuclear reactors being
installed, by the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2017, which was released in
September 2017.

138. Which country has joined with India and US to conduct a joint trade
and investment show for the first time, in Delhi?
1. Bangladesh
2. Japan
3. Nepal
4. Afganisthan
5. Sri Lanka
Answer – 4. Afganisthan
Explanation
On 27th to 29th September 2017, India, US and Afghanistan will conduct a joint trade and
investment show for the first time, in [Link] event will be inaugurated by Afghanistan CEO
[Link]. US Defence Secretary [Link] Mattis will visit India for the first time.

139. Which country has joined with Pakistan hold a two-week long military exercise
DRUZBA 2017 which mainly focuses on counter-terrorism operations?
1. United States
2. Germany
3. Spain
4. Russia
5. United Kingdom
Answer – 4. Russia
Explanation
Pakistan and Russia will hold a two-week long military exercise which mainly focus on
counter-terrorism operations. It enhances defence ties between the two [Link] joint
exercise DRUZBA 2017 between special forces of Pakistan and Russia Armies started in
Minralney Vody, [Link] joint exercise will focus on counter-terrorism operations, hostage
and rescue, cordon and search operation.

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140. Name the world’s heaviest woman passed away in Abu Dhabi on 25th Sept. 2017.
1. Catrina Raiford
2. Rosalie Bradford
3. Mayra Rosales
4. Sylvia Smith
5. Eman Ahmed
Answer – 5. Eman Ahmed
Explanation
Eman Ahmed, the world’s heaviest woman who made news when she arrived in Mumbai
earlier this year for aweight-loss surgery, passed away in Abu Dhabi on 25th Sept.
[Link] had lost more than 300kg (660lb) of her 500kg but had died from complications
from other health conditions.

141. Where was the National conference on Agriculture for Rabi campaign 2017
hosted?
1. Patna
2. Kolkatta
3. Jaipur
4. New Delhi
5. Bhopal
Answer – 4. New Delhi
Explanation
The National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign – 2017-18 was being organized
on 19th and 20th September, 2017 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Conference was
inaugurated by Union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister, Shri Radha Mohan Singh in the
presence of Ministers of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri G.S. Shekhawat and
Ms. Krishna Raj.

142. Find the name of scheme has launched to carry out electrification of
all households in India.
1. Matritva Vandana
2. Vaya Vandana
3. Parivahan
4. Saubhagya
5. Sahaj
Answer – 4. Saubhagya
Explanation
On 25th September 2017, Prime Minister [Link] Modi launched a new scheme, Pradhan
Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana –‘Saubhagya’, to carry out electrification of all households
in India.

143. Which government has launched Vision-2025 project?

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Odisha
5. Gujarat
Answer – 3. Karnataka
Explanation
On 25th September 2017, Karnataka government launched Vision-2025 project, in Karnataka.
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 This project aims at developing a draft policy for development of Karnataka in the next
7 years based on the opinion of the [Link] officer of the project is [Link]
Chidambaram.

144. Who was the president of 72nd Regular Session of UN (United Nations)
General Assembly (UNGA 72) was held at UN Headquarters, in New York?
1. Peter Thomson ,Fiji
2. Miroslav Lajcak, Slovakia
3. Mogens Lykketoft , Denmark
4. Joseph Deiss , Switzerland
5. Sam Kutesa , Uganda
Answer – 2. Miroslav Lajcak, Slovakia
Explanation
On 12th to 25th September 2017, the 72nd Regular Session of UN (United Nations) General
Assembly (UNGA 72) was held at UN Headquarters, in New [Link] President of the 72nd
session of the UNGA is [Link] [Link] 19th September 2017, a general debate on the
theme ‘Focusing on People: Striving for Peace and a Decent Life for All on a Sustainable
Planet’ was [Link] 23rd September 2017, External Affairs Minister of India
[Link] Swaraj addressed the 72nd session of United Nations General Assembly

145. Name the GST committee on exports has been constituted by the Union
Finance Ministry.
1. Sushil Modi committee
2. Rita Teaotia committee
3. Etela Rajender committee
4. Hasmukh Adhia committee
5. Ashima Goyal committee
Answer – 4. Hasmukh Adhia committee
Explanation
The Union government has constituted a GST Committee on Exports headed by revenue
secretary Dr Hasmukh Adhia to look into issues of export sector and to recommend suitable
strategy for helping the export sector in the post-GST scenario to the GST Council.

