1.Which High-Level Committee (HLC) will be constituted by Union Government to review institutionalization of arbitration mechanism in India?
[A]B N Srikrishna
[B]Araghya Sengupta
[C]Ravindra Bhat
[D]Indu Malhotra
Correct Answer: BN Srikrishna
Answer Explanation: The Government of India (GoI) will constitute a High-Level Committee (HLC) to review institutionalization of arbitration mechanism in India. The committee will be headed by Justice B N Srikrishna, the retired Judge of Supreme Court. The terms of reference for the HLC are such as to analyze & review the effectiveness of present arbitration mechanism, to review the facilities, resources, funding and manpower of existing ADR institutions and to review the working of the institutions funded by the Government of India (GoI) for arbitration purposes.
2.Debbie Reynolds, who passed away recently, was the legendary actress of which country?
[A]Brazil
[B]Germany
[C]France
[D]California
Correct Answer: California
Answer Explanation: Debbie Reynolds (84), the legendary actress of Hollywood, has recently passed away in Los Angeles, California on December 28, 2016. She is known for role in “The Affairs of Dobie Gillis”, “Bundle of Joy”, “The Catered Affair”, etc. Reynolds died one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher passed away. Carrie Fisher was the well-known actress, author, and screenwriter who brought a rare combination of nerve, grit and hopefulness to her most indelible role, as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movie franchise.
3.Indian Army has partnered with which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) for critical technology requirements?
[A]IIT Bombay
[B]IIT Roorkee
[C]IIT Kanpur
[D]IIT Gandhinagar
Correct Answer: IIT Gandhinagar
Answer Explanation: Indian Army has partnered with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar to set up a Research and Development (R&D) cell at the IIT campus. The research cell will work with the faculty and research students to identify problems and possible solutions for the Indian Army. The agreement will also enable the IIT and Indian Army to collaborate in areas including critical technology requirements of Indian Army, sharing of professional and technical knowledge.
4.The book “Watership Down” was authored by whom?
[A]Richard Adams
[B]Lilian Rosa
[C]George Beadon
[D]Dal Carnegie
Correct Answer: Richard Adams
Answer Explanation: The book “Watership Down” was authored by Richard Adams, who died recently in England, United Kingdom. It is a classic adventure novel that have tale of suspense, hot pursuit and derring-do.
5.Prithviraj Ayachi is associated with which sports?
[A]Boxing
[B]Wrestling
[C]Badminton
[D]Shooting
Correct Answer: Shooting
Answer Explanation: Prithviraj Ayachi (16), who hails from Gujarat, has won the gold medal in the junior men’s 50M Rifle Prone event at the National Shooting Championship in Pune, Maharashtra. He shot 209.5 in the finals and equals the score of the Rio Olympics’ gold medalist.
