- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- Where is the headquarter of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) situated?
A) Paris
B) Dubai
C) London
D) Washington D.C
- “Pure Banking Nothing Else” is the tagline of which of the following bank?
A) Punjab National Bank
B) State Bank of India
C) Dena Bank
D) IDBI Bank
- In which of these states is the Desert National Park located?
A) Rajasthan
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Haryana
D) Gujarat
- who is the current Minister of External Affairs of the Government of India?
A) Amit Shah
B) S. Jaishankar
C) Ravi Shankar Prasad
D) Narendra Singh Tomar
- Who is the current Deputy CM of Haryana?
A) Dushyant Chautala
B) Nitinbhai Patel
C) Manohar Ajgaonkar
D) Manish Sisodia
- In which city is the Salt Lake Stadium located?
A) Pune
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) New Delhi
- What is the full foam of IFFCO?
A) International Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited
B) Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited
C) Indian Farmers Food Cooperative Limited
D) International Farmers Food Cooperative Limited
- Wellington is the capital of which country?
A) Netherlands
B) Canada
C) Australia
D) New Zealand
- Who is the current Governor of Rajasthan?
A) Jagdish Mukhi
B) Phagu Chauhan
C) Anusuiya Uikey
D) Kalraj Mishra
- Pandoh Dam is based in which of these states?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Sikkim
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) West Bengal
Showing posts with label Banking Quiz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Banking Quiz. Show all posts
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 664
Friday, February 18, 2022
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 663
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- What is the capital of Cuba?
A) Zagreb
B) Prague
C) Nicosia
D) Havana
Option D
Explanation: Currency – Peso, President - Miguel Díaz-Canel
- Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located in which city?
A) Hyderabad
B) Varanasi
C) Indore
D) Chandigarh
Option B
- Where is the headqurter of The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)?
A) Paris, France
B) New York, United States
C) London, United Kingdom
D) Geneva, Switzerland
Option D
Explanation: Executive director - Winnie Byanyima
- The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka is located in which state of India?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Kerala
Option B
- Tadoba – Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in which of the following Indian state?
A) Maharashtra
B) Bihar
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Madhya Pradesh
Option A
- The World Rabies Day is held every year on______?
A) September 28
B) March 21
C) July 16
D) November 7
Option A
- The book title “Indira Gandhi: A life in Nature” authored by____?
A) Chetan Bhagat
B) Jairam Ramesh
C) Mahesh Choudhary
D) Arundhati Roy
Option B
- The headquarter of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is located at ____?
A) Beijing, China
B) London, United Kingdom
C) Metro Manila, Philippines
D) Moscow, Russia
Option C
Explanation: Founded – 1966, President - Masatsugu Asakawa
- Where is the capital city of Yemen?
A) Lusaka
B) Rabat
C) Sana’a
D) Cairo
Option C
Explanation: Currency- Rial
- Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium is located in which city?
A) Lucknow
B) Patna
C) New Delhi
D) Pune
Option A
Explanation: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, commonly known as Ekana Cricket Stadium is an international standard cricket stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 662
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- The Asian Athletics Association (AAA) is based in which country?
A) Thailand
B) Malaysia
C) China
D) Singapore
Option D
Explanation: The Asian Athletics Association is the continental governing body for the sport of athletics in Asia. It is headquartered in Singapore.
- What is the capital of Uganda?
A) Kampala
B) Dodoma
C) Kinshasa
D) Kigali
Option A
Explanation: Currency - Ugandan shilling, President - Yoweri Museveni
- The headquarter of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is based in which city?
A) Pune
B) New Delhi
C) Hyderabad
D) Kolkata
Option B
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which is a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India.
- Wanakbori Thermal Power Station is in which state?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Haryana
Option B
- Maharana Pratap Airport is located in which city?
A) Udaipur
B) Gangtok
C) Amritsar
D) Imphal
Option A
- World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on_______?
A) June 30
B) April 16
C) March 24
D) August 7
Option C
- “Jordan Spieth” is associated with which of the following sports?
A) Cricket
B) Football
C) Golf
D) Hockey
Option C
Explanation: He is an American professional golfer.
- The G20 group has how many members as its leaders?
A) 20
B) 15
C) 28
D) 32
Option A
Explanation: Membership of the G20 consists of 19 individual countries plus the European Union.
- Where is the Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium based?
A) Chennai
B) Kochi
C) Bhubaneswar
D) Thiruvananthapuram
Option D
Explanation: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Which city is known as “Diamond City” of India?
A) Bhopal
B) Lucknow
C) Surat
D) Udaipur
Option C
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 661
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- Koli dance is a traditional folk dance of which state?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Assam
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Option D
Explanation: Koli Dance is a most popular Folk Dance of the Maharashtra and Goa states of India. It was created by Kolis of Mumbai.
- Who is the CEO of ICC(The International Cricket Council)
A) Greg Barclay
B) Geoff Allardice
C) Manu Sawhney
D) Hemang Amin
Option B
Explanation: Chairman - Greg Barclay, Headquarters - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Navegaon National Park is in which state?
A) West Bengal
B) Odisha
C) Goa
D) Maharashtra
Option D
- Where is the Renuka Sagara Dam located?
A) Karnataka
B) Gujarat
C) Rajasthan
D) Haryana
Option A
Explanation: Renuka Sagara, also known as Malaprabha reservoir and Navilutheertha reservoir, is a dam and impounding reservoir constructed across the Malaprabha River in the Krishna River basin. It is situated at Navilatirtha village in Savadatti Taluk Taluk of Belgaum district in North Karnataka, India.
