May 2nd Week 2015 Current Affairs

1) Name the bank that launched Tap-n-Pay Service?

Ans : (2)
1. Axis Bank
2. ICICI Bank
3. HDFC
4. SBI
5. Andhra Bank

Explanation: ICICI Bank has launched an NFC-enabled payment service called ‘Tap-n-Pay’. . Tap-n-Pay’ payment service is based on near-field communication (NFC) technology which will allow customers to make over the counter payments without using cash. . ICICI Bank has launched this service in collaboration with Tech Mahindra.

2)Name the player who won Bahrain Grand Prix?

Ans : (4)
1. Nicorosberg
2. KimiRaikkonen
3. Sebastian Vettel
4. Lewis Hamilton
5. None

Explanation: British Formula One Racing Driver from England, Lewis Hamilton won Bahrain Grand Prix for Second time in a row. . Lewis Hamilton’s win at Bahrain Grand Prix made him tasted 36th title of his career. . German Racing Driver NicoRosberg was the first runner up

3)Indian Navy Launched INS Visakhapatnam recently. Now who is the Indian Navy Chief?

Ans : (1)
1. R.K. Dhowan
2. V. seshadri Sharma
3. R. Radha Krishna Murthy
4. V. VenkateswarRao
5. N. Shiva rajasekhar

Explanation: Indian Navy launches its first stealth destroyer of project 15 B class, INS Visakhapatnam. . The Warship has a displacement of 7,300 tonnes and is 163 metres in length. . INS Visakhapatnam was launched by R.K. Dhowan’s wife MinuDhawan.

4) Indian Railways launched ……….. to monitor rail projects online?

Ans : (2)
1. E-Samvidhan
2. E-Samiksha
3. E-Sadviniyoga
4. E-railway
5. E-Rail Nilayam

Explanation: Indian Railways has launched E-Samiksha to monitor rail projects online. . E-Samiksha an online monitoring mechanism is designed by National Informatics Centre (NIC). . E-Samiksha aims as monitoring implementation of various ongoing projects of Railways on real time basis

5) Recently Civil Services day was observed on …………?

Ans : (2)
1. 20thapril
2. 21stapril
3. 22nd April
4. 23rd April
5. 24thapril

Explanation:Ninth Civil Services Day was observed on 21st April, 2015. . Civil Services Day is observed by all civil servants to re-dedicate and re-committhemselves to the cause of the people. Note: Prime Minister NarendraModi launched a book on this event titled “BestPractices –Tomorrow is there”

6)NovokDjokovic Won Monte Carlo Masters Title by defeating Tomas Berdych. Tomas belongs to which country?

Ans : (1)
1. Czech republic
2. Britain
3. Argentina
4. Brazil
5. France

Explanation: Novak Djokovic has won his second Monte Carlo Masters title of Tennis. . Novak Djokovic of Serbia defeated Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic. . This was Novak Djokovic’s 23rd World tennis Title which brings him equal to Roger Federar and just 4 titles behind Rafael Nadal. Novak Djokovic is ranked World No.1 in Tennis Ranking.

7)Pollution Management and Environment Health Program (PHEM) established by World Bank. It will focus air quality management in how many urban areas?

Ans : (3)
1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. 6
5. 7

Explanation: :- World Bank has established pollution Management and Environment Health (PHEM) promgram which will focus on air quality management. . PHEM program will initially run from 2015 to 2020 with an estimated amount of 45 million US dollar. . The program will focus on air quality management in five major urban areas India, China, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa.

8)Which among the following won Putlizer Prize?

Ans : (1)
1. New York Times
2. Forbes Magazine
3. India Today
4. American times Magazine
5. None

Explanation: The New York Times has won two Pulitzer prizes for coverage of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. . The New York Times staff won the Pulitzer Prize for International reporting. . DanialBerechulak, a freelancer won Pulitzer prize for the feature photography

9)22nd April was observed across the World as………..?

Ans : (4)
1.International Mother’s day
2. International father’s Day
3. International Mother & Child day
4. International Mother earth day
5. International Scholars day

Explanation: International Mother Earth Day was observed on 22nd April around the world. . International Mother Earth Day 2015 was observed with the theme “It’s our turn to lead”

10) Which country’s train set the World speed record of 603 KMPH?

Ans : (3)
1. China
2. India
3. Japan
4. France
5. USA

Explanation: :Japanese Bullet train Maglev set a new world speed record of 603 kmph. . Maglev train broke its previous world record of 580 kmph up in the year 2003

11) Who is the CEO of “Make My Trip” which is the Online Travel Service Provider company?

Ans : (2)
1. DeepikaPiyush
2. Deep Kalra
3. DeepaMatondkar
4. DeepthiKanetkar
5. None

Explanation: Online travel Service provider Make My Trip has acquired startup travel guideMygola. . Mygola was founded in 2009 by AnshumanBapna and prateek Sharma.

12) Which country’s President was honoured with Nishan-E- Pakistan recently?

Ans : (1)
1. China
2. Japan
3. India
4. Nepal
5. Bangladesh

Explanation: Chinese President Xi Jinping is honoured with Nishan-e-Pakistan Award. . Nishan-e-Pakistan award is the highest civilian award of Pakistan. . The award was presented by the president of Pakistan MamnoonHussain.

13) Union Finance Ministry retained the rate of Interest at how much percent for GPF for the year 2015-16?

Ans : (1)
1. 8.7%
2. 7.8%
3. 9.0%
4. 5.7%
5. 4.8%

Explanation: The interest rate will apply on provident funds of central government employees,railways and defense forces. About GPF- General Provident Fund (i) Interest rate for senior citizens saving scheme hiked from 9.2% to 9.3% (ii) Interest rate for SukanyaSamridhi account hike from 9.2% to 9.3%

14) Recently which day is observed as World Book and Copy right day?

