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1. The International Day of Friendship is being celebrated on which date to

promote the role that friendship plays across the world?
A.July 29
B.July 30
C.July 31
D.August 1
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.July 30
Explanation :
The International Day of Friendship was celebrated to promote the role that friendship
plays in also making peace in many cultures on July 30 every year across the world.
2. Rajjat Barjatya has passed away due to Leukemia in Mumbai. He belonged to
which field?
A.Journal
B.Cinema
C.Sports
D.Art
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.Cinema
Explanation :
Rajjat Barjatya, MD and CEO of Rajshri Media suffered from Leukemia, passed away
at a hospital in Mumbai.
3. Which country weightlifter is being banned to participate in the Rio Olympics by
the International Weightlifting Federation?
A.Syria
B.Pakistan
C.Russia
D.China
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Russia
Explanation :
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) blanket ban on the Russian
weightlifters to compete in the Rio Olympics. This is the Second Sports outfit to ban
Russians after the track & field team effected ban few days back.
4. Which service provider will provide Wi-Fi connectivity to all Government
Colleges in Puducherry under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
programme?
A.Vodafone

B.Airtel
C.Aircel
D.Reliance
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Reliance
Explanation :
Reliance Jio Company will provide Wi-Fi connectivity to all Government Colleges in
Puducherry under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.
5. Which Company acquired the Software Company Appcito to become a
comprehensive secure application services provider?
A.A09 Networks
B.A10 Networks
C.A11 Networks
D.A12 Networks
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.A10 Networks
Explanation :
California based application delivery controllers Specialist A10 Networks acquired
the Software Company Appcito based in California will help the A10 to become a
comprehensive secure application services provider.
6. The Third meeting of the Joint Committee at the Secretary level under the India
Japan CEPA held at which city in India?
A.Mumbai
B.New Delhi
C.Kolkata
D.Hyderabad
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.New Delhi
Explanation :
3rd Meeting of the Joint Committee at the Secretary Level under the India-Japan
CEPA held in New Delhi
7. Which State signed Memorandum of Understanding with National Thermal
Power Corporation and National Hydel Power Corporation for hydro
engineering college?
A.Andhra Pradesh
B.Himachal Pradesh
C.Uttar Pradesh
D.Madhya Pradesh
Answer & Explanation

Answer B.Himachal Pradesh

Explanation :
Government of Himachal Pradesh, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and
National Hydel Power Corporation signed an MoU to establish first hydro
engineering college in Bilaspur to boost regional development.
8. Union government has sanctioned nearly Rs. 620 crores to which state as
assistance for the recent drought situation in the state?
A.Madhya Pradesh
B.Uttar Pradesh
C.Telangana
D.Punjab
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
Union government has sanctioned nearly Rs. 620 crores to Uttar Pradesh as assistance
for the recent drought situation in the state.
9. Which sector has been exempted from Right to Information Act 2005 without
citing any reason for exemption?
A.Strategic Forces Command
B.UPSC
C.Public Sector Banks
D.National Security Groups
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.Strategic Forces Command
Explanation :
Union government has exempted Strategic Forces Command upon providing
information under Right to Information Act -2005 without citing any reason for
exempting.
10. The tenure of the Railway Board Chairman AK Mital was extended to how
many years by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet?
A.3 years
B.2 years
C.5 years
D.4 years
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.2 years
Explanation :
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the re-appointment of
Mital as Chairman, Railway Board, for a period of two years, till he attains the age of
62 years, with effect from August 1, 2016.

11. Who has been appointed as the Chief Justice of Patna High Court by Bihar
Governor Ramnath Kovind?
A.Tejashwi Prasad Yadav
B.Iqbal Ahmed Ansari
C.Sushil Kumar Modi
D.Vijay Kumar Chaudary
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.Iqbal Ahmed Ansari
Explanation :
Justice Iqbal Ahmed Ansari was sworn in as the 39th Chief Justice of Patna High
Court by Bihar Governor Ramnath Kovind at a function in Raj Bhawan.
12. Railway Minister along with Chief Minister of state laid the foundation stone of
new railway station in which state?
A.Meghalaya
B.Himachal Pradesh
C.Nagaland
D.Manipur
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Manipur
Explanation :
Suresh Prabhu in the presence of Manipur Chief MinisterOkram Ibobi Singh laid the
foundation stone of new railway station at Yurembam in Manipur
13. Which Country hold the two day 3rd India Education Fair with over 35 premier
Indian Educational Institutions including schools, colleges, and technical
institutes?
A.Pakistan
B.Bhutan
C.Bangladesh
D.Nepal
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Bangladesh
Explanation :
The Two-Day long 3rd India Education Fair has kicked off in Dhaka with over 35
premier Indian educational institutions. The Event was inaugurated by the Indian
High Commissioner Harsh Vardhan Sringla aimed to deliver one roof to provide
educational opportunities to Bangladeshi youths.
14. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to launch
the facility of travel insurance for passengers from September 2016 at
_______________?
A.Re 1
B.Rs 5

C.Rs 10
D.Rs 15
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.Re 1
Explanation :
IRCTC to launch travel insurance facility at Rs 1. The Indian Railway Catering and
Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to launch the facility of travel insurance for
passengers from September
15. Which Airport has been awarded with Best Airport at National Tourism Awards
for the year 2014-15 held in New Delhi?
A.Chennai
B.New Delhi
C.Mumbai
D.Kolkata
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Mumbai
Explanation :
In the National Tourism Award function Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan was the
Chief Guest and Union Minister for Tourism Mahesh Sharma were also present in the
function held at Vigyanbhavan in New Delhi.
Mumbais Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Best Airport award