April 2017 Current Affairs[English] by Th. Vikas Tomar {KD Campus}

Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} 1 April 2017 1) The Union Government on 31 – The first-such bus was launched on March 2017 lowered the interest rates 31 March 2017 and will run between on small saving schemes by how Ultadanga in the north and Garia in much percent? – 0.1% south Kolkata. At just Re. 1 for the www.facebook.com/konbanegaGApati 17.5 km stretch, the bus will be the Explanation: The Union Government cheapest mode of transport for a on 31 March 2017 lowered the interest Kon Banega G.A./G.S. Pati BY Th. Vikas Tomar passenger in the country. rates on small saving schemes such as the Public Provident Fund (PPF), – The company claimed to produce Kisan Vikas Patra and the Sukanya biogas principally from cow dung in its Samriddhi scheme by 0.1 per cent for plant in Birbhum district. The fuel is the April-June 2017 quarter. transported to Kolkata in tankers. – Now investments in the PPF scheme – Biogas is produced from animal and will fetch a lower annual rate of 7.9%, plant waste and principally consists of the same as 5-year National Savings methane. It is a non-toxic colourless Certificate (NSC). The existing rate for flammable gas that can be used as these two schemes is 8%. Kisan Vikas fuel for vehicles, cooking and Patra (KVP) investments will yield generating electricity. It is also a clean 7.6% and mature in 112 months. source of fuel and environment- friendly. – The one for the girl child savings, the Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme, …………………………………………… will offer 8.4% annually, from 8.5% at 3) During March 2017 a unique present, while it will be the same at initiative to unearth budding footballers 8.4% for the 5-year Senior Citizens was launched in Kerala jointly by the Savings Scheme. FIFA and the All India Football – Term deposits of 1-5 years will fetch Federation (AIFF). What is the name a lower 6.9-7.7% that will be paid given to this initiative? – „Mission 11 quarterly while the 5-year recurring Million‟ deposit has been pegged lower at Explanation: The ‗Mission 11 Million‘ 7.2%. is the name of the unique initiative by …………………………………………… global football governing body FIFA 2) India‘s first-ever bus running on and the All India Football Federation cow-dung biogas was launched in (AIFF) to unearth budding footballers which city on 31 March 2017? – and further popularise the game Kolkata among the students in India. It was launched with much fanfare in Kochi Explanation: A Kolkata-based (Kerala) on 29 March 2017. company, Phoenix India Research and Development Group, claimed to have – The programme follows FIFA‘s launched India‘s first-ever bus running choice of Kochi as a venue for the on cow-dung biogas. The company upcoming FIFA Under-17 World Cup. has tied up with heavy vehicle major – As per the initiative, those studying Ashok Leyland to manufacture the 54- in Class V and above would be seater bus at a cost of Rs 13 lakh selected. The initiative is would reach approximately. out to nearly 15,000 schools across Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} country and around one crore students merger catapulted SBI to among the would take part in it. top 50 banks in the world. …………………………………………… – With this six-way mega merger, the merged entity (SBI) will have a deposit 4) US private space company SpaceX base of more than Rs. 26 lakh crore on 30 March 2017 achieved which and advances level of Rs. 18.50 lakh www.facebook.com/konbanegaGApati milestone with the launch of the Falcon crore. It will have a total customer 9 rocket? – It successfully launched base of 37 crore with a branch network its first recycled rocket Kon Banega G.A./G.S. Pati BY Th. Vikas Tomar of around 24,000 and nearly 59,000 Explanation: Entrepreneur Elon ATMs across the country. Musk-led SpaceX launched its first – The government had in February recycled rocket on 30 March 2017 in 2017 approved the merger of these the form of Falcon 9, which was the five associate banks with SBI. Later in biggest leap yet in its bid to drive down March 2017, the Cabinet approved costs and speed up flights. merger of BMB as well. – The rocket was launched from – SBI first merged State Bank of Florida‘s Kennedy Space Center Saurashtra with itself in 2008. Two hoisting a broadcasting satellite into years later, State Bank of Indore was the orbit. merged with it. – The rocket used in this flight had …………………………………………… been landed on an ocean platform almost exactly a year ago after a space station launch for NASA with 2) What is the length of the Chenani- SpaceX refurbishing and testing the Nashri Tunnel – India‘s longest road 15-foot booster. tunnel that links Kashmir Valley with …………………………………………… Jammu and which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 2 2-3 April 2017 April 2017? – 9.28 km Explanation: The 9.28 km long 1) Which 6 banking entities of India Chenani-Nashri Tunnel that reduced became history on 1 April 2017 as they the distance between Jammu and were merged with State Bank of India? Srinagar by 30 km, was inaugurated – State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 2 (SBBJ), State Bank of Hyderabad April 2017. (SBH), State Bank of Mysore (SBM), State Bank of Patiala (SBP), State – The tunnel, also known as ‗Patnitop Bank of Travancore (SBT) and Tunnel‘, bypasses Patnitop, Kud, and Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) Batote and will thus reduce traffic jams on NH 44 in winter. According to the Explanation: Five associate banks of Union Govt., the estimated value of SBI – State Bank of Bikaner and daily fuel savings will be to the tune of Jaipur (SBBJ), State Bank of Rs. 27 lakh. Hyderabad (SBH), State Bank of Mysore (SBM), State Bank of Patiala – The work on the tunnel was started (SBP) and State Bank of Travancore on 23 May 2011. The main tunnel is 13 (SBT), besides Bharatiya Mahila Bank metres in diametre, while the parallel (BMB) became part of the State Bank escape tunnel is 6 metres diameter. of India (SBI) on 1 April 2017. This …………………………………………… Pati BY Th. …………………………………………… – Many of the residents of Mocoa.V. is expected to southwest Colombia in the early hours benefit 5.000 Senior citizens over a on 1 April 2017 after heavy rains period of the 3 years. physical tournament‘s final in last two editions aids and assisted-living devices for but failed to win the match. Marin in an imperious fashion with a living devices for senior citizens straight game. edition Japan‘s Kento Momota got the – The scheme has been implemented better of him. elbow Colombia crutches. Under the scheme. through the sole implementing agency …………………………………………… – Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO). 21-16 win in the women‘s singles final of India Open Super 1) Which important achievement has Series at a packed Siri Fort Sports been made in India in the field of Complex on 2 April 2017.V./G.com/konbanegaGApati Chen in men‘s singles title by almost Explanation: ―Rashtriya Vayoshri humiliating him by 21-13. The aids to be distributed huge mudslide in which Latin under the ―Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana‖ American country on 1 April 2017? – scheme include walking sticks. tripods / quadpods.a city in kind in the country. were sleeping when the in the finals to win her maiden India wave swept through town just after Open Super Series title on 2 April midnight. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) recently. walkers. But she . Explanation: India‘s P. This was Sindhu‘s first belonging to BPL category that was India Open Super Series title. Houses were buried under 2017? – Carolina Marin (Spain) feet of mud. Vikas Tomar Yojana‖ was launched by the Ministry his first India Open Super Series. Two years senior citizens were distributed to ago he had lost to the home-boy senior citizens belonging to below Kidambi Srikanth and in the 2016 poverty line (BPL) category. a city of about 350. a public sector 5) Around 250 people were killed in a undertaking.000 near the border 4) P. launched in Andhra Pradesh‘s Nellore – Earlier Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) district on 1 April 2017? – “Rashtriya defeated Chinese Taipei‘s Chou Tien- Vayoshri Yojana” www. caused a nearby river to overflow. artificial dentures and Explanation: Around 250 people spectacles. Sindhu …………………………………………… avenged her Rio Olympic final defeat to Spain‘s Carolina Marin in an emphatic style with a straight game 4-5 April 2017 21-19. as disclosed by data released – It is worth mentioning that Sindhu during April 2017? – For the first time had lost to Marin the Rio Olympic since 1991 FDI flow into India has women‘s singles final. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} 3) What is the name of the scheme for avenged her Olympic final defeat to providing physical aids and assisted. Sindhu defeated which player with Ecuador.facebook.20.S. were killed when a giant wall of water carrying tons of mud and debris – The ambitious scheme. hearing aids. for Social Justice and Empowerment – Axelsen‘s victory was special on 1 April 2017 at Nellore (Andhra because he had reached the Pradesh). 21-10 to win Kon Banega G. first of its surged through Mocoa.A. she received many awards. Investment (FDI). compared with April 2017. had away at the age of 84 in Mumbai on 3 totalled $53. Explanation: The board of the …………………………………………… Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has 4) Which institute topped in the top cleared a proposal to introduce 100 university NIRF ranking that was banknotes of Rs. mother was the well-known vocalist India‘s current account deficit (CAD) – Mogubai Kurdikar. The April 2017? – Indian Institute of process of printing the new Rs./G. was an iconic by non-resident Indians (NRIs) and personality associated with which portfolio inflows.2 billion in the same period a year earlier and $55. Explanation: The deficit funding. which had historically been done …………………………………………… through borrowings by companies in 3) Kishori Amonkar. Explanation: Kishori Amonkar was – Gross FDI from April 2016 to the foremost Hindustani classical January 2017. bhajan and devotional songs.‘s ability songs set in the traditional ragas of to strengthen the country‘s economic Hindustani music. 200 denomination. two of which new denomination? – Rs. This is being seen as an important achievement and is a – She was known primarily for her sign of rising confidence among long. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) bagged the top position in the top 100 – The move to introduce lower university ranking. once the government officially Explanation: The Bengaluru-based approves this new denomination.000 currency notes during November 2016.3 billion. released by the Union Ministry Human This was disclosed in a section of Resource Development (MHRD) on 3 reports in media on 3 April 2017. 200 Science (IISc) notes is likely to begin after June 2017.A. (CAD) 1. Vikas Tomar in the country. the foremost singers in the Hindustani tradition and as an innovative – Thus.com/konbanegaGApati on 3 April 2017. Her opening up of the economy in 1991. the lighter classical thumri repertoire.6 billion in the entire – Amonkar was recognised as one of fiscal 2016. 500 and Rs. …………………………………………… – In recognition of her contribution to 2) According to media reports of 3 the arts. is undergoing a shift field? – Hindustani classical music Kon Banega G. the first 10 months of vocalist of present era. but also performed foundation for sustained growth. for the first time since the exponent of the Jaipur gharana. skillful singing of classical khayal term investors in Union Govt. who trained under the excess of imports over exports – is Alladiya Khan Saheb. the doyen of the being funded by Foreign Direct Jaipur gharana. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} taken care of current account deficit demonetization of Rs. Pati BY Th. who passed away the overseas markets or remittances www. 200 India‘s top civilian honours. $47. She passed the fiscal year that just ended. The ranking denomination notes comes against the prepared by National Institutional backdrop of the government‘s move to Ranking Framework (NIRF) was rework the currency mix after the released by the HRD Ministry on 3 . April 2017.facebook. the RBI is likely to start the including the Padma Bhushan (1987) process of printing the currency note of and Padma Vibhushan (2002).S. Indian Institute of Technology. Kharagpur 1) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 5. a Russian citizen born in Bengaluru Kyrgyzstan. Indian Institute of Technology. The explosion took #GiveItUp campaign urging people to place between Sennaya Ploshchad leave the subsidy if they can afford to and Tekhnologichesky Institut metro pay the full price. the total to 14. Petersburg city was hit by distributors were first asked to get rid a terrorist attack on 3 April 2017 that of duplicate accounts. Indian Institute of Technology.com/konbanegaGApati position in the last ranking. achieved which milestone mark Kanpur recently? – The number of 8. Indian Institute of Technology. Jawaharlal Nehru University of India to provide LPG connections to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Roorkee (PMUY) crossed 2 crore (20 million) mark recently. The Prime was executed by detonating an Minister had then launched the explosive device. Nine people were initially www. Indian Institute of Technology. stations. Petersburg Metro University (JNU). which was at third system. third spot. LPG Russia‘s St. Pati BY Th. Indian Institute of Technology./G. 6. Top 10 institutions in the list – Later on 4 April 2017 the suspected perpetrator was named as Akbarzhan 1. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} April 2017. has been reported to have died. and five more ranked second this year in died later from their injuries. Indian Institute of Science. The 14 people? – St.facebook. Vikas Tomar ‗Universities‘ category. 2. 7. bringing Kon Banega G. …………………………………………… Madras …………… 3.A. beneficiaries crossed 2 crore mark Guwahati Explanation: The total beneficiaries of 9. Petersburg scheme was carried out in a well- planned manner and that has Explanation: The metro system of accounted for its success. The explosive device was contained in a briefcase and the bomb …………………………………………… .S. Delhi (PMUY). 5) Which Russian city was site of huge explosion in a metro rail station on 3 – The scheme was launched on 1 May April 2017 that resulted in the death of 2016 from Ballia Uttar Pradesh. – This was the first terrorist attack in – Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru the history of the St. Banaras Hindu University. Indian Institute of was detonated on the third car of a Technology (IIT) Madras came in a metro train going through a tunnel close second while IIT Bombay took between the two stations. Indian Institute of Technology. Bombay 6 April 2017 4. the scheme is to provide 5 crore (50 Varanasi million) LPG connections to women …………………………………………… from families below the poverty line by year 2019. the flagship scheme of Govt. Jalilov. The stated objective of 10. Buch the first time since the 1980s when served as consultant to the New Windows was launched. which major landmark. K. India (SEBI) – India‘s market regulator on 5 April 2017 for a tenure of three – During March 2017 Android boasted years. other two full-time members …………………………………………… being Gurumoorthy Mahalingam and 3) Which global city is poised to Rajeev Kumar Agarwal.93% market share compared with regulation department.S. – London mayor Sadiq Khan on 5 April 1) The Union government on 5 April announced that from 8 April 2017 the 2017 approved setting up of an new zone will be launched. announced on 5 April 2017? – London Jairath Magya and RBI Deputy Governor V Acharya. while buses. Explanation: On 5 April 2017 London became the first city in the world to …………………………………………… announce an ultra-low emission zone ………… to tackle rising levels of air pollution. It overtook Windows in charge as whole time member of terms of number of people using it to Securities and Exchange Board of browse the internet.facebook. other an ultra-low emission zone to tackle members include Shakti Kanta Das rising levels of air pollution. vans and motorbikes passenger and freight fares and set will have to pay 12. Windows for the first time …………………………………………… www. thus./G. V. Vikas Tomar monitoring agency StatCounter on 4 member of SEBI on 5 April 2017? – April 2017. as was – The number of diesel cars in the city disclosed on 4 April 2017? – Android has risen despite tests finding they are became more popular than damaging to public health. worldwide of the operating system market.50 pounds to drive service level benchmarks for Indian through central London. Pati BY Th. What is the name of this coaches and HGVs will pay 100 proposed entity? – Rail Development pounds. under which the drivers of the most polluting cars will have to pay an extra 7 April 2017 charge.A. – She is the third full-time member of SEBI. It marks the Development Bank (NDB) in end of Microsoft‘s leadership Shanghai. London‘s authorities feel that Authority (RDA) . the first time ever that surveillance department among others. when most independent regulator to recommend polluting cars. market Windows‘ 37. Google‘s Android has Madhabi Puri Buch toppled Microsoft‘s Windows as the world‘s dominant computing platform Explanation: Madhabi Puri Buch took in March 2017.91%. China. intermediaries‘ regulation and supervision department and integrated – This is.com/konbanegaGApati Explanation: According to data released by global internet traffic 4) Who took over as the third full-time Kon Banega G. While the become first major world city to have Board is headed by Ajay Tyagi. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} 2) During March 2017 Google‘s the move will result in a 50% drop in Android operating system achieved emissions by 2020. Railways. as (Economic affairs Secretary). Android has become more popular than PC giant Microsoft‘s Windows for – Prior to this assignment. She will handle the market a 37. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} Explanation: The Rail Development – The RBI maintained the growth Authority (RDA) will be established as forecast for FY18 at 7. however. 3) According to the announcement made by the RBI during April 2017. 50 crore.com/konbanegaGApati experts from relevant areas. becoming organized as a territory on 11 May 1912. ensuring fair play and transfer will happen in batches of how level playing field for stakeholder much duration? – 30 minutes investment in Railways.7% New Delhi. at a price of approximately two cents – The hike in the reverse repo comes per acre. fund determination. Kon Banega G. has been raised by Explanation: Alaska. 2) The Reserve Bank of India on 6 – Fund transfer under NEFT is settled April 2017 kept the key policy rate or in batches as opposed to the real-time the repo rate unchanged at 6. 2017-18.2 million dollars.4% while it an independent regulatory body in pared its forecast for FY16-17 at 6. the 49th state of 25 basis points to 6%. Which is the only rate in which is also an fund transfer system which a change was carried out in the maintained by the RBI. It was admitted as the . will have a Chairman policy review. It will National Electronic Funds Transfer only be a recommendatory body and (NEFT) is presently done in hourly the final decisions on setting fares will batches. RRR is the rate the United States. To make the process faster be made by the Railway Ministry./G. as a surprise as most economists had also expected RBI to introduce a – The area went through several Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) to help administrative changes before drain surplus cash from the system. was acquired by the that sucks out excess liquidity from the country from the Russian Empire on system. The Reverse Repo Rate (RRR).facebook. policy review? – Reverse Repo Rate (RRR) …………………………………………… Explanation: All the six members of 4) Which landmark anniversary of the Reserve Bank of India‘s (RBI)‘s purchase of Alaska by the United Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) States from the Russian Empire was voted in favour of the decision to hold observed recently? – 150th the rate. Pati BY Th. This fund transfer system is maintained by …………………………………………… the RBI. along with three members with a fixed …………………………………………… term of five years and it can engage www.S. Explanation: Fund transfer via dissemination of information.A. It will have an initial corpus compared to 6. – The Chairman of RDA can be from the private sector and will be selected – NEFT is an electronic payment by a committee chaired by the Cabinet system that allows individuals to Secretary transfer funds between banks. setting efficiency and performance standards.9% in the February of Rs. 20 March 1867 for 7.25% in settlement process in RTGS or Real- the first bimonthly policy review of Time Gross Settlement Systems. 