- Which of the following bird sanctuaries is not present in Bihar?
A) Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary
B) Nagi Dam Bird Sanctuary
C) Bhimband Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Nakti Dam Bird Sanctuary
Option A
Explanation: Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary is in West Bengal.
- World Intellectual Property Organization has its headquarter at______?
A) London, United States
B) Geneva, Switzerland
C) Paris, France
D) Rome, Italy
Option B
Explanation: Founded – 1967, Head - Daren Tang
- Myint Swe is the president of which of the following country?
A) Myanmar
B) China
C) Thailand
D) Bangladesh
Option A
Explanation: Capital - Naypyidaw, Currency - Burmese kyat
- Reykjavik is the capital of which country?
A) Finland
B) Iceland
C) Ireland
D) Netherlands
Option B
Explanation: Currency - Icelandic króna
- Who among the following will be benefited by Deflation?
A) Salary Earners
B) Pensioners
C) Equity Holders
D) Debtors
Option A
Explanation: It is the opposite of inflation, which is when general price levels in a country are rising. In the short-term, deflation impacts consumers positively because it increases their purchasing power, allowing them to save more money as their income increases relative to their expenses.
- The “Khanderi Cricket Stadium” is located in which state?
A) Odisha
B) Chhatisgarh
C) Gujarat
D) Mizoram
Option C
Explanation: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium also known as the Khandheri Cricket Stadium, is a cricket stadium in Rajkot, India.
Monday, February 14, 2022
Daily Current Affairs 14th February, 2022
Daily Current Affairs 14 February 2022 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.
Saint-Gobain India and the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, Research Park have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a 100 per cent renewable energy, research park.
Marking the first launch mission of the year 2022, Indian Space Research Organisation's earth observation satellite EOS-04 and two small satellites were successfully placed into the intended orbit by the PSLV-C52 rocket from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, a feat described by the ISRO as a "marvellous accomplishment".
Indian Army conducted a first-of-its-kind ‘Hackathon’, giving yet another shot in the arm for proficiency and expertise in the use of emerging technologies, and to delineate the technological side of the armed force.
Israel's Ministry of Transport and Road Safety has announced the country's first certification for unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) to operate in civilian airspace.
Bank of Baroda will acquire Union Bank of India's 21% stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company, a joint venture between Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India and Carmel Point Investments.
India and Australia have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tourism cooperation in the field of Tourism. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of tourism will enhance cooperation and encourage Expansion of bilateral relations in tourism.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) said Debashis Mitra has been elected as its President for the 2022-23 term.
Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, who took power in a coup in Burkina Faso on January 24, has been declared "president" by the Constitutional Council. Chairman of Supreme Court-formed Char Dham panel resigns
Ravi Chopra, the chairman of a panel set up by the Supreme court to oversee widening of roads under the Char Dham Pariyojana has written to the top court saying he wanted to resign as the road ministry was ignoring the committee’s recommendations.
RailTel has bagged the ICAI award for excellence in financial reporting for the year 2020-21 in Public Sector Entities Category. The company was adjudged as winner in the category "plaque".
FICCI's Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE) has taken a lead to mark the launch of Anti-Smuggling Day on 11th February beginning 2022. 'Anti-Smuggling Day' will represent a major step in the fight against the global menace of smuggling. With no country immune to the impact of smuggling and no single sector can be said to be an exception, this day will highlight the mounting hazard of smuggling. It will not only call for attention for creating awareness on this issue, but will also evaluate what more needs to be done at a national and international level in mitigating this challenge.
NATIONAL NEWS
IIT-M Research Park, Saint-Gobain India sign MoU on renewable energySaint-Gobain India and the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, Research Park have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a 100 per cent renewable energy, research park.
- As per the MoU, Saint-Gobain would support IIT-M Research Park with a funding of Rs 1 crore over the next three years.
Marking the first launch mission of the year 2022, Indian Space Research Organisation's earth observation satellite EOS-04 and two small satellites were successfully placed into the intended orbit by the PSLV-C52 rocket from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, a feat described by the ISRO as a "marvellous accomplishment".
- After first injecting EOS-04, the two small satellites INSPIREsat-1 and INS-2TD were also put into their orbits respectively.
Indian Army conducted a first-of-its-kind ‘Hackathon’, giving yet another shot in the arm for proficiency and expertise in the use of emerging technologies, and to delineate the technological side of the armed force.
- The hackathon was conducted in the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow under the overall guidance of the Shimla-based Army Training Command (ARTRAC), one of the seven commands of the Indian Army.
- The event was conducted from 01 October 2021 to 31 December 2021 under the name of “Sainya Ranakshetram”, in collaboration with the Rashtriya Raksha University.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Israel becomes first country allowing drones in civilian airspaceIsrael's Ministry of Transport and Road Safety has announced the country's first certification for unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) to operate in civilian airspace.
- The approval will allow Elbit's drone to fly in civilian airspace like any other civilian airliner, rather than being restricted to unsegregated airspace.
BANKING & FINANCE
Bank of Baroda to acquire Union Bank's stake in IndiaFirst Life InsuranceBank of Baroda will acquire Union Bank of India's 21% stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company, a joint venture between Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India and Carmel Point Investments.
- The government backed lender said that pursuant to a 'Right of First Offer' (ROFO) made by Union Bank of India (UBI) to the existing shareholders of IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company to divest 21% of its stake in the life insurance company and on completion of related processes.