Ans : (3)
1. 21st April
2. 22nd April
3. 23rd April
4. 24th April
5. 25th April

Explanation: UN has observed World Book and Copyright Day across the world on 23rd April 2015. . UNESCO has designated Inchon, South Korea as the World Book Capital for the year 2015 . World Book Day was celebrated first time on 23rd April 1995 by UNESCO. . UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation

15) Among the following who is the youngest US Surgeon General?

Ans : (3)
1. Andry Murray
2. Boris Lushanky
3. Vivek Murthy
4. Ravindra Narayan
5. Ajay Kuldeep

Explanation: Indian-American Vivek Murthy took oath as 19th US Surgeon General. . Vivek Murthy’s oath was administered by the Vice-President of US, Joe Biden. . Vivek Murthy succeeded Boris D. Lushniak to be the youngest ever in charge of US Public Health

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16) KPMG is known as ………..?

Ans : (2)
1. UN Body
2. Accounting Firm
3. Financial Organization
4. NGO
5. None

Explanation: Renowned US Accounting firm KPMG elected Lynne Doughite to be the new CEO and Chairman. . Lynne Doughite succeeded John Veihmeyer to be the first women CEO and Chairman of KPMG International . KPMG is among the World’s leading professional services and one of the four biggestaccounting firms is US. . CEO –Chief Executive Officer

17)Name the actor who won Dada SahebPhalke film foundation Award?

Ans : (2)
1. Salman Khan
2. Shahrukh khan
3. Aamir Khan
4. AmtabhBacchan
5. Rishi Kapoor

Explanation: Bollywood king Shahrukh Khan is honoured with Dada SahebPhalke film foundation Award 2015. . Shahrukh Khan was conferred with the award for his performance in the movie ‘ Happy New Year’

18) Which Ministry launched a new mobile app called “Utsonmobile”?

Ans : (1)
1. Railway Ministry
2. Road transport Ministry
3. Agriculture Ministry
4. Culture & Heritage Ministry
5. Home Ministry

Explanation: Railway ministry has launched a new mobile app, ‘Utsonmobile’ for paperless unreserved tickets. . The application will cover 15 stations between Egmore and Tambram Suburban sections in Chennai of the southern Railway. . The application is developed by centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). Note: Suresh Prabhu is Union Railway Minister.

19)PCI was suspended for poor management and conduct of …………… National Para Athletics Championships held in Ghaziabad.?

Ans : (2)
1. 14th
2. 15th
3. 16th
4. 17th
5. 20th

Explanation: Union Sports ministry has suspended the recognisation of Paralympics Committee of India (PCI) . Saravanansonwal is the Union sports Minister . Earlier PCI was indefinitely suspended by the International Paralympics Committee (IPC).

20) Now The new age limit for heinous crimes is ………………?

Ans : (4)
1. 18 years
2. 15 years
3. 17 years
4. 16 years
5. 20 years

Explanation: :- Union Cabinet has approved lowering of age of juveniles from eighteen to sixteen years for heinous crimes. It cleared the amendment to the Juvenile Justice Act in this regard during a meeting in New Delhi this evening. Official sources said that the amendment seeks to try juvenile in the age group of 16 to 18 years as adults for heinous crimes.

21) The issue of Net Neutrality during the Zero Hour in the LokSabha recently was raised by which party leader?

Ans : (1)
1. Rahul Gandhi
2. Sonia Gandhi
3. SeetaramYechury
4. SharadPawar
5. None

Explanation: Mr Gandhi alleged that the government is trying to hand over the control of internet to corporate houses. He questioned if the government is serious not to impinge on the Internet freedom why it has started the consultation process.

22) Recently, The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting received the ……………. Certification from the British Standards Institute for the broadcasting and print media and films?

Ans : (1)
1. ISO 9001:2008
2. ISO 9001:10000
3. ISO 9001:2015
4. ISO 9001:2001
5. ISO 9001:2015

Explanation: The Ministry has put in place a well defined procedure and measures for ensuring quality of services offered to the customers on the basis of ISO 9001:2008. It will ensure delivery of services by the Ministry in a qualitative manner.

23)A device for advance assessment of damage to buildings in cities prone to earthquake was developed by which Indian Institute?

Ans : (4)
1. IIT-Roorkee
2. IIT-Delhi
3. IISC Bangalore
4. IIIT-Hyderabad
5. IIT-Ranchi

Explanation: The information on the level of shaking will come from seismological inputs in a particular area. The device is now being tested for its efficacy.

24) Two Indians were selected for the 2015 Yale World Fellows in which country for their exemplary mid-career work?

Ans : (1)
1. US
2. UAE
3. UK
4. USSR
5. Canada

Explanation: An Indian conflict reporter, Rahul Pandita and a health care founder, ZeenaJohar has been selected by the prestigious Ivy League university. They were chosen from a pool of about 4,000 applicants for the New Haven, Connecticut-based university`s signature global leadership development initiative. Every year, the University invites a group of exemplary mid-career professionals from a wide range of fields and countries for an intensive four-month period of academic enrichment and leadership training.

25) Numaligarh Refinery Limited of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which company for export of petroleum products recently?

Ans : (2)
1.Dhaka Oil Corporation
2.Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation
3.Dacca Petroleum Corporation
4.Kualalampur Oil Corporation
5.None of these

Explanation: The MoU provides for export of petroleum products from NRL’s Marketing Terminal in Siliguri to Bangladesh Petroleum’s Depot at Parbatipur in Bangladesh through the proposed ‘Indo-Bangla Friendship Pipeline.

26)Which country will open a museum on India`s diverse heritage and culture in May 2015?