1989 and undertake the Electronic Funds Transfer is set to get following broad functions: tariff faster. the fund transfer will now happen in batches of 30-minute intervals. For making this possible. Vikas Tomar – RDA will act within parameters of fund transfer via NEFT or National Railway Act. before Easter)./G.S. as well as its vast Courts. as disclosed by the latest data Tanta and Saint Mark‘s Coptic released on 8 April 2017? – It was the Orthodox Cathedral. created in colonial India. country‘s High Courts recently? – Women now head the four major – Now Alaska is the largest state in the High Courts of India United States by area. Council as Islamic terror group ISIS 25. 30. St. The twin-terror Services (India) Ltd. Indira Banerjee as Chief Justice of the www. by heading the four historical High gold and fish. . two churches in Egypt 3) What important trend in FII equity- were hit by terror attack. FIIs have never before Christian minority that has been put so much money in Indian markets increasingly targeted by Islamist in a single month. FIIs claimed responsibility for the attack. Vikas Tomar natural resources.8 crore in March 2017. Justice G. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi – The same trend was seen in the debt summoned the country‘s Security market.354. which were among the first few expanse of many tourist locations.com/konbanegaGApati However. on the …………………………………………… occasion of Palm Sunday (the Sunday ………………………….facebook. on 3 January 2) What landmark history was made in 1959. She became Bombay High Court Chief Justice on 1) Two church establishments in which 22 August last year. On 8 April 2017. and it is being seen as a big phase. with FII investments hitting Rs. George‘s buying was witnessed during March Church in the northern Egyptian city of 2017.S. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} 49th state of the U. thus set a record for the highest monthly inflows in the history of India‘s – The assault is the latest on Egypt‘s capital markets.A. …………………………………………… – Delhi HC has been headed by ………………. challenge to President Sisi. Explanation: According to data – At least 45 people were killed and provided by Central Depository more than 136 injured. Bombay High Court is headed by 8-10 April 2017 Justice Manjula Chellur. Pati BY Th. even during the bull militants. – The main reason behind FIIs …………………………………………… renewed interest in the country was …………………………. Alaska is one of the richest Madras High Courts on 31 March US states thanks to its abundance of 2017. seat of the history of India‟s capital markets Coptic papacy were hit by twin suicide during March 2017 bombings on the day. women Judges created history Kon Banega G. such as petroleum. the principal highest monthly inflows in the church in Alexandria. three-month state of emergency in Egypt. attack prompted anger and fear among foreign institutional investors (FIIs) Christians and leading to troop bought equities worth Rs.. Calcutta HC has country were hit by suicide bombings been headed by acting chief justice on 9 April 2017 resulting in the death Nishita Nirmal Mhatre since 1 of at least 45 people? – Egypt December 2016. the 3rd least populous and the least densely Explanation: With the appointment of populated of the 50 United States. Explanation: On 9 April 2017. Rohini since 13 April 2014.906 crore deployments and the declaration of a in March 2017.. Sheikh Hasina‘s official visit to India. Explanation: According to the data of Thursdays and Saturdays from Dhaka.508. Film at 64thNational Film Awards that www. Vikas Tomar Explanation: Marathi film ‗Kaasav‘ 6) The Tax Department during April (meaning turtle) was declared the Best 2017 gave banks how much more time Film at the 64thNational Film Awards to obtain permanent account number that were announced in New Delhi on (PAN) or Form-60 from all account 7 April 2017./G. maintaining all records for transactions ever National Award for Akshay under Rule 114B of Income Tax Act.com/konbanegaGApati were announced on 7 April 2017? – …………………………………………… Kaasav (Marathi) …………………………. This service would be available first time ever? – RBL Bank on Mondays. covering April 2017 earned its place in the list of 409 km.S. 21. Kumar. – Rajesh was declared Best Director for Marathi film ‗Ventilator‘. The two other services are on the Kolkata- …………………………………………… Dhaka-Agartala and the Kolkata- 4) Which film was declared the Best Dhaka routes. the bank replaced – This is the third such service that has IDFC Bank Ltd in the elite club.facebook. on 10 April 2017 entered the – The bus service was introduced on list of India‘s 10 most valuable banks. Kon Banega G. …………………………. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). the occasion of Bangladeshi Prime With a market capitalisation of Rs. This is the first. The film will thus get the holders? – Up to 30 June 2017 prestigious ‗Golden Lotus‘ award. was flagged off on 8 April India‘s 10 most valuable banks for the 2017. Form 60 is a declaration form filed by an individual without PAN. …………………………………………… 5) The third bus service between ………………………… Indian and Bangladesh was started on 8 April 2017 between which two destinations? – Kolkata and Khulna 11-12 April 2017 Explanation: In a bid to bolster India- Bangladesh bilateral ties. on 28 February 2017. Wednesdays and Fridays from Kolkata and on Tuesdays. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} the resounding victory of the BJP in the West Bengal Transport the key State of Uttar Pradesh during Department on the India side and by March 2017. RBL Bank Ltd.A. post Actor for his lead role in Hindi film offices and cooperative banks to ‗Rustom‘ while Surabhi Lakshmi was document PAN or declaration of Form adjudged Best Actress for her role in 60 received from account holders and film (‗Minnaminungu‘).. been introduced and is being run by . BRTC on the Bangladesh side. Telugu film – Though the deadline for getting the ‗Sathamanam Bhavathi‘ was declared PAN or Form 60 (if PAN is not Best Popular Film Providing available) by banks effectively ended Wholesome Entertainment.52 crore. Pati BY Th. Explanation: The tax department had – Akshay Kumar was declared Best in January 2017 asked banks. a Kolkata- 1) Which private sector bank on 10 Khulna-Dhaka bus service. the tax department on 5 April 2017 notified the …………………………………………… extension of the time till 30 June 2017.. Army Staff General on 10 April 2017? the ECI on 10 April 2017 announced – Kulbushan Jadhav cancellation of the by-election in RK Explanation: Pakistani authorities Nagar.500 miles long journey and Court Marshall (FCGM) under pass through seven countries. …………………. IndusInd Bank Ltd. Yes slated for 12 April 2017. followed by state-run State following the death of former Tamil Kon Banega G. Jayalalithaa on ICICI Bank Ltd (Rs1.62 trillion). that Rs. India Jinping in year 2013 and has been made it clear that his execution will be launched as part of China‘s revived perceived as assassination. Hussain Mubarak Patel) was arrested from Balochistan on 3 March 2016. The by-election for Mahindra Bank is No. The initiative was allegation that he was in any way first proposed by Chinese President Xi connected to the government.com/konbanegaGApati bank in India with a market cap of Rs Nagar constituency was necessitated 3. initiative under which it seeks to boost – India has acknowledged that Jadhav its connectivity and trade across Asia.4. It has 215 branches (ECI) cancelled the by-election of and 374 ATMs across 16 states and which constituency of Tamil Nadu on Union territories. received complaints of widespread …………………………………………… distribution of cash and gifts.68 trillion.K.S. 89 2) What is the name of the former crore was routed for distribution to Indian naval officer whose death voters in R. One Road (OBOR) Army Staff General Qamar Javed Explanation: China has embarked on Bajwa confirmed his death sentence the ambitious ‗One Belt.34 trillion) and Nadu Chief Minister J.A. have claimed that former Indian naval …………………………………………… officer Kulbushan Jadhav (alias …………………. India‘s most profitable bank. is part Pakistan Army Act and awarded death of which ambitious initiative of China? sentence. which will – He was tried through Field General cover 7.facebook.K. in the leaked documents. Kotak 5 December 2016. One Road‘ through FGCM. Nagar./G. but denied the Africa and Europe. . Bank of Baroda and Punjab – But the Election Commission had National Bank. This train. www. The …………………. 10 April 2017. 10 April 2017 following allegations of cash for votes? – R. searches of Income Tax department on 7 April 2017 allegedly revealed. followed by this prestigious constituency was Axis Bank Ltd. Vikas Tomar Bank of India (Rs2. On 10 April 2017 Chief of – One Belt. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} – RBL Bank was formerly known as 3) The Election Commission of India Ratnakar Bank. Pati BY Th. 21stcentury Silk Road diplomacy that seeks to push it to take a bigger role in …………………………………………… global affairs as a major global power. sentence was confirmed by Pakistani – In view of such vitiated atmosphere. They have alleged that he was held for 4) The first rail freight service from the espionage and sabotage activities UK to China departed from Essex on against Pakistan. Bank Ltd.K. Nagar – HDFC Bank Ltd. is the most valuable Explanation: The by-election to R. is a retired Navy officer. 887 billion exceeded GM‘s by Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.590 bagged a Central Bank of India customer a lucky bounty of Rs.590? – of the modern automobile that the Central Bank of India most valuable US car maker is not based in Detroit. to willing donors to contribute towards the . Essex on 10 April 2017 its 17-day. 25 lakh. Belgium./G. eastern …………………. Pati BY Th. 1 crore – Tesla Inc. All the three customers had conducted 7) What is the name of the app and transactions using their RuPay debit web portal launched by the Union cards. overtook General Motors on 10 5) President Pranab Mukherjee on 9 April 2017 to become the US car April 2017 picked up the lucky winners maker with the largest market from the 100th draw of lots under digital capitalization.000 notes on November family of martyrs from central 9 last year. 50 lakh went …………………………………………… to a Bank of Baroda customer. Now the the National Payment Corporation of reverse train from UK to China left India (NPCI). Which PSU bank‘s customer won the Rs. Its market value of payments promotion schemes at $50. cars. first time the most valuable US car maker is not based in Detroit …………………………………………… …………………. The name of the ambitious application and government launched the ‗Lucky web portal that was launched by Union Grahak Yojana‘ for consumers and Home Minister Rajnath Singh on 9 ‗Digi Dhan Vyapar Yojana‘ for April 2017 with the objective to enable merchants on December 25. manufacturing hub of the country. China‘s Zhejiang province. Government on 9 April 2017 that – Following demonetisation of old Rs facilitates people to contribute towards 500 and Rs 1. It became the most valuable US car is carrying British goods including soft maker on 10 April 2017? – For the drinks. 