146. Who has been awarded for living legend award of International Union of
Nutritional Sciences (IUNS)?
1. Asoke Nath Mitra
2. Udupi Ramachandra Rao
3. Bulusu Lakshmana Deekshatulu
4. Roddam Narasimha
5. Mahtab Bamji
Answer – 5. Mahtab Bamji
Explanation
A noted scientist, Mahtab Bamji has been selected for the Living Legend Award of the
International Union of Nutritional Sciences ((IUNS).The award will be presented at its General
Assembly to be held at the IUNS-ICN in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 18th October.

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147. Which entity has announced the roll out of the 8th generation of the
desktop processor family?
1. IBM
2. Intel
3. HP
4. Qualcom
5. AMD
Answer – 2. Intel
Explanation
Intel has announced the roll out of the 8th generation of the “Intel Core” desktop processor
family which begin from 5th October. It is built for gamers and content creators for heavy
duty [Link] new processor family introduces the first-ever 6-core “Intel Core i5”
desktop processor and 4-core “Intel Core i3” desktop processor.

148. Which INS was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Vice Admiral Girish Luthr?
[Link] Khanderi
2 INS Tarasa
3. INS Kalvari
4. INS Chakra
5. INS Vagli
Answer – 2. INS Tarasa
Explanation
INS Tarasa, a Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (FAC) was commissioned into the Indian Navy by
Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command at
the Naval Dockyard, in Mumbai.

149. “Yudh Abhyas 2017” is an annual bilateral exercise designed to

strengthen the_______ and Indian Army partnership.
1. UK
2. US
3. Germany
4. Russia
5. Nepal
Answer – 2. US
Explanation
The armies of India and the US commenced a joint military exercise at a base in Washington
state on September 16th 2017 and concluded on September 27th 2017. he training was
focused on specialised drills and procedures involved in counter insurgency, counter terrorist
operations in an urban environment. In addition the Indian contingent got a first-hand
experience of operating with the ‘Stryker’ Infantry Combat Vehicle and the US Army gained an
insight on the training of an infantry unit in a mountainous terrain. In addition the Indian
contingent got a first-hand experience of operating with the ‘Stryker’ Infantry Combat Vehicle
and the US Army gained an insight on the training of an infantry unit in a mountainous
terrain. The officials of both the Armies include five Indian Army Veterans.

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150. Where the fifth Kaju India-2017, a global cashew summit has been structured?
1. Kerala
2. Goa
3. Karnataka
4. Tamilnadu
5. Andhra Pradesh
Answer – 2. Goa
Explanation
In Goa , the fifth Kaju India-2017, a global cashew sumit has been structured by Cashew
Export Promotion Council. More than 450 delegates including 30 from foreign countries had
already registered for the event that would be held with the theme ‘Tradition of Trust and
Commitment to Taste’.It happened from September 17 to 19 , 2017.

151. Which country has obtained the highest rank among the South Asian countries in
the Global Competitiveness Report released by World Economic Forum (WEF)?
1. Sri Lanka
2. Bhutan
3. Nepal
4. India
5. Afganistan
Answer – 4. India
Explanation
On 27th September 2017, World Economic Forum (WEF) released the Global Competitiveness
Report, in Switzerland. Switzerland occupies the 1st position in the [Link] occupies the 2nd
position and Singapore the [Link] has bagged the 40th rank. India has obtained the
highest rank among the South Asian countries. Categorically, India has scored 29th rank in
Innovation, 66th rank in Infrastructure, 75th rank in Higher Education and Training and
107th rank in Technological Readiness.

152. Which famous vocalist was chosen for the prestigious Bharatratna Pandit
Bhimsen Joshi award for the year 2017-18 by the Maharashtra government?
1. Usha Parkhi
2. Malini Rajurkar
3. Sunanda Patnaik
4. Vinod Kumar Dwivedi
5. Manik Bhide
Answer – – 5. Manik Bhide
Explanation
On 26th September 2017, famous vocalist Manik Bhide was chosen for the prestigious
Bharatratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi award for the year 2017-18, for her contribution to the field
of [Link] Joshi [Link] Bhimen Joshi Award is given by the Maharashtra
[Link] is the highest award in the category of performing arts. It consists of Rs.5 lakh
cash prize.

153. Name the entity has acquired F1 Info Solutions, a mobile and IT repair &
services company with a pan-India presence of owned and franchised centres.
1. Amazon
2. Flipkart
3. Myntra
4. e-bay
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 5. Shop Clues
Answer – 2. Flipkart
Explanation
Flipkart has acquired F1 Info Solutions, a mobile and IT repair services company with a pan-
India presence of owned and franchised centres. It will expand Flipkart’s offerings to the
entire lifecycle of mobiles, IT products and consumer electronics, from sales to after sales and
repair [Link] customers can now walk into an F1 Info Solutions store to get their
devices repaired.