Ans : (4)
1. Nepal
2. Sri Lanka
3. France
4. Singapore
5.Malaysia

Explanation: Prime Minister Lee HsienLoong will launch the Centre as a focal point for the Indian community, and a platform to learn more about the diverse Indian heritage in Singapore. Indian architecture and artifacts would be showcased at the Indian Heritage Centre. The first of its kind museum in the country will be inaugurated on 7th May`15.

27) Which Government has started the excavation work for revival of Saraswathi river?

Ans : (2)
1. Punjab
2. Haryana
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Uttarkhand
5. Jharkhand

Explanation: The excavation work to revive the ancient river Saraswati has started in the village of Rolaheri in Yamunanagar district. South Indian Scholar Dr. Ratnakar has shown deep interest in initiating work on the project. Haryana Government has prepared a Rs 50 crore `Saraswati Revival Project` for it however the initial excavation work have been taken up under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.

28) Maharashtra government told the High Court that `Eating ………….. is not a fundamental right` of a citizen?

Ans : (1)
1. Beef
2. Meat
3. Pig meat
4. Chicken
5. Prawns

Explanation: Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court that it is not a fundamental right of a citizen to eat beef and the state legislation can regulate consumption of flesh of animals.

29) Telangana Government is keen to develop which city as Health Hub?

Ans : (2)
1. Adilabad
2. Hyderabad
3. Ranga Reddy
4. Medak
5. Mahabubnagar

Explanation: The Chief Minister, who held a meeting in Hyderabad with reputed doctors and officials, favoured manufacturing medical devices like stents in the state and the production of the medical devices would reduce the medical expenses.

30) Which organisation developed a technology to differentiate between beef and buffalo meat?

Ans : (2)
1. National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resource
2. Indian Council of Agricultural Research
3. International Council of Agricultural Research
4. National Council of Agriculture Research
5. None of these

Explanation: In Haryana, National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resource (NBAGR), Karnal has developed a technology to differentiate between beef and buffalo meat. The technology is based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and it can easily differentiate accurately between the beef and buffalo meat. The international patent registration of the technology is underway. The technologies already available for it were expensive, while it would be economical.

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31) Zimbabwe team will be the first Test team to tour which country since 2009?

Ans : (3)
1. India
2. Bangladesh
3. Pakistan
4. Srilanka
5. Australia

Explanation: No Test team has toured Pakistan since March, 2009 when militants attacked the Sri Lankan team in Lahore.

32) A ………………card will be issued within 48 hours of applying as the government is going to launch an online facility.

Ans : (2)
1. Ration Card
2. PAN card
3. Aadhar Card
4. Credit Card
5. Passport

Explanation: Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a 10-digit alpha numeric number, issued in the form of a laminated card by the Income Tax Department. Besides, special camps will be organised throughout the country, including rural areas, to help people get PAN cards.

33) Jammu & Kashmir e will host the Federation Cup of ……………. Match in Aug`15?

Ans : (3)
1. Volley ball
2. Kabaddi
3. Foot Ball
4. Cricket
5. Kho-Kho

Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir will host this year`s Federation Cup football championship in Srinagar.

34) Heyuancity holds the world record for largest number of dinosaur eggs . Heyuan is in which country?

Ans : (3)
1. Japan
2. Nepal
3. China
4. Indonesia
5. Malaysia

Explanation: A nest containing 43 dinosaur egg fossils was found in the city in southern China`s Guangdong province. These eggs are large in size and one even has a diameter of 13 cm. All the eggs, which were found on April 2015 have been sent to the museum for further preservation and further research. Nearly 17,000 dinosaur eggs have been found in Heyuan since 1996, when a group of children playing at a building site first came across some fossils. The museum has been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records for its collection of 10,008 dinosaur egg fossils, the largest in the world.

35) Vivek Murthy is the Indian-American who was sworn-in as the US Surgeon General by Vice President Joe Biden at a ceremony held at Fort Myer in ………………… on 23rd Apr`15?

Ans : (1)
1. Virginia
2. Los angeles
3. Detroit City
4. Kansas City
5. Milwaukee

Explanation: Murthy has become the youngest-ever in-charge of the country`s public health. He is now the highest ranking Indian-American in the Obama Administration.

36) The foundation stone for the International Centre for performing Arts and Culture was laid at ……………………..recently?

Ans : (3)
1.Assam
2. Sikkim
3. Meghalaya
4. Mizoram
5. Manipur

37) Rajeev Gandhi & Indira Gandhi prime ministers names has been dropped from how many awards which were conferred to people based on outstanding work for promoting the progressive use of Hindi Language?

Ans : (3)
1.4
2. 1
3. 2
4. 3
5. 5

Explanation: According to a Home Ministry order, the `Indira Gandhi RajbhashaPuraskar` and `Rajiv Gandhi RashtriyaGyan-VigyanMaulikPustakLekhanPuraskar`, launched more than two decades ago, have given away for `RajbhashaKirtiPuraskar` and `RajbhashaGauravPuraskar`.

38) Rajajinational park recognized as the India`s 48th Tiger Reserve by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). Where is Rajaji national park in India? Ans : (1)
1. Uttarkhand
2. Jharkhand
3. Telengana
4. Andhra Pradesh
5. Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation: The NTCA has accorded final approval to Kudermukh National Park in Karnataka and Rajaji National Park in Uttarkhand for being declared as tiger reserves by respective states.

39) The 14th Edition of Indo-French naval exercise started with the arrival of four French naval ships at Goa . What is the name of it?

Ans : (3)
1. AJAY
2. ARJUN
3. VARUNA
4. SURYAMUKHI
5.CHANDRAMUKHI

Explanation: The scope of Exercise VARUNA includes the entire gamut of maritime operations from Aircraft Carrier Operations, Anti Submarines Warfare Exercises, Maritime Interdiction Operations to multi-ship replenishment exercise.