1. customer of Punjab National Bank is the winner of third prize of Rs. Kazakhstan before arriving in Yiwu. the traditional auto Explanation: A transaction of Rs. 2016.facebook. under the Union Government‘s California and is primarily engaged in promotional scheme to popularise manufacturing electric cars and digital payments – Lucky Grahak Lithium-ion battery energy storage for Yojana. 1 crore top prize for undertaking a – It was thus for the first time in the era digital transaction of Rs. Vikas Tomar countries – France. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} – Under this initiative the first freight promote digital transactions. www. – The second prize of Rs. Poland. Russia and automobile history as Tesla Inc. about $1 million. 1. is based in Palo Alto. A ………………….com/konbanegaGApati – This train will pass through 7 Kon Banega G. vitamins and baby products.500-mile journey for Yiwu in. Explanation: Silicon Valley‘s Tesla Inc. …………………………………………… 7. Belarus.A. These train from China to UK had arrived in schemes are being implemented by London in January 2017.S. the government took a paramilitary forces? – „BharatKeVeer‟ slew of measures to promote digital Explanation: ‗BharatKeVeer‘ is the payments in the country. 6) Which history was created in the US Germany. Refiners have decided to implement daily revision of 1) 100th Anniversary of which important fuel prices across the country later this event associated with India‘s Freedom year. Jamshedpur in learned about the abuses suffered by the East and Chandigarh in the North. Which 5 cities are amount exceeds. revision of fuel price in five cities from a cap of Rs.com/konbanegaGApati – The idea of launching such IT portal Bapu Ko Karyanjali – Ek Abhiyan. Champaran …………………………………………… Movement was the first of three ………………………. however. movements during 1917-18 that . farmers. nearly 2000 local people retail outlets in the country.facebook.S. The farmers were forced into The roll out of ―daily dynamic pricing‖ growing indigo by British in five cities will help them identify the planters/estate owners. Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi‘s first – The daily revision of fuel prices will Satygraha was undertaken in the be first implemented in Puducherry erstwhile undivided Champaran district and Vishakhapatnam in South India. On the other hand Bihar documentary film on terrorists. accompanied him. state-owned fuel retailers and powered by State Bank of India have planned to implement daily (SBI)./G. be Movement was observed during April first implemented in 5 cities across the 2017? – Champaran Movement country as a pilot project. The amount politics and established him in India‘s so donated will be credited to the struggle against the British raj. – This portal is technically supported 2) According to the media reports of 12 by National Informatics Centre (NIC) April 2017. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} family of a braveheart who sacrificed marked the entry of Gandhi in Indian his/her life in line of duty. ……………………….A. – It was on 10 April 1917 that Mahatma Gandhi set foot in the state – State refiners – Indian Oil Corp. account of ‗Next of Kin‘ of those – To mark the occasion. an exhibition titled ―Swachhagraha – www. Prime Central Armed Police Force/Central Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Para Military Force soldiers. Vikas Tomar Kumar while he was watching a 2017. On 18 April Bharat Petroleum Corp and Hindustan 1917 when he appeared in Motihari Petroleum Corp – operate 90% of the Court. so they can choose these? – Puducherry. To ensure maximum coverage. Pati BY Th. 15 lakh is imposed on 1 May 2017 ahead of a nationwide roll- donation and donors will be alerted if out of the scheme. problems ahead of a nationwide roll- out of the scheme later this year. Udaipur. Jamshedpur and Chandigarh …………………………………………… Explanation: State refiners currently 13 April 2017 revise fuel prices every fortnight to reflect volatility in the currency and global oil markets. support the families of the terrorist who …………………………………………… carry out terror acts. in northern Bihar in April 1917 after he Udaipur in the West. to divert part of the donation to another Vishakhapatnam. The scheme will. of Bihar for the first time. account or the corpus. which Government also kicked-off the year- showed how terror leaders financially long commemorative celebrations. Ek came to the mind of actor Akshay Pradarshani‖ in New Delhi on 10 April Kon Banega G. Power Minister Piyush Goyal on 12 designed and manufactured in India. 1912. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} 3) What is the name of the first of its – This is the first time that an industrial kind application launched by Union robot has been conceptualised. 4) What is the name of India‘s first. with a payback period of 15 to power supply? – „Urja Mitra‟ 18 months. finished products. Complaints can Association of India (BAI) from 2011. dangerous and time-consuming tasks from raw …………………………………………… material handling to packaging of ………………………. Akhilesh Das Gupta and other office articulated robot and it goes by the bearers of the Delhi Capital Badminton name ―BRABO‖. …………………………………………… whereas PV Sindhu raised the profile ………………………. – Cash awards as well as exposure to ever industrial-articulated robot that the shuttlers in all age categories had was launched on 11 April 2017 by TAL become a routine for the Indian Manufacturing Solutions? – “BRABO” badminton ever since he took over from the then BAI chief VK Verma. a wholly owned subsidiary – The Central Bureau of Investigations of Tata Motors.S. high volume. Association (DCBA) on charges of nepotism in selection of a team that – BRABO is meant to complement the went to Tokyo for the Youth Sports human workforce and perform Exchange Program in 2014. www. Pati BY Th. Das Gupta outages duration. It April 2017 which empowers citizens is expected to increase productivity by with real time information sharing on 15-30%. also be lodged on helpline number During Akhilesh das Gupta‘s tenure./G. repetitive.A.facebook. Web- Portal (www. was the son of freedom fighter and former UP Chief Minister Babu – Consumer can also view real time Banarasi Das. on 11 April 2017 (CBI) had recently investigated launched India‘s first industrial. A fault intimation of unscheduled power former badminton player. Explanation: TAL Manufacturing Solutions.com/konbanegaGApati Explanation: ‗Urja Mitra‘ is the name …………………………………………… of a first of its kind application which ………………………. Vikas Tomar provides a central platform.urjamitra. Kon Banega G. lodge a complaint on power – He was at the helm of Badminton outages in its area. He was information sharing on power supply. Saina Nehwal earned a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics. . of India badminton further. the President of which sporting association? – Badminton – Now power consumers across the Association of India (BAI) nation would have prior intimation of expected duration and cause of Explanation: Akhilesh Das Gupta was scheduled power outages and post a Rajya Sabha MP for 18 years. power outages in any part of the country. winning a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.com) as well as Mobile App (iOS version and android 5) Former Union Minister and former version) with the primary objective of Mayor of Lucknow Akhilesh Das Gupta empowering citizens by real time passed away on 12 April 2017. 2 the levy of Integrated Goods and entities under the Steel Ministry – Services Tax by the Centre on inter- MSTC Ltd. These 11 CPSEs are – 5 local levies to create a uniform market. IRCON International Ltd. – The Central Goods and Services Tax Indian Railway Finance Corp. Pati BY Th. and – The Integrated GST Act deals with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd.A. and Mishra Dhatu Nigam State supply of goods and services. – These bills were passed in Rajya Sabha on 6 April 2017 and by Lok Sabha on 29 March 2017. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. Act. Which bills are these? – a) disinvestment policy. Ltd. 2017. which is being to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) adhered to by this listing? – 25% that will pave the way for the roll out of ‗one nation. (Germany) .. and one unit under the power – The Goods and Services Tax ministry – North Eastern Electric (Compensation to States) Act.. 3 defence ministry enterprises – services within the boundary of a state. CPSEs having Integrated GST Act. provides for compensation to the …………………………………………… states for the loss of revenue arising on account of implementation of the 3) The first-ever G20 Ministerial Meet Goods and Services Tax. unveiled in the The Central GST Act. – To adhere to this clause.com/konbanegaGApati 2) The Cabinet Committee on Kon Banega G. service on 12 April 2017 approved listing of 11 tax. …………………………………………… www..facebook. What is the April 2017 gave his approval to four mandated public shareholding in supporting pieces of legislation related profitable CPSEs. Explanation: The GST./G. in – The Union Territory GST Act makes which India was represented by Ravi a provision for levy and collection of Shankar Prasad? – Dusseldorf tax on intra-State supply of goods.S. (IRCTC) and RITES the Centre on the supply of goods and Ltd. provides for the levy of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Central Goods and Services Tax by Corporation Ltd. 2017 c) The a positive net-worth. Power Corporation Ltd. 2017 b) The 2016-17 union budget. Vikas Tomar Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 12 April 2017 approved listing of 11 central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) in 1) President Pranab Mukherjee on 13 the equity market. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} 14 April 2017 services or both by the Union Territories. the CCEA will subsume central excise... Ltd. Value Added Tax (VAT) and other CPSEs. no accumulated GST (Compensation to States) Act. the biggest taxation reform since Independence. railway subsidiaries – Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. one tax‘ regime from 1 Explanation: Under the new July 2017. 