1st January
1. 27th meeting of Southern Zonal
Council held at – Thiruvananthapuram
Council held at – Thiruvananthapuram
2.
India
and Singapore inked 3rd Protocol for amending – DTAA
India
and Singapore inked 3rd Protocol for amending – DTAA
3.
Period
of enhanced Prepaid Payment Instruments limit extended by RBI
Period
of enhanced Prepaid Payment Instruments limit extended by RBI
2nd
January
1.
Who
takes over as next Chief of Army Staff – General Bipin Rawat
Who
takes over as next Chief of Army Staff – General Bipin Rawat
2. Which player becomes world’s best
playmaker for 2016 – Lionel Messi
playmaker for 2016 – Lionel Messi
3. Which two countries has exchanged
lists of nuclear sites – India,
Pakistan
lists of nuclear sites – India,
Pakistan
4. Which player has announced his
retirement from tennis – Somdev
Devvarman
retirement from tennis – Somdev
Devvarman
5.
Journalist
says Titanic tragedy caused by – Fire
Journalist
says Titanic tragedy caused by – Fire
3rd
January
1.
Union
Government launches mobile app for – Haj Pilgrimage
Union
Government launches mobile app for – Haj Pilgrimage
2.
British-Indian
Cambridge professor knighted by – Queen Elizabeth
British-Indian
Cambridge professor knighted by – Queen Elizabeth
3.
India
successfully test-fires – Agni IV Missile
India
successfully test-fires – Agni IV Missile
4.
Seeking
votes on religious basis a corrupt act – SC
Seeking
votes on religious basis a corrupt act – SC
5. Who has been appointed as new UPSC
chairman – David R Syiemlieh
chairman – David R Syiemlieh
4th
January
1. Government launched what in 500
cities – Swachh Bharat Survekshan 2017
cities – Swachh Bharat Survekshan 2017
2.
RBI
appointed whom as an Executive Director – Surekha Marandi
RBI
appointed whom as an Executive Director – Surekha Marandi
3.
104th
Indian Science Congress inaugurated in – Tirupati
104th
Indian Science Congress inaugurated in – Tirupati
4. Government approved new projects
under Namami Gange for – Haridwar and Varanasi
under Namami Gange for – Haridwar and Varanasi
5th January
1. Which state received international
accolades as India celebrates 350th
Prakash Parv – Patna
accolades as India celebrates 350th
Prakash Parv – Patna
2. Who has been appointed as Britain’s
EU ambassador – Sir Tim Barrow
EU ambassador – Sir Tim Barrow
3.
Scientists
discovered which new human organ in digestive
system Mesentery
Scientists
discovered which new human organ in digestive
system Mesentery
4. Dasari to make biopic on – Former
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.
Jayalalithaa
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.
Jayalalithaa
5. On 4th January which day is observed
across the world – World Braille Day
across the world – World Braille Day
6th January
1.
First
African-American to the space station in 2018 will be send by NASA
First
African-American to the space station in 2018 will be send by NASA
2. Name the bollywood Veteran actor who
passes away recently – Om Puri
passes away recently – Om Puri
3.
India
and Kazakhstan sign Protocol to amend – DTAC
India
and Kazakhstan sign Protocol to amend – DTAC
4.
Ninth
edition of JIFF will be begin from – 7th January, 2017
Ninth
edition of JIFF will be begin from – 7th January, 2017
5.
16th
meeting of FSDC held in – New Delhi
16th
meeting of FSDC held in – New Delhi
7th
January
1.
India’s
GDP growth expected to be slower in 2016-17 at – 7.1%
India’s
GDP growth expected to be slower in 2016-17 at – 7.1%
2.
44th
New Delhi which fair begins – World Book Fair
44th
New Delhi which fair begins – World Book Fair
3. Government constitutes which
committee to frame National Sports
Code – Injeti Srinivas Committee
committee to frame National Sports
Code – Injeti Srinivas Committee
8th January
1.
India
with which country has signed six agreements –
Portugal
India
with which country has signed six agreements –
Portugal
2.
