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HOME Q. 1
MY TEST Dhola-Sadia Bridge, India’s longest river bridge has been

inaugurated recently. It is situated on which of the
following tributaries of the Brahmaputra River?
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Subansiri River
D
Lohit River
Correct Option
Solution :
(d)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 26, 2017
inaugurated India’s longest river bridge “Dhola-Sadia
Bridge” in Assam. This three-lane, 9.15-kilometre
bridge has been built over river Lohit, a tributary of the
Brahmaputra river. The bridge will reduce the travel
distance from Assam to Arunachal Pradesh by 165
km. It will also cater the strategic requirements of the
country in the border areas of Arunachal Pradesh with
China.
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QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 2
Sahapedia, an open online interactive heritage portal on

Indian arts, has launched fellowship programme to
promote India’s cultural heritage in partnership with which
United Nations (UN) organisation?
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A
UNIDO
B
UNESCO
Your answer is Correct
Solution :
(b)
Sahapedia, an open online interactive heritage portal
on Indian arts, in partnership with the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) has recently launched a fellowship
programme,to inspire and provide an opportunity for
young people to expand their knowledge and
encourage documentation of India’s rich cultural
heritage.
C
WIPO
D
FAO
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 3
Consider the following statements regarding One Belt One

Road (OBOR) initiative:
1. It is China’s ambitious development strategy and
framework that aims to boost trade and connectivity
between Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
2. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor which connects

China’s Xinjiang region and Pakistan’s Gwadar port falls
under this initiative.
3. The first One Belt One Road Summit has recently been
held in Shanghai, China.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
Correct Option
Solution :
(a)
The first-ever One Belt One Road (OBOR) Summit was
held in Beijing, China on May 14 -15, 2017. India did
not attend the forum. The main reason behind India’s
opposition towards the policy is the China-Pakistan
Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is a part of OBOR.
The focus of the summit is to improve connectivity
and cooperation among Asian countries, Africa, the
Middle East and Europe. The emphasis is on
enhancing land as well as maritime routes. The policy
is significant for China since it aims to boost
domestic growth in the country.
B
2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 4
Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri

Ujjwala Yojana:
1. The objective of the scheme is to safeguard the health
of women and children by providing them with clean
cooking fuel.
2. The scheme was launched in the year 2015.
3. The Government has set a target of 5 crores LPG
connections under the Yojana
connections under the Yojana.
A
1 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1 and 3 only
Correct Option
Solution :
(c)
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a
welfare program of the Government of India,
launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 1,
2016 from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. The stated objective
of the program is providing 5 crores LPG connections
within 3 years to women from families below the
poverty line (BPL).
D
2 and 3 only
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 5
The US President Donald Trump has signed an executive

order for country’s withdrawal from which of the following
trade organizations?
A
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
B
World Trade Organization
C
Trans-Pacific Partnership
Correct Option
Solution :
(c)
• On his first day in office, the US President Donald
Trump signed an executive order removing the U.S.
from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and
declared an end to the era of multinational trade
agreements.
• The TPP is the 12-nation trade deal that included the
United States, Japan, Mexico, Canada, Australia, New
Zealand, Vietnam, Peru, Chile, Malaysia, Singapore,
and Brunei.
D
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 6
Which one of the following statements about the Sukanya

Samridhi Scheme is Not correct?
A
Parents of girls up to the age of 10 years can open such ac
B
Contributions are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80
C
Beneficiary can withdraw 75 % of the money after reaching
Correct Option
Solution :
(c)
Provisions of Sukanya Samridhi Account
• Account to be opened in girl child’s name any time
before she attains the age of 10.
• Minimum deposit required Rs. 1,000 any amount in
multiple of Rs. 100s, can deposited subsequently, up
to a maximum Rs. 1.5 lakh in a year.
• Government will provide rate of interest of 9.1% for
the saving account; no income tax will be charged.
• 50% money can be withdrawn by the girl child after
50% money can be withdrawn by the girl child after
18 years.
• Account will remain operative till girl attains 21
years.
D
A maximum of Rs. 1.50 lakh per annum can be invested in
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 7
The activities of agriculture and services belong to which