2017 required to achieve mandatory listing norms of 25% public holding. losses and having earned profits in 2017 and d) The Union Territory three preceding consecutive years are GST Act. Bharat Dynamics Ltd. on Digital Economy was held during April 2017 in which European city. 5% of the ballot boxes. of dollars in losses? – Toshiba Turnout was a high 85%. – The meet concluded with adaptation 15-18 April 2017 of declaration on ‗Shaping Digitalisation for an Interconnected World‘ which primarily seeks greater 1) Turkish President Recep Tayyip availability of affordable broadband Erdogan narrowly won a historic connectivity. – However.A.2 billion) for the nine months under a state of emergency that has ended 31 December 2016. broader adoption of referendum on 16 April 2017. was ‗Digitalisation: Policies for a Digital – Toshiba‘s inability to report earnings Future‘. G20 is the him much powerful organisation of 20 major economies of Explanation: The referendum on 16 the world and includes developed and April 2017 was held to approve some emerging economies. Explanation: Toshiba. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} Explanation: German city Dusseldorf filed for bankruptcy in the US last hosted the first edition of G20 month.6% for ‗No‘ in a count concern as it is grappling with billions based on 99.com/konbanegaGApati – India was represented in the meet by possible delisting from the Tokyo Union Electronics and Information Stock Exchange.facebook. It had seen 47.4% of the vote not be able to continue as a going against 48. The title of the meet beyond its level of assets. Pati BY Th. which had …………. The referendum was held ($5. Turkey‘s two main old Japanese conglomerate with its opposition parties said they would headquarters in Tokyo. sweeping constitutional changes as to …………………………………………… create a presidential system that will grant President Erdogan more power than any leader since modern Turkey‘s founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and his 4) Which Japanese successor Ismet Inonu. global conglomerate on – According to the data released by 11 April 2017 the Turkish Election Commission. The group on 11 Kon Banega G. has also raised speculation of a www.3 billion yen violations. He shared India‘s experience not be able to continue in business.000 people arrested in an earlier missed two previous deadlines unprecedented crackdown after a for financial results. failed military putsch against the President in July last year. . – The group has inflicted billions of dollars in losses from its Westinghouse …………………………………………… Electric nuclear business. the 142-year.S. of carrying out various digital initiatives …………………………………………… in the country and strengthening country‘s digital infrastructure. What will digital technologies and services be the main implication of this result improved digital skills and literacy for for the President? – It will make G20 economies. Vikas Tomar Technology Minister Ravi Shankar April 2017 issued warnings that it may Prasad./G. The nuclear business write- Ministerial Meet on Digital Economy on down has pushed Toshiba‘s liabilities 6-7 April 2017. had posted an challenge the results over alleged operating loss of 576. the warned that it may ‗Yes‘ campaign won 51. A. was a noted pioneer in which field? – Computer Science Explanation: As a computer scientist Robert Taylor played vital roles in creating the internet. through the picturesque Araku Valley – Taylor‘s team also developed the of Andhra Pradesh? – networking technology Ethernet and a Visakhapatnam-Kirandul passenger what-you-see-is-what-you-get train . – The passed bill will now be sent for the President‘s assent with a request to include it in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution as was done in the case of Tamil Nadu./G. – Taylor was the creator of Arpanet. – Other features of this state-of-the-art coach are LED lights. reservation for Muslims is visit Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} 2) Which state‘s Assembly on 16 April Explanation: The Visakhapatnam- 2017 passed the Bill to enhance the Kirandul passenger train became the reservations for Muslims from 4% to first train in the country to have a 12% for admission into educational vistadome railway coach as the trial institutions and for the State services? run of this coach was flagged-off by – Telangana Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu through video conference at the www. at 4%. 4) Robert Taylor. while for Scheduled Tribes. He had railway coach was inaugurated on 16 correctly predicted the network would April 2017. etc. it is at 6% in the state. Pati BY Th. rotable seats – The Bill. roof that offer a breathtaking view of the hills and valleys to the tourists that – Currently. a single computer network to link with the others that would evolve into what 3) Trial run of India‘s first vistadome we now know as the internet. Kon Banega G. Vikas Tomar the Bill enhancing the reservations for Muslims to 12% and that of Scheduled – The most unique feature of Tribes (ST) to 10% for admission into Vistadome coach is that it has educational institutions and for the transparent glasses installed on its State services. received support from the Congress and the …………………………………………… CPI (Marxist) even as the BJP opposed the Bill claiming that reservation on the basis of religion was against the constitutional norms. personal computer and the mouse. ruling TRS and the AIMIM. This coach has been one day become an efficient and attached to which train that passes necessary utility for the public.facebook.com/konbanegaGApati Explanation: The Telangana Visakhapatnam Railway Station on 16 Legislature on 16 April 2017 passed April 2017. apart from numerous other innovations. who passed away …………………………………………… during April 2017.S. termed as historical by the and GPS based info system. It has been cash sales during the demonetisation developed by Albert L Weimorts. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} (WYSIWYG) word processing program United States on Afghanistan as it called Bravo that would become the targeted a series of caves used by basis for Microsoft Word.000 – This bomb was first tested in March Explanation: More than 60./G. www.000 2003 at the time of US led invasion of persons. launched on 31 January 2017. Vikas Tomar name – ‗Massive Ordnance Air Blast …………………………………………… bomb (MOAB)‘ while the media 5) Approximately how many persons nicknamed it as ‗Mother of All have been identified under the second Bombs‘.300 high risk Iraq. have been identified for mushroom cloud that could be seen as investigation into claims of excessive far away from 32 km. The test resulted in a huge persons. Jr. It weighs 9.facebook. which was …………………………………………… launched on 14 April 2017. persons were killed in the attack. At least 36 computer mouse.S. – GBU-43 is also known by another Kon Banega G. Pati BY Th. including 1. He also Islamic State militants in the country‘s played a key role in the creation of the Nangarhar province. It is one of the largest non-nuclear bombs – He passed away at the age of 85 at ever used in the battlefield. It is capable of which was launched on 14 April 2017 burrowing through 200 feet of earth with an aim to detect black money and 60 feet of concrete before generation post demonetization? – detonating.com/konbanegaGApati his home in Woodside. 21-12 as he made a . Sai Praneeth Explanation: India‘s B. Sai Praneeth defeated the more fancied fellow 6) What is the official name of one of Indian Kidambi Srikanth in the men‘s the most powerful bomb that was singles final of Singapore Open super dropped on Afghanistan by the United series badminton tournament to clinch States on 13 April 2017? – GBU-43 his maiden superseries title on 16 April 2017. the Income Tax Department had sent online queries and investigated 17. 60. …………. California on 13 April 2017. 21-17. of period. Explanation: GBU-43 is the official name of the massive bomb that was – Sai Praneeth defeated Srikanth by dropped on 13 April 2017 by the 17-21. They will be investigated under Air Force Research Laboratory. …………………………………………… 7) Which Indian badminton player won the men‘s singles title of Singapore Open super series tournament on 16 April 2017? – B. Operation Clean Money II.92 lakh persons out of which 9.797 kgs and is phase of the ‗Operation Clean Money‘ about 20 feet long.46 lakh persons have responded to the department. – As part of the first phase of the ‗Operation Clean Money‘.A. SBI has outperformed the market with over 18% rise. – Shares of public sector banks (PSBs) were in focus on the day with the Nifty PSU Bank index hitting 52- 1) The growth in bank credit during week high on the National Stock 2016-17 stood at 5. again mainly due to demonetisation. bank 2017? – „Visa 457‟ credit growth was also constrained by demonetisation. What is an important fact been fuelled by the recent Reserve associated with this data? – This is Bank of India‘s (RBI‘s) action plan on the slowest in bank credit in over 60 Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) and years an improvement in operational and financial performance over the next Explanation: According to data few quarters. Vikas Tomar title for Ying. The last time loans name of the visa grew slower than this was in 1953-54 programme used when bank credit growth had slowed by over 95. as was Exchange (NSE) in intra-day trade. Besides bad loans. valued PSU by market capitalization …………………………………………… Explanation: State Bank of India 19 April 2017 (SBI).1%.A. that gained 2% to reach Rs.facebook. disclosed in the data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) during – The rally in bank stocks has largely April 2017. remain high.5% gain in the benchmark index. released by the RBI on 14 April 2017. became the most valued PSU by market capitalisation (m-cap).S. that was abolished by – Other than bad loans and corporate the Australian Government on 18 April investment coming to a standstill. Pati BY Th. Thus the growth for the whole year was 5. outstanding bank credit as on 31 …………………………………………… March 2017 stood at Rs 78. 296 levels on 18 April 2017.1% as against 10. This from the perspective of market was the fifth consecutive Super Series capitalization? – It became the most Kon Banega G. temporary foreign workers (majority of them Indians).1 Tai Tzu …………………………………………… Ying of Chinese Taipei as she 2) State Bank of India (SBI) on 18 April defeated Olympic champion Carolina www./G. – On the other hand women‘s singles title was won by world no. as against 11.com/konbanegaGApati 2017 achieved which major distinction Marin of Spain by 21-15.82 lakh crore. .3% last 3) What is the year (2015-16). Explanation: ‗Visa 457‘ is the name of one of the biggest concerns for the the Australian visa programme that RBI is managing the surplus liquidity allowed businesses to employ foreign with banks. While on the one hand workers for a period up to four years in banks are seeing lower credit growth. 