40) 24th April was observed in India as…………….?

Ans : (1)
1. National Panchayati Raj Day
2. National Sarpanch Day
3. National Assembly Day
4. National Parliament Day
5. National Urban/Rural Day

Explanation: The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 that came into force with effect from 24th April, 1993 has vested constitutional status on Panchayati Raj institutions. This date thus marks a defining moment in the history of decentralization of political power to the grassroots level.

41) Who was conferred with Kalashree Award for her contribution to the field of arts and entertainment in Apr`15?

Ans : (3)
1. HemaMalini
2. Jaya Bachchan
3. Jaya Prada
4. ArunaIrani
5. Sreedevi

Explanation: Kalasree award has been given to the actress by the Dada SahebPhalke Film Foundation. She has acted in over 200 films and also ventured into regional film industry like Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada.

42) 22nd April was observed as…………..?

Ans : (1)
1. World Earth Day
2. World Jupiter Day
3. World Sun Day
4. World Moon Day
5. World Stars Day

Explanation: Life in its most beautiful forms developed here, be it humans, animals, plants or marine life. The one thing that made Earth unique was the presence of a superb form of intelligent life called the human race. But somewhere on the way the human race lost its humanity, forgot to acknowledge the planet that gave it life; and used its resources ruthlessly. The world now marks the Earth Day to make the human race realise the importance of the Mother Earth. Earth Day is celebrated every year on the 22nd of April

43) 23rd April was observed as…………….?

Ans : (3)
1. World Pencil Day
2. World Pen Day
3. World Book Day
4. World handbags Day
5. World Sports Day

Explanation: This day is celebrated because it marks the death anniversary of Miguel De Cervantes and William Shakespeare.

44) BhalchandraNemade will be awarded with the ………Jnanpith Award on 25th Apr`15 ?

Ans : (2)
1. 49th
2. 50th
3. 25th
4. 75th
5. 100th

Explanation: Mr Nemade will receive the country`s highest literary award for his outstanding contribution towards Indian literature. His novel, Kosala, written in 1963 was considered as a path breaking in Marathi literature. The award includes 11 lakh rupees and a citation.

45) The number of HIV positive cases reported in the country in 2011 declined by how much percent as compared in 2000.?

Ans : (2)
1. 10%
2. 57%
3. 34%
4. 23%
5. 12%

Explanation: The number the cases reported in 2011 are around 1.16 lakh as compared to 2.74 lakh in 2000.

46)Recently, Calbuco Volcano in which country erupted for the first time after more than 42 years?

Ans : (2)
1. China
2. Chile
3. Cambodia
4. Cuba
5. Czech republic

Explanation: Calbuco has had at least 10 eruptions since 1837. One of the largest historical eruptions in southern Chile took place there in 1893–1894.

47) 25th April was observedas…………….?

Ans : (3)
1. World Dengue Day
2. World Hepititis Day
3. World Malaria Day
4. World Diarrhoea Day
5. World Cancer Day

Explanation: As per the UNICEF Report, Worldwide more than 1200 children die every day from Malaria. According to the recent report by the World Health Organization, since 2000, Malaria deaths worldwide declined by 47 percent. In Africa alone, Malaria deaths during the period declined by 54 percent.

48) On which day the Centenary of Ottoman Massacre was observed by Armenians ?

Ans : (1)
1. 24th April 2015
2. 25th April 2016
3. 23rd April 2014
4. 1st May 2015
5. 2nd May 2015

Explanation: Armenians worldwide are marking the centenary of the massacre of up to 1.5 million of their people by Ottoman forces. On 24th Apr`15, in the capital Yerevan, Armenian President SerzhSarkisian and first lady Rita Sarkisian laid a wreath at a hilltop memorial at the start of a solemn ceremony marking the mass killings that began in 1915.

49) Recently, Retirement fund body EPFO is to invest how much percent of its corpus in exchange traded funds?

Ans : (3)
1. 1%
2. 2%
3. 5%
4. 10%41) Who was conferred with Kalashree Award for her contribution to the field of arts and entertainment in Apr`15?

Ans : (3)
1. HemaMalini
2. Jaya Bachchan
3. Jaya Prada
4. ArunaIrani
5. Sreedevi

42) 22nd April was observed as…………..?

Ans : (1)
1. World Earth Day
2. World Jupiter Day
3. World Sun Day
4. World Moon Day
5. World Stars Day

43) 23rd April was observed as…………….?

Ans : (3)
1. World Pencil Day
2. World Pen Day
3. World Book Day
4. World handbags Day
5. World Sports Day

Explanation: This day is celebrated because it marks the death anniversary of Miguel De Cervantes and William Shakespeare.

44) BhalchandraNemade will be awarded with the ………Jnanpith Award on 25th Apr`15 ?

Ans : (2)
1. 49th
2. 50th
3. 25th
4. 75th
5. 100th

45) The number of HIV positive cases reported in the country in 2011 declined by how much percent as compared in 2000.?

Ans : (2)
1. 10%
2. 57%
3. 34%
4. 23%
5. 12%

Explanation: The number the cases reported in 2011 are around 1.16 lakh as compared to 2.74 lakh in 2000.

46)Recently, Calbuco Volcano in which country erupted for the first time after more than 42 years?

Ans : (2)
1. China
2. Chile
3. Cambodia
4. Cuba
5. Czech republic

Explanation: Calbuco has had at least 10 eruptions since 1837. One of the largest historical eruptions in southern Chile took place there in 1893–1894.

47) 25th April was observedas…………….?