of the following sectors of the economy?
A
Primary and Secondary respectively
B
Primary and Tertiary respectively
Correct Option
Solution :
(b)
There are three main types of production sectors of
economy:
Primary production: This involves acquiring raw
materials. For example, raw metals, coal, crude oil,
agriculture, etc. This is sometimes known as
extractive production.
Secondary production: This is the manufacturing and
assembly process. It involves converting raw
materials into components. For example, making oil
from raw seeds, assembling products, building
houses, bridges and roads, etc.
Tertiary production: This refers to the commercial
services that support the production and distribution
process. For example, insurance, transport,
advertising, warehousing and other services such as
teaching and health care.
C
Secondary and Tertiary respectively
D
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Secondary and Quaternary respectively
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 8
Consider the following statements regarding Goods and

Services Tax (GST):
1. The first state to ratify the GST Bill was Assam.
2. Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) is a non-
Government, private limited company which aims to
provide IT infrastructure and services for implementation
of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
Correct Option
Solution :
(c)
• A Constitutional Amendment Bill needs to be
passed by a two-third majority in both Houses of
Parliament and subsequent ratification by at least
half of the State Legislatures. The first state to ratify
the GST Bill was Assam.
• Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) was
formed as a non-Government, private limited
company on March 28, 2013 to provide IT
infrastructure and services to the Central and State
Governments, tax payers and other stakeholders for
implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The Government of India holds 24.5% equity in GSTN
and all states including NCT of Delhi and Puducherry,
and the Empowered Committee of State Finance
Ministers (EC), together hold another 24.5%. Balance
51% equity is with non-Government financial
institutions.
D
Neither 1 nor 2
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 9
Recently, India and Pakistan have become full members of

the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Which capital city
has hosted its 2017 summit?
A
Dushanbe
B
Astana
Correct Option
Solution :
(b)
• The 17th summit of Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation (SCO) was held on June 8, 2017 in
Astana, Kazakhstan. In this summit, India and
Pakistan became full members of the organization.
• The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and
military organisation which was founded in 2001 in
Shanghai by the leaders of China, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
C
Bishkek
D
Tashkent
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 10
Consider the following statements regarding Mission

Fingerling:
1. It aims to create an enabling environment for holistic
management and development of fisheries for the overall
socio-economic development of pisciculture and
fishermen
fishermen.
2. It was launched by Union Ministry of Agriculture and
Farmer’s Welfare.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
Correct Option
Solution :
(c)
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s
Welfare has launched Mission Fingerling programme
with a total expenditure of about Rs. 52,000 lakh to
achieve Blue Revolution. The focus of the programme
is to create an enabling environment for an integrated
and holistic development and management of
fisheries for the socio-economic development of the
fishers and fish farmers. The target of the mission is
to increase the fisheries production by 2020-21.
D
Neither 1 nor 2
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 11
Which of the following committees has been constituted

by Union Government to prepare guidelines for de-siltation
of river Ganga?
A
B. N. Srikrishna Committee
B
Madhav Chitale Committee
Solution :
(b)
The Madhav Chitale committee was constituted in
July 2016 by the Ministry of Water Resources, River
Development and Ganga Rejuvenation to prepare
guidelines for de-siltation of river Ganga from
Bhimgauda (Uttarakhand) to Farakka (West Bengal).
C
Madhukar Gupta Committee
D
Deepak Naik Committee
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 12
Which of the following Union ministries has launched

Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana for providing physical aids and
assisted-living devices to senior citizens belonging to
Below Poverty Line (BPL) category?
A
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Correct Option
Solution :
(a)
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana, a scheme for providing
physical aids and assisted-living devices for senior
citizens belonging to BPL category was recently
launched in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh by Union
Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment.
B
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 13
Recently, Bharat Stage-IV has been launched by

Government across the country. Bharat Stages are related
to which of the following areas?
A
Phases for eradication of malaria
B
Transportation fuel grades
Solution :
(b)
Union Government has launched Bharat Stage-IV (BS-
IV) grade transportation fuel across the country to
keep carbon emission in check. The launch came
days after the Supreme Court banned sale and
registration of BS-III vehicles from April 1, 2017.
Besides, Govt. sets target of ushering in BS-VI fuel by
April 2020 by skipping BS-V fuel.
C
Primary education reforms
D
Forest conservation programmes
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 14
Consider the following statements regarding Monetary

