Which team has won the 5th edition of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2017?
- Bengal Warriors
- Patna Pirates
- Jaipur Pink Panthers
- UP Yoddha
Explanation:
Patna Pirates (PTP) has won the 5th edition of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) by defeating Gujarat Fortunegiants in the final by 55-38 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is their third consecutive Pro Kabaddi title. The PTP team is led by Pardeep Narwal and coached by Ram Mehar Singh. The league is organised by Mashal Sports and Star India.
- Humayun
- Gulbadan Begam
- Badauni
- Ahmad Yadgar
“National Consumer Rights Day” is observed on which among the following?
- 24 December
- 24 January
- 24 February
- 24 March
Explanation:
In India, 24th December is observed as National Consumer Day. On this day the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 had received the assent of the President.
World Consumer Rights Day is observed on 15th March every year.
By which of the following for the first time, British government recognized the “Right of Dominion” for India?
- August Declaration
- August Offer
- Cripps Mission
- Montague Declaration
- Bipin Chandra Pal and Rajendra Prasad
- Bipin Chandra Pal and Subhash Chandra Bose
- CR Das and Motilal Nehru
- CR Das and Madan Mohan Malaviya
The 2017 International Day of Older Persons is observed on which date?
- October 2
- October 1
- October 3
- October 4
Explanation:
The International Day of Older Persons is observed every year on October 1, 2017 to raise awareness about issues affecting the elderly, such as senescence and elder abuse. The 2017 theme “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society” will explore effective means of promoting and strengthening the participation of older persons in various aspects of social, cultural, economic and civic and political life.
Cirrhosis is a disease that affects which among the following organs?
- Kidney
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Small intestine
- Jalaluddin Firoz Shah
- Alauddin Khilji
- Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
- Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
- Puranas
- Vedas
- Brahmanas
- Smritis
The Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located in which state?
- Sikkim
- Mizoram
- Haryana
- Nagaland
Explanation:
The Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana and is spread over an area of 28.92 hectares. According to a local legend, the lake in the sanctuary had an ancient link during the epic Mahabharata days when the Pandavas escaped to Haridwar through a tunnel under the lake. It is home to blue peafowl, rufous treepie, greater coucal, Indian grey hornbill and coppersmith barbet.