- On conclusion of this stake sale process, the revised shareholding in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company will be Bank of Baroda-65%, Carmel Point Investments India-26% and Union Bank of India- 9%.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
India and Australia sign MoU on Tourism cooperationIndia and Australia have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tourism cooperation in the field of Tourism. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of tourism will enhance cooperation and encourage Expansion of bilateral relations in tourism.
- Australia is one of the most important tourism generating markets for India (ranked 4th in terms of Foreign Tourist Arrivals to the country in 2019 and contributing 3.4% in total tourism share of foreign tourists in the country).
APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS
Debashis Mitra takes over as ICAI President; Aniket Sunil Talati becomes VPInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) said Debashis Mitra has been elected as its President for the 2022-23 term.
- Aniket Sunil Talati has been elected as Vice President of the institute, which has more than 3.40 lakh members and over 7 lakh students.
Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, who took power in a coup in Burkina Faso on January 24, has been declared "president" by the Constitutional Council. Chairman of Supreme Court-formed Char Dham panel resigns
Ravi Chopra, the chairman of a panel set up by the Supreme court to oversee widening of roads under the Char Dham Pariyojana has written to the top court saying he wanted to resign as the road ministry was ignoring the committee’s recommendations.
- Accoding to Chopra’s letter, MoRTH had accepted a double lane paved shoulder (DLPS) configuration for roads that come under the project’s ambit, despite the HPC’s recommendations against it.
AWARDS
RailTel gets ICAI award for excellence in financial reportingRailTel has bagged the ICAI award for excellence in financial reporting for the year 2020-21 in Public Sector Entities Category. The company was adjudged as winner in the category "plaque".
- The award was given by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the premier accounting body which has been holding the annual competition for these awards since 1958.
IMPORTANT DAYS
FICCI CASCADE celebrated 'Anti-Smuggling Day' on 11 FebruaryFICCI's Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE) has taken a lead to mark the launch of Anti-Smuggling Day on 11th February beginning 2022. 'Anti-Smuggling Day' will represent a major step in the fight against the global menace of smuggling. With no country immune to the impact of smuggling and no single sector can be said to be an exception, this day will highlight the mounting hazard of smuggling. It will not only call for attention for creating awareness on this issue, but will also evaluate what more needs to be done at a national and international level in mitigating this challenge.
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Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 660
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- Where is the Kanaka Durga Ammavari Temple located?
A) Visakhapatnam
B) Vijayawada
C) Guntur
D) Rajamahendravaram
Option B
Explanation: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Beirut is the capital city of which of the following country?
A) Lebanon
B) Turkey
C) Iran
D) Cyprus
Option A
Explanation: Currency – Pound, President - Michel Aoun, Prime minister - Najib Mikati
- Where is “Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group” (ANURAG) located?
A) Hyderabad
B) Kanpur
C) Bangalore
D) Pune
Option A
Explanation: Advanced NUmerical Research and Analysis Group is a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation located in Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad.
- Where is the Kozhikode International Airport located?
A) Maharasthra
B) Assam
C) Kerala
D) Goa
Option C
- In which of the following state Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium located?
A) Haryana
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Punjab
Option A
- Who is the chairman of Airports Authority of India?
A) Arvind Singh
B) Anuj Aggarwal
C) Sanjeev Kumar
D) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Option C
Explanation: Headquarters - New Delhi, Founded - 1 April 1995
- The Great Himalayan National Park is in_____?
A) Jammu & Kashmir
B) Utarakhand
C) Assam
D) Himachal Pradesh
Option D
- When is the World Population Day to be observed every year?
A) 08 July
B) 11 July
C) 15 July
D) 21 July
Option B
- Who is the defence minister of India?
A) Amit Shah
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Nitin Gadkari
Option C
Explanation: HQ – New Delhi
- Where is the headquarters of Asian Development Bank situated?
A) Beijing
B) Barbados
C) Manila
D) London
Option C
Explanation: Mandaluyong Metro Manila, Philippines, Founded – 1966, President - Masatsugu Asakawa
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 659
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- The purpose of Black Revolution is _____?
A) Cotton Production
B) Jute Production
C) Oil seeds Production
D) Petroleum Production
Option D
Explanation: The Indian Government planned to boost the production of petroleum by mixing ethanol with petrol to produce biodiesel. This caused a major rise in petroleum production in India which is known as the Black revolution.
- Sattriya is one of the Indian classical dance form originating from which state?
A) Odisha
B) Assam
C) Karnataka
D) Manipur
Option B
Explanation: Sattriya, or Sattriya Nritya, is a major Indian classical dance. It is a dance-drama performance art with origins in the Krishna-centered Vaishnavism monasteries of Assam, and attributed to the 15th century Bhakti movement scholar and saint Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev.
- What is name of the capital of Nagaland?
A) Shillong
B) Aizawl
C) Kohima
D) Gangtok
Option C
Explanation: Chief minister - Neiphiu Rio, Governor - Jagdish Mukhi
- Nashik is situated along the banks of which river?
A) Bhadra
B) Krishna
C) Godavari
D) Savitri
Option C
Explanation: Located in Maharashtra
- Where is the sun temple of Konarak located?
A) Odisha
B) Maharashtra
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Karnataka
Option A
Explanation: Puri District, Odisha
- When is the World Malaria Day observed?
A) 18 June
B) 21 March
C) 11 May
D) 25 April
Option D
- Who is the current governor of Karnataka?
