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Wednesday 25 November 2015
List of Indian Polity General Knowledge Questions Asked in Various Exams.
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- Supreme Court Judges retire upon attaining the age of..
- Who is First Chief Justice of India?
- Total number of amendment in Indian Constitution is?
- Largest Union Territory of India is?
- Total number of seats in Lower House of Parliament is?
- Total number of seats in Upper House of Parliamentis?
- When was the first session of lok sabha held ?
- Who the first speaker of lok sabha?
- Who is Longest serving speaker of lok sabha?
- How many sessions are held in a year in Lok Sabha ?
- Which state has the the highest number of representative in both the houses?
- Who was the first Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission?
- Total number of High Court in India is?
- Oldest High court in India is?
- Which High Court has the largest jurisdiction in the terms of states?
- Second largest judicial complex in the World is?
- First General Election held in India?
- The only person who defeated Indira Gandhi in Lok Sabha election, 1977 is?
- Who hold the record of winning Lok Sabha election with highest margin of votes?
- The President of India addresses his resignation letter to the?
- Which state has the largest number of seats reserved for schedule tribes in Lok Sabha?
- Who is the longest serving Chief Minister in India?
- Which state has no Panchayati Raj Institution?
- Which High Court for the first time in India declared 'Bandh" as illegal?
- Who is the chairman of Kendriya Hindi Samiti?
- Right to Information Act in India came fully into force in?
- Right to Information Act in India applies to all states and Union Territories except?
- Which state has the largest Legislative Assembly?
- Who is the first Predent of Indian National Congress?
- Minimum age required to contest for Loksabha election?
- Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship in India?
- Minimum age required to contest for Rajya Sabha?
- Who got Bharat Ratna Award before becoming the President of India?
- How many members of Anglo Indian Community can be nominated by President to Parliament?
- How many seats have been reserved for Union Territories in the Lok Sabha?
- Maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament?
- Right to Private Property was dropped from the list of fundamental rights by the?
- Which President of India was elected unopposed ?
- Who is the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?
- The Chairman and members of the UPSC hold office for a term of?
- Who is the first Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to return to power after completing a full five-year term?
- Indira Gandhi first appointed in which Ministry in Lal Bahadur Shastri's cabinet?
- When and where was the first EVM (Electronic Voting Machine) used?
- Which Municipal Corporation was set up first in India?
- Nagar Palika Bill was first introduced in Parliament during the Prime Ministership of?
- Which state first adopted the Pachayati Raj in India in 1959?
- What is the intermediate tier of the Panchayati Raj system called?
- Where the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration is located?
- Who is the first Woman Chief Minister in India?
- Who is the first Woman Governor in India?
A. 65 years
B. 62 years
C. 68 years
D. 70 years
B. 62 years
C. 68 years
D. 70 years
A) 65 Years.
A. Patanjali Sastri
B. H J Kania
C. SR Das
D. Chand Mahajan
B. H J Kania
C. SR Das
D. Chand Mahajan
B) H J Kania.
A. 98
B. 92
C. 101
D. 56
B. 92
C. 101
D. 56
A) 98.
A. Delhi
B. Chandigarh
C. Daman and Diu
D. Pondichery
B. Chandigarh
C. Daman and Diu
D. Pondichery
D) Pondicherry.
A. 545
B. 565
C. 530
D. 552
B. 565
C. 530
D. 552
A) 545.
A. 250
B. 210
C. 215
D. 284
B. 210
C. 215
D. 284
A) 250.
A. 15th August,1950
B. 15th August,1952
C. 13th May,1952
D. 12th January,1953
B. 15th August,1952
C. 13th May,1952
D. 12th January,1953
C) 13 May, 1952.
A. GV Mavlankar
B. MA Ayyangar
C. Rajendra Prasad
D. None of the Above
B. MA Ayyangar
C. Rajendra Prasad
D. None of the Above
A) G V Mavlankar.
A. Somnath Chatterjee
B. PA Sangma
C. Balram Jakhar
D. KS Hegde
B. PA Sangma
C. Balram Jakhar
D. KS Hegde
C) Balram Jakhar.
A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 5
B. 3
C. 2
D. 5
B) 3.
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. West Bengal
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. West Bengal
A) Uttar Pradesh.
A. JL Nehru
B. CM Trivedi
C. Ashok Mehta
D. Gulzari Lal Nanda
B. CM Trivedi
C. Ashok Mehta
D. Gulzari Lal Nanda
D) Gulzari Lal Nadda.
A. 32
B. 24
C. 25
D. 27
B. 24
C. 25
D. 27
B) 24.
A. Calcutta High Court
B. Madras High Court
C. Andra High Court
D. Delhi High Court
B. Madras High Court
C. Andra High Court
D. Delhi High Court
A) Calcutta High Court.
A. Gauhati High Court
B. Delhi High Court
C. Madras High Court
D. Patna High Court
B. Delhi High Court
C. Madras High Court
D. Patna High Court
A) Gauhati High Court.
A. Gauhati High Court
B. Delhi High Court
C. Madras High Court
D. Bombay High Court
B. Delhi High Court
C. Madras High Court
D. Bombay High Court
C. Madras High Court
A. 1950
B. 1951
C. 1952
D. 1955
B. 1951
C. 1952
D. 1955
B) 1951.
A. Ram Manohar Lohia
B. Morarji Desai
C. Lal Bahadur Shastri
D. Raj Narain
B. Morarji Desai
C. Lal Bahadur Shastri
D. Raj Narain
D) Raj Narain.
A. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B. Anil Basu
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Khagen Das
B. Anil Basu
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Khagen Das
B) Anil Basu.
A. Speaker
B. Vice President of India
C. Chief Justice
D. Prime Minister
B. Vice President of India
C. Chief Justice
D. Prime Minister
B) Voice President of India.
A. Bihar
B. Assam
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Chhattisgarh
B. Assam
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Chhattisgarh
C) Madhya Pradesh.
A. M Karunanidhi
B. Jyoti Basu
C. Shila Dixit
D. Manik Sarkar
B. Jyoti Basu
C. Shila Dixit
D. Manik Sarkar
B) Jyoti Basu.
