Answer: C) Xiamen Explanation: 9th BRICS summit was held in Xiamen, China with the theme "BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future".

Answer: A) Wholesale Price Index(WPI) Explanation:

Answer: B) 3.5% Explanation: Seawater or salt water is water from a sea or ocean. On average, seawater in the world's oceans has a salinity of approximately 3.5% or 35 parts per thousand. This means that for every 1 litre (1000 mL) of seawater there are 35 grams of salts dissolved in it.   Hence, The average salinity of seawater is 3.5%.

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: A) ACT Fibernet Explanation: ACT Fibernet announced the launch of 1Gbps (gigabits per second) wired broadband internet services in Hyderabad. It makes the `City of Pearls’ India’s first `Giga City.’ In Hyderabad, the 1 Gb plan will offer at Rs 5,999 per month.

Answer: A) Bill Gates Explanation:

Answer: C) 49% Explanation:

Answer: D) Gujarat Explanation: The 30th International Kite Festival (Uttarayan) will be held in Gujarat from January 8 to 13, 2017. Apart from this, three other international kite festivals will be held in different parts of India viz. Telangana International Kite Festival will be held in Hyderabad on January 14 and 15, the Delhi International Kite Festival from January 16 to 17 and the Belgaum International Kite Festival from January 18 to 22.