15, 16 March 2017 Current Affairs MCQs

15, 16 March 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for March 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 15, 16 March 2017 :
Which is true about National Health Policy, 2017?
A. It aims at achieving universal health coverage.
B. Increase life expectancy to 70 years from 67.5
C. It will replace NHP formulated in 2002.
D. All of above
Answer: D
Explanation: Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in its meeting on 15th March 2017, has approved the National Health Policy, 2017 (NHP, 2017). Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which company recently installed India’s largest floating solar PV plant?
A. Suzlon Energy
B. NTPC
C. Jindal Power
D. NHPC
Answer: B
Explanation: State-run NTPC on 10th March said it has installed India’s largest floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plant at Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Plant (RGCCPP) at Kayamkulam in Kerala.Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been sworn in as New Manipur CM on 15th March?
A. Okram Ibobi Singh
B. Biren Singh
C. Yumnan Joykumar Singh
D. None of the above
Answer: B
Explanation: Biren Singh was sworn in as Chief Minister of Manipur in Imphal on 15th March 2017.  The oath of office was administered by Governor Najma Heptulla. Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which state government has launched an Idea2POC fund for women entrepreneurs?
A. Rajasthan
B. Assam
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: C
Explanation: The Karnataka government has launched a Rs 10-crore Idea2POC (Idea to Proof of Concept) fund for women entrepreneurs.Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who sworn in as New Punjab Chief Minister on 16th March 2017?
A. Prakash Singh Badal
B. Capt Amarinder Singh
C. Navjot Singh Sidhu
D. Bhagwant Maan
Answer: B
Explanation: Captain Amarinder Singh took oath as the 26th Chief Minister of Punjab on 16th March 2017 in a ceremony attended by senior Congress leaders, including former prime minister Manmohan Singh and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi. Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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National Health Policy, 2017

National Health Policy, 2017: Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in its meeting on 15th March 2017, has approved the National Health Policy, 2017 (NHP, 2017). Making a statement in the House a day after the Union Cabinet approved the policy, he said it seeks to move healthcare away from sick care to wellness, with a thrust on prevention and health promotion.

About National Health Policy, 2017:

• It aims at achieving universal health coverage and delivering quality health care services to all at affordable cost.
• The main objective of the National Health Policy 2017 is to achieve the highest possible level of good health and well-being, through a preventive and promotive health care orientation in all developmental policies, and to achieve universal access to good quality health care services without anyone having to face financial hardship as a consequence.
• National Health Policy would aim at increasing life expectancy to 70 years from 67.5.
• Reduce fertility rate to 2.1 by 2025.
• Proposes free diagnostics and drugs at all public hospitals.
• NHP, 2017 advocates a positive and proactive engagement with the private sector for critical gap filling towards achieving national goals. 
• The broad principles of the policy is centered on Professionalism, Integrity and Ethics, Equity, Affordability, Universality, Patient Centered & Quality of Care, Accountability and pluralism.
• In order to leverage the pluralistic health care legacy, the policy recommends mainstreaming the different health systems. Towards mainstreaming the potential of AYUSH the policy envisages better access to AYUSH remedies through co-location in public facilities. 
• Yoga would also be introduced much more widely in school and work places as part of promotion of good health.
• The policy advocates extensive deployment of digital tools for improving the efficiency and outcome of the healthcare system and proposes establishment of National Digital Health Authority (NDHA) to regulate, develop and deploy digital health across the continuum of care.
• Government of India formulated the Draft National Health Policy and placed it in public domain on 30th December, 2014. Thereafter following detailed consultations with the stakeholders and State Governments, based on the suggestions received, the Draft National Health Policy was further fine-tuned. It received the endorsement of the Central Council for Health & Family Welfare, the apex policy making body, in its Twelfth Conference held on 27th February, 2016.
• The last health policy was formulated in 2002.

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Captain Amarinder Singh sworn in as Punjab Chief Minister

Captain Amarinder Singh took oath as the 26th Chief Minister of Punjab on Thursday in a ceremony attended by senior Congress leaders, including former prime minister Manmohan Singh and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi. The oath was administered by Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore at the Raj Bhavan. Sworn in along with Amarinder were cabinet ministers Navjot SIngh Sidhu+ , Manpreet Badal, Brahm Mohindra, Charanjit Channi, Rana Gurjit and Tripat Bajwa; Aruna Choudhary and Razia Sultana were sworn in as ministers of state with independent charge.

Two days before the ceremony, the Punjab Congress had said it would be a simple affair as an austerity measure. "There will be nothing ostentatious about the oath-taking programme at the Raj Bhavan on Thursday morning, when Punjab Governor V P Singh Badnore will administer the oath of office to Amarinder Singh as the new chief minister of the state," Punjab Congress had said on Tuesday. This is the second time that Singh takes oath as chief minister, having served in that capacity in 2002-2007. Riding on strong anti-incumbency, Congress stormed to power in Punjab after a gap of 10 years by winning 77 seats in the 117-assembly seats of the Vidhan Sabha.