A) Thaawar Chand Gehlot
B) Phagu Chauhan
C) Vajubhai Vala
D) Acharya Dev Vrat
Option A
Explanation: CM - Basavaraj Bommai, Capital - Bengaluru
- The Gandhi Sagar Dam is located in which state?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Maharashtra
D) Uttar Pradesh
Option A
Explanation: Built across Chambal River in Madhya Pradesh
- Which among the following countries is not a member of the Group of Seven (G7) nations?
A) China
B) United States
C) Italy
D) Japan
Option A
Explanation: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- The Bank for International Settlements has its headquarter located at ______?
A) China
B) United States
C) United Kingdom
D) Switzerland
Option D
Explanation: Basel, Switzerland, Founded – 1930, General manager - Agustín Carstens
Monday, February 7, 2022
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 658
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- What is the capital of Dominica?
A) Asmara
B) Roseau
C) Santo Domingo
D) Riga
Option B
Explanation: Currency – Eastern Caribbean Dollar, President - Charles Savarin, Prime minister - Roosevelt Skerrit.
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is an inter-governmental forum headquartered at _____?
A) Vietnam
B) China
C) Singapore
D) Indonesia
Option C
Explanation: The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. APEC's 21 members aim to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration.
- Domkach is a folk dance of which Indian state?
A) Assam
B) Jammu & Kashmir
C) Goa
D) Jharkhand
Option D
Explanation: Domkach is a folk dance of Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand. In Bihar, Domkach dance is performed in Mithila and Bhojpur regions. In Jharkhand, it is Nagpuri folk dance. The women and men of groom's and bridegroom's family perform this dance during all major marriage ceremonies. They form a semi-circle to perform this particular dance by holding hands of each other and lyrics of the song are satirical and full of joy. Nagpuri domkach is further divided into Ekharia domkach, Dohri domkach and Jhumta.
- The headquarter of Catholic Syrian Bank is based in which city?
A) Thrissur
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Chennai
Option A
Explanation: Thrissur, Kerala, CEO - C.VR. Rajendran
- Who is the administrator of Union Territory of India Lakshadweep?
A) D K Joshi
B) Dineshwar Sharma
C) V.P. Singh Badnore
D) Praful Khoda Patel
Option D
Explanation: Capital – Kavaratti
- The Ukai Dam is located in which of these states?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Haryana
C) Punjab
D) Gujarat
Option D
Explanation: The Ukai Dam, constructed across the Tapi River, is the second largest reservoir in Gujarat after the Sardar Sarovar.
- The World Radio Day is observed every year on _____?
A) August 19
B) February 13
C) November 14
D) March 12
Option B
- The Bhausaheb Dayanand Bandodkar Ground is a cricket ground based in which state?
A) Odisha
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Goa
Option D
Explanation: Panaji, Goa
- Pasighat Airport is located in which of these states?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Manipur
C) Sikkim
D) Tripura
Option A
- Where is the headquarters of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation situated?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Bangluru
D) Gurugram
Option A
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 657
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- Honours your trust is the tagline of which of the following bank?
A) ICICI bank
B) HDFC bank
C) UCO bank
D) Indian Bank
Option C
Explanation: United Commercial BankHQ – Kolkata, CEO - Atul Kumar Goel, Founded – 1943.
- Grey Revolution is for ¬¬¬¬______?
A) Petroleum Production
B) Fertilizer Production
C) Fish Production
D) Flower Cultivation
Option B
- What is the currency of Antigua and Barbuda?
A) Dollar
B) Peso
C) Yen
D) Euro
Option A
Explanation: Eastern Caribbean dollar, Capital – Saint John’s
- In which country is the Edgbaston Cricket Ground located?
A) Australia
B) UK
C) New Zealand
D) Sri lanka
Option B
Explanation: Edgbaston Cricket Ground, also known as the County Ground or Edgbaston Stadium, is a cricket ground in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, England.
- World Sparrow Day is observed on which of the following day?
A) 20 February
B) 20 April
C) 20 March
D) 20 May
Option C
- Bisalpur Dam is located in ______?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Kerela
C) Rajasthan
D) Uttarakhand
Option C
- Dabolim Airport situated is in which Indian state?
A) Assam
B) Goa
C) Karnataka
D) West Bengal
Option B
- The World Customs Organization has its headquarter at ______?
A) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
B) Copenhagen, Denmark
C) Cologny, Switzerland
D) Brussels, Belgium
Option D
Founded – 1952,
- What is the capital city of Angola?
A) Luanda
B) Tirana
C) Yerevan
D) Baku
Option A
Explanation: Currency - Angolan Kwanza, President - João Lourenço
- Where is the Ellora Caves located?
A) Assam
B) Rajasthan
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Option D
Friday, February 4, 2022
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 656
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- Who is the current president of Israel?
A) Benjamin Netanyahu
B) Reuven Rivlin
C) Isaac Herzog
D) Benjamin Netanyahu
Option C
Explanation: Capital - Jerusalem, Currency - Israeli Shekel, Prime minister - Naftali Bennett
- Name the Indian city which is also known as “Garden City of India”?
A) Darjeeling
B) Shimla
C) Surat
D) Bengaluru
Option D
- The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is based in which country?
A) Beijing, China
B) Kathmandu, Nepal
C) Dhaka, Bangladesh
D) Kabul, Afghanistan
Option B
Explanation: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are the 8 members of SAARC. It was founded on 1985 and the current Secretary General is Esala Weerakoon.
- Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in _____?
