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Date -7th MAY 2017

By Aman pandey.

1. India successfully launched the South Asia Communication Satellite 'GSAT-9'. The GSLV-F09 mission is the 11th flight of the GSLV. 

भारत ने दक्षिण एशिया संचार उपग्रह 'जीसैट-9' का सफलतापूर्वक प्रक्षेपण किया। जीएसएलवी-एफ09 मिशन जीएसएलवी की 11वीं उड़ान है।

2. Online classifieds company Quikr announced the acquisition of Zimmber, an on-demand household services provider, to further scale its hyperlocal household services business. 

ऑनलाइन क्लासीफाइड कंपनी क्विकर ने स्थानीय घरेलू सेवाएं कारेाबार को बढ़ाने के लिए ऑन डिमांड घरेलू सेवाएं प्रदाता कंपनी जिम्बर के अधिग्रहण की घोषणा की।

3. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated the eighth conference of head of missions.

विदेश मंत्री सुषमा स्वराज ने मिशन प्रमुखों के आठवें सम्मेलन का उद्घाटन किया।

4. Telecom Company Aircel has tied up with the TV channel company NDTV to provide news in regional languages for its customers. Under this, Aircel has introduced an IVR and SMS led service– 'Hyperlocal News- My city My news'.

दूरसंचार कंपनी एयरसेल ने अपने ग्राहकों को क्षेत्रीय भाषाओं में समाचार आदि उपलब्ध करवाने के लिए टीवी चैनल कंपनी एनडीटीवी के साथ गठजोड़ किया। इसके तहत एयरसेल ने आईवीआर व एसएमएस की सेवा 'हाइपरलोकल न्यूज-माय सिटी माय न्यूज' शुरू की है।

5. China's first large homemade passenger jet made its maiden flight, heralding the Communist giant's entry into the highly-competitive global aviation sector. 

चीन के पहले स्वदेश निर्मित यात्री जेट ने शंघाई से अपनी पहली उड़ान भरी जो वैश्विक विमानन उद्योग में कम्युनिस्ट देश के प्रवेश का संकेत है।

6. Minister of Women & Child Development, Maneka Sanjay Gandhi launched the facility of online registration of Child Care Institutions across the country. 

महिला एवं बाल विकास मंत्री मेनका संजय गांधी ने देशभर के बाल सुविधा संस्‍थानों के लिए ऑनलाइन पंजीकरण सुविधा का शुभारंभ किया।

7. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has recommended doubles specialists N Sikki Reddy and B Sumeeth Reddy for this year’s Arjuna awards. 

भारतीय बैडमिंटन संघ (बीएआई) ने इस साल अर्जुन पुरस्कारों के लिए युगल विशेषज्ञों एन सिक्की रेड्डी और बी सुमित रेड्डी के नामों की सिफारिश की।

8. University students from India, the UK and the US will collaborate on a new first-of-its-kind research and development project aimed at discovering potential drugs for patients living with neglected diseases like kala-azar. 

कालाजार जैसी उपेक्षित बीमारी के साथ जीने के लिये मजबूर मरीजों के लिये संभावित दवा खोजने के उद्देश्य से भारत, ब्रिटेन और अमेरिका के विश्वविद्यालयों के छात्र अपनी तरह के पहले शोध और विकास परियोजना के लिये मिलकर काम करेंगे।

9. Union Textile Minister, Smriti Jubin Irani launched a helpline number 1800-2084-800 for handicrafts craftsmen. 

केन्द्रीय वस्त्र मंत्री स्मृति जुबिन इरानी ने हस्तशिल्प कारीगरों के लिए एक हेल्पलाइन नंबर 1800-2084-800 आरंभ किया।

10. Ashoka University has named Pratap Bhanu Mehta as its Vice Chancellor (VC). 

अशोका यूनिवर्सिटी द्वारा प्रताप भानु मेहता को यूनिवर्सिटी का वाईस चांसलर (वीसी) नियुक्त किया गया। 

Quiz and gk. 7th may 2017

1: India’s first private sector small arms manufacturing plant has set up in which state? [A] Assam [B] Uttar Pradesh [C] Madhya Pradesh [D] Maharashtra

 Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh ] Answer Explanation: India’s first-ever private sector small arms manufacturing plant has set up at Malanpur in Madhya Pradesh in a joint venture with Israel. The purpose of the plant is to supply world class weapons to the armed forces in sync with the India’s defence indigenisation programme. The plant is a joint venture between Indian defence conglomerate ‘Punj Lloy’ and Israel Weapon Systems (IWS), which will produce four products — X95 carbine and assault rifle, Galil sniper rifle, Tavor assault rifle and Negev Light Machine Gun (LMG). The weapons will be assembled based on 100% transfer of technology. 

