DAILY QUIZ 17th January 2017

1.

“Digital Dakiya” scheme has been launched in which state government to encourage cashless transactions?
- A.
  
  Madhya Pradesh
- B.
  
  Rajasthan
- C.
  
  Odisha
- D.
  
  Assam
Correct Answer
A. Madhya Pradesh

Explanation
The Madhya Pradesh government has recently launched “Digital Dakiya or Digital Postman” scheme in Indore district to encourage cashless transactions. It is first of its kind scheme in India in which Digital Postman will visit different places of state to teach and encourage people about cashless transactions and its benefits. The state government will also provide identity cards to the volunteers deployed in this programme.

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2.

Which cricket team has won the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy tournament?
- A.
  
  M.P
- B.
  
  Mumbai
- C.
  
  Gujrat
- D.
  
  Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer
C. Gujrat

Explanation
Gujrat Defeated Mumbai in Finale.
Captain : Parthiv Patel

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3.

The Khelo India National Level Competitions has inaugurated in which of the following cities?
- A.
  
  Pune
- B.
  
  Jaipur
- C.
  
  Chennai
- D.
  
  New Delhi
Correct Answer
D. New Delhi

Explanation
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Vijay Goel has recently inaugurated the Khelo India National-level competitions for various sports for Under-14 and Under-17 children at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool Complex at Talkatora in New Delhi.

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4.

The first-ever Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) International Dance festival has been held in which city?
- A.
  
  Hyderabad
- B.
  
  Dubai
- C.
  
  Tehran
- D.
  
  New Delhi
Correct Answer
A. Hyderabad

Explanation
The first-ever Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) International Dance festival was held at Shilpa Kala Vedika Terracotta Auditorium and Convention Centre in Hyderabad on January 15, 2017 with the support of Telengana State Government.

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5.

Which committee has recently recommended quota for girl students in IITs?
- A.
  
  Sumit Bose Committee
- B.
  
  T S R Subramaniyam Committee
- C.
  
  Timothy Gonsalves Committee
- D.
  
  D.M Dharmadhikari Committee
Correct Answer
C. Timothy Gonsalves Committee

Explanation
The committee under the chairmanship of professor Timothy Gonsalves has recently recommended reservation for girl students in IITs to address the issue of slump in the number of female students entering the prestigious institutes.

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Daily Quiz 17th January 2017

“Digital Dakiya” scheme has been launched in which state government to encourage cashless transactions?

Which cricket team has won the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy tournament?

The Khelo India National Level Competitions has inaugurated in which of the following cities?

The first-ever Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) International Dance festival has been held in which city?

Which committee has recently recommended quota for girl students in IITs?