154. India will conduct the South Asian boxing Championship 2017 in
_______________.
1. New Delhi
2. Hyderabad
3. Kolkatta
4. Panaji
5. Guwahati
Answer – 5. Guwahati
Explanation
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has presented its 2017-18 calendar which includes the
prestigious South Asian Championship to be held in Guwahati from December 6-10
announced on 26th of Sept. 2017. It is the first time India will host the South Asian
Championship. The tournament will witness the participation from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan,
and Ukraine among other top boxing nations.

155. What Day is celebrated across the world on 27th of September?

1. World Ozone Day
2. World Heart Day
3. World Coffee Day
4. World Rabies Day
5. World Tourism Day
Answer – 5. World Tourism Day
Explanation
The World Tourism Day is celebrated across the world on 27th of [Link] theme for
World Tourism Day 2017 is ‘Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development’.The purpose is to
foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its
social, cultural, political and economic value. The function was presided over by the Minister of
State (Independent Charge) for Tourism Shri Alphons Kannanthanam.

156. Which country has signed ‘Letter of Intent’ with India to extend health
co-operation?
1. Belarus
2. Denmark
3. U.S
4. Norway
5. Japan
Answer – 4. Norway
Explanation
Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare signed a ‘Letter of Intent’ with the Norwegian
Ministry of Foreign [Link] Letter of Intent aims to extend the co-operation in health sector
through the Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI) for a period of 3 years, starting
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 from 2018.

157. Which state cabinet has raised paid maternity leaves for women employees from
135 days to 180 days announced on 27th of Sept. 2017?
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Assam
3. Haryana
4. Himachal Pradesh
5. Madhya Pradesh
Answer – 4. Himachal Pradesh
Explanation
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has raised paid maternity leaves for women employees from
135 days to 180 days announced on 27th of Sept. 2017. The meeting was chaired by Chief
Minister Virbhadra Singh.

158. What are the two new members have joined in International Police Organization
at 86th Interpol General Assembly in Beijing on 27th of Sept. 2017?
1. Marshall Islands and Palestine
2. Palau and Panama
3. Palestine and Solomon Island
4. Panama and Solomon Island
5. Czech Republic and Palestine
Answer – 3. Palestine and Solomon Island
Explanation
The International Police Organization or Interpol, as it is commonly known, has decided to
accept the state of Palestine as a new member announced on 86th Interpol General Assembly
in Beijing on 27th of Sept. [Link] 75 countries voted in favor, with 24 voting against
and 34 abstaining. The State of Palestine and the Solomon Islands are now INTERPOL
member countries. Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah praised the decision as a
victory for the Palestinian people.

159. Which one of the following has received the final approval to become India’s
first Information Utility (IU)?
1. NeSL
2. NBcL
3. NeCL
4. NaCL
5. NtCL
Answer – 1. NeSL
Explanation
On 27th September 2017, National e-Governance Services Ltd. (NeSL) received the final
approval to become India’s first Information Utility (IU).NeSL – India’s first Information
Utility: NeSL is a union government [Link] had received an in-principle approval in June
for establishing an information utility (IU).

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160. By what percent that Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) of India has been
declined as per the report from Sample Registration System (SRS) bulletin?
1.5
2.6
3.7
4.8
5.9
Answer – 4. 8
Explanation
On 29th September 2017, Sample Registration System (SRS) bulletin was released,
which stated that Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) of India has declined by three points
(8%). IMR has reduced to 34 per 1000 live births in 2016, compared to the 37 per
1000 live births in 2015.

161. Who is the ‘Father of research laboratories’ and also the first director-general
of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)?
1. Vikram Ambalal Sarabha
2. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar
3. Homi Jehangir Bhabha
4. Narendra Nath Sen Gupta
5. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
Answer – 2. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar
Explanation
The ten scientists were awarded Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, at a function held at Council
of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in New Delhi. Every year Council of Scientific
and Industrial Research (CSIR) selects 8-10 scientists, below the age of 45, form various
institutions and honours them with Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award. Sir Shanti Swaroop
Bhatnagar OBE, was an Indian scientist, a professor of chemistry for over 19 years. He was
the first director-general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and he is
revered as the “father of research laboratories”. He was also the first Chairman of the
University Grants Commission (UGC).To honour his name and achievements, CSIR instituted
an award Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, since 1958 for
outstanding scientists who made significant contributions.

