26. “International Girls Child Day 2017” is celebrated on
(a) 10 October
(b) 11 October
(c) 12 October
(d) 17 October
Answer:
(b) 11 October
Explanation:
The International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated annually on October 11.
27. Who of the following is presently working as Indian Judge in ‘International Court of Justice’?
(a) Dalveer Bhandari
(b) Nagendra Rao
(c) Swatantra Kumar
(d) Arun Mishra
Answer:
(a) Dalveer Bhandari
Explanation:
Justice Dalveer Bhandari is an Indian member of the International Court of Justice, having been re-elected in 2017.
28. On Global Hunger Index India has been ranked
(a) 97 th
(b) 98 th
(c) 99 th
(d) 100 th
Answer:
(d) 100 th
Explanation:
In the 2017 Global Hunger Index (relevant to the exam year), India was ranked 100th out of 119 countries.
29. HIB visa issue is related with
(a) U.K.
(b) USA
(c) China
(d) USSR
Answer:
(b) USA
Explanation:
The H-1B visa is a visa in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.
30. What is the latest income limit for the creamy layer?
(a) 2.5 lakh
(b) 4.5 lakh
(c) 6 lakh
(d) 8 lakh
Answer:
(d) 8 lakh
Explanation:
In September 2017, the Government of India raised the creamy layer ceiling for OBCs from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh per annum.
