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29, 30 April 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

29, 30 April 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for April 2017Daily 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 29, 30 April 2017 :
Who has won gold at the 10th edition of Moscow sand art championship?
A. Badal Barai
B. Manas Kumar Sahoo
C. Ajay rawat
D. Sudarsan Pattnaik
Answer: D
Explanation: Internationally renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik from Odisha won the jury prize gold medal at the 10th Moscow Sand art Championship. The competition was held between 22nd and 28th April at Kolomenskoye, Moscow in Russia.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has won the Dinanath Mangeshkar Award 2017 for his film Dangal?
A. Aamir Khan
B. Hritik Roshan
C. Salman Khan
D. Rekha
Answer: A
Explanation: Bollywood star Aamir Khan won Master Dinananth Mangeshkar Awards 2017. He received a special award given to the city’s eminent personalities in various fields from RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Aymanam ward of which state becomes Country's first Digitised Panchayat ward?
A. Rajasthan
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Assam
D. Kerala
Answer: D
Explanation: Aymanam ward in the Kerala district on became India’s first digitalised panchayat ward. Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment Krishan Pal Gurjar inaugurated the website of the first digitalised panchayat ward number 15 of Aymanam gram panchayat. The minister launched the website www.digitalaymanam.com at the function.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Government launches e-SOT and e-PRAN card for which scheme ?
A. EPF
B. Atal Pension Yojana
C. Vayoshree Yojana
D. All of above
Answer: A
Explanation: With a view to digitally empower the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) subscribers and improve the quality of service, the facility of online viewing of the statement of the transaction (e-SOT) and also the e- Permanent Retirement Account Number (e-PRAN card) have been launched. Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was launched by the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi on 09th May 2015. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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27, 28 April 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

27, 28 April 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for April 2017Daily 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 27, 28 April 2017 :
Which Indian Bank wins awarded Golden Peacock Award 2017 in Financial sector Banking?
A. SBI
B. YES Bank
C. ICICI Bank
D. Dena Bank
Answer: B
Explanation: India’s fifth largest private sector Bank, the YES BANK has won the prestigious ‘Golden Peacock Innovative Product/Service Award 2017’ (in Financial sector Banking). It received the prize for its innovative mobile technology product, SIMsePAY at the Dubai Global Convention 2017 for the 27th World Congress on Leadership for Business Excellence & Innovation and Presentation of Golden Peacock Awards. The Golden Peacock Awards were established by the Institute of Directors (IOD) in India in 1991.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Vinod Khanna passes away on 27 April 2017. He was MP from which constituency?
A. Bikaner
B. Amritsar
C. Gurdaspur
D. Jalandhar
Answer: C
Explanation: Vonod Khanna was the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member of the Lok Sabha from Gurdaspur in Punjab. He was into his fourth term as MP from the seat. Feted as one of the most handsome actors of the Hindi film industry, Khanna made his acting debut in 1968 with “Man Ka Meet”.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which country has appointed Hana Khatib as first female judge in its Muslim sharia court system?
A. Pakistan
B. Iran
C. Bangladesh
D. Israel
Answer: D
Explanation: Israel has recently appointed Hana Khatib as first female judge in its Muslim sharia court system. Hana Khatib, an attorney from the northern town of Tamra, was selected by an Israeli justice committee to become a religious judge, or qadi, in the court’s ruling on personal law for Muslims inside Israel.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

India to give Rs 35 Crore to which country under 'Muktijodha scholarship' Scheme?
A. Pakistan
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh
D. Srilanka
Answer: C
Explanation: India will give Rs 35 crore to children of freedom fighters in Bangladesh in the next five years under the new 'Muktijodha scholarship' scheme. India initiated the Muktijodha Scholarship Scheme in 2006 for descendants of the 1971 Freedom Fighters. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which city has become the first Indian city to won Pierre L’enfant Planning Excellence and Achievement Awards-2017?
A. Jaipur
B. Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Bhubaneswar
Answer: D
Explanation: Odisha’s capital city, Bhubaneswar has become, the first Indian city that has won Pierre L’enfant Planning Excellence and Achievement Awards-2017. This award is instituted by the American Planning Association. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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25, 26 April 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