Ans : (3)
1. World Dengue Day
2. World Hepititis Day
3. World Malaria Day
4. World Diarrhoea Day
5. World Cancer Day

48) On which day the Centenary of Ottoman Massacre was observed by Armenians ?

Ans : (1)
1. 24th April 2015
2. 25th April 2016
3. 23rd April 2014
4. 1st May 2015
5. 2nd May 2015

49) Recently, Retirement fund body EPFO is to invest how much percent of its corpus in exchange traded
5. 15%

Explanation: It will result into an inflow of around five thousand crore rupees into the stock markets during this fiscal. As per estimates, the EPFO`s incremental deposits for 2014-15 would be around 80 thousand crore rupees.

50) Recently at which place the epicenter of Earthquake of 7.9 magnitude struck Nepal and India ?

Ans : (2)
1. Gorakhpur
2. Lamjung
3. Kathmandu
4. Kirtipur
5. None

Explanation: The earthquake occurred around 11.41 hours on 25th Apr`15 with epicenter at Lamjung at distance of 77 km from Nepal capital Kathmandu

May 1st Week 2015 Current Affairs

1)   Saudi Arabia country`s Ambassador summoned by which country government to protest against the execution of that country domestic worker  Ans : (2) 1. Iran 2. Indonesia 3. Malaysia 4. Zambia 5. Norway Explanation:  Siti Zainab was beheaded on 14th Apr`15 in Medina after being convicted of stabbing and beating to death her employer, Noura al-Morobei, in 1999.   2)   Which country filed a complaint against Google company over its alleged anti-competitive behavior?  Ans : (3) 1. Iran 2. Indonesia 3. European union 4. Ukraine 5. Syria Explanation:  The Competition Commissioner said she had issued a statement of objection, stating that the firm`s promotion of its own shopping links amounted to an abuse of its dominance in search.   3)   Meenakshi Madan rai sworn in as the first lady judge of which High Court on 15th Apr`15?  Ans : (1) 1. Sikkim 2. Tripura 3. Telengana 4. Andhra Pradesh 5. Arunachal pradesh Explanation:  Mrs. Rai is also the third High Court judge who hails from this small border state. With Mrs. Rai taking over as judge on15th Apr`15 the Sikkim High Court has once again got its full strength of three judges after a gap of about one year.   4)   Among the following identify , Which state`s Chief Minister opposed any move of divestment of public sector undertaking (PSU) National Aluminium Company (NALCO) by the Centre?   Ans : (1) 1. Odisha 2. Bihar 3. West Bengal 4. Uttar Pradesh 5. Gujarath Explanation:  Presently, the Centre holds 87.15 per cent stake in NALCO, which has plants in Odisha`s Damanjodi and Angul. Chief Minister of Odisha and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president, Naveen Patnaik,on 15th Apr`15 opposed any move of divestment of public sector undertaking (PSU) National Aluminium Company (NALCO) by the Centre. He said that there is no need of any disinvestment from NALCO, as the company has been making profits for long. 6)   Which country`s annual economic growth has recorded a six year low of 7.0 per cent in the first three month of 2015?  Ans : (4) 1. Japan 2. USA 3. India 4. China 5. Nepal Explanation:  The National Bureau of Statistics said in the last quarter of 2014, China`s economy grew by 7.3 per cent on an annual basis. On a quarterly basis, economic growth slowed to 1.3 per cent between January and March after seasonal adjustments. 6) Canada has to supply Uranium to which country for its civil nuclear plants for next 5 years?  Ans : (2) 1. China 2. India 3. Japan 4. Pakistan 5. Bangladesh Explanation:  The supply will start from 2015, highly placed sources said. Canada is the third country to supply uranium to India after Russia and Kazakhstan. The supplies will be under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards. Canada used to supply Uranium to India prior to 1970, but stopped it after Pokhran nuclear tests.   7)   Which country is at the bottom of eight economies in South Asia?  