Policy:
1. Monetary Policy is the microeconomy policy laid down
by the Reserve Bank of India.
2. It involves management of money supply and interest
rate to achieve growth, liquidity, etc.
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A
1 only
B
2 only
Correct Option
Solution :
(b)
Monetary Policy is a type of macroeconomy policy.
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 15
Consider the following statements:

1. Ransomware is malicious code that is used by
cybercriminals to launch data kidnapping and lock screen
attacks.
2. During the recent WannaCry cyber-attacks, ransom was
demanded primarily in virtual currency Bitcoin only.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
Solution :
(c)
• Ransomware is a kind of cyber-attack that involves
hackers taking control of a computer system and
blocking access to it until a ransom is paid.
• During the recent cyber-attacks, cyber criminals
often demanded payment in return for unlocking the
files, normally in the form of bitcoin, the online
cryptocurrency.
D
Neither 1 nor 2
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 16
Consider the following statements:

1. The Walled City of Ahmadabad has become first city in
India to be designated as World Heritage City tag accorded
by UNESCO.
2. This status was granted by UNESCO World Heritage
Committee (WHC) during the meeting held in Doha, Qatar.
3. The UNESCO World Heritage Cities Programme aims to
assist state parties in the challenges of protecting and
managing their urban heritage.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
Correct Option
Solution :
(c)
The Walled City of Ahmedabad has been recently
declared World Heritage City by UNESCO World
Heritage Committee (WHC) during the meeting held
in Karlow, Poland. With this, Ahmadabad became first
Indian city to get such honour.
D
1, 2 and 3
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 17
Consider the following statements regarding India-based

Neutrino Observatory (INO):
1. INO is an ambitious science project mandated to
conduct basic research on the elementary particle
neutrino.
2. The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is the nodal
agency for the project.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
Correct Option
Solution :
(c)
• India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) project is
India’s most ambitious basic science project
proposed to come up in Bodi west hills of Theni
district of Tamil Nadu. It aims at building a world-
class underground laboratory with a rock cover of
approximately 1200 meter. Its mandate is to conduct
basic research on the elementary particle called
neutrino.
• It is jointly supported by Department of Atomic
Energy (DAE) and Department of Science &
Technology (DST), with DAE acting as the nodal
agency.
D
Neither 1 nor 2
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 18
Which mobile app has been launched by the National

Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for smooth functioning
of electronic toll collection?
A
MyFASTag
Correct Option
Solution :
(a)
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has
launched two mobile Apps namely MyFASTag and
FASTag Partner to ensure smooth functioning of the
Electronic Toll Collection system. A consumer can
purchase or recharge FASTags on MyFASTag. The
app also helps to keep track of transactions and
provides for online grievance redressal. While, the
FASTag Partner app is for banks and agencies selling
the tag.
B
NHFASTag
C
TollFASTag
D
YourFASTag
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 19
Recently, Union Government has launched which

nationwide campaign to protect elephants?
A
Operation Gaj
Operation Gaj
B
Gaj Yatra
Correct Option
Solution :
(b)
• Recently, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change, has launched a nationwide
campaign “Gaj Yatra” to protect elephants on the
occasion of World Elephant Day (WED).
• The World Elephant Day (WED) is celebrated every
year on August 12 to focus the attention of various
stakeholders in supporting various conservation
policies to protect elephants, including improving
enforcement policies to prevent illegal poaching and
trade in ivory.
C
Gaj Bachao
D
Mission Gajanam
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 20
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated

memorial of former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Which
of the following organisations has designed and built the
memorial?
A
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
C
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
D
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Correct Option
Solution :
(d)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently
inaugurated memorial of former Prisident and
Scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at Rameswaram in
Tamil Nadu. The event coincides with the second
death anniversary of Dr. Kalam. The memorial has
been designed and established by the Defence
Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and
has been built at a cost of about 20 crore rupees.
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 21
Which of the following countries to host the FIFA Under-17

