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1)

Released worldwide on 23rd December 2016 this movie was declared tax-free in four Indian states to promote 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao', a Government of India's social campaign. Which film are we talking about?

A)

Neerja

B)

Dangal

C)

Kahani

D)

Ki & Ka

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2)

To Kill a Mockingbird, is the classic Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee. Shortly before her death in 2016 she published another novel as a sequel, thought it was later confirmed to be the first draft of previous one. Name the novel.

A)

Sleeping on Jupiter

B)

The Village by the Sea

C)

Go Set a Watchman

D)

The Vegetarian

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3)

2016's Magsaysay Award was awarded to a Carnatic classical musician for breaking down social divisions of class and caste in Indian society through the healing power of music. Who is this

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B)

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D)

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4)

This British singer-song writer set a new record with her new album '25'. Only one album has sold more copies than '25' in the past decade, '21' by the same singer. Who is this incredible artiste?

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5)

2017 was Legislative Assembly election time in a number of Indian states. The elections took place between February and March 2017. Which of the following was not a state in which elections took place?

A)

Jharkhand

B)

Uttar Pradesh

C)

Goa

D)

Manipur

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6)

This African country, as a last counter- measure against inflation, introduced its own version of the US Dollar known as bond notes. White it will ease cash shortage, many citizens are worried for their hard-earned savings. Which country are we referring to?

A)

Botswana

B)

Uganda

C)

Zimbabwe

D)

Morocco

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7)

Who is the new chief of army staff who took over amid controversy after General Dalbir Singh retired?

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B)

C)

D)

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8)

The European Union (EU) is a politico- economic union of 28 member states that are located primarily in Europe. One member country voted to exit the Union in June 2016, the exit being popularly referred to as 'Brexit'. Which country is no longer part of the European Union?

A)

United Kingdom

B)

Belgium

C)

Greece

D)

Croatia

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9)

J K Rowling, creator of the popular Harry Potter franchise, wrote a brand- new wizarding world story in nearly a decade. The 2-part play which she co-authored with John Tiffany and Jack Thorne opened at the Palace Theatre, London, in July 2016. What was the play called?

A)

Harry Potter and the Angel of Death

B)

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

C)

Harry Potter and the Return of Voldemort

D)

Harry Potter and the Willy Wizard

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10)

After a five-year journey to Jupiter, NASA's solar-powered space craft made a safe landing on the surface of the giant planet on July 5, 2016. What is the name of the mission?

A)

Zeus

B)

Magnus

C)

Juno

D)

Hera

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11)

Dr Raghuram Rajan, 23rd governor of the Reserve Bank of India, quit on 4th September 2016 and opted for an academic career. Who succeeded him as the 24th governor of RBI?

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12)

Who is Britains Current Prime Minister?

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13)

World Radio Day (WRD) is observed every year on February 13 to celebrate radio as the medium for entertainment, information and the mode for communication. What was the theme of the 2017 WRD?

A)

Youth and Radio

B)

Radio is you

C)

Women's empowerment and radio

D)

Radio is daily life

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14)

The 2017 UNESCO Natural Heritage Festival was held from February 11th to 12th, 2017. It was in collaboration with Wildlife Institute of India (WIF). In which state was the 2017 UNESCO Natural Heritage festival held?

A)

New Delhi

B)

Madhya Pradesh

C)

Uttar Pradesh

D)

Himachal Pradesh

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15)

Which of the following Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) is going to set up India's first school on Quality and Reliability (Q and R)?

A)

IIT New Delhi

B)

IIT Kharagpur

C)

IIT Bombay

D)

IIT Roorkee

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16)

This Indian state is famous for its lush greenery and abundant rains, being the first to receive showers during monsoons every year. Despite that, it recorded a deficit 34% rainfall in 2016 during south-west monsoon and was declared drought-hit by the government. Name the state.

A)

Haryana

B)

Kerala

C)

Gujarat

D)

Nagaland

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17)

Who has clinched the 2017 women's singles India Super Series tournament?

A)

B)

Saina Nehwal

C)

D)

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18)

Which Indian personality will lead Indian parliamentary delegation in the 136th Assembly inter-parliamentary union IPU-2017?

A)

Sushma Swaraj

B)

C)

Rajnath Singh

D)

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19)

Which Indian Institute of Technology has signed MoU with Indian Army to strengthen critical technological areas in the armed forces?

A)

IIT Delhi

B)

IIT Madras

C)

IIT Bombay

D)

IIT Roorkee

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20)

Which of the following will become the first e-commerce company to take membership of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)?

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B)

C)

D)

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21)

Truecaller has partnered with which bank to launch its UPl-based mobile payment service Truecaller pay'?

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B)

C)

D)

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22)

Which city is hosting the 2017 National Children's Film Festival (NCFF)?

A)

Visakhapatnam

B)

Mumbai

C)

Jaipur

D)

Bhopal

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23)

The World Health Day (WHD) is observed every year on April 7 to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health organization (WHO). What was the theme of the 2017 World Health Day (WHD)?

A)

Road Safety

B)

Working Together for Health

C)

Good Health adds life to years

D)

Depression: Let's Talk

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24)

Who won the 64th National Film Award for Best Actor'?

A)

Amitabh Bachchan

B)

Akshay Kumar

C)

Amir Khan

D)

Shah Rukh Khan

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25)

Which country has officially recognized Bit coin and digital currencies as legal money?

A)

China

B)

Australia

C)

Japan

D)

None of these

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