A. Mizoram
B. Manipur
C. Nagaland
D. Jarkhand
B. Manipur
C. Nagaland
D. Jarkhand
C) Nagaland.
A. Allahabad High Court
B. Gujarat High Court
C. Kerala High Court
D. Rajasthan High Court
B. Gujarat High Court
C. Kerala High Court
D. Rajasthan High Court
C) Kerla High Court.
A. President
B. Vice President
C. Prime Minister
D. HRD Minister
B. Vice President
C. Prime Minister
D. HRD Minister
C) Prime Minister.
A. October,2008
B. June,2005
C. July,2008
D. October,2005
B. June,2005
C. July,2008
D. October,2005
D) October 2005.
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Nagaland
C. Goa
D. Sikkim
B. Nagaland
C. Goa
D. Sikkim
A) Jammu & Kashmir.
A. Karnataka
B. West Bengal
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Maharastra
B. West Bengal
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Maharastra
C) Uttar Pradesh.
A. Dadabhai Naoroji
B. M K Gandhi
C. George Yule
D. W C Bonnerjee
B. M K Gandhi
C. George Yule
D. W C Bonnerjee
D) WC Bounnerjee.
A. 30 Years
B. 35 Years
C. 28 Yeras
D. 25 Years
B. 35 Years
C. 28 Yeras
D. 25 Years
D) 25 years.
A. 30 Years
B. 35 Years
C. 28 Yeras
D. 25 Years
B. 35 Years
C. 28 Yeras
D. 25 Years
B) 35 Years.
A. 30 Years
B. 35 Years
C. 28 Yeras
D. 25 Years
B. 35 Years
C. 28 Yeras
D. 25 Years
A) 30 Years.
A. Dr Zakir Hussain
B. Rajendra Prasad
C. Dr V V Giri
D. APJ Abdul Kalam
B. Rajendra Prasad
C. Dr V V Giri
D. APJ Abdul Kalam
A) Dr. Zakir Hussain.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 3
D. 2
B. 6
C. 3
D. 2
D) 2.
A. 25
B. 20
C. 15
D. 18
B. 20
C. 15
D. 18
B) 20.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. 2 only
C. Both 1and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
B) 6 Month.
A. 46 Amendment
B. 32 Amendment
C. 44 Amendment
D. 50 Amendment
B. 32 Amendment
C. 44 Amendment
D. 50 Amendment
C) 44 Amendment.
A. Rajendra Prasad
B. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
C. Pranab Mukherjee
D. Zail Singh
B. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
C. Pranab Mukherjee
D. Zail Singh
B) Neelam Sanjeevan Reddy.
A. G L Nanda
B. Devi Lal
C. Charan Singh
D. Vallabh bhai Patel
B. Devi Lal
C. Charan Singh
D. Vallabh bhai Patel
D) Vallabh Bhai Patel.
A. 4 Years
B. 5 Years
C. 3 Years
D. 6 Years
B. 5 Years
C. 3 Years
D. 6 Years
D) 6 Years.
A. Indira Gandhi
B. Manmohan Singh
C. Rajib gandhi
D. Lal Bahadur Shastri
B. Manmohan Singh
C. Rajib gandhi
D. Lal Bahadur Shastri
B) Manmohan Singh.
A. Railway
B. Defeance
C. Information and Broadcasting
D. Finance
B. Defeance
C. Information and Broadcasting
D. Finance
C) Information & Broadcasting.
A. 1998, Maharastra
B. 2000, West Bengal
C. 1982, Kerala
D. 1981, karnataka
B. 2000, West Bengal
C. 1982, Kerala
D. 1981, karnataka
C) 1982, Kerala.
A. Bangalore
B. Mumbai
C. Delhi
D. Chennai
B. Mumbai
C. Delhi
D. Chennai
D) Chennai.
A. Indira Gandhi
B. Lal Bahadur Shastri
C. Rajib Gandhi
D. V P Singh
B. Lal Bahadur Shastri
C. Rajib Gandhi
D. V P Singh
C) Rajeev Gandhi.
A. Rajasthan
B. Karnataka
C. Gujrat
D. Punjab
B. Karnataka
C. Gujrat
D. Punjab
A) Rajsthan.
A. Zila Parishad
B. Taluka Pachayat
C. Pachayat Samiti
D. Gram Sabha
B. Taluka Pachayat
C. Pachayat Samiti
D. Gram Sabha
C) Panchyat Samiti.
A. Shimla
B. Delhi
C. Ooty
D. Mussoorie
B. Delhi
C. Ooty
D. Mussoorie
D) Mussoorie.
A. Janaki Ramachandran
B. Sucheta Kriplani
C. Shashikala Kakodkar
D. Nandini Satpathy
B. Sucheta Kriplani
C. Shashikala Kakodkar
D. Nandini Satpathy
B) Sucheta Kriplani.
A. Vijayalakshmi Pandit
B. Sarojini Naidu
C. Padmaja Naidu
D. Fathima Beevi
B. Sarojini Naidu
C. Padmaja Naidu
D. Fathima Beevi
B) Sarojini Niadu.
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Sunday 22 November 2015
50 Questions List of Current Affairs. How Good Is Your Current Affairs Knowledge?
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- ‘Ek Kadam Unnati Ki Aur’ campaign is launched by which company in Telangana state?
- Which is the most powerful supercomputer in the world currently?
- Who among the following is honored with UN Disaster Risk Reduction Asia Champion?
- India’s first mega silk cluster will come up in which Indian state?
- Which day is observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities?
- What is WT1190F?
- Satya Paul Agarwal, who passed away recently, was related to which of the following fields?
- What is the India’s rank in 2015 Global Hunger Index (GHI) report?
- The term ‘Doha Round of Negotiations’, is related to which of the following organisations?
- National Resource Facility for Bio-medical Research (NARF) will come up in which city?
- What percent of disinvestment in Coal India has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs?
- ICFT- UNESCO Fellini Prize is related to which one of the following fields?
- Satellite EKS Kosmos-2510 was launched by which one of the following countries?
- International Centre of Excellence in Investigation (ICEI) will be set up in which city?
- India’s largest single location greenfield steel project has been commissioned in which state?
