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| 101. |
Sankalp Se Siddhi Program was launched in ___________. |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched New India movement from 2017-2022, a Sankalp Se Siddhi (Attainment through Resolve) Program was organized at Coimbatore. It organized an India free of Poverty, Corruption, Terrorism, Communalism, Casteism, and Un-cleanliness. | |
| 102. |
Which Indian city will host the 2nd World Congress of Optometry? |
| Answer» The 2nd World Congress of Optometry to be held in Hyderabad International Convention Centre during September 11-13. The Congress will not only highlight and raise awareness of issues, but will also further the important strides made in India to improve both access to vision care and reduce avoidable blindness. The conference theme is 'Accessible, quality vision and eye health'. It ties into WHO's Universal eye health: A global action plan 2014-19, which aims to reduce the prevalence of avoidable visual impairment by 25 per cent by 2017. | |
| 103. |
India's first Partition museum was opened in which city? |
| Answer» India's first museum will open this week in Amritsar Punjab, as India and Pakistan celebrate 70 years as independent nations. The museum will include photographs, newspaper clippings, donated personal items, and screens showing video interviews with survivors. | |
| 104. |
Which city's police department has inducted five Harley-Davidson Street 750s into its fleet? |
| Answer» The five Harley-Davidson Street 750s were brought by the Kolkata Police Department for Rs 5.5 lakh each. This addition was done because Street 750 is a lot quicker and faster than the trademark Royal Enfield bikes. | |
| 105. |
In which city India's first calf born to surrogate cow? |
| Answer» India's first calf delivered by a surrogate or recipient cow through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) technology carried out in a mobile laboratory in Pune. This is for first time IVF procedure was successfully implemented at the farm level with the help of mobile laboratory. The purpose of producing surrogate calf was to protect indigenous cow breeds in its original form which have been destroyed due to cross-breeding. | |
| 106. |
This city is hosting the 8th World Renewable Energy Technology Congress? |
| Answer» The 8th World Renewable Energy Technology Congress & Expo-2017 has started in New Delhi from August 21, 2017. The theme of the 3-day annual conference is "Renewable Energy: What Works", which focuses on new Green Technologies to ensure clean, reliable and affordable Renewable Energy supplies. It provides an opportunity and open forum to exchange information, share experiences and best practices by bringing together experts, investors and other multi stake holders. | |
| 107. |
Which city hosted the Chief Electoral Officers' Conference of all States and Union Territories? |
| Answer» The two-day Chief Electoral Officers' Conference of all States and Union Territories has been inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti and Election Commissioner OP Rawat in New Delhi on August 18, 2017. The event is being organised by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to review performance as well as to explore new initiatives and improve the election management and voter experience. The conference stressed on the need of providing E-services to stakeholders and emphasised the requirement to develop E-Payment gateways for various election services of Election commission. | |
| 108. |
__________ will build Arabian cap-shaped stadium for FIFA World Cup. |
| Answer» Qatar will build a stadium shaped like an Arabian cap for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This symbolic design embodies everything that unites us as Arabs and Muslims, and is a fitting tribute to the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East. Qatar is building at least eight air-conditioned stadiums for the tournament. | |
| 109. |
The 17th meeting of FSDC was held in __________. |
| Answer» The seventeenth Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) held in New Delhi under the Chairmanship of the Union Minister Arun Jaitley. FSDC is a super regulatory body for regulating financial sector which is a vital for bringing healthy and efficient financial system in the economy. The meeting was attended by RBI Governor Dr. Urjit R. Patel, SEBI chairman, IRDA Chairman along with heads and other senior officers of the Government. | |
| 110. |
Which city will host the first-ever beauty pageant for transgenders "Miss Transqueen India"? |
| Answer» The first edition of Miss Transqueen India, a beauty pageant for transgenders, will take place in Gurugram, Haryana on August 27, 2017. Like other beauty pageants, the contestants will have to go through swimming costume, traditional wear, evening gown and question-answer rounds. The winner will go to Thailand for Miss International Queen and the first runner-up will compete at Miss Transsexual Australia. | |
| 111. |
The 58th edition of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament has started in which city? |
| Answer» The 58th edition of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament has started in New Delhi. A total of 99 teams from India and abroad are participating across three categories in this edition of famous inter-school football tournament. Teams from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Afghanistan and Singapore are participating in this edition. The one month long football carnival will be played in three categories Sub-Junior boys (Under-14), Junior Girls (Under-17), Junior Boys (Under-17). | |
| 112. |
The first edition of Grameen Khel Mahotsav will kick-start from which city? |
