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Answer 1

1.Which country is in the Top Position of Global Retail Development Index of the year 2017?

A.PakistanB.IraqC.SpainD.India

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The 2017 Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) titled 'The Age of Focus' placed India at the top position among 30 developing countries on ease of doing business in the retail sector. It is annually published by London-based business consultancy A T Kearney. This is the 16th edition of the Global Retail Development Index (GRDI).

2. 

What is the rankl of India in the Global Peace Index 2017?

A.100B.151C.137D.142

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

India has been ranked 137th in the Global Peace Index 2017. In Last year's index, India was ranked 141st. This is the eleventh edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI). The index is compiled every year by the Sydney-based think tank Institute for Economics and Peace. Iceland is in the top position of world's GPI.

3. 

What is the rank of India in 2017 global Multi-dimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?

A.41stB.50thC.35thD.37th

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

India has been ranked 37th out of 103 nations in the 2017 global Multi-dimensional Poverty Index (MPI), according to a new report by the Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative. The OPHI is an economic research centre at the Oxford University, led by Professor Sabina Alkire. The 2017 global MPI has covered 76% of the world's population, living in 103 countries. The index measures the nature and intensity of poverty, based on the profile of overlapping deprivations each poor person experiences.

4. 

India and this cpuntry signed an agreement for the two new reactors at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP).

A.JapanB.GermanyC.SpainD.Russia

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

India and Russia signed an agreement for the two new reactors at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) on the sidelines of the annual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The KKNPP was the outcome of an inter-governmental agreement between the Soviet Union and India in 1988.

5. 

India signs a 36 million dollar of Loan Agreement with World Bank for this state's Financial Management Capacity Building Programme.

A.HaryanaB.Andra PradeshC.Himachal PradeshD.Uttar Pradesh

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

India has signed a loan agreement of 36 million dollars with the World Bank for Himachal Pradesh Public Financial Management Capacity Building Programme. The main objective is to improve the efficiency of Public Expenditure Management and Tax Administration in Himachal Pradesh. The programme worth is about 45 million dollars, of which 36 million dollars will be financed by the Bank, and the remaining amount will be funded out of State Budget.

6.How many agreements are signed between the India and Spain recently?

A.7B.5C.4D.12

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

India and Spain signed seven agreements after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit to Spain. It includes Agreement for Transfer of Sentence Persons, MoU on Cooperation in Organ Transplantation, Cooperation in Cyber Security, Cooperation in Renewable Energy, Technical Cooperation in Civil Aviation, Agreement on visa waiver for holders of diplomatic passports, MoU between Foreign Service Institute and Diplomatic Academy of Spain.

7. 

What is the rank of India in women workforce as per India Development Report?

A.114B.118C.120D.124

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

As per 'India Development Report' released by World Bank, India ranks 120th among 131 countries in terms of women participation in the workforce. In India, the women participation in the workforce is only 27%, which is much lower as compared to China and Brazil where it is in the range of 65 - 70%.

8. 

India signed twelve Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with this country recently.

A.GermanyB.SapinC.EuropeD.Japan

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

India and Germany signed twelve memoranda of understanding (MoU) which included nine joint declarations of intent (JDIs) and three MoU after bilateral discussion talks presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

9. 

Which country signed an agreement with India in Maritime Security?

A.MauritiusB.FranceC.DenmarkD.Cuba

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

India and Mauritius signed a maritime security agreement. India announced a $500 million line of credit to Mauritius as the two countries resolved to deepen ties in a range of areas including the maritime domain.
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