Daily current affair quiz 27th Jan 2017

1. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT with respect to "Group Housing" scheme of EPFO?
A. Members can form cooperative housing societies and can use their entire provident fund savings towards buying land
B. They can pay loans to the bank for the same from the monthly contributions received in EPF scheme,1952
C. Only employees with more than 10 years subscription can withdraw savings towards housing loan instead of current 15 years subscription
D. There is no cap on the amount of savings that can be drawn.

2. What is Surajkund Mela of Haryana held for?
A. Animal Trade (esp. Cows)
B. Handicrafts
C. Taking dip in auspicious water
D. Solar equipments

3. Which state has banned polythene bags to promote cleanliness & protect cows?
A. UP
B. Maharashtra
C. Bihar
D. MP

4. Which of the following made a debut in 2017 Republic day parade?
i) Sashastra Seema Bal(SSB)
ii) Black cat commandos
iii) Netra- Airborne Early warning & control system
iv) Tejas-LCA

Choose correct option:
A. ii) and iv)
B. Only iv)
C. Only iii)
D. All of the above

5. Where are Irula snake catchers from?
A. Odisha
B. Manipur
C. Mizoram
D. Tamil Nadu