- ‘Basel-III reforms’ are related to which of the following?
- Which of the following countries was host to the G 20 summit for the Year 2015?
- ‘Kohvar’ and ‘Sohrai’ are two famous paintings practised by womens of which of the following state in India?
- Which of the following is related to 99th constitutional amendment act in Indian constitution?
- Which two diseases have been reported to cause for highest number of global death of children in India?
- Who among the following Indian personalities is the co-author of the recently released book ‘The Great Indian Diet’?
- ‘World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day’ for Year 2015 was observed on which date?
- Who among the following has written Brahma Sutra, one of the fundamental texts of the Vedanta school of Hinduism?
- Which of the following is the prevaling system for appointment of Judges to High Court and Supreme Court of India?
- What is the India’s rank in Global Gender Gap Index for 2015?
- What is GJ1132b?
- Who was the author of the book ‘Inside IB and RAW: The Rolling Stone That Gathered Moss’?
- Who is the present Secretary-General of Interpol?
- Which of the following condition support Rice cultivation?
- Who is set to become the India’s next Permanent Representative to UN?
- Which one of the following alert is introduced by Interpol on a pilot basis to locate and seize illicit assets of criminals globally?
- On which date, The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for Tolerance is observed?
- Which Indian state will organise the Nypunyam 2016, an International Skill Summit?
- Which country is considered to have the largest reserve of recoverable uranium in the world?
- In context to defence system in India, “Samarth” refers which one of the following?
- With respect to the India-UK Relations, which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. 2016 will be celebrated as the UK-India Year of Culture.
2. Recently, India and United Kingdom have signed Free Trade agreement. Select the correct option from the codes given below: - Madame Tussauds’, world famous Wax Museum, will open its new venture in which city of India?
- In which among the following cities, India’s first AMRIT pharmacy outlet was opened?
- Who among the following is the winner of the 2015 Infosys Prize for Social Sciences?
- Which is the first state to start e-auction of mines in India?
- The 19th International Children’s Film Festival of India is organised in which city?
- Who has won the 2015 Brazilian Grand Prix title of Formula-1?
- Kamala Laxman, who passed away recently, was related to which of the following fields?
- Which one of the following organisation has launched Financial Infrastructure Development Network (FIDN)?
- Consider the following statements about New Pension Scheme (NPS):
1. Non-resident Indians (NRIs) are allowed to invest in NPS.
2. The minimum investment limit per year under NPS Tier-I account is Rs 6000/-.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? - Which country is set to host the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit?
- In context to India’s defence system, “Maareech” refers which one of the following?
- On which date, World Diabetes Day is observed?
- Doyang Lake, famous as a roosting site for longest travelling raptors Amur Falcons is located in which state?
- The SKILLS 2015 – International Conference will be held in which city?
A. Infosys
B. Intel
C. Flipkart
D. Wipro
B. Intel
C. Flipkart
D. Wipro
Intel
Chip maker Intel has launched ‘Ek Kadam Unnati Ki Aur’ in Telangana state. It is aimed at creation of a blueprint for State-sponsored rural India digital campaigns. The company will create a platform where different partners and stakeholders would contribute their expertise or services to the programme. It has set up the first Unnati centre in Mahboobnagar district of Telangana. Telangana is one of the 10 States where Intel plans to roll out the initiative. .
Chip maker Intel has launched ‘Ek Kadam Unnati Ki Aur’ in Telangana state. It is aimed at creation of a blueprint for State-sponsored rural India digital campaigns. The company will create a platform where different partners and stakeholders would contribute their expertise or services to the programme. It has set up the first Unnati centre in Mahboobnagar district of Telangana. Telangana is one of the 10 States where Intel plans to roll out the initiative. .
A. Titan
B. Tianhe-2
C. Sequoia
D. Mira
B. Tianhe-2
C. Sequoia
D. Mira
Tianhe-2
According to a biannual Top500 list of supercomputers, China’s Tianhe-2 supercomputer has maintained its position as the world’s most powerful system for the 6th consecutive time. Tianhe-2 (or Milky Way 2) was developed by China’s National University of Defence Technology and deployed at the National Supercomputer Center in Guangzhou. Its performance is 33.86 petaflops per second (Pflop/s), .It has held the title since June 2013. The Chinese system is almost twice as fast as the next on the list, Titan of the US Department of Energy .
According to a biannual Top500 list of supercomputers, China’s Tianhe-2 supercomputer has maintained its position as the world’s most powerful system for the 6th consecutive time. Tianhe-2 (or Milky Way 2) was developed by China’s National University of Defence Technology and deployed at the National Supercomputer Center in Guangzhou. Its performance is 33.86 petaflops per second (Pflop/s), .It has held the title since June 2013. The Chinese system is almost twice as fast as the next on the list, Titan of the US Department of Energy .
A. Ajinder Walia
B. Kiren Rijiju
C. Shekher Chaturvedi
D. Sreeja S. Nair
B. Kiren Rijiju
C. Shekher Chaturvedi
D. Sreeja S. Nair
Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju is honored with Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Champion for the Asia Region by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). The honour was conferred during the inaugural session of the Asia Leaders Meeting towards Implementation of the Sendai Framework for DRR in Asia. .
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju is honored with Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Champion for the Asia Region by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). The honour was conferred during the inaugural session of the Asia Leaders Meeting towards Implementation of the Sendai Framework for DRR in Asia. .
A. Assam
B. Karnataka
C. West Bengal
D. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. West Bengal
D. Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
India’s first mega silk cluster will come up at Belavadi, on the outskirts of Mysuru in Karnataka state. The silk cluster is a first of its kind initiative, aimed at creating state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities for silk weaving and processing in the region. Initially, the Government of India will contribute Rs. 30 crore towards the project and a special purpose vehicle (SPV) will be constituted for raising the remaining cost from stakeholders. The facility is expected to be completed in 2016. .
India’s first mega silk cluster will come up at Belavadi, on the outskirts of Mysuru in Karnataka state. The silk cluster is a first of its kind initiative, aimed at creating state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities for silk weaving and processing in the region. Initially, the Government of India will contribute Rs. 30 crore towards the project and a special purpose vehicle (SPV) will be constituted for raising the remaining cost from stakeholders. The facility is expected to be completed in 2016. .
