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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Anil Kumble
- At international level, he is the 3rd highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.
- He is the only second bowler in Test cricket to take 10 wickets in an innings.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither is true
Answer-a
Explanation:-
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed former spinner Anil Kumble (45) as the head coach of Indian Cricket Team. He will have tenure of one year.
At international level, he is the 3rd highest wicket-taker in Test cricket after Muttiah Muralidaran (800 wickets) and Shane Warne (708 wickets).
He is only the second bowler after England’s Jim Laker in Test cricket to take 10 wickets in an innings. He had achieved this feat in a test match against Pakistan in 1999 in Delhi.
Q.2) Recently, the Union Government has launched a pilot programme to run two wheelers on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in New Delhi to curb air pollution in cities. It is being implemented by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) under its:
a) Mausam Badlo Movement
b) Andaaz Badlo Movement
c) Paryavaran Badlo Movement
d) Hawa Badlo Movement
Answer-d
Explanation:-
Union Government has launched a pilot programme to run two wheelers on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in New Delhi to curb air pollution in cities.
The first-of-its-kind pilot programme in India to run two-wheelers on CNG has been launched by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL).
It is being implemented by IGL under its “Hawa Badlo” movement along with GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited).
Under this project, different models of two-wheelers fitted with the CNG kits have been unveiled to curb rising air pollution in cities.
These CNG two-wheelers are substantially economical as compared to similar variant of petrol vehicles. They emit 75% less hydrocarbon and 20% less CO (Carbon monoxide), compared to their petrol variants.
Q.3) Sportspersons- Manoj Kumar, Vikas Krishan and Shiva Thapa were in news recently, they are associated with which of the following sports?
a) Wrestling
b) Boxing
c) Badminton
d) Tennis
Answer-b
Explanation:-
Indian boxers Manoj Kumar and Vikas Krishan have qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympics scheduled to be held in August 2016 in Rio de Janerio, Brazil.
With this total three Indian boxers have assured of Olympic berths. Shiva Thapa was the first Indian boxer to qualify for Rio Olympics. He had made the cut in the 56 kilogram category for Rio during the Asian Qualifiers in March 2016.
Q.4) In line with ILO (International Labour Organisation) norms, overtime hours for workers should not exceed how many hours per week.
a) 7 hours
b) 8 hours
c) 9 hours
d) 10 hours
Answer-b
Explanation:-
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for a special package for employment generation and promotion of exports in Textile and Apparel sector.
According to it, I\in line with ILO (International Labour Organisation) norms, overtime hours for workers will not exceed 8 hours per week. It will increase earnings of the workers.
Q.5)United Nations Public Service Day is observed on
a) 23 June
b) 24 June
c) 22 June
d) 21 June
Answer-a
Explanation:-Every year 23 June is being observed as the United Nations Public Service Day by the United Nations (UN). Significance of the Day.
The day seeks to mark the invaluable contributions of public servants and administrators to build a better world for all.
This for the first time, the day is observed after the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (i.e. Sustainable Development Goals) were adopted by all member states of United Nations.
On this occasion, the UN will hold a Public Service Awards ceremony to reward the creative achievements and contributions of public service institutions worldwide.
Q.6) GD Birla Award is given to people from the field of
a) Science
b) Environment
c) Arts
d) Journalism
Answer-a
Explanation:-
GD Birla Award is an annual scientific award bestowed upon Indian scientist below the age of 50, living and working in India for their outstanding scientific research, mostly during past 5 years.
The award is given Indian scientist in any branch of science and technology including medical science, basic as well as applied. It was established 1991 by the K. K. Birla Foundation in the honour of philanthropist Ghanshyam Das Birla.
The award carries cash prize of 2.5 lakh rupees and a citation. The selection of the award is made by a board comprising eminent scientists.
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