61. The head of state of the United Kingdom is
(a) Queen Elizabeth I
(b) Queen Elizabeth II
(c) Queen Elizabeth III
(d) King Charles III
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(d) King Charles III
Explanation:
Currently King Charles III served as Head of State. At the time of the exam in 2017, Queen Elizabeth II was the reigning monarch and constitutional head of state of the United Kingdom.
62. India’s first and Asia’s longest cycle highway has been opened in which State of India?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Bihar
(d) Assam
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(a) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The 207-km-long dedicated cycle highway connecting Etawah and Agra in Uttar Pradesh was inaugurated in November 2016.
63. India’s first textile university will be set up in which of the following states ?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Bihar
(c) Gujarat
(d) Odisha
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(c) Gujarat
Explanation:
In 2016, plans were announced to establish India’s first dedicated textile university in Surat, Gujarat, which is a major hub for the country’s textile industry.
64. What is the fiscal deficit target of India for the financial year 2025-26?
(a) 3.9% of GDP
(b) 3.5% of GDP
(c) 4.9% of GDP
(d) 4.5% of GDP
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(d) 4.5% of GDP
Explanation:
The Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, presented by then Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman, set the fiscal deficit target at 4.5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
65. The 2016 joint military exercise “Maitree” has been conducted between India and which of the following countries?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Thailand
(c) Malaysia
(d) Maldives
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(b) Thailand
Explanation:
Exercise Maitree is the name of the annual bilateral joint military exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army.
66. The nation-wise breast-feeding programme “MAA” has been launched by which Union Ministry?
(a) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
(b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(d) Ministry of AYUSH
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation:
The “MAA – Mother’s Absolute Affection” programme, a nationwide initiative to promote breastfeeding and infant nutrition, was launched by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in August 2016.
67. Which of the following is a bond through which Indian entities can raise money from foreign markets in rupees, and not in foreign currency?
(a) Corporate Bonds
(b) Masala Bonds
(c) Municipal Bonds
(d) Zero-coupon Bonds
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(b) Masala Bonds
Explanation:
Masala Bonds are rupee-denominated bonds issued in overseas markets. This means the issuer raises money in Indian Rupees, and the currency fluctuation risk is borne by the foreign investor.
68. Which train safety system has recently been launched by the Indian Railways to avoid train accidents?
(a) Tri-Safety
(b) Tri-Netra
(c) Tri-Network
(d) Tri-Veil
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(b) Tri-Netra
Explanation:
In 2016, Indian Railways began trials for the “Tri-Netra” (Terrain Imaging for Drivers Infrared, Enhanced Optical & Radar Assisted) system to help loco pilots ‘see’ through dense fog and avoid collisions.
69. Which committee has been constituted by the Government of India to boost cashless transactions?
(a) Nachiket More Committee
(b) Shanta Kumar Committee
(c) H.R.Khan Committee
(d) Neeraj Kumar Gupta Committee
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(d) Neeraj Kumar Gupta Committee
Explanation:
Following the demonetisation announcement in 2016, the Finance Ministry constituted the Neeraj Kumar Gupta committee to suggest measures for promoting digital payments and a transition to a less-cash economy.
70. Which country has won the 2016 Davis Cup Tennis Tournament?
(a) Argentina
(b) Switzerland
(c) Serbia
(d) Croatia
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(a) Argentina
Explanation:
Argentina, led by Juan Martín del Potro, won its first-ever Davis Cup title in 2016 by defeating Croatia 3-2 in a dramatic final.
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