A. November 17
B. November 20
C. November 26
D. December 3
B. November 20
C. November 26
D. December 3
December 3
December 3 is observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The annual observance was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations. The theme for 2015 is-‘Inclusion matters: access and empowerment of people of all abilities’. The present Modi government has launched ‘Accessible India Campaign’ also known as Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan to provide universal accessibility to persons with disabilities. .
December 3 is observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The annual observance was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations. The theme for 2015 is-‘Inclusion matters: access and empowerment of people of all abilities’. The present Modi government has launched ‘Accessible India Campaign’ also known as Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan to provide universal accessibility to persons with disabilities. .
A. Humanoid Robot
B. Space Junk
C. Super Computer
D. A Type of Virus
B. Space Junk
C. Super Computer
D. A Type of Virus
Space Junk
The space junk WT1190F (WTF) has successfully landed near southern coast of Sri Lanka on November 13. Most of WTF burned up in the atmosphere. Initially, it was believed as some form of extra-terrestrial related object. .
The space junk WT1190F (WTF) has successfully landed near southern coast of Sri Lanka on November 13. Most of WTF burned up in the atmosphere. Initially, it was believed as some form of extra-terrestrial related object. .
A. Cardiologist
B. Space scientist
C. Environmentalist
D. Neurosurgeon
B. Space scientist
C. Environmentalist
D. Neurosurgeon
Neurosurgeon
Satya Paul Agarwal(70), a Padma Bhushan recipient, an eminent neurosurgeon and secretary general of Indian Red Cross Society was passed away. Since 2005, he had been Secretary General of Indian Red Cross Society and was also the Chair of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Advisory Body on Sustainable Development and Health. .
Satya Paul Agarwal(70), a Padma Bhushan recipient, an eminent neurosurgeon and secretary general of Indian Red Cross Society was passed away. Since 2005, he had been Secretary General of Indian Red Cross Society and was also the Chair of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Advisory Body on Sustainable Development and Health. .
A. 55
B. 65
C. 70
D. 80
B. 65
C. 70
D. 80
80
India is ranked 80th out of 104 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2015. This report’s GHI scores are based on a new, improved formula that reflects the multidimensional nature of hunger by combining four indicators related to undernourishment, wasting, stunting, and child mortality. The Global Hunger Index (GHI) was first released by the International Food Policy Research Institute and Welthungerhilfe in 2006. .
India is ranked 80th out of 104 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2015. This report’s GHI scores are based on a new, improved formula that reflects the multidimensional nature of hunger by combining four indicators related to undernourishment, wasting, stunting, and child mortality. The Global Hunger Index (GHI) was first released by the International Food Policy Research Institute and Welthungerhilfe in 2006. .
A. G20
B. IAEA
C. WTO
D. ASEAN
B. IAEA
C. WTO
D. ASEAN
WTO
The Doha Round of Negotiations are the latest round of trade negotiations among the WTO membership. The negotiations are aimed to achieve major reforms of the international trading system by way of low trade barriers and revised trade rules. The Round was started in 2001 in Doha, Qatar during the WTO’s fourth Ministerial Conference.
The Doha Round of Negotiations are the latest round of trade negotiations among the WTO membership. The negotiations are aimed to achieve major reforms of the international trading system by way of low trade barriers and revised trade rules. The Round was started in 2001 in Doha, Qatar during the WTO’s fourth Ministerial Conference.
A. Hyderabad
B. Kolkata
C. Bhopal
D. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Bhopal
D. Chennai
Hyderabad
Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Health Research in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for setting up of a National Resource Facility for Bio-medical Research (NARF) at Genome Valley in Hyderabad by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR). It will be the first of its kind for quality laboratory animals for basic and applied biomedical research in the country.
Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Health Research in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for setting up of a National Resource Facility for Bio-medical Research (NARF) at Genome Valley in Hyderabad by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR). It will be the first of its kind for quality laboratory animals for basic and applied biomedical research in the country.
A. 6 per cent
B. 10 per cent
C. 14 per cent
D. 18 per cent
B. 10 per cent
C. 14 per cent
D. 18 per cent
10 per cent
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the disinvestment of 10 percent paid up equity capital of Coal India (CIL). After the disinvestment, the Government of India’s shareholding in CIL would come down to 68.65 percent. The disinvestment will be by way of an Offer for Sale (OFS) of shares by the Promoters through the Stock Exchange Mechanism method as per the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Rules and Regulations.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the disinvestment of 10 percent paid up equity capital of Coal India (CIL). After the disinvestment, the Government of India’s shareholding in CIL would come down to 68.65 percent. The disinvestment will be by way of an Offer for Sale (OFS) of shares by the Promoters through the Stock Exchange Mechanism method as per the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Rules and Regulations.
A. Architecture
B. Films
C. Literature
D. Science
B. Films
C. Literature
D. Science
Films
The ICFT- UNESCO Fellini Prize is awarded to a film which reflects the ideals promoted by UNESCO. After the death of Italian film director Federico Fellini in 1993, UNESCO member states adopted a resolution to safeguard the cinematographic heritage. The Fellini medal was first unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival in May 1995.
The ICFT- UNESCO Fellini Prize is awarded to a film which reflects the ideals promoted by UNESCO. After the death of Italian film director Federico Fellini in 1993, UNESCO member states adopted a resolution to safeguard the cinematographic heritage. The Fellini medal was first unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival in May 1995.
A. Japan
B. South Korea
C. North Korea
D. Russia
B. South Korea
C. North Korea
D. Russia
Russia
Recently, Russia has launched a satellite called EKS Kosmos-2510 as the first satellite in a new fleet of 10 EKS military satellites to be launched by 2018 to form a new defence system to detect enemy missile heading towards Russian territory. The EKS (Integrated Space System) satellites fleet will replace Russia’s previous Oko early warning system which had its last satellite launch in 2012.
Recently, Russia has launched a satellite called EKS Kosmos-2510 as the first satellite in a new fleet of 10 EKS military satellites to be launched by 2018 to form a new defence system to detect enemy missile heading towards Russian territory. The EKS (Integrated Space System) satellites fleet will replace Russia’s previous Oko early warning system which had its last satellite launch in 2012.