| Answer» The first edition of Rural Games or Grameen Khel Mahotsav will kick-start from Delhi and will take place between 28th August to 3rd September 2017. The purpose of the Rural Games is to popularize the indigenous games like wrestling and athletics and will also have fun games like Matka Race, Tug of War for senior citizens. In the first stage, the games will be held in Alipur, Mehrauli, Nangloi, Najafgarh and Shahadara where ten thousand youngsters will participate. The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will also launch sports talent search portal. | |
| 113. |
Name the minister who handed over the Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) jointly developed by India and Israel, to the Indian Navy, at Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL). |
| Answer» Defence Minister Arun Jaitley handed over the Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) jointly developed by India and Israel, to the Indian Navy, at Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL). LRSAM is an advanced combat suit for missile defence against air targets and missiles, and has full capabilities of air and surface surveillance, threat alert and fire control. Public sector BDL is the missile production agency for the three armed forces. | |
| 114. |
India's first World Peace University was inagurated in _________. |
| Answer» Envisioning education through a holistic outlook of knowledge building to establish peace and harmony in the world, the Dr Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University located in Pune was inaugurated by chief minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis. MIT World Peace University is an entirely new concept, a model for a moulding global citizens. There is no difference between science and spirituality. | |
| 115. |
Which is the host city of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD)'s first synergy conference on Defence Pensions? |
| Answer» The Defence Accounts Department (DAD) has organized its first Synergy Conference on Defence Pensions in New Delhi on August 28, 2017. The conference was attended by all Defence Pensioners Associations and was open to all Defence Pensioners. The purpose of the conference was to obtain feedback from the pensioners that would help the department to serve them better with constantly improving systems and procedures. Digitization of pension data and implementation of a pensions app were also discussed in detail. | |
| 116. |
Which city is hosting the annual conference Rajaswa Gyan Sangam (RGS - 2017)? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the annual conference - Rajaswa Gyan Sangam (RGS-2017) in New Delhi on September 1, 2017. The conference is jointly organised by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC). The objective of the Conference is to enable a two-way communication between the policy-makers and the senior officers in the field offices with a view to increase revenue collection and facilitate effective implementation of law and policies in key result areas. Apart from the joint sessions, separate technical sessions of each Board will be held during the two-day Conference. Issues arising in implementation of policies and strategies to achieve targets in core functional areas will also be discussed. Crucial issues like Tax Evasion, GST, Customs Reforms and Modernisation will also come up for discussion. | |
| 117. |
Which city gets India's first World Heritage City certificate? |
| Answer» Ahmedabad in Gujarat was formally accorded the status of India's first World Heritage City with UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova handing over the certificate in this regard to Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The honour makes the walled city of Ahmedabad the first city in India, and the third in Asia. India now has a total of 36 World Heritage Inscriptions -- 28 cultural, 7 natural and 1 mixed site. | |
| 118. |
China's first test-flight base for civilian drones was opened in __________. |
| Answer» The Civil Aviation Administration of China announced the opening of the country's first test-flight base for civilian drones in Shanghai. According to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of China, there are over 120,000 registered drones in the country. China has approximately 500 drone manufacturers, controlling almost 70 per cent of market share. | |
| 119. |
World's highest sandcastle built in the German city of ____________. |
| Answer» The world's highest sandcastle is now standing 16.68 meters tall in the German city of Duisburg. A German travel operator organized the construction of the mammoth sandcastle, bringing in 3,500 tons of sand over the past three and a half weeks to the site at a former steelworks in the inland city. The new sandcastle is decorated with sand models of tourist attractions such as Athens' Acropolis, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. | |
| 120. |
The 9th edition of BRICS summit-2017 will be held in __________. |
| Answer» The 9th edition of BRICS summit-2017 has started at Xiamen in the Fujian Province of east China on September 3, 2017 with theme "BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future". For this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a two nation tour of China and Myanmar. On the first leg of his visit, Mr. Modi will attend the 2017 BRICS Summit. In the 3-day summit, at least four documents, BRICS Action Agenda on Economic and Trade Development, BRICS Action Agenda on the Innovation Cooperation, BRICS Customs Cooperation and an MoU between BRICS Business Council and New Development Bank are expected to be signed. On the second leg of the visit, Prime Minister Modi will pay a State visit to Myanmar from September 5th to 7th. This will be Prime Minister Modi's first bilateral State visit to Myanmar. | |