21-15.7%.000 down to 1. Thus far in the calendar year 2017 (CY17). Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} brilliant comeback after losing the first on the other their deposits continue to game in a historic all-Indian final. This time announced “standardised” was the fourth edition of the annual official names for six places in GCI study that shows how countries Arunachal Pradesh are progressing with digital Explanation: Upping the ante against transformation based on 40 unique India. The hard-hitting West programme as he said Australian Indian already holds a host of records workers must have priority for in the T20 format.S. China‘s state media said the move was aimed at 5) On 18 April reaffirming China‘s claim over the 2017 who state. Tibetan and of 43. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} skilled jobs where there is a shortage Explanation: Chris Gayle of West of Australian workers.997 runs the decision to abolish ‗Visa 457‘ in T20 games. 10. Vikas Tomar – Before the match he has 9. Turnbull on 18 April 2017 announced Kon Banega G. …………………………………………… with new restrictions. which it calls ‗South Tibet. …………………………………………… 20-21 April 2017 4) What is India‘s place in the 4th edition of Huawei Global 1) Chinese Government during April Connectivity Index (GCI) that was 2017 announced which decision released on 18 April 2017? – 43rd pertaining to Arunachal Pradesh with Explanation: India gained one place far-reaching implications on Sino- to get 43rd spot in the Huawei Global Indian relations? – China for the first Connectivity Index (GCI) for 2017./G.000 run club while batting in – This visa programme was extremely the IPL league match for his team popular amongst Indian workers as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) majority of the visa holders were from against Gujarat Lions in Rajkot on 18 India followed by the UK and China. official names for six places in cloud. Roman alphabet the names of six …………………………………………… places in Arunachal Pradesh.facebook.074 runs. Qoidêngarbo Ri. big data and Internet of Things. Mila Ri. indicators of a knowledge economy but – China‘s Ministry of Civil Affairs falls behind in its broadband announced that it had standardised in assessments – giving it an overall rank Chinese characters. Bümo La and Namkapub cricket? – Chris Gayle Ri. became the first- – The official names of the six places ever batsman in using the Roman alphabet are the world to reach Wo‘gyainling.A. He scored a belligerent 77 www.com/konbanegaGApati – Australian Prime Minister Malcolm off 38 balls to end with 10. Arunachal Pradesh. . Indies became the first entrant to the T20 10. Australian jobs. data centers. China on 14 April 2017 for the indicators that cover five technology first time announced ―standardised‖ enablers: broadband. the Dalai Lama‘s visit to the frontier India performs well on the key state. April 2017. The programme will be replaced by another visa programme. days after it – US topped the list with Singapore lodged strong protests with India over and Sweden a close second and third.000 runs mark in Twenty20 (T20) Mainquka. Pati BY Th. expire on 28 April 2017.Khitovi). While China Finance Ministry is nudging the Labour claims Arunachal Pradesh as South Ministry to lower the interest rate by up Tibet. Chief 4) Union Government during April Ministers. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} – The India-China border dispute at 8. covers Aksai Chin area which was – Union Labour Minister Bandaru illegally occupied by China during the www.facebook. central and state ministers.65%. will be barred in Nagaland for how much duration? – from using them. Now. It was slated to can nominate any official to use one.488 km-long Line of some section of media that the Actual Control (LAC). 2017 extended the ceasefire judges of the Supreme Court and high agreement with two insurgent groups courts or any other VIP. all government …………………………………………… vehicles. using red beacons atop vehicles in the country.com/konbanegaGApati Dattatreya on 20 April 2017 made it 1962 war. as was announced by Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on had in December 2016 decided to 19 April 2017? – Video Gaming keep the interest rate for year 2016-17 . 158 crore on providing interest rate decided to put an end to the practice of of 8. Prime minister. police cars. operate in Nagaland.65% 5) Which electronic sports will be Explanation: It is worth mentioning featured as a full sport at the 2022 that the trustees of the Employees‘ Asian Games.65%. Pati BY Th. India asserts that the dispute to 50 basis points. but only in cases of emergency as notified by the – The two insurgent groups./G.A. This decision comes One year into force from which date? – 1 May 2017 Explanation: The ceasefire agreement was signed between the Explanation: At present. clear that the Ministry has ratified Kon Banega G. fire tenders and 2015. Under it. which government. The said they can only be used by vehicles agreement was signed on 3 August like ambulances. He said that the Ministry will still pocket 2) The Union cabinet on 19 April 2017 Rs. red beacons Union Government and the National are installed in vehicles of dignitaries Socialist Council of Nagaland specified by Central and State (Reformation) and the National governments. from 1 May 2017 Socialist Council of Nagaland neither state nor central government (Neokpao. are among several other armed groups of the …………………………………………… state such as NSCN (Isak-Muivah) and ………… NSCN (Khaplang). 3) What is the decided interest on …………………………………………… provident fund deposits for 2016-17 for ………… EPFO subscribers? – 8. – The government also decided to – The Union Government on 18 April make amendments to the rules 2017 extended the agreement for one governing the use of blue beacons and more year from 28 April. But there were reports in covers the 3.S. Vikas Tomar …………………………………………… EPFO trustees‘ decision and no ………… change in it will be undertaken. including those ferrying the ………… President. Arvind Panagariya. China. a unit of China‘s Alibaba Group.1. Indonesia. …………………………………………… Kon Banega G. NITI Aayog‘s Vice. the Prime Minister had for maintenance to be paid by a laid down the key mandates of NITI husband to his estranged wife. Games in Palembang. Aluminium Company Ltd (Nalco) …………………………………………… Explanation: National Aluminium ………… Company Ltd (NALCO) became the first public sector undertaking (PSU) to 22-24 April 2017 be divested by the Union Govt. husband to his estranged wife? – 25% comprising a seven-year strategy of the net salary paper and a three-year action plan. April 2017 described what amount as a presented a roadmap for ―rapid ―just and proper‖ amount as alimony. 46. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} Explanation: The Olympic Council of monitoring of important schemes and Asia (OCA) on 19 April 2017 programs.2% stake in it. – At the Council‘s first meeting on 8 the Supreme Court set a benchmark February 2015. to bring e-sports to the games. Alisports. Explanation: In an important order. 3) The Supreme Court in its ruling of Chairman. 1) Which edition of NITI Aayog‘s raised over Rs.247 crore from by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pati BY Th. the government had raised April 2017.com/konbanegaGApati the two task forces. in the current fiscal (2017-18) as the govt. – In the meeting. to accelerate the country‘s economic – The government has set a target of development was presented? – Third Rs.A. stating Aayog such as fostering cooperative that 25% of his net salary might federalism by addressing national constitute a ―just and proper‖ amount issues through mutual cooperation and as alimony. The disinvestment. announced that it will introduce e- – The second meeting of the Council sports (video gaming) to the official was held on 15 July 2015.000 crore from NITI Aayog‘s Governing Council was strategic disinvestment in 2017-18. which had program of the Asian Games at reviewed the progress made by the Hangzhou.S. meeting was attended by Chief …………………………………………… Ministers of all states except West Bengal and Delhi. The meeting was chaired over Rs.15. 46.200 crore through the Governing Council was held on 23 sale of 9. transformation‖ of India by outlining for maintenance to be paid by a key aspects of the document. Vikas Tomar – The council is collaborating with ………………. 2) The first PSU disinvestment of fiscal However.500 crore through minority Explanation: The third meeting of stake sale and Rs.. no details were given on year 2017-18 took place in which PSU which particular video games would be during April 2017? – National included in the Games. ./G. Both retail and April 2017 in which a precursor of the institutional investors lapped up the ambitious ‗15-year Vision Document‘ shares offered to them.facebook. It will also be a three sub-groups of chief ministers and demonstration sport at the 2018 Asian www. In held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on 23 2016-17. . Pati BY Th. Rastriya Madhes …………………………………………… Samajbadi Party. revise the provisions of citizenship and This announcement was made by the re-demarcation of the provincial World Health Organization (WHO) on boundary before going to these 24 April 2017. These six parties are Twelve CRPF men were killed in – Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party.527 a month. This man‘s plea that the amount was attack took place in which Maoist- excessive.S. Maoists killed 25 95. malaria vaccine. upcoming local elections on 14 May CRPF personnel involved in the attack 2017? – „Rashtirya Janata Party‟ claimed to have killed 10 to 12 Maoists./G.000 on the ground that the man out to provide protection for road had remarried and hence needed to construction work in the area. turning down the www.A. it reduced the amount by road in south of Sukma district. 3. While many April 2017 merged to form which single jawans died on the spot a few political entity to fight jointly in the succumbed to their injuries later.com/konbanegaGApati Chhattisgarh on 24 April 2017. . Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 20.Ganatantrik and been chosen to test the world‘s first Nepal Sadbhawana Party. was Rs. Tarai Madhes Sadbhawana Party. Explanation: ‗Rastirya Janata Party‘ (RJP) is the name of the new united – This is the second Maoist attack in political entity formed by 6 Madhesi the last 50 days in Sukma district. M. March 2017 near Bhejji village. 23. – The vaccine. – Over 300 Maoists attacked the …………………………………………… CRPF men just after noon. – The Madhesi parties. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} – A bench of Justices R. when a team of around directing him to pay her Rs. has the potential to save ………………. Sadbhawana Party. Kon Banega G. Kenya and mostly of Indian origin. to set aside Rs. security forces. have been Malawi will begin piloting the first-ever demanding that the Constitution project for injectable Malaria vaccine promulgated in 2015 be amended to that will start from next year (2018). belonging to the 74thbattalion month. Vikas Tomar infested district of the state? – Sukma – Its order came on the man‘s plea Explanation: The attack took place on challenging a Calcutta high court order 24 April 2017. earning Rs. SLR. carrying automatic weapons such as 4) Six Madhesi parties of Nepal on 20 AK-47. They were ………………. provide for his new family. parties of Nepal. who claim to Kenya and Malawi represent the interests of inhabitants of the southern Terai region who are Explanation: Ghana.000 as maintenance for his former personnel and injured seven in wife and their son. Though the apex court said of the CRPF. elections.000 per 100 men.facebook. based at the Burkapal there was nothing amiss in the high camp on the Dornapal-Jagargunda court order. Madhesi 2) Which three African countries have Janadhikar Forum. which has partial …………………………………………… effectiveness. Santanagoudar made the 25 April 2017 observation while directing a resident 1) In one of the deadliest attacks on of West Bengal‘s Hoogly. Banumathi and M. and INSAS.. as announced by the WHO on 24 April 2017? – Ghana. C. million tonnes.A. Rasheeda Bi. Vikas Tomar – The malaria vaccine has been …………………………………………… developed by pharmaceutical 4) Who social activist company GlaxoSmithKline. Champaran Shukla and Ramesh – This increase in LPG imports is Agrawal – have won the prize. as Global Fund to Fight AIDS. Kon Banega G. Kenya and Malawi) were chosen for – LPG in India is still primarily used as the vaccine pilot because all have a cooking fuel.2% during the same period to 10. The grassroots environmental activists. five Indians – Medha largest LPG importer. as announced in San Francisco million. China remains Patkar. India has region. on 23 April 2017. and using legal provisions to replaced which country as the world‘s thwart mining-to-metals conglomerate. gas cylinders to the poor and wean – This prize awarded annually to them off polluting fuels.6 pit aluminum ore mine. the use of polluting fuels such as wood and dried cow dung. and the became the sixth Indian $49 million for the first phase of the to be bestowed with the pilot is being funded by the global Goldman vaccine alliance GAVI. named as one of the six winners of the infecting more than 200 million people Goldman Environmental Prize for every year and killing about half a 2017. alternatives such as natural gas. was announced on 23 April 2017? – Tuberculosis and Malaria. India thus toppled – Since 1990 when the awards were Japan to become world‘s second first instituted. one government in May 2016 embarked on from each of the world‘s six a drive to provide free cooking gas geographic regions and is often called connections to women from extremely ‗Green Nobel‘. open- 3. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} tens of thousands of lives if used with poor households. most of them children in Africa.facebook. Explanation: PPAC‘s data has disclosed that India‘s import of LPG – He led a 12-year long legal battle soared 23% during the financial year that affirmed the indigenous Dongria that ended 31 March 2017 to 11 million Kondh‘s land rights and protected the tonnes while that of Japan slipped Niyamgiri Hills from a massive. . Pati BY Th.com/konbanegaGApati programs but continue to have high cooking fuel and is moving to cheaper numbers of malaria cases. Japan on the other strong prevention and vaccination hand is cutting back on LPG as www.S. …………………………………………… – Samantra was one of the key 3) According to the data released by leaders responsible for rallying tribes. primarily due to Narendra Modi Samantra will be the sixth to win the government‘s push to provide cooking prestigious prize. M. – These three countries (Ghana. aimed at reducing existing measures. Prafulla Samantra – Malaria remains one of the world‘s Explanation: Prafulla Samantra was most stubborn health challenges. Oil Ministry‘s Petroleum Planning & indigenous to Odisha‘s Niyamgiri Analysis Cell (PPAC)./G. second-largest importer of liquefied Vedanta. The company has been petroleum gas (LPG)? – Japan forced to suspend plans to mine bauxite. UNITAID and Environmental Prize. the world‘s top importer. Mehta. party structure.S./G. France‘s most consequential election – He is known for making films on in recent history as they made it to the content-driven stories that have final elections. ―Kaamchor‖.facebook. a cash prize of Rs. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} 26 April 2017 2) Who will be conferred with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for 2016. among others. untouchability and the evils on 23 April 2017 in which Emmanuel of dowry. abandoned traditional parties a year …………………………………………… ago to form his own movement. 10 majority. a former investment banker.com/konbanegaGApati 2017? – K.30% votes) emerged ahead of Indian cinema. the highest recognition in (21. Commission (UGC) on 25 April 2017? – CBSE – The result was a rebuke of France‘s traditional mainstream parties and thus Explanation: Ending confusion for setting the country on an uncertain nearly 5 lakh students. revolved around social themes like – The first round of election was held disability. the University path in an election that could also Grants Commission (UGC) on 25 April decide the future of the European 2017 said it has convinced the Central Union. ―Sanjog‖ and ―Jaag Utha Insaan‖ – Macron. On the other hand Le Pen had campaigned 3) Which entity will conduct the stridently against Muslims and her National Eligibility Test (NET). ―Saptapadi‖. year history of France‘s Fifth Republic ―Sagara Sangamam‖ (starring Kamal that both of the final candidates are Haasan and Jayaprada).A. Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to conduct National Eligibility Test …………………………………………… . Vishwanath Kon Banega G. as was success was a victory for people who confirmed by University Grants oppose the European Union. which consists of a other leaders. Vikas Tomar Explanation: 87-year old renowned 1) French voters on 23 April 2017 director Kasinadhuni Viswanath was chose which candidates to go to a on 24 April 2017 named for the runoff election to determine country‘s prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award next president? – Emmanuel Macron for outstanding contribution to the film and Marine Le Pen industry. Macron of En Marche! (24. Viswanath is known for his – It is the first time in the nearly 59- movies — ―Sankarabharanam‖. – The recipient of five National Film Awards. ―Swati from outside the traditional left-right Mutyam‖. Pati BY Th. a run-off election between the lakhs and a shawl. top two candidates (Macron) and Le Pen will be held on 7 May 2017.01% votes) – He becomes the 48th recipient of the and Marine Le Pen of National Front award. He is a celebrated filmmaker Explanation: Emmanuel Macron and in Telugu film industry but has also Marine Le Pen will fight it out in been active in Tamil and Hindi cinema. As no candidate won a golden lotus. as was announced by the Information & Broadcasting Ministry on 24 April www. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} (NET) – the entrance test based on station midway will prove to be a major which college and university teachers boost to tourism. Pati BY Th. – The 8-km ropeway will begin from 1) The Sewri in Mumbai‘s east coast and end benchmark at Raigad district‘s Elephanta Island. Sensex index globally renowned for Elephanta of BSE achieved which landmark on Caves. astronaut? – Peggy Whitson apart from school leaving exams at Class 10 and Class 12 level for CBSE Explanation: Peggy Whitson on 24 affiliated schools. 30.com/konbanegaGApati Resource Development (HRD) Ministry name of the NASA earlier this year expressing its inability woman astronaut Kon Banega G.000 points for the first time ever – The approximately 40-minute ride by Explanation: Driven by an upbeat a 20-seater cable car. This was announced on 24 27 April 2017 April 2017. Now 2017? – Mumbai and Elephanta when she will return from ISS in Island September 2017. Vikas Tomar to conduct the exam. are recruited. CBSE conducts major cumulative time spent in space by a higher education related entrances U. she had already 4) India‘s first and longest sea accumulated 377 total days in space.facebook. …………………………………………… – For the first time in 33 years. as announced on 24 April for an additional three months. famous Elephanta Island in the …………………………………………… Arabian Sea is planned to be constructed by the Mumbai Port Trust (MPT). ropeway will be built between which – Her mission was recently extended places. for which she was launched in November 2016 using a Russian Soyuz capsule. BSE‘s . At the time of her launch. with a transit sentiment in the global markets. She broke the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). who on 24 April 2017 broke the – In the absence of any national record for testing body.S. It also conducts the April 2017 broke the record for most Joint Entrance Exam-main (JEE Main) days spent in space (cumulatively) by for engineering schools including a US astronaut. previous record set by Jeff Williams who had spent a total of 534 days in …………………………………………… space.S. the NET was facing uncertainly after CBSE had written to the Human 5) What is the www. a UNESCO World Heritage 26 April 2017? – It closed over site. – Whitson has been currently living and working aboard the International Space Station (ISS). she would have Explanation: India‘s first and longest accumulated more than 600 days in ropeway to connect Mumbai with the space./G.A. B. space Indian Ambassador to the United agency NASA States. – The Sensex has breached the 30. It was part of which later evolved into the Cottage the Cassini-Huygens joint mission that Industries Emporium. Explanation: Cassini is the name of and started a massive employment an unmanned spacecraft sent to the campaign for refugee women in 1947. oldest living member of the – The main reason for this rally was an Nehru family. 