- Ministry of Culture
- Ministry of Tourism
- Ministry of External Affairs
- Ministry of Commerce
Explanation:
In 2010, India’s External Affairs Ministry had become the first ministry to have an account on twitter. The twitter account created was http://twitter.com/indiandiplomacy This was the first effort by a government ministry to harness the new age internet tools.
- Four
- Three
- Two
- One
- Bihar
- Karnataka
- Punjab
- Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Punjab Government has recently announced free education for girls in Government Schools and colleges from Nursery to PhD for women empowerment. To promote English in schools, the state government will also launch a pilot project that will roll out from July 2017in all government schools. In addition, the free Wi-FI service will also roll-out for 13,000 primary schools and all 48 government colleges. Meanwhile, the reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies has already been increased by the government from 33% to 50%.
- Ajit Singh
- Lala Hansraj
- Lala Hardayal
- Sohan Singh Bhakhan
- In cash or kind
- Only in cash
- Only in kind
- By the Zamindar on the behalf of the peasants
- First Round Table Conference 1930
- Second Round Table Conference 1931
- Third Round Table Conference 1932
- All of above
Ashoka called the third buddhist council at which of the following places?
- Magadha
- Pataliputra
- Burma
- Therevada
Explanation:
The Third Buddhist council was convened in about 250 BCE at Asokarama in Pataliputra, supposedly under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka. The council is recognized and known to both the Theravada and Mahayana schools, though its importance is central only to the Theravada.
Who has won the Sportsman of the Year award at the first edition of Indian Sports Honours (ISH-2017)?
- Virat Kohli
- Pankaj Advani
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Kidambi Srikanth
Explanation:
Ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth, who won four Super Series titles in 2017, has won the Sportsman of the Year award at the first edition of Indian Sports Honours (ISH) in Mumbai on November 27, 2017. Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu was the Sportswoman of the Year award in the individual sport category. In the Team Sport category. Ravichandran Ashwin, who has became the fastest bowler to reach ‘Club 300’ in Test cricket, was awarded Sportsman of the Year award while women’s cricket team skipper Mithali Raj was awarded Sportswoman of the Year award. The Indian Women’s Cricket Team, which ended as runners-up in the ICC Women’s World Cup, were named as the Team of the Year. The ISH is an initiative partnered by India skipper Virat Kohli and Sanjiv Goenka, in line with their vision to support the development of Indian sports.
Umiam Lake, also known as Barapani Lake, is located in which state?
- Meghalaya
- Assam
- Sikkim
- Tripura
Explanation:
Umiam Lake is a reservoir located in the hills 15 km to the North of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India. The lake serves as a major tourist attraction for the state of Meghalaya. It is also a popular destination for water sport and adventure facilities. Tourists visit this spot for kayaking, water cycling, scooting and boating.
Which international organisation will get 2017 Mother Teresa Memorial Award Award for social justice?
- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
- World Food Programme (WFP)
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Explanation:
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has been named as the recipient of the Harmony Foundation’s 2017 Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice as an acknowledgement of its exceptional work worldwide. The award will be presented to the UNHCR on December 10, 2017. The UNHCR provides humanitarian aid to innumerable people internally displaced by conflicts and helping stateless people all over the world.