162. Name the state has been honored with Hall of fame award for the ‘Most Innovative
Use of Information Technology – Social Media / Mobile App’ for the ninth
consecutive year on Sept.28,2017.
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Goa
3. Karnataka
4. Gujarat
5. Kerala
Answer – 5. Kerala
Explanation
The Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala has been lauded with Hall of fame award
for the ‘Most Innovative Use of Information Technology – Social Media / Mobile App’ for the
ninth consecutive [Link] of these six awards, Kerala Tourism bagged two awards in the
marketing category, including ‘Best Tourism Promotion Publicity Material’ for a film tourism
brochure- ‘Your Next Blockbuster Destination’ and ‘Excellence in Publishing in Foreign
language other than English’ for a Spanish Brochure titled “Reanimar – Enel Propio Pais de

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 Dios”, conceived and developed by Stark Communications.

163. What is the second state after Goa and also first time to use the new Electronic
Voting Machine (EVMs) equipped with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)for
the Assembly elections in the entire state?
1. Rajasthan
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Gujarat
5. Karnataka
Answer – 4. Gujarat
Explanation
Gujarat will become the second state after Goa to use the new VVPAT system for the
Assembly elections in the entire state. It is the first time to use Electronic Voting
Machine (EVMs) equipped with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT).

164. Where will be The third India International Science Festival held in October 2017 ?
1. Mumbai
2. Hyderabad
3. Chennai
4. Kerala
5. Bangalore
Answer – 3. Chennai
Explanation
The third India International Science Festival will be held in Chennai next month announced
on 28th Sept. [Link] scientists from the government are expected to participate in
the four-day festival which will be held from October 13-16 at IIT-Chennai.

165. Which Bank has launched a new home loan product ‘CashBack’that offers 1 %
cash-back for every EMI (Equated Monthly Instalment) during the entire loan
period?
1. Axis Bank
2. Central bank of India
3. HDFC Bank
4. ICICI Bank
5. Union Bank
Answer – 4. ICICI Bank
Explanation
On 28th September 2017, ICICI Bank launched a new home loan product that offers 1 %
cash-back for every EMI (Equated Monthly Instalment) during the entire loan period. The
EMI cash-back is available for fresh home loans with minimum period of 15 years.

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166. India ranked __________ on global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according
to the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency report .
1.2nd
2. 3rd
3. 4th
4.5th
5.6th
Answer – 2. 3rd
Explanation
on 28th September 2017, PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency published its
new report on global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, in Netherlands. India ranked 3rd in
the GHG emissions with an increase of 4.7 % in GHG [Link] has faced an alarming
increase in carbon emissions.

167. Where did the India’s first mobile congress held?

1. Mumbai
2. New Delhi
3. Hyderabad
4. Lucknow
5. Bangalore
Answer – 2. New Delhi
Explanation
On 27th – 29th September 2017, India’s first Mobile Congress, India Mobile Congress 2017,
was held at New [Link] than 300 exhibitors, and hundreds of startups from India
participated in the India Mobile Congress.

168. Who has become the first Indian woman to scale Mount Manaslu on 28th
Sept. 2017?
1. Sangeetha Nair
2. Kripa Bhatnagar
3. Gowri Mehra
4. Aparna Kumar
5. Shanthi Krishnan
Answer – 4. Aparna Kumar
Explanation
Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer of Uttar Pradesh Cadre, Aparna Kumar has become the
first Indian woman to scale Mount Manaslu announced on 28th Sept. [Link] Manaslu is
the eighth highest mountain peak in the [Link] September 25, Kumar took up a mission to
climb Mount Manaslu in the west-central part of Nepal. In May 2016, she climbed Mount
Everest before scaling Mount Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica.

169. FIFA has launched the official ball for Under-17 football World Cup and it will be
called _________.
1. Kafana
2. Slava
3. Krasava
4. Promaja
5. Dobriy
Answer – 3. Krasava

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FIFA has launched the official ball for Under-17 football World Cup and it will be called
Krasava, a word generally used by Russian sports fans to describe a striking [Link]
ball is manufactured by ‘Adidas’ and the pattern on it features a striking red design with
jagged lines running through it

170. Which state has introduced the India’s First Indigenous sniper rifle?
1. West Bengal
2. Tamilnadu
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Odisha
5. Rajasthan
Answer – 1. West Bengal
Explanation:-
India gets its first Indigenous sniper rifle from West Bengal
India’s first indigenous sniper rifle was launched at the rifle factory in West [Link] total
cost is Rs 2.5 lakh and weighing 6.7 [Link] rifle has a shooting range of 800 meters. The
factory has received orders from the CRPF and police forces of Haryana and [Link]
rifles are a must for urban police, for VIP protection, hostage situations and terror attacks.