A. Nagpur
B. Pune
C. Ghaziabad
D. Kanpur
B. Pune
C. Ghaziabad
D. Kanpur
Ghaziabad
The government of India is setting up an International Centre of Excellence in Investigation (ICEI) at CBI Academy, Ghaziabad. The center will train not only CBI and other State and Central officers but also officers from ASEAN and SAARC countries.
The government of India is setting up an International Centre of Excellence in Investigation (ICEI) at CBI Academy, Ghaziabad. The center will train not only CBI and other State and Central officers but also officers from ASEAN and SAARC countries.
A. Karnataka
B. West Bengal
C. Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu
B. West Bengal
C. Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu
Odisha
Recently, Tata Steel has commissioned India’s largest single location greenfield steel project at Kalinga Nagar in Odisha’s Jajpur district. Tata Steel’s 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) plant is being set up in two phases of 3 million tonnes each over 2200 acre of land. In the first phase of the project, more than Rs 25,000 crore has been invested and the facility will provide direct employment to about 3000 people and more than 22,000 have got indirect employment.
Recently, Tata Steel has commissioned India’s largest single location greenfield steel project at Kalinga Nagar in Odisha’s Jajpur district. Tata Steel’s 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) plant is being set up in two phases of 3 million tonnes each over 2200 acre of land. In the first phase of the project, more than Rs 25,000 crore has been invested and the facility will provide direct employment to about 3000 people and more than 22,000 have got indirect employment.
A. Banking
B. Environment
C. Sustainable development
D. Disaster management
B. Environment
C. Sustainable development
D. Disaster management
Banking
Basel III” is a comprehensive set of reform measures, developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, to strengthen the regulation, supervision and risk management of the banking sector. It has to to implemented by countries central bank for growth of banking sector.
Basel III” is a comprehensive set of reform measures, developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, to strengthen the regulation, supervision and risk management of the banking sector. It has to to implemented by countries central bank for growth of banking sector.
A. Turkey
B. France
C. Germany
D. China
B. France
C. Germany
D. China
Turkey
2015 G-20 Antalya summit was the tenth meeting of the G-20 heads of government. It was held on 15-16 November 2015 in Antalya, Turkey.
2015 G-20 Antalya summit was the tenth meeting of the G-20 heads of government. It was held on 15-16 November 2015 in Antalya, Turkey.
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Jharkhand
C. Chhatishgarh
D. Maharastra
B. Jharkhand
C. Chhatishgarh
D. Maharastra
Jharkhand
Kohvar on marriage occasion and sohrai on Harvest occasion in Jharkhand state of India.
Kohvar on marriage occasion and sohrai on Harvest occasion in Jharkhand state of India.
A. Formation of a National Judicial Appointments Commission
B. Amendment of First Schedule to Constitution
C. Promotion of Co-operative Societies
D. To empower the Governor of Karnataka to take steps to develop the Hyderabad-Karnataka Region
B. Amendment of First Schedule to Constitution
C. Promotion of Co-operative Societies
D. To empower the Governor of Karnataka to take steps to develop the Hyderabad-Karnataka Region
Formation of a National Judicial Appointments Commission
The NJAC Act and the Constitutional Amendment Act after receiving president assent came into force from 13 April 2015.The commission is said to be responsible for the appointment and transfer of judges to the higher judiciary in India.However, the act was rejected by Supreme court under Judicial review Doctrine of the court.The Honorable supreme court of India said, the act tend to dismantle the independence of Judiciary and still need many amendments to be done in it.
The NJAC Act and the Constitutional Amendment Act after receiving president assent came into force from 13 April 2015.The commission is said to be responsible for the appointment and transfer of judges to the higher judiciary in India.However, the act was rejected by Supreme court under Judicial review Doctrine of the court.The Honorable supreme court of India said, the act tend to dismantle the independence of Judiciary and still need many amendments to be done in it.
A. Pneumonia, Diarrhoea
B. Measles,Chickenpox
C. Rubela,Whooping cough
D. Rubela,Pneumonia
B. Measles,Chickenpox
C. Rubela,Whooping cough
D. Rubela,Pneumonia
Pneumonia, Diarrhoea
International Vaccine Access Centre (IVAC) has reported in 2015, that Pneumonia & Diarrhoea to be the common diseases for maximum number of death in children of India.
International Vaccine Access Centre (IVAC) has reported in 2015, that Pneumonia & Diarrhoea to be the common diseases for maximum number of death in children of India.
A. Shilpa Shetty
B. Amitabh Bachhan
C. Daboo Malik
D. Mahesh Bhat
B. Amitabh Bachhan
C. Daboo Malik
D. Mahesh Bhat
Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa Shetty has co-authored the book The Great Indian Diet, which is based on the goodness of Indian food.The another co-author is health and fitness expert Luke Countinho.
Shilpa Shetty has co-authored the book The Great Indian Diet, which is based on the goodness of Indian food.The another co-author is health and fitness expert Luke Countinho.
A. 16 November
B. 17 November
C. 18 November
D. 19 November
B. 17 November
C. 18 November
D. 19 November
18 November
World COPD Day is organised each year by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) to improve awareness and care of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) around the world.World COPD Day 2015 took place on November 18 around the theme “It’s Not Too Late.”
World COPD Day is organised each year by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) to improve awareness and care of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) around the world.World COPD Day 2015 took place on November 18 around the theme “It’s Not Too Late.”
A. Swami Vivekanand
B. Adi Shankaracharya
C. Ramkrishna Paramhansha
D. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
B. Adi Shankaracharya
C. Ramkrishna Paramhansha
D. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Adi Shankaracharya
‘Adi Shankaracharya’ born in 788 CE was a philosopher and theologian from India who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta.He explained the key difference between Hinduism and Buddhism, stating that Hinduism asserts “Atman (Soul, Self) exists”, while Buddhism asserts that there is “no Soul, no Self. The government may declare his birth date as Philosopher day.
