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9, 10 February 2017 Current Affairs MCQs

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9, 10 February 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for February 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 February 2017 :
Which space agency recently plans rover on lunar surface?
A. ISRO
B. ESA
C. CNSA
D. RFSA
Answer: A
Explanation: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to deploy a rover on the lunar surface in the Chandrayaan-2 mission.   Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which committee will be constituted by RBI on cyber security?
A. Arvind Pangaria Committee
B. RP Singh Committee
C. Meena Hemachandra committee
D. Arun Sinha committee
Answer: C
Explanation: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will constitute an inter-disciplinary committee on cyber security to examine various threats and suggest measures to deal with it.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who becomes first Test batsman to register double centuries in four successive series?
A. Virendra Sehwag
B. Murli Vijay
C. Virat Kohli
D. Joe Root
Answer: C
Explanation: Virat Kohli became the first Test batsman to register double centuries in four successive series as India dominated Bangladesh in Hyderabad on 10th February 2017.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK


Who is Mascot for FIFA Under 17 World Cup India 2017 ?
A. BHEEMA
B. KHELEO
C. GOWALI
D. RANGEELO
Answer: B
Explanation: Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel with President of AIFF Shri Praful Patel on 10th February 2017 unveiled the mascot KHELEO for FIFA under 17 World Cup India 2017. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Aadhaar mandatory for availing subsidised foodgrains from PDS

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Government has made Aadhaar card mandatory for receiving subsidised foodgrains from all PDS shops. Department of food and public distribution has issued a notification this regard which requires individual beneficiaries having rashan cards to furnishing Aadhaar number or under go Aadhaar authentication to receive subsidies under national food security Act.  This condition will also applicable for all new beneficiaries. Those who do not have Aadhaar number or not enrolled for Aadhaar can make application Aadhaar enrollment by 30th of June this year. 
Till the Aadhaar is assigned to the beneficiaries of subsidies under NFSA, the entitlements will be given on production of Ration Card and either Aadhaar Enrollment ID slip or copy of his/her request made to State Govt for Aadhaar Enrollment along with any of the 8 documents including Voter ID Card, PAN, Passport, Driving License.
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Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan

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Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA): Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved 'Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan' (PMGDISHA) to make 6 crore rural households digitally literate. The outlay for this project is Rs.2,351.38 crore to usher in digital literacy in rural India by March,.2019. This is in line with the announcement made by Finance Minister in the Union Budget 2016-17. 
PMGDISHA is expected to be one of the largest digital literacy programmes in the world. Under the scheme, 25 lakh candidates will be trained in the FY 2016-17; 275 lakh in the FY 2017-18; and 300 lakh in the FY 2018-19. To ensure equitable geographical reach, each of the 250,000 Gram Panchayats would be expected to register an average of 200-300 candidates. 
Digitally literate persons would be able to operate computers/digital access devices (like tablets, smart phones, etc.), send and receive emails, browse internet, access Government Services, search for information, undertaking cashless transactions, etc. and hence use IT to actively participate in the process of nation building. 
The implementation of the Scheme would be carried out under the overall supervision of Ministry of Electronics and IT in active collaboration with States/UTs through their designated State Implementing Agencies, District e-Governance Society (DeGS), etc. 
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7, 8 February 2017 Current Affairs MCQs

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7, 8 February 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for February 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 February 2017 :
Who becomes first to score 300 in a T20 match?
A. Ramesh Kundu
B. Mohit Ahlawat
C. A. Balaji
D. Munish Sharma
Answer: B
Explanation: Mohit Ahlawat from Delhi has created history on 7th February by becoming the first batsman to score a triple hundred in a Twenty20 match.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which committee has been constituted by the Union government to improve Haj policy in subsidy issue?
A. Kamal Khan Committee
B. Shahnawaz hussain committee
C. Kadir Shamim committee
D. Afzal Amanullah committee
Answer: D
Explanation: Union government has recently formed a 6-member committee to study the ways to improve India’s Haj policy and look into the issue of subsidy to the pilgrimage. The committee has been constituted in the light of 2012 Supreme Court order on gradually reducing the subsidy and abolishing it by 2022.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

For the first time in Judicial history, Supreme Court issues contempt notice which sitting Calcutta High Court Judge?
A. Justice C.S. Rammurthi
B. Justice Nitin Das
C. Justice HS Bhalla
D. Justice C.S. Karnan
Answer: D
Explanation: For the first time in Judicial history, Supreme Court on 8th February issues contempt notice to a sitting Calcutta High Court Judge, C. S. Karnan; Restrains him from discharging any judicial and administrative work.   Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan with target to cover how many rural households?
A. 2 Crore
B. 10 Crore
C. 6 Crore
D. 1 Crore
Answer: C
Explanation: Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi on 8th Februaryapproved 'Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan' (PMGDISHA) to make 6 crore rural households digitally literate. The outlay for this project is Rs.2,351.38 crore to usher in digital literacy in rural India by March,.2019.   Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

