Answer: B) 325 Explanation: The Indian Government awarded 325 routes to airlines as well as helicopter operators under its regional connectivity scheme (RCS) with an emphasis on enhancing flight services to hilly and remote areas, including Kargil under the Regional air Connectivity Scheme (RCS) — Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN-2). In the UDAN - 1 it has 128 routes.

Answer: D) Axis Bank Explanation:

Answer: B) Mahesh Kumar Jain Explanation: Mahesh Kumar Jain was appointed as MD and CEO of IDBI bank in April 2017.

Answer: B) Mysuru Explanation: India’s first smartcard-based Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) initiative has launched in Mysuru, Karnataka on June 4, 2017. The cost of the project, partly funded by World Bank’s Global Environmental Facility, for the next six years is Rs 20.5 crore, covering the maintenance of the docking stations and bicycles. About 450 bicycles will be available for public use in the city. To rent a bicycle, the citizens of Mysuru or tourists need to register themselves either online or by visiting one of the six registration centres situated close to tourism centres and obtain a smart card after paying Rs. 350, including a refundable deposit of Rs. 250. Though the use of the bicycle is free for the first one hour, the users will have to pay a nominal fee of Rs. 5 for two hours, Rs. 10 for three hours and so on.

Answer: B) Ferdinand de Lesseps Explanation: The Suez Canal in Egypt, is a 101 mile long canal that connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Gulf of Suez, a northern branch of the Red Sea. It was built in 1869 by Ferdinand de Lesseps.

Answer: D) Israel Explanation:

Answer: A) Northern Viper Explanation:

Answer: B) Hyderabad Explanation: According to the Mercer’s 19th annual Quality of Living survey released Hyderabad emerged as the best city in terms of living standards among Indian cities for the third year in a row.