A) Maharashtra
B) Bihar
C) Karnataka
D) Madhya Pradesh
Option D
- Who is the chairperson of Competition Commission of India?
A) Amit Bansal
B) Alok Verma
C) Ashok Kumar Gupta
D) Shashi Rana
Option C
Explanation: Founded – 2003, HQ – New Delhi
- The Moti Bagh Stadium is located in which city?
A) Lucknow
B) Vadodara
C) Bhopal
D) Patna
Option B
Explanation: Vadodara, Gujarat
- The World Theater Day is held every year on _______?
A) May 20
B) April 25
C) March 27
D) June 15
Option C
- Pune is situated on the bank of which river?
A) Mutha
B) Girna
C) Godavari
D) Krishna
Option A
- Sambalpuri dance is a folk dance which has its origin from which state of India?
A) Goa
B) Assam
C) Odisha
D) Uttarakhand
Option C
- What is the name of the capital city of Honduras?
A) Vilnius
B) Vientiane
C) Port-Au-Prince
D) Tegucigalpa
Option D
Explanation: Currency – Lempira, President - Xiomara Castro
Monday, January 31, 2022
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 655
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- Kabeliya is an Indian folk dance from which state?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Assam
C) Haryana
D) Rajasthan
Option D
Kalbelia is a snake charming tribe from the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, India. The dance is an integral part of their culture and performed by men and women.
- The Harike Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
A) Odisha
B) Punjab
C) Uttarakhand
D) Himachal Pradesh
Option B
Harike is one of the most important Wild Life Sanctuaries of not Only Punjab but also of India being recognized throughout the world. Situated on the confluence of the river Beas and Sutlez at the Ferozepur and Amritsar borderWho is the Director of ISRO?
A) A.S. Kiran Kumar
B) Kailasavadivoo Sivan
C) Satish Dhawan
D) B.N.Suresh
Option B
Explanation: Founded – 1969, HQ - Bengaluru
What is the capital of Oman?
A) Sana’a
B) Doha
C) Jerusalem
D) Muscat
Option D
Explanation: Currency - Omani rial
When is the “International Museum Day”observed?
A) 19th April
B) 5th July
C) 22nd February
D) 18th May
Option D
Blocking, Dribbling, Hook Pass are the terms used in which of these sports?
A) Swimming
B) Tennis
C) Basketball
D) Wrestling
Option C
The Singur Dam is built in which state?
A) Rajasthan
B) Haryana
C) Telangana
D) Madhya Pradesh
Option C
Explanation: The dam is built on the river Manjira.
What is the currency of UAE?
A) Euro
B) Dirham
C) Yen
D) Dollar
Option B
Explanation: Capital - Abu Dhabi, President - Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Where is the Gangotri Glades Cricket Ground located?
A) Odisha
B) Goa
C) Karnataka
D) Madhya Pradesh
Option C
Explanation: Mysore, Karnataka
What is the currency of Belgium?
A) Pound
B) Dollar
C) Euro
D) Peso
Option C
Explanation: Capital - Brussels
GA Revision for Banking and Other Exams – 1072
- According to findings of the National Family and Health Survey-5,what is the recent sex ratio of female to males in India?
A) 1020:1000
B) 1000:1010
C) 900:1000
D) 1020:1030
Option A
Explanation: Indicating a demographic shift, the number of women surpassed men for the first time in India with the sex ratio being 1,020: 1,000, according to findings of the National Family and Health Survey-5.
- In September 2021, the Indian Army organised ‘Bijoya Sanskritik Mahotsav’ from September 26 to 29 in which state?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) West Bengal
C) Assam
D) Uttarakhand
Option B
Explanation: Indian Army will organise ‘Bijoya Sanskritik Mahotsav’ from September 26 to 29 in Kolkata to mark 50 years of Bangladesh’s liberation following India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.
- The definition of MSME is based on _____in equipment?
A) Annual Turnover
B) investment in Plant & Machinery
C) investment And Annual Turnover
D) investment in equipment
Option C
Explanation: According to the provisions of the MSMED (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development) Act of 2006, MSMEs are classified into two classes i.e. Manufacturing Enterprises and Service Enterprises. The enterprises are further categorized based on annual turnover and investment in equipment.
- Which application was launched by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on innovation, entrepreneurship, science technology, research and skill for knowledge transformation?
A) CUNSULT
B) DHRUV
C) SHAURYA
D) CONSOLE
Option A
Explanation: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has launched knowledge App and platform CUNSULT. Emphasizing on innovation, entrepreneurship, science technology, research and skill for knowledge transformation, the minister said, conversion of knowledge into wealth is the future.
- In which state is the Gangotri National Park located?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Jammu & Kashmir
D) Uttarakhand
Option D
Explanation: Gangotri National Park is a national park in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand in India, covering about 2,390 km². Its habitat consists of coniferous forests, alpine meadows and glaciers. Gaumukh at Gangotri glacier, the origin of river Ganga, is located inside the park.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually laid the foundation stone of the Rani Gaidinliu tribal freedom fighters’ museum in which state?
A) Telangana
B) Assam
C) Manipur
D) Karnataka
Option C
Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually laying the foundation stone of the Rani Gaidinliu tribal freedom fighters’ museum at Luangkao Village in Tamenglong District of Manipur.
- Ministry of Civil Aviation has released an interactive digital airspace map for flying drone. It demarcates which zones across the country for the purpose of drones operation?