Ans : (1) 1. Pakistan 2. Myanmar 3. Nepal 4. China 5. Srilanka Explanation:  As per the World bank Report 2015, Pakistan stands at the bottom of eight economies in South Asia. The Spring 2015 edition of the World Bank`s South Asia Economic Focus states that the growth recovery is underway in Pakistan but this year it will only show moderate growth. According to the report Pakistan`s economy is set to grow by 4.4 per cent in current fiscal year.   8) Cleartrip company advocated the Net neutrality by exiting Facebook`s Internet.org programme, after which one? Ans : (2) 1. Snap deal.com 2. Flipkart 3. Amazon 4. Olx.in 5. None Explanation:  Flipkart, is an E-Commerce company founded in 2007 by Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal. It is registered in Singapore and it operates in India, where it is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. Flipkart has launched its own product range under the name "DigiFlip" with products including tablets, USBs, and laptop bags.   9) In which country , the Wholesale price index based inflation fell to a record low of minus 2.33per cent in March`15 on account of cheaper food and fuel products as well as manufactured items.?  Ans : (2) 1.Pakistan 2. India 3. Bangladesh 4. China 5. japan Explanation:  Inflation measured on Wholesale Price Index, WPI, was at minus 2.06 per cent in February and minus 0.39 per cent in January. It was at 6 per cent in March 2014. Deflation was also visible in the manufactured products category where the rate of price rise dropped to a record low of minus 0.19 per cent.   10) Sachin Tendulkar on 15th Apr`15 inducted into the prestigious Laureus Sports Academy as one of the how many new members in Shanghai?  Ans : (3) 1. 2 2. 4 3. 5 4. 6 5. 10 Explanation:  Besides Tendulkar, retired Chinese professional basketball player Yao Ming, Kenyan long-distance runner Tegla Loroupe, Chinese gymnast Li Xiaopeng and former Chinese short track speed skater Yang Yang were the other athletes to be inducted into the Laureus academy.   11) The position of India according to the latest ICC ODI rankings released in the third week of April`15 is ………………..?  Ans : (2) 1.First 2.Second 3.Third 4. Fifth 5.Sixth Explanation:  The Indian team retained its second position in the ODIs after finishing as semifinalists in the recently-concluded ICC Cricket World Cup. With 116 points, India are placed just six points behind world champions Australia. India is followed by South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, England, Pakistan. Meanwhile, three Indian batsmen -- Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and Mahendra Singh Dhoni figure in the top 10 for ODI batsmen.   12)  Name the state government that has launched the third phase of Mass Deworming Programme for school and pre-school age children recently?  Ans : (4) 1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Maharashtra 3. Rajasthan 4. Delhi 5. Uttarkhand Explanation:  The programme is expected to cover 35 lakh children of government schools and Anganwadis. A chewable Albendazole tablet will be administered to the students from Class 3rd to class 12th and suspension Albendazole for class Nursery students.   13) United states president wrote the article on which country`s Prime minister in Time Magazine and calls him ‘India`s Reformer-in-Chief`? Ans : (2) 1.China 2. India 3. Nepal 4. Bangladesh 5.Japan Explanation:  In his article, US president said that Mr Modi, laid out an ambitious vision to reduce extreme poverty, improve education, empower women and girls and unleash India`s true economic potential while confronting climate change. Mr Obama also describes, Mr Modi as the leader of the world`s largest democracy, and writes that his life story from poverty to Prime Minister reflects the dynamism and potential of India`s rise.   14) Agni-III Missile successfully test-fired from which Coast on 16th Apr`15?  Ans : (3) 1. Visakhapatnam 2. Kakinada 3. Odisha 4. Thiruvananthapuram 5. None Explanation:  It is a Nuclear Missile and Surface to Surface Missile. Agni-III has a length of 17 metres and launch weight of around 48 tonnes. Agni-II has already been inducted in the armed forces since June 2011. The 3,000 km range indigenously developed surface-to-Surface missile, protected by a carbon all-composite heat shield, blasted off at 9.55 in morning from a mobile launcher at Integrated Test Range in Wheeler Island of Dhamra.   15) 17th April was observed as …………..? Ans : (3) 1. World Hepititis eradication Day 2. World Hemoglobin Day 3. World Hemophilia Day 4. World Hello Day 5. World HIV eradication Day Explanation:  World Hemophilia Day provided an opportunity to talk to your extended family and friends, colleagues, and caregivers to raise awareness and increase support for those living with an inherited bleeding disorder.