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13, 14 March 2017 Current Affairs MCQs

13, 14 March 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for March 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 13, 14 March 2017 :
Which team has won Santosh Trophy 2017 football tournament?
A. Goa
B. Manipur
C. Punjab
D. West Bengal
Answer: C
Explanation: The Punjab football team has won the 71st Santosh Trophy football tournament by defeating Railways in the final by 2-1 goals in Goa. Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who took over additional charge as Defence Minister on 14th March 2017?
A. Arun Jaitley
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Sanwarlal Jat
D. Sushma Swaraj
Answer: A
Explanation: Arun Jaitley took over additional charge as Defence Minister on 14th March 2017. He succeeded Manohar Parrikar, who resigned from the post to take on the new role of Chief Minister of Goa. Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who takes oath as New Chief Minister of Goa?
A. Manohar Parrikar
B. Nitin Gadkari
C. Purushottam Kakodkar
D. Laxmikant Parsekar
Answer: A
Explanation: Senior BJP leader Manohar Parrikar sworn in as chief minister of Goa on 14th February 2017. Goa Governor Mridula Sinha administered him and other cabinet ministers the oath of office and secrecy at Raj Bhawan. Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Global conference on 'Vision Zero' on from 15th to 17th, March 2017 held in which city?
A. Bangaluru
B. Chennai
C. New Delhi
D. Kolkata
Answer: C
Explanation: Three days International Conference on the VISION ZERO and its relevance to Occupational Safety and Health, is being held from 15th to 17th, March 2017 in New Delhi.  Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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11, 12 March 2017 Current Affairs MCQs

11, 12 March 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for March 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 11, 12 March 2017 :
Which party registers landslide victory in Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls 2017?
A. Samajwadi Party
B. BJP
C. BSP
D. Congress
Answer: B
Explanation: BJP registers landslide victory in Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election 2017, BJP won 312 seats in Uttar Pradesh. Its allies Apana Dal has won 9 seats while Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party has won 4 seats.  Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which party wins Punjab Assembly Election 2017?
A. BJP
B. AAP
C. Congress
D. SAD
Answer: C
Explanation: BJP registers landslide victory in Punjab Assembly Election 2017, Congress bagged 77 seats in the 117-member Assembly.  Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who resigns as Defence Minister of India on 12th March 2017?
A. Manohar Parrikar
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Arun Jaitley
D. Smriti Irani
Answer: A
Explanation: Manohar Parrikar on 12th March resigned as Union Defence Minister amid talks of him heading to Goa where newly-elected BJP MLAs unanimously backed him as the state legislature party leader, even as the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) said it will support a government led by Parrikar.  Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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9, 10 March 2017 Current Affairs MCQs

9, 10 March 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for March 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 9, 10 March 2017 :
The cultural festival ‘India by the Nile’ has started in which country?
A. Japan
B. USA
C. South Sudan
D. Egypt
Answer: D
Explanation: The mega cultural festival ‘India by the Nile’ has started at the foot of the Pyramids in Cairo, Egypt from March 8 and will continue till March 14, 2017. Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who is the newly elected President of the European Council (EC)?
A. Donald Trump
B. Christian Kern
C. Angela Morkel
D. Donald Tusk
Answer: D
Explanation: Donald Tusk from Poland has been re-elected for a second term as the President of the European Council.  Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been appointed the new Deputy Governor in Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A. Urjit Patel
B. Sanjay Bhatt
C. Dilip Shanghvi
D. BP Kanungo
Answer: D
Explanation: B.P. Kanungo has been appointed the new Deputy Governor in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a period of 3 years and will succeed R. Gandhi.  Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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7, 8 March 2017 Current Affairs MCQs

7, 8 March 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for March 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 7, 8 March 2017 :
Ruby Ray passed away recently was former .......... ?
A. CJI
B. CAG
C. RBI Chief
D. Loksabha Speaker
Answer: D
Explanation: Noted socialist leader and former Lok Sabha speaker Rabi Ray passed away at age 91. He had served as the Union minister of health and family welfare in the Morarji Desai led Government from January 1979 to January 1980.  Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

PM Narendra Modi on 8 March 2017 inaugurated India’s longest ‘extradosed’ cable-stayed bridge in which state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Punjab
Answer: C
Explanation: The 1.4-kilometre ‘extradosed’ cable-stayed bridge over Narmada River in Gujarat’s Bharuch is claimed to be the longest in the country.  Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been bestowed with the 2016 Saraswati Samman?
A. Aruna Roy
B. Naiyer Masud
C. Sangeeta Singh
D. Mahabaleshwar Sail
Answer: D
Explanation: Mahabaleshwar Sail, the noted Konkani writer, has been honoured with the 2017 Saraswati Samman for his novel ‘Hawthan’.  Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Bhagoria festival is held in which state?
A. Madhya Pradesh
C. Kerala
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Punjab
Answer: A
Explanation: The annual tribal festival Bhagoria commenced in 5 districts of Madhya Pradesh from March 6.  Check Details at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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