2017. on the back of robust US to Jawaharlal Nehru‘s cousin B. planet Saturn by NASA. ringed planet to bring an end to its 20- year-long journey. upbeat sentiment in the global She was married markets. Cassini names for Muslim babies was imposed continued its probe of Saturn. This was due to the spacecraft‘s dwindling fuel the third time that Sensex crossed this resources for further orbital mark. the 26 April 2017 before it plunges into the first-ever above 30k closing for it. It entered Saturn‘s orbit April 2017. What was her original victory in the first round of the French nationality? – Hungarian presidential election. Fori joined the into the planet? – Cassini Emergency Committee for refugees.85 points.133. that completed – She was the founder of the Cottage its final flyby of Saturn‘s moon Titan on Industries Emporium. Explanation: 109-year old Fori Nehru …………………………………………… was a Hungarian by birth and was 2) What is the known as Magdolna Friedman before name of the she married Jawaharlal Nehru‘s cousin spacecraft of B.K.com/konbanegaGApati In the morning at 10:37 am. corporate earnings and a centrist Nehru. it highest. in which region of China? – Xinjiang . Vikas Tomar points higher at 30. who passed – On the other hand NSE‘s Nifty ended away on 25 April the day on 9. BSE‘s 30. was the ever closing.58 April 2017 and began a series of 22 Kon Banega G. In the aftermath 26 April 2017 before starting its plunge of the Partition.000 points.A. time on 5 April 2017. on 1 July 2004. Nehru was U.S.K. corrections.S. this was the first time that Sensex closed at over 30.111. since 30 November 2016. of Saturn‘s hazy moon Titan during share Sensex rose 0.82 points./G. was launched from Earth on 15 – She passed away at her home in October 1997 through Titan Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh on 25 IVB/Centaur.facebook. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} benchmark Sensex index crossed the However.35 points.K.000 mark 26 April 2017. …………………………………………… – While Huygens separated from the orbiter and landed on Saturn‘s moon 4) During April 2017 a ban on religious Titan on 14 January 2005. 30. – Cassini completed its last close flyby www. – However.000 mark two times earlier – first …………………………………………… time in March 2015 and for the second 3) Fori Nehru.56% or 168. The dives between Saturn and its rings on index ended on 30. Pati BY Th.351. Cassini entered the final phase of the project. Nehru in 1935. Saddam and Mecca. Pati BY Th./G. are all Composite Index touched an intraday unacceptable to the ruling Communist record of 6. women are forbidden from wearing face veils in the province. Hence young men are companies and the tech industry has banned from growing beards and performed incredibly will off-late.S. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} Explanation: Officials in the western retire in June 2017. it has taken the Nasdaq 46 years since its inception in 1971 to hit – It is worth mentioning that Xinjiang is 6. He will assume charge from Krishna Chaudhary. was on 26 April 2017 appointed new Director General of the Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).facebook. affecting tourists and General of the Indo Tibetan Border business travellers to the state. a breaching the 6.000 point – According to media reports. …………………………………………… …………………………………………… 28 April 2017 5) Who was appointed the new Director General of the Central 1) The first-ever flight under Union Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on 26 Government‘s ambitious UDAN April 2017? – Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar regional connectivity scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Explanation: Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar. Police (ITBP). UDAN regional connectivity scheme The appointment came two days after between Himachal Pradesh‘s capital the CRPF lost 25 jawans in the deadly Shimla and New Delhi on 27 April Sukma attack.000 point mark for the crucial document that grants access to first time. Pachnanda is region of Xinjiang during April 2017 currently serving as DG of the National released a list of banned baby names Disaster Response Force (NDRF). names mark for the first time Kon Banega G. healthcare and education. amid an ongoing crackdown on Muslim …………………………………………… religion. social services.000.036. stock index Nasdaq star and crescent moon symbol. It is worth mentioning that one of the most militarised regions in Nasdaq has been laden with tech the country. operate the Delhi-Shimla flight. This province is home to roughly half of China‘s 23 million 6) The Nasdaq Composite Index hit Muslims and to the Uighur minority. Quran. – Bhatnagar currently serves as the 2.02 on 25 April 2017 party. as well as references to the Explanation: U. 2017. Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).com/konbanegaGApati which major milestone on 25 April 2017? – It surpassed the 6. R K Pachnanda been shut for scheduled flights since 6 was appointed as the new Director September 2012. – Overall. He replaces – Air India subsidiary Alliance Air will acting DG Sudeep Lakhtakia. www. Children with those names will and in the process successfully be denied household registration. Vikas Tomar such as Islam. This flight will allow tourists to fly to Shimla from New Delhi for just Rs.000. who is set to – UDAN scheme stands for ―Ude Desh ka Har Nagarik‖ and it aims to build .A. The Shimla Airport (at Jubbarhatti) had – On the other hand.S. a Modi on 27 April 2017 between which 1983-batch officer of the Indian Police cities? – Shimla and New Delhi Service (IPS). Modi launched the first flight under country‘s largest para-military force. In many of the submit doctor certificates to earlier films. Parliament from which constituency of Kon Banega G.S. – He was last seen in the Shah Rukh – Employees with EPF accounts are Khan-starrer ―Dilwale‖ in 2015. paralysis. He www.500 per seat roles in films such as ―Amar Akbar per hour. with a doctor‘s certificate of serious Khanna surprised his fans when he illness. 5 airline companies have Anthony‖. tuberculosis. savings up to six months‘ salary in …………………………………………… cases of hospitalisation for at least a month. As a Bollywood 50% of the seats in every flight will heartthrob he was best known for his have a fare cap of Rs 2. He was allowed to withdraw provident fund 70. ―Insaaf‖ from the employer stating that the and ―Dayavan‖. Pati BY Th. Explanation: Vonod Khanna was the …………………………………………… Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member of the Lok Sabha from Gurdaspur in 2) The Employees‘ Provident Fund Punjab. Employees‘ State Insurance Scheme facility is not provided to them along – At the height of his popularity. cancer Ahmedabad (IIM-A) who resigned from and heart ailments. He was into his fourth term as Organisation (EPFO) during April 2017 MP from the seat. his post ahead of tenure on 26 April 2017? – Ashish Nanda …………………………………………… Explanation: According to the information disclosed by IIM. Air Deccan and Punjab? – Gurdaspur Air Odisha. Vikas Tomar Turbo Megha Airways. the immensely across the country. in 1982. A much sought medical purposes after actor in the 1970s and 1980s.com/konbanegaGApati been chosen for the scheme Airline was a 4-time Lok Sabha Member of Allied Services (Alliance Air). Khanna played a negative withdraw provident fund savings for or a supporting role.A. requirement of EPF subscribers to Khanna made his acting debut in 1968 get their employer‟s approval or with ―Man Ka Meet‖./G. The move is in line with the with films such as ―Insaaf‖ and government‘s policy of moving towards ―Satyameva Jayate‖. he acted in several blockbusters. ―Qurbaani‖ and ―Insaaf‖. came up with which important guideline regarding EPF subscribers? – Feted as one of the most handsome – It has done away with the actors of the Hindi film industry. were required to produce a certificate ―Reshma Aur Shera‖. Explanation: Till now EPF subscribers including ―Mera Gaon Mera Desh‖. . major surgical operation or in 4) What is the name of the Director if case they are suffering from the Indian Institute of Management. their provident fund savings to pay hospital bills in case of serious illness – But he returned to cinema in the late by submitting a self-declared form to eighties. a self-declaration regime. ―Elan‖. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} efficient regional air connectivity 3) Vinod Khanna. capacity of airlines under the UDAN passed away at a hospital in Mumbai scheme will range from 19 to 78 and on 27 April 2017. SpiceJet. and courted success again the EPFO. took a break from acting for five years to join Osho Rajneesh at his Oregon – Now these subscribers can withdraw ashram in the U. The seating popular Hindi film actor of yesteryears.S.facebook. leprosy. He was appointed for a period of five years. GS800 or General Service 800. hard roofs and air-conditioning. a former professor at Harvard Law School. – The Ministry of Defence had floated a price request for vehicles with three basic criteria-minimum payload capacity of 800 kilograms. both with all-wheel- drive capabilities. He will retire from his post on 1 September 2017.000 Gypsies are due for replacement in the coming years. was the first professor from a foreign school to www. Over 35. Tata Motors has become the leading supplier of defence vehicles to the Indian Armed Forces. Tata Motors has signed a contract with the Indian Army for supplying 3.facebook. Vikas Tomar – His resignation came as a surprise as he is leaving the institute one year before his tenure expires. and when he relinquishes office (1 Sept).192 Safari Storme cars under a new category. – Nanda. Storme will thus replace the old war- horse – Maruti Suzuki Gypsy./G.S.com/konbanegaGApati head an IIM. …………………………………………… .A. Current Affairs Monthly – April 2017 by Thakur Vikas Tomar {KD Campus} Ahmedabad on 27 April 2017. as was approved by the Ministry of Defence recently? – Tata Safari Storme Explanation: Indian carmaker. The cars that were considered under this proposal were the Tata Safari Storme and the Mahindra Scorpio. he will be completing four years. Kon Banega G. Pati BY Th. – After the approval of this contract. …………………………………………… 5) Which vehicle will replace the old war-horse Maruti Suzuki Gypsy in the Defence forces. Director Ashish Nanda has tendered his resignation citing personal reasons.