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16)In the United States, which City Council approved a monument recognising the contributions of slaves to the city`s founding and economy. ? Ans : (2) 1. Washington 2. New York 3. Kensas city 4. Bostan 5. Milwaukee Explanation: According to Columbia University, when the council approved the market in 1711, almost 1,000 of the city`s 6,400 people were black. The monument is expected to be unveiled this summer. The new marker will join 38 other markers, mostly commemorating success in the financial and construction industries in lower Manhattan.    17) HDFC bank will become the ……………… from India to have its mobile banking application available on the Apple Watch? Ans : (3) 1. Third 2. second 3. first 4. Fourth 5. Tenth Explanation: Mobile Application titled WatchBanking, the move makes HDFC the first bank, and also the first Indian company to launch an app for the Apple Watch, due to launch in India later this month.    18) B.N. Navalawala has been appointed as the Chairman of the Task-Force on Interlinking of ………………..constituted recently?  Ans : (2) 1. Lakes 2. Rivers 3. Seas 4. Oceans 5. Swimming pools Explanation: He is an internationally renowned water-resources expert with specialization in planning, design and execution of multipurpose water resources projects, flood management and economic planning & financial management of water resources.   19) Who among the following is the player named as the Laureus Sportsman of the Year at the Laureaus Sports Award on 15th Apr`15?  Ans : (2) 1. Christiano Ronaldo 2. Novak Djokovic 3. Rory Mcllroy 4. Rafael Nadal 5. None   Explanation: Djokovic came out among the fellow nominees- Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese and Real Madrid footballer, and Northern Ireland golfer Rory McIlroy.    20) Allan Donald is the Bowling Coach of which country who resigned during Apr`15? Ans : (1) 1. South Africa 2. Zimbabwe 3. Australia 4. New Zealand 5. UAE Explanation: His four year tenure has ended as the coach of the team. Allan Donald retired from cricket in 2004.    21) Recently, Stephen Harper presented ancient Indian sculpture to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Sculpture is known as “Parrot lady”. Stephen Harper is the prime minister of which country? Ans : (3) 1. New Zealand 2. Nepal 3. Canada 4. Bhutan 5. Indonesia Explanation: The sculpture of Parrot Lady was found in Canada in 2011 when it was seized under the Cultural Property Export and Import law from a person who did not have proper documentation. Parrot Lady is a life-sized, sandstone sculpture and is said to be around 900 year old. The sculpture of a Naayika or Heroine has a parrot on her back. It was carved for placement in one of the Khajuraho temples that form a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Madhya Pradesh.    22) To probe IPL-6 spot fixing, Supreme Court appointed whom to head a new investigating team? Ans : (1) 1. Vivek Priyadarshi 2. Viveka mishra 3. Vikram Kumar 4. Viven Piyush 5. Viroop Kumar Explanation: Vviek Priyadarshi will replace B B Mishra as the head of the probe team following his retirement. Earlier, he was recommended by the apex court appointed three-member committee of retired judges headed by former Chief Justice of India R M Lodha. The committee has been entrusted the job of further investigating the IPL-6 scandal.    23)Masarat Alam is the separatist leader arrested in connection with the raising of which country flags during a rally at Srinagar on 15th Apr`15?  Ans : (4) 1. Bangladesh 2. Nepal 3. Srilanka 4. Pakistan 5. None Explanation: He has been arrested in the case registered in police station Budgam in connection with the provocative actions during the said rally. The arrest comes hours ahead of Hurriyat Conference chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani`s call for a march to Tral area of Pulwama district where a youth was allegedly killed in a cross firing incident between the army and militants. Almost all separatist leaders including Syed Ali Shah Geelani, have been put under house arrest, in view of the Tral March Call.    24) On 18th Apr 2015,the President, Pranab Mukherjee, inaugurated centenary celebrations of which High Court?  Ans : (3) 1. Telengana 2. Andhra Pradesh 3. Patna 4. Bihar 5. Gujarath Explanation: The foundation stone of the High Court was laid by then Viceroy of India Sir Charles Harding in 1912 and completed in 1916.    25) V. saritha is the the women inducted as the first women driver of which state/UT Transport Corporation ? Ans : (2) 1. Goa 2. Delhi 3. Puducherry 4. Telengana 5. Andhra Pradesh Explanation: Malajkhand Expansion Project will be largest underground base metal mine of the country. whose foundation stone is laid on 12th April`15 by the Union Minister for Mines and Steel . Five lakh ton iron ore will be extracted every year from the mine.   26)After 10 years Air Canada will resume direct flights between Toronto and which city from coming winter season in 2015? Ans : (4) 1.Kerala 2. Uttar Pradesh 3. Punjab 4. Delhi 5. Mumbai Explanation: Air Canada had announced that it will begin non-stop service from Toronto to Delhi from November 1, with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Air Canada had halted flights on the Toronto-Delhi route in 2005 as the service had become a poor financial performer in the airline`s global network.    27)Which cricket stadium in India became the first cricket venue in the country to have a roof top solar power plant? Ans : (1) 1. Chinnaswamy Stadium 2. FirozShah Kotla Stadium 3. Eden Garden Stadium 4. Wankhede Stadium 5. Eden gardens stadium Explanation: The roof top installation by Karnataka State Cricket Association is a novel initiative executed for the first time at any stadium in the country and probably also the first cricket stadium in the world to have such facility.    28) As per the TRAI, Which rank was gained by India in the wireless or mobile broadband segment in the world ? Ans : (2) 1. 19 2. 113 3. 125 4. 110 5. 115 Explanation: India is ranked at 113th with a penetration of 3.2 per 100 inhabitants. India ranks 125th in the world for fixed broadband penetration. In fact Bhutan and Sri Lanka are ahead of us.    29)Pakistan and which country agreed to hold their first joint military exercise? Ans : (1) 1. First 2. Second 3. Third 4. Last 5. Fourth Explanation: Pakistan and Russia on 16 April 2015 agreed to hold first-ever joint military exercises as a part of their enhanced defence cooperation.    30)Which CEO was honoured with the White House Champions of Change on 16th April 2015?  Ans : (2) 1. Indira Nooyi 2. Satya Nadella 3. Vikram Patel 4. Chanda Kochhar 5. None Explanation: He is one of the 12 local Champions of Change who were honoured for their exemplary leadership.