A) Green, Yellow, Red
B) Blue,Yellow.Green
C) Black,Blue,Red
D) Green,Blue,Pink
Option A
Explanation: Ministry of Civil Aviation has released an interactive digital airspace map for flying drone. The map demarcates green, yellow and red zones across the country for the purpose of drones operations.
- In which city’s port,India’s first Radio over Internet Protocol system was inaugurated?
A) Chennai
B) Vadodara
C) Kolkata
D) Surat
Option C
Explanation: In view of a much needed solution for providing effective long-range marine communications, the Radio over Internet Protocol (ROIP) System at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkatawas inaugurated.
- Who called for for adoption of future technologies for grass root policing requirements and development of inter-operable technologies which would benefit Police forces across the country?
A) HarshVardhan Singh
B) Rajnath Singh
C) Jitendra Singh
D) Narendra Modi
Option D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for adoption of future technologies for grass root policing requirements and development of inter-operable technologies which would benefit Police forces across the country.
- World Health Organization (WHO) updated its air quality guidelines for the first time in how many years?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) 10
Option A
Explanation: The World Health Organization (WHO) updated its air quality guidelines for the first time in 15 years.
- Where is the headquarter of International Hockey Federation (FIH) situated?
A) Vienna
B) Lausanne
C) Rome
D) London
Option B
Explanation: Lausanne, Switzerland, Founded – January 1924, President – Leandro Negre, CEO - Thierry Weil
- What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
A) Gadreb
B) Baghdad
C) Tehran
D) Tashkent
Option D
Explanation: Currency - Uzbekistani soʻm, President - Shavkat Mirziyoyev
- Which state was adjudged best performer in inland fisheries by the Union Government?
A) Karnataka
B) Telangana
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Kerala
Option B
Explanation: Telangana was adjudged best performer in inland fisheries, while Andhra Pradesh was named the best marine state in the country by the Centre.
- Which organisation issued master circular on transfer of NPAs, securitisation of standard assets?
A) RBI
B) SEBI
C) IRDA
D) NABARD
Option A
Explanation: The RBI has effected major changes to the norms governing the transfer of bad loans and standard assets by lenders to bring in transparency in the process and to improve liquidity in the system, besides corporate governance.
- Nathpa Jhakri Dam is in Himachal Pradesh. It is built over which river?
A) Beas
B) Ravi
C) Sutlej
D) Krishna
Option C
Explanation: The Nathpa Jhakri Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Sutlej river in Himachal Pradesh, India. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power production and it supplies a 1,500 megawatts underground power station with water.
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 654
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- What is the name of the currency of Argentina?
A) Dollar
B) Peso
C) Won
D) Yen
Option B
Explanation: Capital – Buenos Aires, President - Alberto Fernández
- Chhattisgarh capital city Raipur is situated along the banks of which river?
A) Arpa
B) Indravati
C) Maniyari
D) Kole
Option D
- The Pavana Dam is located in which state?
A) Kerala
B) Maharashtra
C) Telangana
D) Madhya Pradesh
Option B
- Who is the President of International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)?
A) David Rudisha
B) Sebastian Coe
C) Steve Cram
D) Mo Farah
Option B
Explanation: Headquarter – Monaco
- Which of the following is the state animal of Gujarat?
A) Barasingha
B) Blackbuck
C) Asiatic lion
D) One-horned rhinoceros
Option C
- The Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state of India?
A) Rajasthan
B) West Bengal
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Jammu & Kashmir
Option D
- World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is based at_______?
A) Gland, Switzerland
B) Jakarta, Indonesia
C) Kathmandu, Nepal
D) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Option A
Explanation: The World Wide Fund for Nature is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, that works in the field of wilderness preservation and the reduction of human impact on the environment. It was formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name in Canada and the United States. The Director General of WWF is Marco Lambertini.
- When is “World Art Day” observed?
A) May 14
B) April 15
C) July 21
D) August 16
Option B
- Meenakshi Temple is a historic Hindu temple in which state of India?
A) Karnataka
B) Kerala
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Andhra Pradesh
Option C
Explanation: Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her consort, Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva.
- Najla Bouden is the seving prime minister of which country?
A) Turkey
B) Azerbaijan
C) Armenia
D) Tunisia
Option D
Explanation: Capital - Tunis, Currency - Tunisian dinar, President - Kais Saied.
GA Revision for Banking and Other Exams – 1071
- Which company has now acquired a 100% stake in Urja Money Pvt. Ltd., which provides a loan management system through its proprietary solution, CreditMate?
A) Mobikwik
B) Cred
C) Paytm
D) PayPal
Option C
Explanation: Digital payments major, Paytm, has now acquired a 100% stake in Urja Money Pvt. Ltd., which provides a loan management system through its proprietary solution, CreditMate.
- Government of Manipur have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with which company to establish first of its kind center for Invention, Innovation, Incubation & Training (CIIIT) on Industrial Experiential Learning & Development at Manipur?
A) Tata Tech
B) Oswal Tech
C) HCL
D) TCS
Option A
Explanation: Tata Technologies and the Government of Manipur have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to establish first of its kind center for Invention, Innovation, Incubation & Training (CIIIT) on Industrial Experiential Learning & Development at Manipur.
- What is the limit of fund transfer using UPI?
A) Rs 20,000
B) Rs 10,000
C) Rs 50,000
D) Rs 1 Lakh
Option D
Explanation: At present, the UPI transfer limit per UPI transaction is ₹1 Lakh. This limit is enabled as UPI is based on IMPS technology. In most of the cases, the maximum number of UPI transactions is limited to 20. Although the transaction limit per UPI transaction is ₹1 lakh, the upper limit depends on bank-to-bank.
