Answer-(C) JapanExplanation:
It was fourth satellite in Michibiki series i.e. Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).
It is own version of GPS and is dubbed as Michibiki system. Michibiki means guidance in Japanese.
It is intended for civilian use, with a claimed positioning accuracy down to mere centimetres.
The QZSS constellation of 8 satellites will trace out a figure-8 pattern over Japan, the Western Pacific, and Australia.
2) India hosts International Conference on Dialogue of Civilizations – IV at __________.
(A) New Delhi
(B) Ahmedabad
(C) Lucknow
(D) Hyderabad
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Answer-(A) New DelhiExplanation:
International conference on “Dialogue of Civilizations – IV” was inaugurated by Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Culture Dr. Mahesh Sharma in New Delhi.
It has been organised by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under Union Ministry of Culture in collaboration with National Geographic Society (NGS).
3) Who was appointed as new Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune?
(A) Amitabh Bachchan
(B) Rajesh Khanna
(C) Prithviraj Kapoor
(D) Anupam Kher
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Answer-(D) Anupam Kher Explanation:
He will succeed Gajendra Chauhan whose tenure ended in March 2017.
Earlier he had held post of chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification and the National School of Drama in India.
He is currently the chairman at Actor Prepares.
4) What is the theme of ‘International day of the girl child’ 2017?
(A) EmPOWER Girls : Before, during and after crises
(B) Girls’ Progress = Goals’ Progress: What Counts for Girls
(C) Ending child marriage
(D) Innovating for girl's education
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Answer-(A) EmPOWER Girls : Before, during and after crisesExplanation:
International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day declared by the United Nations; it is also called the Day of the Girl and the International Day of the Girl.
October 11, 2012, was the first Day of the Girl.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Week - 9 to 14 October 2017.
This day is observed to raise awareness about several issues faced by girl child pertaining to education, nutrition, child marriage, legal and medical rights.
5) Who was the first Indian scored in FIFA Football match?
(A) Jeakson Singh
(B) Anwar Ali
(C) Abhijit Sarkar
(D) Dheeraj Moirangthem
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Answer-(A) Jeakson Singh
6) SBI to setup country’s largest Innovation Centre in _____________.
(A) Chennai
(B) Kolkata
(C) Mumbai
(D) Amravati
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Answer-(C) MumbaiExplanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) announced the setting up of its 15,000 square feet Innovation Centre, India’s largest Innovation Centre, in Navi Mumbai.
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