World
Bank holds meet with India on – Indus Water
Treaty
World
Bank holds meet with India on – Indus Water
Treaty
3.
MIT
researchers develop super strong, lightweight – 3D Graphene
MIT
researchers develop super strong, lightweight – 3D Graphene
4. Which country to set up world’s
highest altitude gravitational wave telescopes
in Tibet – China
highest altitude gravitational wave telescopes
in Tibet – China
9th January
1. Indian Army conducts test of
indigenous heavy artillery gun – Dhanush
indigenous heavy artillery gun – Dhanush
2.
Satellites
and Missions launched by whom in 2016 – ISRO
Satellites
and Missions launched by whom in 2016 – ISRO
3. PM Narendra Modi announces which
yojana – Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana
yojana – Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana
4.
SC
wants what in EVMs for fair elections – VVPAT
SC
wants what in EVMs for fair elections – VVPAT
5. New Ginger species with medicinal
properties discovered in – Andamans
properties discovered in – Andamans
10th January
1. Pakistan test-fires first
nuclear-capable submarine cruise missile – Babur-3
nuclear-capable submarine cruise missile – Babur-3
2. Which country launches first
commercial space mission with new
Kuaizhou-1A rocket – China
commercial space mission with new
Kuaizhou-1A rocket – China
3. Which player named as the world’s
best player for 2016 – Cristiano
Ronaldo
best player for 2016 – Cristiano
Ronaldo
4. Nobel Prize Series India Exhibition
in Gandhinagar inaugurated by
in Gandhinagar inaugurated by
–
PM
Narendra Modi
5. On 10th January which day is
observed across the world – World Hindi Day
observed across the world – World Hindi Day
11th
January
1. PM Narendra Modi inaugurates India’s
first international exchange at –
GIFT City
first international exchange at –
GIFT City
2. January 2017 Global Economic
Prospects report released by – World Bank
Prospects report released by – World Bank
3. India’s first Student Startup and
Innovation Policy launched by –
Gujarat Government
Innovation Policy launched by –
Gujarat Government
12th
January
1.
National
Youth Day was observed on – 12th January
National
Youth Day was observed on – 12th January
2. Name of Second Scorpene class
submarine which was launched in
Mumbai – Khanderi
submarine which was launched in
Mumbai – Khanderi
3.
Where
was first gender literature fest of world was held – Patna
Where
was first gender literature fest of world was held – Patna
4. Which state started firstever
Student Startup and Innovation Policy
in India – Gujarat
Student Startup and Innovation Policy
in India – Gujarat
5.
Which
country became first country to ban FM radio broadcasting-Norway
Which
country became first country to ban FM radio broadcasting-Norway
13th
January
1.
India
successfully test-fired Guided – Pinaka Rocket
India
successfully test-fired Guided – Pinaka Rocket
2. Barack Obama surprises whom with
Presidential Medal of Freedom – Joe Biden
Presidential Medal of Freedom – Joe Biden
3. Name the Free-of-cost service to
ferry remains of NE people – Aakhiri Ahuti
ferry remains of NE people – Aakhiri Ahuti
4. Who has been appointed as a
distinguished Senior Fellow of
Atlantic Ocean – Manish Tewari
distinguished Senior Fellow of
Atlantic Ocean – Manish Tewari
14th
January
1.
India’s
first solar power boat launched in – Kerala
India’s
first solar power boat launched in – Kerala
2.
Rudensky,
Sakaguchi and Ramsdell win – 2017 Crafoord Prize
Rudensky,
Sakaguchi and Ramsdell win – 2017 Crafoord Prize
3. Expert Group on SECC submits report
to – Rural Development Ministry
to – Rural Development Ministry
15th
January
1. India inked MoU to construct 3000
Rain Water Harvesting systems with
– Sri Lanka
Rain Water Harvesting systems with
– Sri Lanka
2. Which country took chair of UN group
of 134 developing countries -Ecuador
of 134 developing countries -Ecuador
16th
January
1.
Union
Commerce Ministry launched – SEZ India app
Union
Commerce Ministry launched – SEZ India app
2.