25, 26 April 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for April 2017Daily 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 25, 26 April 2017 :
Environmental activist Prafulla Samantara wins Goldman Environmental Prize. He is from which state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Odisha
Answer: D
Explanation: Indian environmental activist Prafulla Samantara was on 25th April 2017 announced as the Asia recipent of the Goldman Environmental Prize for championing the cause of Odidha's Dongria Kondh tribals and safeguarding their land and culture. Samantara, the sixth Indian to win the prize, also called the 'Green Nobel', had led a historic 12-year legal battle that affirmed the indigenous Dongria Kondh's land rights and protected the Niyamgiri Hills in Odisha from a massive, open-pit aluminum ore mine to be set up by Vedanta Resources.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Ranil Wickremsinghe is on a five-day visit to India. He is PM of which Country?
A. Jawa
B. Srilanka
C. Fiji
D. None of above
Answer: B
Explanation: Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremsinghe on 26th April 2017 meet Prime minster Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The Srilankan PM, who is on a five-day visit to India, will also hold meetings with Home Minister Rajnath Singh,External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Road Transport & Highways and Shipping minister Nitin Gadkari during his visit.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which party wins MCD election on 26th April 2017?
A. AAP
B. Congress
C. BJP
D. Shiv sena
Answer: C
Explanation: The counting of votes polled in Delhi municipal elections began on 26th April 2017, with the results BJP sweep all 3 MCD in national capital. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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K Viswanath named for Dadasaheb Phalke award 2017

Renowned film director and actor K Viswanath to be conferred prestigious 64th Dada Saheb Phalke award for outstanding contribution to the film industry. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu approved the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award committee for the latest recipient of the award, conferred by the government for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema. Winner of multiple National Awards, Vishwanath has directed 50 films, known for their strong content, endearing narrative, honest handling and cultural authenticity. 
Viswanath started his career as a sound recordist and debuted as a director with Telugu film, Aatma Gowravam (1965). He has directed over fifty films in Telugu and Hindi and has been awarded with five National Film Awards.

23, 24 April 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

23, 24 April 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for April 2017Daily 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 23, 24 April 2017 :
Which Indian Shot putter Manpreet wins gold in Asian Grand Prix Athletics 2017 with new National record?
A. Harwant Kaur
B. Manpreet Kaur
C. Deepa Malik
D. Inderjeet Singh
Answer: B
Explanation: Indian shot putter Manpreet Kaur on 24th April clinched a gold in the first leg of the Asian Grand Prix Athletics Meet with a national record and world season-leading effort in China. Manpreet came up with a best throw of 18.86m in the season-opening international event for the Indians, which was nearly one meter more than her earlier national record of 17.96m that she had set in 2015. The 26-year-old from Punjab began with a modest 16.69m and then tossed the iron ball to 18.03m in her third round before achieving the big one in the fourth throw.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which city has been designated UNESCO World Book Capital 2018?
A. Delhi
B. Athens
C. Lagos
D. Alexandria
Answer: B
Explanation: Athens, the capital of Greece, has been designated as the UNESCO World Book Capital 2018 by Irina Bokova, the Director-General of UNESCO, in Paris. The city of Athens was chosen for the quality of its activities, supported by the entire book industry.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

In which district of Chhattisgarh, CRPF faced one of the deadliest attack on 24 April 2017?
A. Bastar
B. Jagdalpur
C. Gadchiroli
D. Sukma
Answer: D
Explanation: In the deadliest Maoist ambush in years, 25 men of the Central Reserve Police Force or CRPF died on 24 April 2017 afternoon in Chhattisgarh's Sukma area. Six people were injured. The well-planned massacre was carried out by nearly 300 Maoists, a survivor said. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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21, 22 April 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