| 121. |
New project to set up a Turtle Sanctuary in ___________. |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of Water Resources approved a project to set up Turtle sanctuary in Allahabad along with River Biodiversity Park at Sangam in Allahabad. The purpose of the Turtle sanctuary is to protect the rich aquatic biodiversity of river Ganga from escalating anthropogenic pressures. This project will provide a platform to make the visitors aware of their place in the ecosystem, their roles, and responsibilities, improve their understanding of the complexity of co-existence with the environment. | |
| 122. |
Which government makes Child Lock stickers mandatory for cabs? |
| Answer» The Delhi govt made it mandatory for all the cabs to have at least 4 stickers informing passengers to disable the Child Lock System before the journey starts. The Delhi Commission for Women observed that the possibility of crime against women increases as they cannot open the doors once the lock is activated. | |
| 123. |
NITI Aayog has launched the National Nutrition Strategy from which city? |
| Answer» NITI Aayog has recently launched the National Nutrition Strategy in New Delhi with an aimed at Kuposhan Mukt Bharat. It was launched by Leader of the Green Revolution, Dr M S Swaminathan and Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Dr Rajiv Kumar on September 5, 2017. The Nutrition Strategy intends to bring nutrition to the centre-stage of the National Development Agenda. It lays the roadmap for targeted action to address India's nutritional needs. | |
| 124. |
In which city the First water ATM was inaugurated? |
| Answer» Telangana State Home Minister Naini Narasimha Reddy has inaugurated 'Any Time Water' kiosk, known as water ATM near Nalgonda X Roads which is joint initiative of Safe Water Network, an international NGO and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). Purified water will be made available at a payment of 2 per litre and 20 per 20 litres of water. A total of 200 ATMs will be set up to reach a targetted 150,000 people. In the first phase 50 water ATMs will be operationalised by 2018. | |
| 125. |
World's First Dividing Retractable Football pitch will be built at _________. |
| Answer» Tottenham's new stadium will include the world's first retractable pitch, which is due to open in 2018, allowing the venue to hold both football and NFL matches. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, referred simply as Tottenham or Spurs, is an English football club located in Tottenham, Haringey, London. | |
| 126. |
India's First Online Transgender Channel was launched in __________. |
| Answer» The Hyderabad-based transwoman activist, who holds two post-graduate degrees, did not despair. Instead, she decided to launch the first YouTube channel Transvision in India conceptualised and actualised by transgender individuals. Trans-vision will produce its web series in three languages - Telugu, Kannada and Dakhni, an Urdu dialect spoken in certain parts of the Deccan Plateau, including Hyderabad. | |
| 127. |
21st GST Council meet was held in __________. |
| Answer» The 21st meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was held at Hyderabad International Convention Centre. The meet was headed by Finance Minister Mr.Arun Jaitley. Finance Ministers of all states attended the meet. The issues discussed in the GST Council meet were - increasing tax for luxury products, lowering tax for commonly used products like idli& dosa batter, dried tamarind, custard powder and kitchen gas lighter, operation of GSTN (GST Network), tax on khadi and handicraft items etc. | |
| 128. |
India's First Centre for Animal Law set up in __________. |
| Answer» India's first Centre for Animal Law established at the city-based NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad. Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi inaugurated the centre according to a release issued by Humane Society International (HSI). The Centre will create curriculum on animal welfare laws, including developing topics for research. | |
| 129. |
Which city is hosting the first-ever National Ayurveda Youth Festival (NAYF)? |
| Answer» The first-ever National Ayurveda Youth Festival (NAYF) has started in Jaipur, Rajasthan on September 14, 2017. Approx 3000 youth Ayurveda students and doctors from across the country are participating in the 3-day fest, which is organized by the joint auspices of the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) Jaipur and National Ayurveda and Youth Association (NAYA), an affiliate of Vigyan Bharati. In it, Jaipur's National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) has entered the Guinness Book for 'Most people receiving Nasya Panch Kararma simultaneously'. It was a unique record and its purpose was to attract youth towards Ayurveda. | |
| 130. |
President Ram Nath Kovind has launched a nationwide campaign 'Swacchata Hi Seva' from which city? |
| Answer» resident Ram Nath Kovind has launched a nationwide campaign 'Swacchata Hi Sewa' from Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh on September 15, 2017. He will administer nation-wide Swachhta Hi Seva pledge initiating parallel action in all the two lakh 50 thousand plus Gram Panchayats and cities in India. Eminent personalities, community organizations and private sector organizations will undertakes shramdaan activities. The fortnight long campaign will conclude on 2nd of October, Gandhi Jayanti. The purpose of the campaign is to mobilize people and reinforce the public movement for sanitation to contribute to Mahatma Gandhi's dream of a Clean India. | |