- Who headed the committee to suggest ways for GST rate rationalisation, eliminate inverted duty structure?
A) Ajit Pawar
B) Basavaraj S Bommai
C) Yogi Adityanath
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
Option B
Explanation: After four years of implementation, the Centre and States have initiated an exercise to rework the rates slab under the Goods and Services Tax (GST), with the formation of a Group of Ministers (GoM).
- Who clinched the gold medal in the women’s 25-metre air pistol event of the ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru?
A) Manu Bhaker
B) Avantika Chaudhary
C) Naamya Kapoor
D) Akanksha Chaturvedi
Option C
Explanation: India’s 14-year-old shooter Naamya Kapoor clinched the gold medal in the women’s 25-metre air pistol event of the ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru.
- NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has signed the first green term loan agreement of Rs 500 crore with which bank?
A) Bank of India
B) IDBI Bank
C) SBI
D) PNB
Option A
Explanation: State-run power giant NTPC said its arm NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has signed the first green term loan agreement of Rs 500 crore with Bank of India.
- Where is the HQ of National Hydroelectric Power Generation Corporation of India?
A) Mumbai
B) Gwalior
C) Nagpur
D) Faridabad
Option D
Explanation: NHPC Limited (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) is an Indian government hydropower board under the ownership of Ministry of Power, Government of India that was incorporated in the year 1975 with an authorised capital of ₹2,000 million and with an objective to plan, promote and organise an integrated and efficient development of hydroelectric power in all aspects.
- Which organisation has signed an MoU with the Natural History Museum (NHM) London to work together to collect, study and conserve faunal specimens for science and to create and exchange associated data and images?
A) The Cultural Art Institute
B) Zoological Survey of India
C) Botanical Survey of India
D) International Science institute
Option B
Explanation: The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has signed an MoU with the Natural History Museum (NHM) London to work together to collect, study and conserve faunal specimens for science and to create and exchange associated data and images.The MoU will be for five years.
- Who has taken charge as Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation of India?
A) BC Patnaik
B) Manju Sharma
C) Ravi Mishra
D) Mahesh Sharma
Option A
Explanation: BC Patnaik has taken charge as Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation of India.
- Which became the first local credit rating company to be associated with the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), a United Nations-backed initiative that deals with ESG (Environment Social Governance) credit risk?
A) Cred
B) Stankey
C) Crisil
D) Acute Ratings and Research
Option D
Explanation: Acuité Ratings & Research became the first local credit rating company to be associated with the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), a United Nations-backed initiative that deals with ESG (Environment Social Governance) credit risk.
- Which of the following was introduced to increase ease of bill payments in the country?
A) BQR
B) ABPS
C) BBPS
D) NACH
Option C
Explanation: Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) is an integrated bill payment system in India offering interoperable and accessible bill payment service to customers through a network of agents of registered member as Agent Institutions, enabling multiple payment modes, and providing instant confirmation of payment.
- In September 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.It is being implemented in pilot phases in how many UTs?
A) 6
B) 4
C) 8
D) 2
Option A
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, saying it had the potential to bring “revolutionary changes in our health facilities”.The mission is currently being implemented in the pilot phase in six Union Territories.
- Who has been named Tunisia’s first female prime minister?
A) Namma Bouden
B) Tunis Femisia
C) Jacimdia Arden
D) Najla Bouden Romdhane
Option D
Explanation: Najla Bouden Romdhane has been named Tunisia’s first female prime minister, two months after President Kais Saied assumed executive authority, sacked the prime minister and suspended parliament.
- Where is the “Kalighat Mandir” situated?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) West Bengal
D) Andhra Pradesh
Option C
Explanation: Kalighat Kali Temple is a Hindu temple in Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal, India dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. There are four main Adi Shakti Peethas where one of the body parts of Goddess Sati fell in each of the temples.
- How much amount of loan was approved by Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for expansion of Chennai Metro Rail System?
A) USD 100 million
B) USD 345 million
C) USD 400 million
D) USD 356 million
Option D
Explanation: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a USD356.67 million loan to the Government of India to support the expansion of the Chennai metro rail system.
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 653
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- Lusaka is the capital of which country?
A) Latvia
B) Paraguay
C) Zambia
D) Sweden
Option C
Explanation: Currency - Zambian Kwacha, President - Hakainde Hichilema
- The Santosh Trophy is related to which sports?
A) Golf
B) Football
C) Tennis
D) Cricket
Option B
Explanation: The Senior National Football Championship or Santosh Trophy is a football knock-out competition contested by the regional state associations and government institutions under the All India Football Federation, the sport's governing body in India.
- What is name of the Governor of Uttar Pradesh?
A) Satyadev Narayan Arya
B) Baby Rani Maurya
C) Anandiben Mafatbhai Patel
D) Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Option C
Explanation: Capital - Lucknow, Chief minister - Yogi Adityanath
- International Literacy Day is celebrated on_____?
A) December 5
B) September 8
C) August 1
D) October 2
Option B
- Agra lies along the banks of which river?
A) Mahanadi
B) Narmada
C) Ganges
D) Yamuna
Option D
- Cheraw dance is an Indian folk dance basically of which state?
A) Mizoram
B) Nagaland
C) Assam
D) Sikkim
Option A
Explanation: Cheraw dance is a traditional cultural dance performed in Mizoram, India, consisting of mostly six to eight people holding pairs of bamboo staves on another horizontally placed bamboo on the ground.