21, 22 April 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for April 2017Daily 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 21, 22 April 2017 :
Sulkhan Singh is appointed as new DGP of which state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Punjab
D. Kerala
Answer: B
Explanation: Sulkhan Singh appointed as new Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh on 21st April 2017. Uttar Pradesh DGP Javeed Ahmed has been transferred. 1980-batch IPS officer Sulkan Singh will replace Ahmed. 12 other IPS officers have also been re-shuffled. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been appointed MD and CEO of LIC Housing Finance?
A. Sulkhan Singh
B. Vijay Gandhi
C. SS Jha
D. Vinay Shah
Answer: D
Explanation: Life insurance Corp of India has appointed Vinay Shah as the new managing director and chief executive director of its mortgage loan arm and listed entity LIC Housing Finance, after government elevates Sunita Sharma to managing director of LIC earlier this week.Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which country to host the first-ever World Ocean Festival (WOF)?
A. China
B. India
C. Japan
D. United States
Answer: D
Explanation: The first-ever World Ocean Festival (WOF) will be held in New York City, United States from June 4, 2017, which will be organized by the Global Brian Foundation (GBF). As part of the festival, activists and enthusiasts will take to the streets and waterways of New York City to raise their voices to reverse the declining health of our oceans.Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

What does VVPAT stand for, in voting?
A. Voters View Paper Audit Trail
B. Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail
C. Votee and Action on Time
D. Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail
Answer: D
Explanation: Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for procurement of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) Units for use in the General Elections, 2019.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

1st ‘India Indonesia Energy Forum’ held in which city?
A. Delhi
B. Kolkata
C. Jakarta
D. Lagos
Answer: C
Explanation: Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Shri Piyush Goyal and H.E. Mr. Ignasius Jonan, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Republic of Indonesia met on 20th April, 2017 for the 1st ‘India Indonesia Energy Forum’, held in Jakarta, Indonesia.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Earth Day is observed on which date?
A. 1 May
B. 21 April
C. 22 April
D. 21 May
Answer: C
Explanation: Earth Day in being observed today (22nd April) all over the world with the message to protect environment. On the Occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Earth Day is a day of gratitude to Mother Earth and a day to reiterate firm resolve to keep the planet clean and green.Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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Civil Services Day is 21st April

Civil Services Day is organized on 21st April every year, when civil servants re-dedicate themselves to the cause of the citizens and renew their commitment to public service. This day coincides with the date on which SardarVallabhbhai Patel had addressed the first batch of probationers at the All India Administrative Service Training School at Metcalfe House, New Delhi in 1947.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the two-day 11th Civil Services Day programme on 20th April 2017. The Civil Services Day function is being organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of  Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will confer PM’s awards for Excellence in Public Administration to Districts/Implementing units and other Central/State organisations on 21st April 2017 for effective implementation of Identified Priority Programmes and Innovation.

19, 20 April 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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Current Affairs Questions on 19, 20 April 2017 :
Allan Holdsworth, the renowned guitarist and composer passed away. He hailed from which country?
A. USA
B. India
C. England
D. Germany
Answer: A
Explanation: Allan Holdsworth (70), the renowned British guitarist and composer, has recently passed away in California, United States.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which PSU becomes India’s most valuable PSU firm on 18th April 2017?
A. SBI
B. Coal India
C. ONGC
D. NTPC
Answer: A
Explanation: State Bank of India (SBI) on 18th April surpassed ONGC to become the country’s most valuable public sector unit (PSU), in terms of market valuation. Market cap of SBI stood at Rs2,35,307.51 crore. This is about Rs2,961.79 crore more than that of PSU energy major ONGC’s Rs2,32,345.72 crore.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