| 131. |
This city will host the Indo-Sri Lanka Hindi conference. |
| Answer» The Indo-Sri Lanka Hindi conference was organized at Kelaniya University near Colombo with theme 'Hindi E-learning : Identity and possibilities' on eve of Hindi Divas celebrations on September 13, 2017. High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Taranjit Singh Sandhu was the chief guest on the occasion. The Kelaniya University is distinct as it has a full-fledged Hindi department which offers courses ranging from degree to doctorate and research. Hindi is quite popular among Sri Lankan youths and many of them are enrolled for special Hindi classes offered by Indian Cultural centre in Colombo. | |
| 132. |
The First ever National Conference on 'Mission Mode to address Under-Nutrition' will be held in __________. |
| Answer» The Ministry of Women and Child Development holds the first ever National Conference in New Delhi on Mission Mode to address Under-Nutrition in the country. This conference is being organized keeping in mind the goal of "Malnutrition Free India-2022". The Ministry of Women and Child Development is the first-ever National Conference in New Delhi on Mission Mode to address Under-Nutrition in the country. | |
| 133. |
The 13th edition of Indo-USA joint military training exercise "Yudh Abhyas-2017" has started in ___________. |
| Answer» The 13th edition of joint military training exercise "Yudh Abhyas-2017" has started between Indian and US armies at Joint Base Lewis McChord in Washington, USA on September 16, 2017. During the two week long exercise soldiers from both countries will hone their tactical skills in counter insurgency and counter terrorist operations under a joint brigade headquarter. Both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of well-developed tactical drills for neutralization of likely threats that may be encountered in UN peace keeping operations. | |
| 134. |
Aadhaar card is now mandatory for entry into pubs in |
| Answer» The Telangana government has made it mandatory for Aadhaar cards to be shown as identification proof by Hyderabad residents to gain entry to pubs. Those below 21 years of age will not be allowed to enter the pubs. A murder investigation of 17-year-old girl forced the excise department to implement such step. | |
| 135. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a postage stamp on Lord Ram at ___________. |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a postage stamp on different aspects of Lord Ram's life at the historic Tulsi Manas Mandir Varanasi. The Tulsi Manas temple holds great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism as it is believed that Hindu epic Ramcharitmanas was originally written by poet-saint Goswami Tulsidas in Varanasi. | |
| 136. |
The final event of 'Pralay Sahayam' was held in __________. |
| Answer» The final event of 'Pralay Sahayam', a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise was held in Hyderabad. The final event of 'Pralay Sahayam' was a multi-agency exercise. It was conducted on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad. The event demonstrated the actions of all central and state agencies, National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF), Armed Forces, Police, State Fire & Emergency Services and CISF (Central Industrial Security Force). | |
| 137. |
TRIFED organised a National Workshop on Minimum Support Price in __________. |
| Answer» TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India) organised a National Workshop on Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Minor Forest Produce (MFP), in New Delhi. Minister of Tribal Affairs Mr.Jual Oram inaugurated the workshop. The workshop was conducted in order to expand the Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Procedure scheme throughout India. | |
| 138. |
Which Indian city topped in the most polluted city in the country? |
| Answer» The Central Pollution Control Board of India has announced the list of the most polluted cities in the country. Ghaziabad has topped the list as the most polluted city while the national capital, Delhi, is at number 4. The survey also revealed that Nitrogen Dioxide levels in the cities have increased at alarming rates. | |
| 139. |
The third India International Science Festival will be held in ___________. |
| Answer» The third India International Science Festival will be held in Chennai. Prominent scientists from the government are expected to participate in the four-day festival which will be held from October 13-16 at IIT-Chennai. The project cost will be worth of Rs 10 crore and the festival will have a thematic session on 'Deep Ocean Research'. | |
| 140. |
The third edition of India International Science Festival will be held in ___________. |
| Answer» The third edition of India International Science Festival will be held from October 13-16 at IIT-Chennai. The festival will have a thematic session on 'Deep Ocean Research'. An attempt to set up a Guinness World Record by holding a "largest biology class" of 1000 students will be made. | |
| 141. |
In which city the 1st community toilet for third gender was inagurated? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Mr.Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated a community toilet for third gender, in the Mangalwara area, Bhopal. This is the first community toilet for exclusive third gender usage in India. It was built at a cost of Rs.35 lakh. It also has a change/make-up room. Different signs for men, women, handicapped and transgender people are put on the doors of the toilet. | |
| 142. |