World Cup 2017?
A
France
B
Argentina
C
India
Solution :
(c)
The 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup will be held in
India from October 6 to 28, which is first-ever FIFA
tournament in India. The objective of the tournament
is to promote football in India, especially among
children and youth.
D
Brazil
QUESTION ANALYTICS
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 22
Statement (I): The proposed amendment in the Banking

Regulation Act will empower RBI to take action against law
defaulters and defaulting companies under the Insolvency
and Bankruptcy Code.
Statement (II): The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
provides for a time-bound winding up of companies and
recovery of secured loan.
A
a
B
b
Correct Option
Solution :
(b)
The Cabinet has recently approved promulgation of
an ordinance to amend the Banking Regulation Act to
give the Reserve Bank of India more powers to deal
with non-performing assets (NPAs) in the sector. The
amendments in existing laws will empower the RBI to
take action against loan defaulters and defaulting
companies under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Code.
C
c
D
d
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 23
Statement (I): The primary objective of UDAN scheme is to

facilitate regional air connectivity by making it affordable
to common masses.
Statement (II): Government will subside the losses incurred
by airlines flying to dormant airports.
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A
a
Solution :
(a)
The Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme aims
to stimulate regional connectivity with flights
covering distances up to 800 km through a market-
based mechanism. The government aims at making
flying affordable by capping fares at Rs. 2500 per
seat per hour. It will subside the losses incurred by
airlines flying to dormant airports.
B
b
C
c
D
d
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 24
Statement (I): The Human Development Index (HDI) is a

summary measure of average achievement in key
dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life,
being knowledgeable and have a decent standard of living.
Statement (II): The HDI was created to emphasize that
people and their capabilities should be the ultimate criteria
for assessing the development of a country, not economic
growth alone.
A
a
B
b
Correct Option
Solution :
(b)
• The HDI is a measure for assessing countries
progress in three basic dimensions of human
development: a long and healthy life (life expectancy),
access to knowledge and access to a decent
standard of living.
• The HDI was created to emphasize that people and
their capabilities should be the ultimate criteria for
assessing the development of a country, not
economic growth alone. It simplifies and captures
only part of what human development entails. It does
not reflect on inequalities, poverty, human security,
empowerment, etc.
C
c
D
d
QUESTION ANALYTICS
Q. 25
Statement (I): International Court of Justice (ICJ) is a part

of the United Nations and its judgments are advisory in
nature, i.e. not binding to the parties concerned.
Statement (II): ICJ has been authorized to pass orders to
signatory states if provisions of Vienna Convention on
Consular Relations are violated.
A
a
B
b
C
c
D
d
Correct Option
Solution :
(d)
• International Court of Justice was established in
1945 as per the UN Charter and its jurisdiction is
worldwide. It is located in Hague in Netherlands. It is
a part of the UN and its judgments have binding force
and are without appeal for the parties concerned.
• Recently, India had received a stay order preventing
Pakistan from executing the death sentence awarded
to the former naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav from
the International Court of Justice. India accused
Pakistan for the violations of the Vienna Convention
that deals with Consular relations. Pakistan had
denied consular access to India despite several
attempts.
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12/22/2017 MADE EASY ONLINE TEST SERIES

CURRENT ISSUES : NATIONAL AND

OVERALL ANALYSIS COMPARISON REPORT

MY TEST Dhola-Sadia Bridge, India’s longest river bridge has been

Sahapedia, an open online interactive heritage portal on

Consider the following statements regarding One Belt One

2. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor which connects

Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri

The US President Donald Trump has signed an executive

Which one of the following statements about the Sukanya

The activities of agriculture and services belong to which

Consider the following statements regarding Goods and

Recently, India and Pakistan have become full members of

Consider the following statements regarding Mission

Which of the following committees has been constituted

Which of the following Union ministries has launched

Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Recently, Bharat Stage-IV has been launched by

Consider the following statements regarding Monetary

Consider the following statements:

Consider the following statements:

Consider the following statements regarding India-based

Which mobile app has been launched by the National

Recently, Union Government has launched which

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated

Which of the following countries to host the FIFA Under-17

Statement (I): The proposed amendment in the Banking

Statement (I): The primary objective of UDAN scheme is to

Statement (I): The Human Development Index (HDI) is a

Statement (I): International Court of Justice (ICJ) is a part

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