Who launches 'Selfie with Daughter' mobile app ?
A. PM, Narendra Modi
B. President, Pranab Mukherjee
C. Arun Jaitley
D. Rajnath Singh
Answer: B
Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee on 10th June launched the 'Selfie with Daughter' mobile application, aimed at raising awareness about female foeticide and sex selection. The campaign was started by Sunil Jaglan in June 2015 in village Bibipur in Haryana's Jind district. The aim of the campaign is to motivate society to feel proud to be parents of a girl child, which, in turn, will result in improving child sex ratio.
Which state announced Free Education For Girls from Nursery to PhD?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Punjab
D. Rajasthan
Answer: C
Explanation: Punjab Government has announced free education for girls in government schools and colleges from Nursery to Ph.D. This is the major step towards women empowerment by Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh. Reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies has already been increased by the government from 33 per cent to 50 per cent. The CM also announced free Wi-FI for 13,000 primary schools and all 48 government colleges.
Who will become the first Indian woman wrestler to compete in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)?
A. Geeta Phogat
B. Kavita Devi
C. Sakshi Malik
D. Anita Choudhary
Answer: B
Explanation: Kavita Devi, the former Indian powerlifter and South Asian Games gold medal winner, will become the first Indian woman to compete in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) when she takes part in the first ever Mae Young Classic tournament for women from July 2017. She will be among the 32 participants who will compete at the tournament. The event is set to take place on July 13 -14 in Full Sail Live in Orlando, Florida.
Govt on 30th June Decides to reduce Tax Rate on which item from existing 12% to 5 % under GST?
A. TV
B. Ghee
C. Fertilizers
D. Telephone Bills
Answer: C
Explanation: Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Ananthkumar briefed the media on the outcome of the 18th meeting of the GST Council, held here on 30th June 2017, regarding Fertilizer sector. The Minister said that it was decided to reduce the GST rate of fertilizers from the existing 12% to 5%. This decision was primarily taken in the interests of the farmers. The Government has also taken up with the Industry to pass on the benefit to the Farmers, the Minister informed.