‘Adi Shankaracharya’ born in 788 CE was a philosopher and theologian from India who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta.He explained the key difference between Hinduism and Buddhism, stating that Hinduism asserts “Atman (Soul, Self) exists”, while Buddhism asserts that there is “no Soul, no Self. The government may declare his birth date as Philosopher day.
A. National Judicial Appointment Commision
B. Collegium System
C. Executive method of appointment
D. Merit selection and legislative appointment
B. Collegium System
C. Executive method of appointment
D. Merit selection and legislative appointment
Collegium System
After the rejection of NJAC, Supreme court have asked to stick to the original collegium system for appointment of judges.
After the rejection of NJAC, Supreme court have asked to stick to the original collegium system for appointment of judges.
A. 75
B. 90
C. 99
D. 108
B. 90
C. 99
D. 108
108
World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index 2015 has ranked India at 108 out of 145 countries. Last year India’s rank was 114. India has moved up six spots. The Index is constructed on the basis of the gap between men and women in each country across four sub-indices, namely, economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. Iceland, Norway and Finland ranked the first, the second and the third respectively.
World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index 2015 has ranked India at 108 out of 145 countries. Last year India’s rank was 114. India has moved up six spots. The Index is constructed on the basis of the gap between men and women in each country across four sub-indices, namely, economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. Iceland, Norway and Finland ranked the first, the second and the third respectively.
A. Super Computer
B. Exoplanet
C. Satellite
D. Electronic
B. Exoplanet
C. Satellite
D. Electronic
Exoplanet
Recently, one of the astronomer at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has found a rocky planet similar to Venus that will open opportunities to study planets outside of the Milky Way. It is named as GJ1132b. GJ1132b is roughly Earth-sized and the closest exoplanet ever discovered. It is called exoplanet as it orbits a star other than the sun.
Recently, one of the astronomer at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has found a rocky planet similar to Venus that will open opportunities to study planets outside of the Milky Way. It is named as GJ1132b. GJ1132b is roughly Earth-sized and the closest exoplanet ever discovered. It is called exoplanet as it orbits a star other than the sun.
A. Ashok Chaturvedi
B. Vikram Sood
C. Shankaran Nair
D. K C Verma
B. Vikram Sood
C. Shankaran Nair
D. K C Verma
Shankaran Nair
Shankaran Nair was the author of the book ‘Inside IB and RAW: The Rolling Stone That Gathered Moss’. He passed away recently. He was former chief of the country’s external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). Mr. Nair succeeded R N Kao, as the chief of RAW in 1977. Shankaran Nair was credited with the success of the 1971 Bangladesh war. Under his leadership, RAW helped find the guerrilla fighters troupe Mukti Bahini and train them.
Shankaran Nair was the author of the book ‘Inside IB and RAW: The Rolling Stone That Gathered Moss’. He passed away recently. He was former chief of the country’s external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). Mr. Nair succeeded R N Kao, as the chief of RAW in 1977. Shankaran Nair was credited with the success of the 1971 Bangladesh war. Under his leadership, RAW helped find the guerrilla fighters troupe Mukti Bahini and train them.
A. Sir Richard Jackson
B. Jurgen Stock
C. Jackie Selebi
D. Ronald K Noble
B. Jurgen Stock
C. Jackie Selebi
D. Ronald K Noble
Jurgen Stock
Jurgen Stock is the present Secretary-General of Interpol. Recently, he was in India for attending sixth Global Focal Point Conference on Asset Recovery at New Delhi. Interpol coordinates with the law enforcement agencies of the all member nations. It’s headquarter is in Lyon, France. Currently, 190 countries are its members.
Jurgen Stock is the present Secretary-General of Interpol. Recently, he was in India for attending sixth Global Focal Point Conference on Asset Recovery at New Delhi. Interpol coordinates with the law enforcement agencies of the all member nations. It’s headquarter is in Lyon, France. Currently, 190 countries are its members.
A. Minimum rainfall 100 cm to 200 cm
B. Temperature range from 16°C – 27°C
C. Land located near river delta
D. All of the above
B. Temperature range from 16°C – 27°C
C. Land located near river delta
D. All of the above
All of the above
All of the above conditions support for healthy rice cultivation.
A. Arun Kumar Singh
B. Syed Akbaruddin
C. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
D. Sujatha Singh
B. Syed Akbaruddin
C. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
D. Sujatha Singh
Syed Akbaruddin
Syed Akbaruddin (1985 batch IFS officer) has been appointed as India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. He will succeed Asoke Mukerji. Earlier, he had served at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Geneva and is considered an “expert” on the West Asia where he had served in various capacities.
Syed Akbaruddin (1985 batch IFS officer) has been appointed as India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. He will succeed Asoke Mukerji. Earlier, he had served at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Geneva and is considered an “expert” on the West Asia where he had served in various capacities.
A. Black Notice
B. Orange Notice
C. Silver Notice
D. Purple Notice
B. Orange Notice
C. Silver Notice
D. Purple Notice
Silver Notice
Interpol has introduced a new international alert called “Silver Notice” on a pilot basis to assist its 190 member countries to identify, monitor, freeze and confiscate assets of criminals globally. Other alerts issued by Interpol are – Red Notice, Blue Notice, Green Notice, Yellow Notice, Black Notice, Orange Notice, Purple Notice and UN Special Notice. Click here to know about types of Interpol notices.
Interpol has introduced a new international alert called “Silver Notice” on a pilot basis to assist its 190 member countries to identify, monitor, freeze and confiscate assets of criminals globally. Other alerts issued by Interpol are – Red Notice, Blue Notice, Green Notice, Yellow Notice, Black Notice, Orange Notice, Purple Notice and UN Special Notice. Click here to know about types of Interpol notices.
A. November 10
B. November 16
C. November 21
D. November 24
B. November 16
C. November 21
D. November 24
November 16
The United Nations (UN) International Day for Tolerance is observed annually on November 16 to help people understand the importance of tolerance worldwide. In 1996, the UN General Assembly invited the Un Member States to observe the International Day for Tolerance on 16 November. This action followed on the UN Year for Tolerance, 1995, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 at the initiative of UNESCO.