SpaceX
launches Cluster of Iridium Satellites from –
California
SpaceX
launches Cluster of Iridium Satellites from –
California
3. First ever which festival is
concluded in Hyderabad – Asia-Pacific
Broadcasting Union Dance
concluded in Hyderabad – Asia-Pacific
Broadcasting Union Dance
4. Which country hands over two ships
to Pakistan Navy for Gwadar Port
security – China
to Pakistan Navy for Gwadar Port
security – China
17th
January
1.
What
identified as ‘missing element’ in Earth’s core – Silicon
What
identified as ‘missing element’ in Earth’s core – Silicon
2.
IMF
downgrades India’s GDP growth forecast to – 6.6%
IMF
downgrades India’s GDP growth forecast to – 6.6%
3.
2016
T S Eliot Prize for Poetry is won by – Jacob Polley
2016
T S Eliot Prize for Poetry is won by – Jacob Polley
18th
January
1.
Union
Cabinet approves Trade Agreement negotiations with – Peru
Union
Cabinet approves Trade Agreement negotiations with – Peru
2.
Who
is new President of European Parliament – Antonio Tajani
Who
is new President of European Parliament – Antonio Tajani
3. Union Cabinet approves India’s
Membership in the – International Vaccine Institute
Membership in the – International Vaccine Institute
4. Name the Rishi Kapoor autobiography
which is authored by Rishi Kapoor
& Meena Iyer – Khullam Khulla: Rishi Kapoor Uncensored
which is authored by Rishi Kapoor
& Meena Iyer – Khullam Khulla: Rishi Kapoor Uncensored
5.
Second
Raisina Dialogue held in – New Delhi
Second
Raisina Dialogue held in – New Delhi
6. 25 children including 13 girls
selected for – National Bravery
Awards
selected for – National Bravery
Awards
19th
January
1.
Which
country ranked 78th in Global Passport Index –
India
Which
country ranked 78th in Global Passport Index –
India
2. Which actor won People’s Choice
Awards for Favourite Dramatic TV
Actress – Priyanka Chopra
Awards for Favourite Dramatic TV
Actress – Priyanka Chopra
3. Name the professor who did
pioneering work on black holes,
passed away recently – Professor CV Vishveshwara
pioneering work on black holes,
passed away recently – Professor CV Vishveshwara
4. Listing of five general insurance
PSUs at the stock exchanges approved
by – CCEA
PSUs at the stock exchanges approved
by – CCEA
20th
January
January
1.
Who
has been appointed as CBI Director – Alok Kumar Verma
Who
has been appointed as CBI Director – Alok Kumar Verma
2.
CEPI
formally launched at – WEF, Davos
CEPI
formally launched at – WEF, Davos
3. According to UNWESP report India
economy projected to grow by 7.7% in – FY 2017
economy projected to grow by 7.7% in – FY 2017
4. Physicists create a new form of – Hydrogen
21st
January
1. MoU for cooperation in SME sector
finalized by – IORA
finalized by – IORA
2. Who has signed MoU to co-regulate
misleading advertisements in the
AYUSH sector – Ministry of AYUSH, ASCI
misleading advertisements in the
AYUSH sector – Ministry of AYUSH, ASCI
3.
Union
Government clears Tamil Nadu’s Ordinance on –
Jallikattu
Union
Government clears Tamil Nadu’s Ordinance on –
Jallikattu
23rd
January
1. Corporate Social Responsibility
award in aviation sector won by –
Delhi Airport
award in aviation sector won by –
Delhi Airport
2. Which actor will judge the 65th Miss
Universe Pageant – Sushmita Sen
Universe Pageant – Sushmita Sen
3. Jagdalpur-Bhubaneshwar Hirakhand
Express derails near Rayagada in –
Andhra Pradesh
Express derails near Rayagada in –
Andhra Pradesh
4. Record 103 satellites on a single
rocket will be launched by – ISRO
rocket will be launched by – ISRO
24th
January
1. Name the Indian-origin Mauritius PM
who resigns recently – Anerood Jugnauth
who resigns recently – Anerood Jugnauth
2. Which President signs executive
order to pull US out of TPP – US President Donald Trump
order to pull US out of TPP – US President Donald Trump
3. On 24th January which day is
observed across India – National Girl Child
Day
observed across India – National Girl Child
Day
4. India rejects attempts of EU, Canada
for – Global Investment Agreement
for – Global Investment Agreement
5. Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana 2017
is approved by – Union Cabinet
is approved by – Union Cabinet
25th
January
1.
