- Paris
- New York
- Geneva
- Berlin
Explanation:
The World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) Forum-2017 has held in Geneva, Switzerland on June 12-16 to represent the world’s largest annual gathering of the ‘ICT for development’ community. The WSIS 2017 theme is ‘Information and Knowledge Societies for SDGs’ and has served as a platform for discussions on the role of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) as a means of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Manoj Sinha, the Minister of Communications, has represented India in the WSIS forum and highlighted the success story of India in leveraging ICT for providing citizen centric information and services in timely and reliable manner under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.
Which country has signed MoU with Sri Lanka to upgrade Thondaman Vocational Training Centre?
- South Korea
- India
- China
- Japan
Explanation:
India and Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upgrade Thondaman Vocational Training Centre at Hatton located in Nuwara Eliya district of the Island nation. The up gradation of the center will be done using a grant of around Rs 9 crore from the Government of India. The project includes construction of new infrastructure facilities as well as renovation of existing building. The project also includes supply of machinery, equipment and tools for the new courses, furniture and vehicles. A total of 500 youth of Sri Lanka are expected to be trained as skilled workers with suitable skills catering to the job market annually with the completion of the project. This project is in line with Government of India’s efforts to assist and cooperate with government of Sri Lanka in the field of vocational training and skill development.
Which antigen is present in O blood group?
- Either A or B
- Both A and B
- Neither A nor B
- O
The Core inflation is different from the general inflation because of the following?
- Core Inflation is caused by the supply Shock in certain essential commodities
- Core Inflation is the sudden increase in certain items of food grains
- Core Inflation is the inflation rate of a particular basket of commodities
- Core Inflation is just a misnomer
Explanation:
Core Inflation is the rate of inflation calculated to exclude certain items that are subject to sudden and short-lived price movements, mainly food and energy. Core inflation is considered a better indicator of overall long-term than un-adjusted headline inflation.
A requirement imposed on banks to have a certain amount of capital in relation to their assets is called as _______?
- Statutory Liquidity Ratio
- Capital gearing Ratio
- Capital Adequacy Ratio
- Repo rate
World’s largest religion (population wise) is ____:
- Hindu
- Muslim
- Christian
- Buddhists
Explanation:
Christianity represents about a third of the world’s population and is the world’s largest religion. A study has found that Christians make up about 32 percent of the world’s population, followed by Muslims, the second largest group. Hindus are the third largest group, followed by Buddhists and Jews.
Which country is hosting the 21st World Congress of Mental Health (WCMH) 2017?
- Nepal
- Indonesia
- India
- Thailand
Explanation:
The 21st World Congress of Mental Health has started in New Delhi with theme “Partnerships for Mental Health” on November 2, 2017, which is organised by the World Federation for Mental Health in partnership with Caring Foundation and other institutions. It was inaugurated by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind. The 4-day WFMH World Congress is hosted in the SAARC region for the first time and will witness participation of over 1000 delegates from across the world. It will have sessions on yoga, meditation and traditional approaches to mental health.
The premium payable by an insured person under the Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana is ___?
- Rs. 100 per annum
- Rs. 200 per annum
- Rs. 300 per annum
- None of them
Explanation:
Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana is a Social Security Scheme for rural landless household. It was launched on 2nd October, 2007 . Under this scheme the head of the family or one earning member in the family of
such a household is covered. The premium of Rs.200/- per person per annum is shared equally by the Central Government and the State Government, so the insured person has to pay no premium. The member to be covered should be aged between 18 and 59 years.
- Rajasthan,
- Madhya Pradesh,
- Gujarat,
- uttar Pradesh
- Saurav Ghosal
- Nitesh Poonia
- Rex Hedrick
- Harinder Pal Sandhu
Explanation:
Harinder Pal Sandhu from India has won the 2017 Victorian Open Squash tournament by defeating top-seed Rex Hedrick of Australia in the final by 12-14, 11-3, 11-4, 11-7 in Melbourne on July 16, 2017.