What is the current repo rate as per 6th bi-monthly monetary policy announced on 8th February 2017?
A. 5.75%
B. 6.55%
C. 6.0%
D. 6.25%
Answer: D
Explanation: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) unchanged at 6.25% in its 6th bi-monthly and last monetary policy for the financial year 2016-17.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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5, 6 February 2017 Current Affairs MCQs

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5, 6 February 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for February 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 5rd, 6th February 2017 :
Which state government will give 2% reservation to sportsperson in government job?
A. Rajasthan
B. Bihar
C. Jharkhand
D. Gujarat
Answer: C
Explanation: Jharkhand government will give 2% reservation to sportsperson in government job and nutritious food to them.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Where is Kakatiya Hub For Social Innovation Situated?
A. Nizamabad
B. Nellore
C. Guntur
D. Medak
Answer:A
Explanation: Telangana government has launched India’s first social innovation centre - The ‘Kakatiya Hub For Social Innovation’ in Nizamabad on Feb 5, 2017.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which Indian UT got approval for its first railway line recently?
A. Chandigarh
B. Daman and Diu
C. Lakshadweep
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Answer: D
Explanation: Union Railway Ministry has approved a 240-KM broad-gauge railway line project in Andaman and Nicobar islands. The first railway line on Andaman and Nicobar Islands will connect Port Blair (capital) in the south with Diglipur, the biggest town on the north Andaman Island.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has become the acting CEO of Prasar Bharti?
A. Mohit Ahlawat
B. Sunil Gogoi
C. Nirmal Singh
D. Rajeev Singh
Answer: D
Explanation: Rajeev Singh, Member (Finance) in Prasar Bharati Board, has taken charge as acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the public service broadcaster Prasar Bharti. He succeeded Suresh Panda, who retires on February 4, 2017. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Tamil Nadu CM, Panneerselvam resigns, V K Sasikala to be Next CM

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AIADMK Legislators on 5th February 2017 elected party chief Sasikala Natarajan as its new legislative leader. Following the election, O Panneerselvam has resigned as Tamil Nadu CM, making way for Sasikala. At a meeting of party MLAs in Chennai, ex Chief Minister O Panneerselvam proposed the name of Sasikala as legislature party leader. 62-year-old Sasikala, also called 'chinnamma' and Jayalaithaa's shadow in public for nearly three decades, later drove to the party headquarters where she was greeted by Panneerselvam and senior party leaders. 
he decision comes a day after three top officials appointed by ex-CM Jayalalithaa were removed from Chief Minister’s office. Indian Express reported that three key faces, Sheela Balakrishnan, KN Venkataramanan, and A Ramalingam, are the other top officials removed from their respective posts. In her acceptance speech, Sasikala said that it was O. Panneerselvam who asked her to take the role of the Chief Minister. “It was Panneerselvam who had first persuaded me to become the Chief Minister and General Secretary as well when Jayalalithaa passed away. Whenever the party faced tough times and whenever there were difficulties in Amma becoming the Chief Minister, it was our dear brother Panneerselvam who has been loyal.” She also said that she will work for the people and will look to fulfill the dreams of Jayalalitha.
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3, 4 February 2017 Current Affairs MCQs

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3rd, 4th February 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for February 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 3rd, 4th February 2017 :
Which Indian player becomes World No. 1 in latest BWF World junior ranking?
A. Rahul Sinha
B. Lakshya Sen
C. Ramesh Shehrawat
D. Manish Lamba
Answer: B
Explanation: The 15-year-old badminton player Lakshya Sen from Uttarakhand created history as achieved the World No. 1 ranking in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) World junior ranking.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Union Budget 2017-18 has introduced SANKALP which stands for?
A. Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion Programme
B. SmartCity Land Acquisition Awareness Programme
C. Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Life Programme
D. Small Scale Knowledge Promotions
Answer: A
Explanation: Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley said that in the Financial Year 2017-18, a programme SANKALP (Skill Acquistion and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion Programme) will also be launched at a cost of Rs. 4,000 crore. SANKALP will provide market relevant training to 3.5 crore youth.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

As per the budget, a dedicated micro-irrigation fund for More Crop Per Drop will have an allocation of?
A. Rs. 5000 Crore
B. Rs. 20000 Crore
C. Rs. 30000 Crore
D. Rs. 12000 Crore
Answer: A
Explanation: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Union Budget 2017-18 has announced Rs 5000 crore worth dedicated micro irrigation fund is to be set up by NABARD.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who becomes First Woman to Win the Nobel Prize Of Math?
A. Maryam Mirzakhani
B. Arthur Avila
C. Manjula Bhargava
D. Rehana Irania
Answer: A
Explanation: Maryam Mirzakhani, a professor of mathematics at Stanford, has been awarded the 2014 Fields Medal, the most prestigious honor in mathematics. Mirzakhani is the first woman to win the prize, widely regarded as the "Nobel Prize of mathematics," since it was established in 1936.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK


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