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Q:

What is the name of the scheme for providing physical aids and assisted-living devices for senior citizens belonging to BPL category that was launched in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district on 1 April 2017? 

A) Sarkari Yojana B) Yantra Laxmi
C) Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana D) Vayovrudh Yojana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana

Explanation:

“Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana” was launched by the Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment on 1 April 2017 at Nellore (Andhra Pradesh). Under the scheme, physical aids and assisted-living devices for senior citizens were distributed to senior citizens belonging to below poverty line (BPL) category.

– The scheme has been implemented through the sole implementing agency – Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO), a public sector undertaking. The aids to be distributed under the “Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana” scheme include walking sticks, elbow crutches, walkers, tripods / quadpods, hearing aids, artificial dentures and spectacles.

– The ambitious scheme, first of its kind in the country, is expected to benefit 5,20,000 Senior citizens over a period of the 3 years.

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Q:

Who is representing India at the 2017 Little Miss Universe competition  ?

A) Vinita Sayal B) Nandita Das
C) Rajeshwari Dyal D) Padmalaya Nanda
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Padmalaya Nanda

Explanation:

Padmalaya Nanda from Odisha will represent India at the 2017 Little Miss Universe beauty pageant competition, which is scheduled to be held in Georgia, United States from May 31. She will compete against 15 other contestants from around the world for the title of Little Miss Universe. Beside this, she will also lead India in the 2017 Little Miss World contest in Greece.

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Q:

Which superhero shares a name with a town in Turkey?

A) Batman B) Spiderman
C) Ironman D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Batman

Explanation:

Superhero Batman shares a name with an oil production Batman, a town in Turkey.

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Q:

The 2014-2015 interim budget implemented a subcharge of 10 percent on super-rich people who have having income above how much rupees in a financial year?

A) 50 Lakhs B) 1 Crore
C) 2 Crore D) 3 Crore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 Crore

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Which country successfully launched the first high-throughput communication satellite "Shijian-13" which will enable passengers of high-speed trains to watch high-definition videos smoothly and help those at the scene of natural disasters ?

A) Japan B) China
C) Singapore D) Indonesia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) China

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Q:

Who is the new Chairman of ISRO in 2018?

A) K. Sivan B) S. Manish Arya
C) A.S. Kiran Kumar D) Bibeth Roy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) K. Sivan

Explanation:

Rocket specialist K. Sivan has been appointed as new Chairman of India's space agency ISRO for a three-year term. He replaces current ISRO Chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar, whose term ends January 14, 2018.

 

  • He is currently Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Trivandrum.

 

  • His expertise gave ISRO ability to send 104 satellites in a single mission.
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Q:

Who was the first englishman to sail around the world?

A) Magellan B) Sir Francis Drake
C) Juan Sebastian Elcano D) Henry Hudson
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sir Francis Drake

Explanation:

Sir Francis Drake was the first Englishman to sail around the world.

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Q:

Who among the following is called Bird man of India ?  

A) Salim Malik B) Saqlain Musthaffa
C) Iskandhar Meerja D) Salim Ali
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Salim Ali

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