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Current Affairs Questions on 29, 30, 31 March 2017 :
Government launches which Online film certification system to make the CBFC Paperless and transparent?
A. e-Shala
B. e-Movie
C. e-Cinepramaan
D. LiveCBFC
Answer: C
Explanation: Information & Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on 27 March 2017 launched the online film certification system, 'e-cinepramaan', with an aim to censor corruption and promote clean cinema.Naidu said the new system of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) will make the entire process of certification transparent and efficient. For films longer than 10 minutes, the applicant will only have to show the film at the examining theatre and will not have to visit the CBFC offices except to collect their certificates. The certificates issued by the online system will have a QR code, which would help in eliminating fraudulent certificates. Naidu said the changes in the current processes of CBFC will ensure better facilitation and technological up-gradation to match-up with the pace of growing Indian cinema." First look of the new CBFC website was also shared at the event.. Check 100+ MARCH 2017 MCQs at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who has been appointed the new executive director of UN World Food Programme (WFP)?
A. David Beasley
B. Nikki Haley
C. Vanita Gupta
D. Josette Sheeran
Answer: A
Explanation: David Muldrow Beasley, the former Governor of South Carolina, will be the new executive director of the United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP). He will succeed Ertharin Cousin, who has been the WFP executive director since 2012. The WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian organization that provides food assistance to an average of 80 million people in 75 countries each year. The headquarters of the WFP is located at Rome, Italy.. Check 100+ MARCH 2017 MCQs at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Supreme Court bans sale of which type of vehicles from 1 April 2017?
A. All diesel Vehicle
B. BS-III Vehicle
B. BS-IV Vehicle
D. Gearless Vehicles
Answer: B
Explanation: Supreme Court refused to grant any relief to manufacturers of BS-IV non-compliant vehicles and has directed that such vehicles will not be sold in India with effect of April 1, 2017. Supreme Court on 29th March banned the sale and registration of vehicles which are not compliant with BS-IV emission norms from 1st April 2017 across the country. The apex court observed that the "health of the people is far far more important than the commercial interest of automobile manufactures". It is worth mentioning that BS-III (Bharat Stage III) fuel emission standard was introduced in the country in April 2005 (in NCR in 13 large cities) and was implemented nationwide in April 2010. On the other hand BS-IV standard was introduced in NCR and 13 large cities in April 2016 and comes into effect nationwide from 1 April 2017.. Check 100+ MARCH 2017 MCQs at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Which bank gets “Best Small Bank” award for 2016?
A. Bandhan Bank
B. SBBJ Bank
C. Corporation Bank
D. Karur Vysya Bank
Answer: D
Explanation: Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) has been adjudged the ‘Best Small Bank for 2016’ balance sheet size of less than Rs.1-lakh crore). K Venkataraman, Managing Director, KVB, received the award from Sudhir Munguntivar, Minister of Finance and Planning, Government of Maharashtra at a function in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This is the 8th award won by KVB in the current fiscal.. Check 100+ MARCH 2017 MCQs at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Google release its Knowledge Graph in which Language on 29th March 2017?
A. Bhojpuri
B. Bengali
C. Konkani
D. Rajasthani
Answer: B
Explanation: Aimed at helping Bengali speakers discover new information quickly, Google on March 29, 2017 announced the introduction of Knowledge Graph in the Bengali language on Google Search. What is more, Google said its search will now also support spell correction for Bengali queries, improving the search experience for the millions of Bengali speakers around the world. Google Knowledge Graph is currently available in 41 languages and it is tuned based on what people search for, and what Google finds out on the web, improving results over time. The feature allows users to get straight to the answer and not trillions of webpages to scroll through.. Check 100+ MARCH 2017 MCQs at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who has been declared Man of the Series in Border Gavaskar Trophy 2017?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Umesh Yadav
C. Steve Smith
D. Ravindra Jadeja
Answer: D
Explanation: The Indian cricket team has recently won the 2017 Border Gavaskar Trophy by beating Australian cricket team by 8 wickets in the fourth and final Test at Himachal Pradesh. With this victory, India clinched the four test match series by 2-1. Ravindra Jadeja was declared the man of the match and also the man of the series.. Check 100+ MARCH 2017 MCQs at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who becomes first woman to head Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights?
A. Nandita Das
B. Richa Chadda
C. Vanita Gupta
D. Devshree Verma
Answer: C
Explanation: Indian-American Vanita Gupta, who headed civil rights division in the Department of Justice in the Obama Administration, has been appointed as president and CEO of 'The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights', becoming the first woman to head the prestigious organisation. Known for her fearless advocacy of all human beings, 41-year-old Gupta will replace Wade Henderson who is stepping down after more than two decades. Gupta, who will also lead its sister organisation 'The Leadership Conference Education Fund', will begin her new role on June 1.Henderson, who will step down after 21 years, said leaders had the responsibility to cultivate, encourage and make paths for the next generation to lead and to thrive. . Check 100+ MARCH 2017 MCQs at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Namami Brahmaputra festival to begins from which date?
A. 31st March 2017
B. 1st April 2017
C. 1st May 2017
D. 14th April 2017
Answer: A
Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Guwahati on 31st March 2017 where he will inaugurate the ‘Namami Brahmaputra’ festival. The festival, tagged as 'India's largest river festival' is being organised across 21 districts of the state and will showcase trade, tourism and cultural possibilities of along Brahmaputra river. The five day long ‘Namami Brahmaputra’ festival is being organized by the Government of Assam with aim to strengthen the bonds among various communities of Assam. Check 100+ MARCH 2017 MCQs at INDIA GK App: http://tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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