Answer-(A) Rina MitraExplanation:
The study group will be headed by Rina Mitra (Special Secretary in the Home Ministry).
Members of the study group will prepare a detailed report of the issues being faced by the public living near IB and LOC.
2) Which is India’s First Portal Dedicated to Para-sports was launched recently?
(A) theparasport.com
(B) thenationspride.com
(C) thenationalpara.com
(D) the para-sport.com
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Answer-(B) thenationspride.comExplanation:
This platform has been launched to create awareness about para-sports and provide a platform to para sportspersons to share their success stories against adversities.
Besides interviews with para-sportspersons and news and articles on para-sports, the portal also provides information about upcoming para sporting events.
The website has been made by Ideate Labs, Mumbai, without charging any fees.
3) BRICS-themed subway train debuts in _________.
(A) Brazil
(B) Russia
(C) China
(D) South Africa
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Answer-(C) ChinaExplanation:
A BRICS-themed subway train with carriages representing the five member nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – has started test operations in China’s south-eastern Xiamen city.
The subway train has six carriages, five of which represents different cultures of the BRICS countries.
The Chinese carriage is red and displays icons such as the Great Wall and Tianmen Square while Russian carriage shows off the country’s ballet and matryoshka dolls.
Brazilian carriage is green and decorated with images of footballs and football stars while South African carriage displays pictures of diamonds.
The Indian carriage depicts elephants and yoga.
It is to be noted that the 2017 BRICS Summit was held in Xiamen from 4th – 5th September, 2017.
4) Indian Air Force Day celebrated on ________.
(A) October 6
(B) October 7
(C) October 8
(D) October 9
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Answer-(C) October 8Explanation:
On October 8 2017, The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its 85th anniversary.
The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian armed forces. Its complement of personnel and aircraft assets ranks fourth amongst the airforces of the world.
Founded In – 8 October 1932
Headquarters – New Delhi
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) – Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa
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