- Sanskrit
- Persian
- Urdu
- Hindi
UN Women in collaboration with which social networking site launched ‘We The Women’ event in Mumbai?
- Skype
Explanation:
The UN Women in collaboration with Facebook launched ‘We The Women’ event in Mumbai, Maharashtra on December 9, 2017 to empower and recognize the magnificent contribution of women in our society. It was a two-day participatory, open-to-all forum for women offering a ‘Break Free’ 48 hours to bring together diverse viewpoints, challenges, concerns and a celebration of everything that women have achieved. It’s annual space giving women a platform to voice their unfettered expressions, forging bonds, great conversation and a wide community of friends.
- a)1904
- b)1909
- c)1892
- d)1919
- Kumargupta I
- Skandgupta
- Buddhagupta
- Vishnugupta
Explanation:
The Gupta Emperor Chandragupta II was succeeded by Kumargupta I in 415 AD. He adopted the title of Mahendraditya. His rule is known for peace and prosperity. He ruled till 455 AD.
- 7.4%
- 7.6%
- 7.2%
- 7.5%
Explanation:
According to the supplement of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Outlook 2017, India is expected to achieve the projected growth rate of 7.4% in 2017 and 7.6% in 2018 on strong consumption demand. According to the report, South Asia will be the fastest growing of all sub-regions in Asia and the Pacific, with growth on track to meet original projections of 7% in 2017 and 7.2% in 2018. In the supplement, ADB has upgraded its growth outlook in the Asian region to 5.9% in 2017 from 5.7% and to 5.8% for 2018 from 5.7%.
- R. Ambedkar
- Mahatama Gandhi
- Jay Prakash Narayan
- Raj Narayan
- Satavahana
- Gupta
- Nanda
- None
- 1813
- 1833
- 1835
- 1844
Roy Dotrice, the veteran actor passed away. He hailed from which country?
- Malaysia
- Laos
- Vietnam
- England
Explanation:
Roy Dotrice (94), a veteran British actor, has passed away in London, England on October 16, 2017. He was best known for his Tony Award-winning Broadway performance in the revival of ‘A Moon for the Misbegotten’. He also narrated the first five books in George R. R. Martin’s fantasy series ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’.
Who has been appointed as new Executive Director of the World Bank (WB) to represent the constituency of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka?
- S. Aparna
- Ajay Bhadoo
- K C Sampat
- Subhash Garg
Explanation:
S. Aparna, a 1988-batch IAS officer from Gujarat cadre, has been appointed as new Executive Director of the World Bank (WB) to represent the constituency of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka for three years. Currently, she is principal secretary to Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. At the World Bank, she will replace Subhash Garg, who was recently appointed Economic Affairs Secretary, Ministry of Finance.