The Union Ministry of Tourism has started 'Paryatan Parv' in ____________ to promote tourism across India. |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of Tourism has started a festival of Tourism 'Paryatan Parv' from Humayun's Tomb in Delhi from October 5, 2017 & will continue across the country till 25th of this month. The event is being organized by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with other Central Ministries, State Governments and Stakeholders. The objective is to draw focus on the benefits of tourism, to showcase the cultural diversity of the country and reinforce the principle of Tourism for All.It will have three main components, Dekho Apna Desh, Tourism for All and Tourism & Governance. | |
| 143. |
This city will host the first ASEAN-India Music Festival. |
| Answer» The first ASEAN-India Music Festival has started at Purana Quila in New Delhi on October 6, 2017. The 3-day festival is organised by External Affairs Ministry in collaboration with Culture Ministry to celebrate the 25th year anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations. The festival aims to boost cultural influences among the peoples of the ASEAN member states and India. It will witness eclectic performances by musicians from ASEAN countries' bands such as The Ugly Band, Cherpen, Tim De Cotta, Red Bamboo among others. Famous Indian bands like the Raghu Dixit Project, Avial, Papon LIVE, Bipul Chettri and the Travelling Band, and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will also participate in the festival. There will be no entry fee for the mega music event. | |
| 144. |
World Dental Show 2017 was opened in __________. |
| Answer» The 3-day international exhibition - 'World Dental Show 2017' was opened in Mumbai showcasing the evolving global technologies and techniques in dentistry. Indian Dental Association (IDA) hosted the exhibition which has witnessed participation from the international exhibitors from China,Germany, Israel, Malaysia, Russian Federation, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, UK and US, numbering about 120 are displaying their latest dental wares in 250 well-furnished stalls. | |
| 145. |
G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting was held in ___________. |
| Answer» G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting was held in Washington D.C., US. The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley participated in the G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting. It focused on the agenda items like Global Economy and Framework for Growth, Compact with Africa and International Financial Architecture. | |
| 146. |
PM Narendra Modi inaugurate highway projects worth Rs.5,925 crore in __________. |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate development projects worth Rs. 5,925 crore during his two-day visit to poll-bound Gujarat. He laid the foundation for construction of Rs 962 crore Cable Stayed Signature Bridge between Beyt Dwarka and Okha on NH-51, Gujarat. He lay the foundation stone for a greenfield airport located near Rajkot and inaugurate a fully automatic milk processing and packaging plant in Surendranagar. He will also lay the foundation stone for widening of Ahmedabad-Rajkot section of NH-47 to six lanes. | |
| 147. |
Standard Chartered Bank opens new GBS centre in __________. |
| Answer» Standard Chartered Bank opened its Global Business Services (GBS) centre in Bengaluru which will complement its existing GBS centres in China, India and Malaysia. The GBS in Bengaluru will deliver support, client due diligence and advisory services for Standard Chartered's corporate and institutional banking customers. Latest technologies in data, robotics and software development will be used at this centre. | |
| 148. |
Which city will host the 48th Conference of Governors? |
| Answer» The 48th Conference of Governors has started at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 12, 2017. The 2-day conference is being attended by 27 Governors and 3 Lt. Governors of States and Union Territories. The two-day Conference will deliberate on distinct agenda items in different sessions. The theme of the opening session was 'New India-2022'. The second session is on the subjects of 'Higher Education in States' and 'Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to Make Youth Employable'. | |
| 149. |
This city will host the 3rd edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF-2017)? |
| Answer» The 3rd edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF-2017) has inaugurated by Union Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on October 13, 2017. The fest is being jointly conducted by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA).The prime objective of the 4-day festival is to instill scientific temper among the masses and showcasing India's contribution in the field of S&T over the years. It aims to build a strategy for rural India through the advancement of Science and Technology. Further, the science festival also intends to make innovation beneficial for the people and develop technology that is affordable to the masses. Approx 3000 people including young scientists, students,teaching faculties and international delegates are participating in the fest. | |
| 150. |
Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani inaugurated the "Indian Handicrafts and Gift Fair 2017" at |
| Answer» Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani today inaugurated the 44th edition of Indian Handicrafts and Gift Fair (IHGF) 2017 at India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida. The five-day extravaganza hosting a gathering of over 2,980 exhibitors will have buyers coming from around 100 countries including China, Australia, the US and the UK. The exhibition will end on October 15. | |