- Jagdalpur Airport is located in which state?
A) Chhattisgarh
B) Rajasthan
C) Haryana
D) Kerala
Option A
- Gir National Park is well known for Asiatic Lions. It is based in which state?
A) Gujarat
B) Uttarakhand
C) Sikkim
D) Karnataka
Option A
Explanation: Gir Forest National Park is a wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, western India. It was established to protect Asiatic lions, who frequent the fenced-off Devalia Safari Park, along with leopards and antelopes. Gir Jungle Trail, outside the fenced area, traverses deciduous forest and is home to wildlife including vultures and pythons. The Kamleshwar Dam has marsh crocodiles and birds, such as Indian skimmers and pelicans.
- What is the currency of Algeria?
A) Euro
B) Peso
C) Pound
D) Dinar
Option D
Explanation: Capital – Algiers, President - Abdelmadjid Tebboune
- Amnesty International is based in ______?
A) Vienna, Austria
B) Paris, France
C) Lausanne, Switzerland
D) London, United Kingdom
Option D
Explanation: Founded - July 1961, Secretary-General - Agnès Callamard
GA Revision for Banking and Other Exams – 1070
- The Centre has brought ordinance to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) directors up to how many years?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 8
D) 12
Option A
Explanation: The Centre has brought ordinance to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) directors up to 5 years.
- Who is the author of book Sunrise Over Ayodhya: Nationhood in Our Times’?
A) Amir Khan
B) SulemanAnsari
C) AnilBaijal
D) Salman Khurshid
Option D
Explanation: Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid has said that he never called Hindutva and ISIS same in his new book, but similar as a major controversy continued over the issue.
- Which of the following Payments Bank is the first one to start giving its services in India?
A) Paytm Payments Bank
B) India Post Payments Bank
C) Airtel Payments Bank
D) Fino Payments Bank
Option C
- Judima, a home-made rice wine from which state gOt GI tag?
A) West Bengal
B) Assam
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Rajasthan
Option B
Explanation: Judima, a home-made rice wine from Assam and Sojat Mehndi (Henna) from Rajasthan, has been awarded the geographical indication (GI) tag.
- Where is the Dantiwada Dam built?
A) Gujarat
B) Assam
C) Jammu & Kashmir
D) Madhya Pradesh
Option A
Explanation: The Dantiwada Dam is a mud and masonry dam on the West Banas River near Dantiwada, Banaskantha district of northern Gujarat in India. The dam was constructed in 1965 mainly for irrigation and flood control.
- The Centre issued a notification on extension of the tenure of Defence Secretary, Home Secretary, Director of Intelligence Bureau, Secretary of Research and Analysis Wing for the period of how many years?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5
Option B
Explanation: The Centre issued a notification on extension of the tenure of Defence Secretary, Home Secretary, Director of Intelligence Bureau, Secretary of Research and Analysis Wing for the period of two years.
- When is the International Day of Tolerance observed?
A) November 17
B) November 14
C) November 16
D) November 15
Option C
Explanation: November 16 commemorates the International Day of Tolerance, every year. This is a UN declared day that aims at creating public awareness on the dangers of intolerance.
- Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the country’s first “Sports Arbitration Centre of India” in which state?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Punjab
D) Kerala
Option B
Explanation: Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the country’s first “Sports Arbitration Centre of India” in Gujarat which will serve as an independent body to fast track disputes in the sports sector.
- Who won the 2021 JCB Prize for Literature?
A) Ramesh Bakshi
B) Nanda Kumar
C) Fathima
D) M Mukundan
Option D
Explanation: Mukundan’s “Delhi: A Soliloquy”, translated from Malayalam by Fathima E.V. and Nandakumar K., was announced winner of the JCB Prize for Literature.
- which earth monitoring satellite was launched from California that has recorded human and natural impacts on Earth’s surface for decades?
A) LandSat 9
B) LandSat 7
C) Sat 8
D) Land 9 X
Option A
Explanation: The latest in a series of U.S. satellites that has recorded human and natural impacts on Earth’s surface for decades was launched into orbit from California to ensure continued observations in the era of climate change.
- The purpose of Round Revolution is ___?
A) Horticulture Production
B) Oil seeds Production
C) Cotton Production
D) Potato Production
Option D
Explanation: Round revolution is the revolution adopted by the Government of India for the increase in production of Potato. This revolution is aimed to make the production doubled or tripled instead of single annual increase.
- Who will head the committee that has been formed by the government to investigate Pandora Papers Leak?
A) JB Mohapatra
B) Ankit Jain
C) Digvijay Singh
D) Amitabh Kant
Option A
Explanation: Government said that the cases pertaining to Pandora Papers will be investigated and appropriate action will be taken in such cases as per law.
- Who have won the 2021 KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize for tackling pollution from household waste?
A) Priyank and Varsha
B) Vihaan and Nav Agarwal
C) Vimal and AnkurJaiswal
D) Vikash and Navankur Singh
Option B
Explanation: Two Indian teenage brothers have won the 2021 KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize for tackling pollution from household waste.
- What is the currency of Bangladesh?
A) Taka
B) Dinar
C) Rial
D) Peso
Option A
Explanation: Capital - Dhaka, Prime minister - Sheikh Hasina, President - Abdul Hamid
- Which of the folowing bank has been empaneled as “Settlement Bank “by National Stock Exchange?
A) Bank of India
B) Bank of Baroda
C) Uco Bank
D) Yes Bank
Option D
Explanation:
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