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31) Nasim Zaidi was appointed as the ……………….. Chief Election Commissioner of India on 19th Apr’15? Ans : (3) 1. 21 2. 22 3. 20 4. 23 5. 24 Explanation: Nasim Zaidi succeeded Hari Shankar Brahma, who retired on 18th Apr’15. He will be the CEC till July, 2017, when he turns 65. Dr Zaidi is a 1976 batch IAS officer from Uttar Pradesh cadre.    32)Who among the following person has been appointed as the University Advisory Professor at East China Normal University (ECNU)?  Ans : (2) 1. Raghuram Rajan 2. Vishal Sikka 3. NarayanMurthy 4. Ratan Tata 5. None Explanation: Vishal Sikka is a Chief Executive Officer of Infosys. ECNU is a prestigious Chinese university.    33) Sitaram yechury has been elected as the new General Secretary of which Party of India on 19th Apr’15? Ans : (2) 1. Congress 2. Communist 3. Pradesh Congress 4. BJP 5. Aam Aadmi Explanation: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) elected senior politburo member Sitaram Yechury as the new General Secretary replacing Prakash Karat who has completed his three terms as the Party General Secretary  34) 34) Iran presented a four- point peace plan for which country to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon,? Ans : (2) 1. Iraq 2. Yemen 3. Zambia 4. Saudi 5. Qatar Explanation: Iran presented a four- point peace plan for yemen country to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, calling for international action to end the "senseless" Saudi-led air campaign on Huthi rebels Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told Ban Ki Moon in a letter that Tehran stands ready to help the United Nations restore peace to Yemen, where the rebels have taken over the capital and driven President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi into exile.    35) 18th April was observed as ……………………………………………….?  Ans : (2) 1. World Heritage Day 2. World Heriditary Day 3. World Humanity Day 4. World unity Day 5. World health Day Explanation: World Heritage is the shared wealth of humankind. Protecting and preserving this valuable asset demands the collective efforts of the international community. This special day offers an opportunity to raise the public`s awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage and the efforts that are required to protect and conserve it, as well as draw attention to its vulnerability    36) Indian Women Hockey team achieved …………….. position in the Hawkes`s Bay Cup Hockey tournament? Ans : (3) 1. Second 2. Third 3. Seventh 4. Fifth 5. Fourth Explanation: The Indian women`s hockey team defeated Japan 3-2 in the seventh-eighth position classification match to secure the seventh spot in the Hawke`s Bay Cup tournament . It was the team`s second consecutive win against Japan, after beating them in a bronze medal match at the 17th Asian Games last year.    37)………………………..Indian race walkers qualified for 2016 Rio Olympics? Ans : (1) 1.Three 2. Five 3. Seven 4. One 5. Two Explanation: Three Indian race walkers, Khushbir Kaur, Manish Rawat and Sandeep Kumar have qualified for 2016 Rio Olympics.    38)Ashish Jakkar set a national youth record in boys’ hammer throw event and won ……………medal in the 12th National Youth Athletics Championships held in Bambolim, Goa? Ans : (3) 1. Bronze 2. Silver 3. Gold 4. Platinmum 5.None Explanation: The NJAC membership will include two senior most Judges of the Supreme Court, the Union Minister of Law and Justice, two eminent persons to be nominated by a committee of the Prime Minister of India, the Chief Justice of India, and the Leader of the Opposition in the House of the People. However, the new body may take some time to come into being.    39) Which player won the Monte Carlo title recently?  Ans : (1) 1. Novak Djokovic 2. Roger Federer 3. Andrey Aggasi 4. Leander Paes 5. None Explanation: He also became the first man to win the opening three Masters Events of the season Novak Djokovic beat Tomas Berdych to win his second Monte Carlo title.    40) The Centre promoted some airports as _______ hubs for entry and exit gateways in the future. ?  Ans : (1) 1.International 2.Trade 3.Import-Export 4.Infrastructure 5.None Explanation: The Centre has drawn up a draft Civil Aviation Policy , The airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata have been identified for development as major international hubs for travel to and from India.    41) How much percent growth was observed in the Tourism sector of India during Jan-Mar’2015 as compared to the same period in 2014? Ans : (3) 1. 1.5% 2. 10% 3. 3.2% 4. 5.3% 5. 6.0% Explanation: Nearly 23 lakh foreign tourists visited India between January and March this year.    42) Name the city where , PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Dr. B R Ambedkar International Centre?  Ans : (3) 1. Mumbai 2. Bengaluru 3. New Delhi 4. Kolkata 5. Kerala Explanation: This year marks the 125th Birth Anniversary year of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (14.04.2015 to 14.04.2016). The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has planned a calendar of activities to pay respect to Dr. Ambedkar, the architect of our Constitution.The four storeyed Centre would be built on an area of 3.25 acres and would have a Public Library, Research & Extension Centre, Media-cum-Interpretation Centre, Convention Centre, two auditoriums and Exhibition on the Life of Dr. Ambedkar.    43) 10 crore milestone has been achieved by which party in India in terms of membership that made the party a World’s largest party? Ans : (2) 1. Congress 2. BJP 3. Aam aadmi 4. Bahujan samaj party 5. None Explanation: BJP has claimed to have crossed the ten crore membership mark to become the largest party in the world.    44) Australia has agreed to share intelligence about Australians fighting with militant groups in which country?  Ans : (3) 1. United Nations 2. Russia 3. Iraq 4. Canada 5. USA Explanation: Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has said the deal will help both countries in their efforts to tackle Islamic State. She added that Australia would have access to information gathered by Iranian operatives in Iraq.    45) Amaravathi is the capital of Andhra Pradesh that is going to be keen to replicate which country’s model of power development? Ans : (4) 1. Korea 2. United States 3. Singapore 4. Shanghai 5. London Explanation: AP State Energy Secretary, Ajay Jain, who accompanied the Chief Minister on his six-day tour to China, said several national and international companies are keen to invest in the State.    46)According to which high court, Transgender category of the society is also entitled to get food security, ration card and to avail the status of the head of a household? Ans : (3) 1. Patna 2. Telengana 3. Lucknow 4. Jaipur 5. Thiruvananthapuram Explanation: A division bench of chief justice Dr DY Chandrachud and Justice Narain Shukla passed the judgment on a PIL, seeking direction to make available food security and ration cards to the transgender including their column as male/female/third gender.  47) Kerala government launched which major campaign, in a bid to wean people away from addiction to liquor? Ans : (3) 1. suvartha 2. Sadbuddhi 3. Subhodham 4. Sampradayam 5. Sanskrithi & sampradayam Explanation: Liquor consumption has alarmingly increased in Kerala over the years and has spread to all sections of the society. Subodham project aims to free one lakh people each year from alcohol addiction, through comprehensive, systematic awareness campaigns. The aim is to achieve the ambitious target of making the state totally alcohol free over the next ten years.    48)Neeraj kumar is now the chief adviser of the BCCI`s Anti Corruption & Security Unit (ACSU) for a term of how many years?  Ans : (1) 1. 2 2. 1 3. 3 4. 4 5. 5 Explanation: The decision to appoint Neeraj Kumar to the top post was taken at the Governing Council Meeting of the Indian Premier League New Delhi, which was chaired by IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla.    49) Dharamvira Gandhi is the leader of which Party who has been removed from the post of parliamentary party leader recently? Ans : (3) 1. Congress 2. BJP 3. Aam aadmi party 4. CPI 5. Bahujan samaj Party Explanation: He has been replaced with Bhagwant Mann, who is said to be close to party chief Arvind Kejriwal. Mr Gandhi had spoken against the expulsion of Yogendra Yadav, and Prashant Bhushan from the National Executive.    50)Tamilnadu government cancelled the permission granted to which company to set up a beverages plant in a district recently?  Ans : (2) 1. Thumps up 2. Coca-cola 3. Maaza 4. Frooti 5. Sprite Explanation: The Tamil Nadu Government today cancelled the permission granted to Coca-Cola to set up a beverages plant at Perundruai in Erode district. The Managing Director of the state owned industries promotion corporation issued an order cancelling permission to the company, after it failed to start construction in the stipulated six months time.