DRDO
successfully test fires – Guided PINAKA
DRDO
successfully test fires – Guided PINAKA
2.
India,
UAE signed how many agreements – 14
India,
UAE signed how many agreements – 14
3. National Action Plan for Children,
2016 released by – Union Government
2016 released by – Union Government
4. Who has been confirmed as US envoy
to the United Nations -Nikki
Haley
to the United Nations -Nikki
Haley
5. 7th National Voters’ Day observed
with theme – Empowering Young and Future Voters
with theme – Empowering Young and Future Voters
27th
January
1.Padma Awards 2017 announced by –
Union Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Ministry of Home Affairs
2.Name of Meghalaya Governor who
resigned from post – V Shanmuganathan
resigned from post – V Shanmuganathan
3.Name of first ever Military
Communications Satellite launched by
Japan – Kirameki-2
Communications Satellite launched by
Japan – Kirameki-2
28th
January
1.
New
system to manage air traffic has been launched by – AAI
New
system to manage air traffic has been launched by – AAI
2. First
ever Women’s Football Professional League was launched by-AIFF
ever Women’s Football Professional League was launched by-AIFF
3. Power Grid Corporation of India
inked MoU with – Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority
inked MoU with – Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority
4. Name of Russian ambassador to India
who passed away – Alexander Kadakin
who passed away – Alexander Kadakin
29th
January
1. Who were appointed as acting
Governors of Meghalaya and Arunachal
Pradesh – Banwarilal Purohit & P B Acharya
Governors of Meghalaya and Arunachal
Pradesh – Banwarilal Purohit & P B Acharya
2. Who was appointed as Chancellor of
Nalanda University – Dr Vijay Bhatkar
Nalanda University – Dr Vijay Bhatkar
3. Name of Exercise of Indian Navy
which began on 24th January 2017 –
TROPEX 17
which began on 24th January 2017 –
TROPEX 17
30th
January
1.
Miss
Universe 2016 title won by – Miss France Iris
Mittenaere
Miss
Universe 2016 title won by – Miss France Iris
Mittenaere
2. Who won 2017 Australian Open Women’s
Singles title – Serena Williams
Singles title – Serena Williams
3.
Who
won 18th Grand Slam title – Roger Federer
Who
won 18th Grand Slam title – Roger Federer
4. Who has been appointed as new Delhi
Police Commissioner – Amulya Kumar Patnaik
Police Commissioner – Amulya Kumar Patnaik
5.
Anti-Leprosy
Day was observed on – 30th January 2017
Anti-Leprosy
Day was observed on – 30th January 2017
6. Cryogenic Engine for Upper Stage of
GSLV Mk III was successfully tested
by – ISRO
GSLV Mk III was successfully tested
by – ISRO
31st
January
1. Who has been appointed as Chairman
of African Union Commission – Moussa
Faki Mahamat
of African Union Commission – Moussa
Faki Mahamat
2. Who is head of Committee of
Administrators to run BCCI – Vinod Rai
Administrators to run BCCI – Vinod Rai
3. Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign
was launched by – Union Government
was launched by – Union Government
4. Who has been appointed as President
of Table Tennis Federation of India
– Dushyant Chautala
of Table Tennis Federation of India
– Dushyant Chautala
5.
RBI
gave Payments Bank licence to – India Post
RBI
gave Payments Bank licence to – India Post
6. Economic Survey 2017 was presented
in Parliament by – Union Finance Minister Arun
Jaitley
in Parliament by – Union Finance Minister Arun
Jaitley