What will be interest rate on EPF deposits for 2016-17?
A. 7.65%
B. 8.15%
C. 8.50%
D. 8.65%
Answer: D
Explanation: Labour minister Bandaru Dattatreya on 20th April said that the finance ministry has approved 8.65 per cent interest rate on EPF deposits for 2016-17.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which Indian make it to an annual list of Time magazine's 'most influential people list'?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Vijay Shekhar Sharma
C. None of above
D. Both A and B
Answer: D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma were the only two Indians to make it to an annual list of '100 most influential people in the world' this year released by the Time magazine on 20th April 2017. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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17, 18 April 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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Current Affairs Questions on 17, 18 April 2017 :
Who is appointed new Financial Commissioner (FC) of Railways?
A. B.N.Mohapatra
B. A. Saurabh Singh
C. Pradeep Nandrajog
D. Suresh Shinde
Answer: A                                                                                                    
Explanation: B.N.Mohapatra has been appointed as the new Financial Commissioner (FC) (Railways) and ex-officio Secretary to the Government of India and has taken over the charge on 17th April 2017. An officer of Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) of 1980 examination batch, Shri  B.N.Mohapatra completed his post graduation in Political Science and graduation in LLB.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who among the following was in Forbes Super Achievers Under 30 List?
A. Dipa Karmakar
B. Sakshi Malik
C. Alia Bhatt
D. All of above
Answer: D
Explanation: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, star gymnast Dipa Karmakar and actor Alia Bhatt are among the 53 Indians on the list of Forbes’ list of super achievers from Asia under the age of 30 who are “pushing boundaries of innovation”.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which Indian businessman was arrested in London on 18th April?
A. Vijay Mallya
B. Subhash Chandra
C. Gautam Adani
D. Jignesh Shah
Answer: A
Explanation: Scotland Yard has arrested embattled Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya on 18th April on India's request for his extradition. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said that Vijay Mallya has been arrested on an extradition warrant.  Mallya has been declared a proclaimed offender.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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15, 16 April 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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Current Affairs Questions on 15, 16 April 2017 :
Who has won the 2017 Time Magazine’s Most Influential Person Reader’s poll?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Leni Robredo
C. Rodrigo Duterte
D. Arvind Kejriwal
Answer: C
Explanation: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has won the 2017 Time magazine’s readers’ poll of the 100 most influential people in the world. Duterte got 5% of the total “yes” votes in the poll, which closed on April 16, 2017. The official TIME 100 list, which is selected by TIME’s editors, will be announced on April 20, 2017. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Robert Taylor who passed away during April 2017, was a -------- ?
A. Politician
B. Computer Scientist
C. Doctor
D. Musician
Answer: B
Explanation: Robert Taylor, a computer scientist who was instrumental in the creation of the internet and modern computer, has died. He was 85. Taylor, who had suffered from Parkinson's disease, died on 13th April 2017 at his home in Woodside, USA.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Emma Morano, the oldest person alive and the last survivor of the 19th century died recently at the age of 117. She was from which country?
A. India
B. USA
C. Italy
D. Russia
Answer: C
Explanation: Emma Martina Luigia Morano (117), the world’s oldest woman, has recently passed away at Verbania in Italy on April 15, 2017. She was born on 29th November 1899 in the Piedmont region of Italy and was officially the last person born in the 1800s still living. She was the Guinness World Record holder for the oldest living person and oldest living woman. Upon Morano’s death, Violet Brown from Jamaica became the world’s oldest known person in the world.

Girish Saxena, who passed away recently, was the former governor of which state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Keral
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: D
Explanation: Girish Chandra Saxena (90), the former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), has recently passed away in New Delhi. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been named MD and CEO of Karnataka Bank?
A. Saurabh Singh
B. P Jayarama Bhat
C. Mahabaleshwara MS
D. Suresh Shinde
Answer: C
Explanation: Karnataka Bank Ltd has announced top-level management changes with the present Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD and CEO) of the bank, P Jayarama Bhat, assuming the charge of part-time non-executive Chairman of the bank on Apr 12, 2017. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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13, 14 April 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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Current Affairs Questions on 13, 14 April 2017 :
Who has been appointed the UNDP administrator on 13th April 2017?
A. Achim Steiner
B. António Guterres
C. Segolene Royal
C. None of the above
Answer: A
Explanation: UN chief Antonio Guterres has named a German with extensive experience at the world organization, Achim Steiner, as the new administrator of the UN Development Programme (UNDP).  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which Indian Freedom Movement completes 100 years in April 2017?
A. Non-cooperation movement
B. Champaran Movement
C. Bengal division
D. None of the above
Answer: B
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi’s first Satygraha was undertaken in the erstwhile undivided Champaran district in northern Bihar in April 1917 after he learned about the abuses suffered by farmers. The farmers were forced into growing indigo by British planters/estate owners.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which country recently grant honorary citizenship to Malala Yousafzai?
A. India
B. Japan
C. Norway
D. Canada
Answer: D
Explanation: Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai has become only the 6th person to receive honorary Canadian citizenship for advocating girls’ education. The Pakistani activist was welcomed to the seat of Canada’s democracy by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which company recently launches Areo Mobile app for food delivery and home services?
A. Facebook
B. ISRO
C. Google
D. Infosys
Answer: C
Explanation: Google launches Areo Mobile app for food delivery and home services, currently live in Bangalore and Mumbai on Android devices.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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11, 12 April 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