2. Who has been appointed the new chairman of the Tea Board of India? [A] Prabhat Kamal Bezboruah [B] M G K V Bhanu [C] Santosh Sarangi [D] M S Boje Gowda

Correct Answer: A [Prabhat Kamal Bezboruah] Answer Explanation: Prabhat Kamal Bezboruah, a leading tea association industrialist, has been appointed the new chairman of the Tea Board of India. He will be in office till November 1, 2018. At present, Bezboruah is the chairman of the Tea Research Association and owner of Bokahola Tea Company Private Limited, which manages around 12 gardens in Assam with an annual production of about 55 lakh kg. Beside this, M.S. Boje Gowda has been appointed the new chairman of the Coffee Board of India. Gowda is a renowned coffee grower and will be in the post till December 14, 2018. 

3. Which social networking site has officially launched “Express Wi-Fi” internet services in India? [A] YouTube [B] Facebook [C] Twitter [D] Instagram

 Correct Answer: B [Facebook] Answer Explanation: Facebook has officially launched its “Express Wi-Fi” internet services in India, which are already available at 700 hotspots across Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Meghalaya. Facebook has partnered with 500 local entrepreneurs who will sell these services through vouchers that are priced ranging Rs 10-20 for a day or Rs 200-300 for a month.The service is designed to complement mobile data offerings by providing a low-cost, high bandwidth alternative for getting online and access apps, download and stream content. Apart from this, additional 20,000 hotspots will be launched by Facebook in partnership with Bharti Airtel. The Express Wi-Fi initiative is also live in Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria and Indonesia. 

4. Which state government has recently become the registered proprietor of the GI tag for Banganapalle mangoes? [A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Himachal Pradesh [C] Madhya Pradesh [D] Andhra Pradesh

 Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh] Answer Explanation: Banganapalle mangoes, one of the most popular and finest varieties of mango from Andhra Pradesh, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) Registration Certificate by the GI Registry, Chennai. With this, the Andhra Pradesh government has become the registered proprietor of the GI tag for mangoes. Banganapalle mangoes have been grown for over 100 years in the State. It is also known as Beneshan, Baneshan, Benishan, Chappatai and Safeda. The GI indicates products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. Once product is registered as GI, no producer can claim the same name, which is covered by a GI tag, without taking consent from the applicant. 

5. The 2017 National Standards Conclave (NSC) was held in which city? [A] New Delhi [B] Jaipur [C] Lucknow [D] Indore

 Correct Answer: A [New Delhi] Answer Explanation: The 4th edition of National Standards Conclave (NSC) was held in New Delhi on May 1-2, 2017 to bring awareness and prepare Industries, Central Government Ministries, State Governments, regulatory/standards setting and conformity assessment bodies on the growing importance of “Standards” in the changing scenario of global trade. The Department of Commerce, Government of India in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) and other knowledge partners has organized the Conclave.

 6. The International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed on which date? [A] May 3 [B] May 4 [C] May 5 [D] May 6

 Correct Answer: B [May 4] Answer Explanation: The International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed every year on May 4 to recognize and honor the fire fighters who risk their lives every day to save life and property of public. The day celebrates the dedication, heroism and importance of firefighters from all over the world. It was instituted after proposal emailed out across the world on January 4, 1999 due to deaths of 5 firefighters in tragic circumstances in a wildfire in Australia. 

7. Who has been appointed the new chairman of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)? [A] Ashok Modak [B] Braj Bihari Kumar [C] Jitendra Mohan [D] S K Thorat

 Correct Answer: B [Braj Bihari Kumar] Answer Explanation: Braj Bihari Kumar has been appointed the new chairman of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). He is the editor of quarterly journals Dialogue and Chintan Srijan. Kumar succeeded economist S K Thorat and will have a term of three years. The ICSSR is a council in India which promotes research in the field of social sciences and its headquarters is located in New Delhi. 

8. Where is the headquarters of the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA)? [A] Indore [B] Visakhapatnam [C] Dehradun [D] Pune

 Correct Answer: C [Dehradun] Answer Explanation: The Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) is an organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests (India) to impart knowledge and skills to the professional foresters and help them to develop competence for managing the country’s forest and wildlife resources on a sustainable basis. It is in news because the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee has addressed the annual convocation of the IGNFA on May 5, 2017 at Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

 9. The Vansda National Park (VNP) is located in which state? [A] Rajasthan [B] Punjab [C] Assam [D] Gujarat

Correct Answer: D [Gujarat] Answer Explanation: The Vansda National Park (VNP) is a protected area which represents the thick woodlands of the Dangs and southern Gujarat, and is situated in the Navsari District of Gujarat. It is home to an array of wild animals viz. Indian leopard, rhesus macaque, common palm civet, Hanuman langur, small Indian civet, four-horned antelope, wild boar, Indian porcupine, barking deer, etc. The best time to visit is post-monsoon season till winter when the forests are lush green and streams are full. 

10. Vikas Krishan Yadav is associated with which sports? [A] Boxing [B] Wrestling [C] Table Tennis [D] Wushu

: Correct Answer: A [Boxing] Answer Explanation: Recently, the middleweight boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav from India has settled for a bronze medal in 75 kg category after giving a walkover in the semifinal to South Korean Lee Dongyun at the 2017 Asian Boxing Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. According to the Asian Boxing Confederation, Krishan was not there in the weigh-in on May 5, 2017, therefore his South Korean opponent walked over to the final. It is not yet known as to why Vikas gave a walkover in the bout.