31) Asai has overtaken Europe as the world`s …………… richest region?
Ans : (2)
1. 1st
2. 2nd
3. 3rd
4. 4th
5. None
Explanation: According to an annual report by the Boston Consulting Group, a global management consulting firm, the Asia Pacific, excluding Japan, held 47 trillion dollars in private wealth last year as the number of new millionaires rose in China and India. North America is the world`s richest region with 51 trillion dollars, but is expected to be surpassed by Asia in 2016. Asia is also projected to hold 34 per cent of global wealth in 2019. As in both 2012 and 2013, Asia-Pacific, excluding Japan, remained the fastest growing region in 2014.
32) Sunil Chhetri is the player who became the ……………. Indian footballer to score 50 international goals?
Ans : (1)
1. First
2. Second
3. Third
4. Fourth
5. Fifth
Explanation: He achieved this feat in his team’s 2018 World Cup qualifying match against on 16 June at Tamuning (Guam). Former captain Bhaichung Bhutia stays at the second spot with 42 goals in 107 matches while IM Vijayan has 40 goals from 79 games.
33) Name the state government that has approved an Anti spitting law on 16th June’15?
Ans : (3)
1. Goa
2. Haryana
3. Maharashtra
4. Tamil Nadu
5. Kerala
Explanation: Maharashtra will become the first state in India to get an anti-spitting law if cleared by the Assembly. Under the proposed law, a fine of Rs. 1000 and provision for one-day community service at a public office or a government office have been made.
34) Charles Correa was the chief architect of ………………….who passed away recently?
Ans : (1)
1. Navi Mumbai
2. Visakhapatnam port
3. Coachin port
4. Odisha Coast Port
5. Kolkata Port
Explanation: Charles Correa was one of India’s greatest architects and urban planners, known for adapting his designs to local climates and building styles. Some of Charles Correa’s iconic works include Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya Ahmedabad, the Handloom Pavilion in Delhi, Bharat Bhavan and Vidhan Bhavan in Madhya Pradesh, Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur, the Permanent Mission of India at the U.N., New York and Kala Academy in Goa.
35) The author of the book ‘Recasting India: How Entrepreneurship is changing the world`s Largest Democracy’ is ………..?
Ans : (3)
1. Jhanvi Mehta
2. Vikranth Malhotra
3. Hindol Sengupta
4. Manohar agarwal
5. Vikarnth Sehghal
Explanation: In the book the author explains emergence of new class of entrepreneurs in India, in recent times, especially from geographically and socially disadvantage spaces.
36) The author of the book “Bikhare Khyalat” is …………..?
Ans : (1)
1. Prof. Abdul Haq
2. Iqbal Khan
3. Irfan Qadir
4. Jhumpa Lahiri
5. None
Explanation: The book is the Urdu Translation of Mohammed Iqbal’s writing in English tilted ‘Stray Reflections’.
37) NOWCAST is the Insurance Portal and Weather alert service launched for …………….recently?
Ans : (1)
1. Framers
2. Scientists
3. Astronomers
4. Both 2 & 3
5. None
Explanation: The Mission Mode Project in Agriculture under National e-Governance Plan (NeGP-A) aims to achieve rapid development of agriculture in India through the use of ICT by ensuring timely access to agriculture related information for the farmers of the country.
38) Recentl, which state government directed to make wearing of helmets for two-wheelers compulsory from 1st July’15 onwards?
Ans : (2)
1. Delhi
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Karnataka
4. Maharashtra
5. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: The order was passed by Justice N Kirubakaran who directed the State Home Secretary to make the public aware of the happening through media under Section 129 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
39) Japan’s parliament recently, passed a bill to lower the voting age from 20 to ………..?
Ans : (1)
1. 18
2. 19
3. 20
4. 17
5. 16
Explanation: The bill that seeks revision of the public office election law was passed by the House of Councilors (upper house) after being approved in the House of Representatives (lower house).
40) Sharad Pawar has been re-elected as the President of the………… Cricket Association on 17th June’15?
Ans : (2)
1. Chennai
2. Mumbai
3. Delhi
4. Bangalore
5. Hyderabad
Explanation: Veteran leader of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Sharad Pawar was on 17 June 2015 re-elected as the President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).