11, 12 April 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for April 2017Daily 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 April 2017 :
Who has won the 2017 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix tournament?
A. Nico Rosberg
B. Lewis Hamilton
C. Fernando Alonso
D. Sebastian Vettel
Answer: B
Explanation: Lewis Hamilton, a British Formula One racing driver from England, has won the 2017 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize in fiction?
A. Hisham Matar
B. Colson Whitehead
C. Matthew Desmond
D. Lynn Nottage
Answer: B
Explanation: Colson Whitehead from United States has won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize in fiction for his novel “The Underground Railroad”. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who is author of Book, Matoshree?
A. Sumitra Mahajan
B. Uddhav Thackeray
C. Shivraj Singh
D. Pahlaj Nihalani
Answer: A
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a book authored by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan in the capital on 11th April 2017. The book 'Matoshree' covers the life and times of legendary Devi Ahilyabai Holker who ruled the Holkar Empire spread over the Malwa region from 1767 to 1795.Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Central board of direct taxation (CBDT) on 11th April launches which New facility?
A. e-PAN
B. PAN card in 1 Hour
C. Aadhar Pay
D. None of above
Answer: A
Explanation: Income Tax department on 11th April said it has issued Permanent Account Number (PAN) within a day to 19,704 newly incorporated companies till March 31, 2017.  In addition to physical PAN card, CBDT has introduced the Electronic PAN (e-PAN) card, which is sent by email to all applicants, including individuals. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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9, 10 April 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

9, 10 April 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for April 2017Daily 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 April 2017 :
Who has become the youngest ever UN Messenger of Peace?
A. Kailash Satyarthi
B. Ayaan Hirsi Ali
C. Malala Yousafzai
D. Dolores Huerta
Answer: C
Explanation: Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai is set to become the United Nations’ youngest-ever “Messenger of Peace. She is honoured by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during a ceremony at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 10, 2017.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

India’s first NBA Basketball School has started in which city?
A. Delhi
B. Kochin
C. Pune
D. Mumbai
Answer: D
Explanation: The National Basketball Association (NBA) has launched India’s first NBA Basketball School launched in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The school is a part of a multi-year agreement with India On Track (IOT), which is open to male and female players between ages 6-18. The NBA Basketball School builds an additional track between the Jr. NBA and NBA Academies with the goal of increasing the pool of players who have the talent to attend our academies around the world.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which state government has imposed a 10% cow cess ?
A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Manipur
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: The Rajasthan government has imposed a 10% cow cess as surcharge on stamp duty for protection and propagation of cows. The surcharge will be applicable on non-judicial instruments. The cess will have a bearing on costs of making documents like property sale or lease deeds, rent agreements and mortgage.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been appointed the next chairman of TDSAT on April 10, 2017?
A. Shiva Kirti Singh
B. CP Thakur
C. JS Deepak
D. Deepak Malik
Answer: A
Explanation: The government has cleared retired Supreme Court judge Shiva Kirti Singh as the next chairman of the Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT). The appointment is for a period of three years from the date of assumption of office or “until further orders, whichever is earlier. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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