- B. G. Tilak
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale
- Moti Lal Nehru
- Rabindra Nath Tagore
Who is the author of the e-book “India 2017 Yearbook”?
- Rajiv Mehrishi
- R. K. Verma
- Ashwani Lohani
- Rajiv Gauba
Explanation:
Rajiv Mehrishi, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India(CAG) and former Union home secretary, has authored an e-book titled “India 2017 Yearbook” on current affairs in India. It is recently launched by Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje in Jaipur. The e-book includes a plethora of information on important dignitaries, state policy, public schemes and important data about demographics, trade, economy and many other topics.
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Madras
- IIT Indore
- IIT Kolkata
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has won the 2017 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Spectrum Technology in the Service of Society Award for its solar-Direct Current (DC) inverter system. The system, developed using micro grid technology, converts in-home power distribution from 230V Analog Current to 48V DC to directly power appliances and devices. The system is also equipped to tap rooftop solar power that makes it the most energy efficient solution for homes and offices.The award is presented to the company/institution voted by IEEE Spectrum editors as having developed the technology that has the potential to benefit mankind.
Which among the following parts of constitution of India, includes the concept of welfare states?
- Preamble
- Fundamental rights
- Directive principles
- Fourth Schedule
The Indravati National Park (INP) is located in which state?
- Chhattisgarh
- Karnataka
- Punjab
- Assam
Explanation:
The Indravati National Park (INP) is located in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh and covers an area of approximately 2799.08 km2. It is home to one of the last populations of rare wild buffalo. The flora in the Indravati National Park is mainly comprises tropical moist and dry deciduous type with predominance of the sal, teak and bamboo trees. It is also home to tigers, leopards, Indian bison, nilgai, blackbuck, chausingha , sambar, chital, Indian muntjac, Indian spotted chevrotain, etc.
- Collecting Tax
- Land Tax
- Custom Duties
- None
Explanation:
The Term Karai was used for Land Tax in the Sangam Period.
Who has won the 2017 Kenya Presidential election?
- William Ruto
- Raifa Odinga
- Yoweri Museveni
- Uhuru Kenyatta
Explanation:
Uhuru Kenyatta, the current President of Kenya, has officially declared the winner of the 2017 Kenya Presidential election amid allegations of voting fraud by the opposition. According to official figures released by the country’s electoral commission, Kenyatta secured 54.27% of the ballots cast, while his rival, Raila Odinga, won 44.74%.
- R. Ambedkar
- Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru
- Rajendra Prasad
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
The National Police Commemoration Day (NPCD) is observed on which date in India?
- October 21
- October 22
- October 20
- October 23
Explanation:
The National Police Commemoration Day (NPCD) is observed every year in India on October 21 to mark the memory of brave policemen who sacrificed their lives while discharging their duties. The day commemorates the sacrifices of ten policemen while defending our borders with China in 1959. Indian Police personnel were responsible for manning the 2,500 mile long border of India with Tibet until the autumn of 1959. So far since Independence, 34,418 Police personnel have sacrificed their lives for safeguarding the integrity of the nation and providing security to people of this country. During the last one year, from September 2016 to August 2017, 383 Police personnel have laid down their lives.
covered the sea route to India in which one of the following years?
- 1453
- 1492
- 1494
- 1498