The United Nations (UN) International Day for Tolerance is observed annually on November 16 to help people understand the importance of tolerance worldwide. In 1996, the UN General Assembly invited the Un Member States to observe the International Day for Tolerance on 16 November. This action followed on the UN Year for Tolerance, 1995, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 at the initiative of UNESCO.
A. Tamilnadu
B. Kerala
C. Maharashtra
D. Punjab
B. Kerala
C. Maharashtra
D. Punjab
Kerala
Kerala government will organise an International Skill Summit called Nypunyam 2016 in February 2016. It will also organise skill Fiesta to project the competency standards and global employability of youth in the Kerala state to the employers worldwide. The competition is modelled after WorldSkills Competition, which was held at Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Kerala government will organise an International Skill Summit called Nypunyam 2016 in February 2016. It will also organise skill Fiesta to project the competency standards and global employability of youth in the Kerala state to the employers worldwide. The competition is modelled after WorldSkills Competition, which was held at Sao Paulo, Brazil.
A. Canada
B. Australia
C. Russia
D. Kazakhstan
B. Australia
C. Russia
D. Kazakhstan
Australia
Australia is considered to have the largest reserve of recoverable uranium in the world. However, Australia ranks third in terms of production of uranium. Kazakhstan and Canada produce more than Australia. Recently, India and Australia have concluded their civil nuclear agreement. India is the first country to buy Uranium from Australia without being a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Australia is considered to have the largest reserve of recoverable uranium in the world. However, Australia ranks third in terms of production of uranium. Kazakhstan and Canada produce more than Australia. Recently, India and Australia have concluded their civil nuclear agreement. India is the first country to buy Uranium from Australia without being a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
A. Torpedo recovery vessel
B. Offshore patrol vessel
C. Aircraft carrier
D. Amphibious warfare ship
B. Offshore patrol vessel
C. Aircraft carrier
D. Amphibious warfare ship
Offshore patrol vessel
Recently, Defence Minister has commissioned the Coast Guard’s latest and largest offshore patrol vessel, Samarth. Samarth is the first in the series of six 105m offshore patrol vessels. It has been built by Goa shipyard. Samarth has a max. speed of 23 knots and has an endurance of 6000 nautical miles at economical speed.
Recently, Defence Minister has commissioned the Coast Guard’s latest and largest offshore patrol vessel, Samarth. Samarth is the first in the series of six 105m offshore patrol vessels. It has been built by Goa shipyard. Samarth has a max. speed of 23 knots and has an endurance of 6000 nautical miles at economical speed.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. 2 only
C. Both 1and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Recently, the British Prime Minister has announced that 2017 will be celebrated as the India-UK Year of Culture. Presently, India has no Free Trade Agreement with United Kingdom.
Recently, the British Prime Minister has announced that 2017 will be celebrated as the India-UK Year of Culture. Presently, India has no Free Trade Agreement with United Kingdom.
A. Bangalore
B. Chennai
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi
B. Chennai
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi
New Delhi
In 2017, Madame Tussauds’, world famous Wax Museum, will open its new venture in New Delhi. Madame Tussaud’s wax museum is one of the major tourist attraction in London. It’s branches are spread across the world. In Asia, it’s present in Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore and Wuhan. Indian celebrities like Mahatma Gandhi, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor Khan are some of the names who have been featured at the museum.
In 2017, Madame Tussauds’, world famous Wax Museum, will open its new venture in New Delhi. Madame Tussaud’s wax museum is one of the major tourist attraction in London. It’s branches are spread across the world. In Asia, it’s present in Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore and Wuhan. Indian celebrities like Mahatma Gandhi, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor Khan are some of the names who have been featured at the museum.
A. Bhuvneshwar
B. Surat
C. Mangalore
D. New Delhi
B. Surat
C. Mangalore
D. New Delhi
New Delhi
On 15 November, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the country’s first Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT) pharmacy outlet at AIIMS in New Delhi to sell drugs at highly discounted rates. The pilot AMRIT outlet will be managed by the government-owned HLL Lifecare Ltd (HLL), which will sell both drugs and implants at significant discount on market rates.
On 15 November, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the country’s first Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT) pharmacy outlet at AIIMS in New Delhi to sell drugs at highly discounted rates. The pilot AMRIT outlet will be managed by the government-owned HLL Lifecare Ltd (HLL), which will sell both drugs and implants at significant discount on market rates.
A. Srinath Raghavan
B. Amit Sharma
C. Mohan Maharaj
D. G Ravindra Kumar
B. Amit Sharma
C. Mohan Maharaj
D. G Ravindra Kumar
Srinath Raghavan
Dr. Srinath Raghavan is Senior Fellow at the Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi. His publications include War and Peace in Modern India: A Strategic History of the Nehru Years (2010), 1971: A Global History of the Creation of Bangladesh, (2013), and India’s War: The Making of Modern South Asia, 1939-45 (2016). The Infosys Prize is an annual award given in six categories – Engineering and Computer Science, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences and the Humanities. The prize for each category includes a gold medallion, a citation certificate, and prize money of Rs. 55 Lakh.
Dr. Srinath Raghavan is Senior Fellow at the Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi. His publications include War and Peace in Modern India: A Strategic History of the Nehru Years (2010), 1971: A Global History of the Creation of Bangladesh, (2013), and India’s War: The Making of Modern South Asia, 1939-45 (2016). The Infosys Prize is an annual award given in six categories – Engineering and Computer Science, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences and the Humanities. The prize for each category includes a gold medallion, a citation certificate, and prize money of Rs. 55 Lakh.
A. Rajasthan
B. Tamilnadu
C. Jharkhand
D. West Bengal
B. Tamilnadu
C. Jharkhand
D. West Bengal
Rajasthan
Rajasthan government will be conducting the process of e-auction of mines. It is the first state to start e-bidding for mines in India. E-bidding will ensure the transparency in allocation of mines.
Rajasthan government will be conducting the process of e-auction of mines. It is the first state to start e-bidding for mines in India. E-bidding will ensure the transparency in allocation of mines.
A. Kolkata
B. Bangalore
C. Hyderabad
D. Panaji
B. Bangalore
C. Hyderabad
D. Panaji
Hyderabad
Recently, the 19th International Children’s Film Festival of India popularly known as, ’The Golden Elephant,’ was started in Hyderabad on 14 November. Children’s Film Society, India (CFSI) is the nodal organisation to conduct the festival. CFSI organises an International Children’s Film Festival every alternate year in India.
