Which among the following lakes makes the border tripoint of Kenya , Tanzania and Uganda ?
- Lake Turkana
- Lake Victoria
- Lake Tivu
- Lake Tanganyika
Who among the following king is related to Repair of Sudarsana Lake?
- Rudradaman
- Gautmi Putra Satkarni
- Kharavela
- Ashoka
Explanation:
The Junagarh Rock Inscription mentions that the Saka ruler Rudradaman (150-151 BC) had taken up the task of restoration of lake Sudarsana.
Which Indian-origin personality will be honoured with the 2017 Asia Game Changers Award?
- Jasleen Laghari
- Anuja Ravindra Dhir
- Dev Patel
- Ishani Duttagupta
Explanation:
Indian-origin actor Dev Patel will be honoured with the Asian Game Changer award for 2017 by the Asia Society for making a transformative and positive difference for the future of Asia and the world. He will be felicitated with the award at a ceremony to be held at the United Nations, New York, in November, 2017. The Asia Society has stated that Patel has turned his attention and star power to philanthropy. His “#lionheart” campaign raised over $2,50,000 in support of India’s millions of homeless children. The other honorees include Afghan rapper and activist Sonita Alizadeh, Cambodian environmental activist Leng Ouch, nonprofit organization Sesame Workshop, Japanese casual wear retailer UNIQLO founder Tadashi Yanai, Chinese musician and composer Wu Tong and Jean Liu (President of Chinese company Didi Chuxing).
- Ramje Macdonald
- Winston Churchill
- Clement Attlee
- Lord Wavell
In which among the following years, the Modern Olympic games were held for the first time?
- 1889
- 1896
- 1876
- 1898
- Trade and territory
- Trade, not territory
- Only territory
- None of the above
Who represented India at ‘UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: Vancouver 2017’?
- Rituraj Singh
- Subhash Bhamre
- Dharamveer Prajapati
- Neelam Reddy
Explanation:
Dr. Subhash Bhamre, the Raksha Rajya Mantri, has represented the Government of India at the ‘UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: Vancouver 2017’, which is held between November 14-15, 2017. It was 2nd time Dr. Bhamre attended the conference. He will be speaking on November 15. Over 500 delegates from more than 70 countries and international organisations gathered at the Defence Ministerial in Vancouver. Along with representatives from the African Union, the European Union, NATO and the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, these delegates discussed improvements to UN peacekeeping operations.
- Harappa
- Kalibangan
- lothal
- Mohenjodaro
Who has become the first Indian to be signed by Australian Basket Team?
- Yadwinder Singh
- Amritpal Singh
- Amjyot Singh
- Vishvas Bhriguvanshi
Explanation:
Amritpal Singh, the captain of the Indian basketball team, has scripted history by becoming the first Indian-born player to be picked up by an Australian National Basketball League (NBL) team. He will be a part of the Kings side as they begin their pre-season tour where they will also take on popular NBA side Utah Jazz, which will be an incredible achievement for Indian basketball. With this, Amritpal has become the first Indian player to play for an Aussie team in the NBL.
- Jainism
- Buddhism
- Vaishnavism
- Shaivism