41) Recently, How many states have been included in the National Dairy Plan-I by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)?
Ans : (3)
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
5. 5
Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 17 June 2015 approved inclusion of Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh in the list of States to be covered under the National Dairy Plan- I (NDP-I).
42) Recently, Spain made the agreement with which country , on abolishing visa requirements for the holders of diplomatic passports?
Ans : (1)
1. India
2. Indonesia
3. Nepal
4. Bhutan
5. Srilanka
Explanation: Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17th June’15 approved the agreement between India and Spain on abolishing visa requirements for the holders of diplomatic passports.
43) The position of India out of 162 countries in the latest annual ranking of Global Peace Index 2015 is ………………?
Ans : (2)
1. 55
2. 143
3. 78
4. 124
5. 119
Explanation: India slipped by two positions this year. In South Asia Bhutan has been ranked as the most peaceful country
44) To which country India offered its expertise in development of potentially rich natural gas sector recently?
Ans : (2)
1. Zambia
2. Tanzania
3. Turkey
4. Pakistan
5. Indonesia
Explanation: The MoUs signed included a loan agreement between Exim Bank and Tanzanian government on a line of credit for 268.35 million dollars for extension of Lake Victoria pipeline project. The two countries inked eight MoUs in various fields including Agriculture, Tourism and Hydrography to expand engagement in different sectors. The agreements were signed after delegation level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Tanzania Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete in New Delhi.
45) The sale of thermocol plates were banned in the entire state to promote leaf plates. Which state is that?
Ans : (1)
1. Jharkhand
2. Kerala
3. Telengana
4. Andhra Pradesh
5. Uttar pradesh
Explanation: It would help generate employment for the poor and tribal, who are engaged in making leaf plates.
46) Niraj Antani & who is the other Indian-American among the following , who was appointed to the board of the 2015-2016 Future Majority Project of the United States (US) Republican Party on 18th June’15?
Ans : (2)
1. Janikya Mehtha
2. Janak Joshi
3. Gyan Joshi
4. Mithula Vyas
5. Madhuri vital
Explanation: Niraj Antani, an Ohio State legislature and Janak Joshi, a Colorado State legislature, were on 18 June 2015 appointed to the board of the 2015-2016 Future Majority Project. The Board of FMP is chaired by TW Shannon, Chairman and former Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
47) A version of Bhagavad Gita was launched on 17 June 2015 in which country’s language during an international yoga conference?
Ans : (2)
1. French
2. Chinese
3. Japaneese
4. Russian
5. Spanish
Explanation: The book was released by Indian Ambassador to China Ashok K. Kantha. The book was translated by Chinese Professor Wang Zhu Cheng and Ling Hai of the Zhejiang University in Shanghai and was published by the Sichuan People’s Publications.
48) Anandpur Sahib is the historic town of which state , that completed 350 years of its establishment on 19th June’15?
Ans : (1)
1. Punjab
2. Haryana
3. Gujarath
4. New Delhi
5. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Anandpur Sahib (Ropar district, Punjab) is a town deeply revered by Sikhs all over the world. It was founded on this day in 1665 by ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Teg Bahadur. The city is known as “the holy City of Bliss” and is one of the Sikh’s most important sacred places.
49) Which team won the National Basketball Association (NBA) title 2015?
Ans : (4)
1. Cleveland Cavaliers
2. L.A. Clippers
3. L.A. Lakers
4. Golden State Warriors
5. Siver Coin Dare devils
Explanation: Golden State Warriors celebrated its first N.B.A. championship in 40 years. This was fourth overall NBA title for Golden State Warriors and the first title since 1975. The team is based on Oakland, California and has now won NBA titles in 1947, 1948, 1975 and 2015.
50) How many Indian-origin women found place in Forbes` inaugural list of America`s 50 richest self made women?
Ans : (2)
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
5. 5
Explanation: Neerja Sethi and Jayshree Ullal. India-born Neerja Sethi, with a net worth of 1.1billion US Dollar, ranked 14th while London born Jayshree Ullal with 470 million US Dollar net worth comes at the 30th Spot on the list. Neerja Sethi, co-founded IT consulting and outsourcing company Syntel with her husband, billionaire Bharat Desai, in 1980. Jayshree Ullal is the president and CEO of Arista Networks.