Recently, the 19th International Children’s Film Festival of India popularly known as, ’The Golden Elephant,’ was started in Hyderabad on 14 November. Children’s Film Society, India (CFSI) is the nodal organisation to conduct the festival. CFSI organises an International Children’s Film Festival every alternate year in India.
A. Mark Webber
B. Nico Rosberg
C. Sebastian Vettel
D. Jenson Button
B. Nico Rosberg
C. Sebastian Vettel
D. Jenson Button
Nico Rosberg
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg from Germany has won the 2015 Brazilian Grand Prix title of Formula One (F1) by beating his teammate Lewis Hamiliton. It was Rosberg’s fifth win of 2015 and the 13th of his career.
A. Architect
B. Environmentalist
C. Author
D. Journalist
B. Environmentalist
C. Author
D. Journalist
Author
Kamala Laxman was a noted writer of children’s books and wife of iconic cartoonist and creator of the ‘Common Man’ R.K. Laxman. She was also a renowned Bharatanatyam danseuse and movie star, who began her career as Baby Kamala and then was later known as Kumari Kamala. She was commissioned by the India Book House in the 1970s to pen the Thama stories and tales of Tenali Raman, Krishnadeva Raya’s witty prime minister. The Tenali Raman stories were later memorably serialised and telecast on Doordarshan.
Kamala Laxman was a noted writer of children’s books and wife of iconic cartoonist and creator of the ‘Common Man’ R.K. Laxman. She was also a renowned Bharatanatyam danseuse and movie star, who began her career as Baby Kamala and then was later known as Kumari Kamala. She was commissioned by the India Book House in the 1970s to pen the Thama stories and tales of Tenali Raman, Krishnadeva Raya’s witty prime minister. The Tenali Raman stories were later memorably serialised and telecast on Doordarshan.
A. BRICS
B. OECD
C. APEC
D. IMF
B. OECD
C. APEC
D. IMF
APEC
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies have formally launched an initiative to make financial services accessible to more micro, small and medium-enterprises (MSMEs). The Financial Infrastructure Development Network (FIDN) is a network that brought together experts from the public and private sectors, including international organizations and industry associations, to support APEC economies in undertaking financial infrastructure reforms
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies have formally launched an initiative to make financial services accessible to more micro, small and medium-enterprises (MSMEs). The Financial Infrastructure Development Network (FIDN) is a network that brought together experts from the public and private sectors, including international organizations and industry associations, to support APEC economies in undertaking financial infrastructure reforms
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Both 1 and 2
Recently, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Non-resident Indians (NRIs) to invest in the National Pension System (NPS), under Foreign Exchange Management Act. The subscription amounts shall be paid by NRIs by inward remittance through normal banking channels or out of funds held in their non-resident external, foreign currency non-repatriable, or non-resident ordinary (NRO) accounts. There shall be no restriction on repatriation of the annuity or accumulated savings. Presently, the minimum investment limit per year under NPS Tier-I account is Rs 6000/-.
Recently, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Non-resident Indians (NRIs) to invest in the National Pension System (NPS), under Foreign Exchange Management Act. The subscription amounts shall be paid by NRIs by inward remittance through normal banking channels or out of funds held in their non-resident external, foreign currency non-repatriable, or non-resident ordinary (NRO) accounts. There shall be no restriction on repatriation of the annuity or accumulated savings. Presently, the minimum investment limit per year under NPS Tier-I account is Rs 6000/-.
A. Australia
B. Thailand
C. Philippines
D. Indonesia
B. Thailand
C. Philippines
D. Indonesia
Philippines
For the first time in nearly two decades, Philippines will host the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit in Manila The first time the Philippines hosted the summit was in 1996. This year, under the theme of “Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World”, Manila will push for inclusive growth, highlighting the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which account for more than 97 per cent of businesses in APEC economies.
For the first time in nearly two decades, Philippines will host the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit in Manila The first time the Philippines hosted the summit was in 1996. This year, under the theme of “Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World”, Manila will push for inclusive growth, highlighting the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which account for more than 97 per cent of businesses in APEC economies.
A. Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
B. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
C. Advanced Torpedo Defence System
D. Integrated Submarine Sonar System
B. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
C. Advanced Torpedo Defence System
D. Integrated Submarine Sonar System
Advanced Torpedo Defence System
Recently, Union Defence Minister has handed over Maareech – Advanced Torpedo Defence System developed by DRDO to the Indian Navy. Maareech is a joint project of Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi and Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Vishakhapatnam. It is a state-of-the-art indigenous system for torpedo detection and countermeasures.
Recently, Union Defence Minister has handed over Maareech – Advanced Torpedo Defence System developed by DRDO to the Indian Navy. Maareech is a joint project of Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi and Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Vishakhapatnam. It is a state-of-the-art indigenous system for torpedo detection and countermeasures.
A. November 10
B. November 12
C. November 14
D. November 16
B. November 12
C. November 14
D. November 16
November 14
November 14 is observed as World Diabetes Day. It is jointly organized by the World Health Organisation and the International Diabetes Federation. The logo of World Diabetes Day is a blue circle, which symbolizes life and health. November 14 marks the birthday of the man who co-discovered insulin, Frederick Banting. Insulin is a critically important medication for individuals with Type 1 diabetes.
November 14 is observed as World Diabetes Day. It is jointly organized by the World Health Organisation and the International Diabetes Federation. The logo of World Diabetes Day is a blue circle, which symbolizes life and health. November 14 marks the birthday of the man who co-discovered insulin, Frederick Banting. Insulin is a critically important medication for individuals with Type 1 diabetes.
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Nagaland
D. Manipur
B. Meghalaya
C. Nagaland
D. Manipur
Nagaland
The Doyand Lake in Nagaland is set to develop as an eco-tourism spot for bird-watchers. Amur falcons come to roost at Doyang Lake in Wokha district of Nagaland every year, during their flight from Mongolia to Africa. The falcons travel almost 22,000km every year and come to Doyang every year in millions. They spend nearly a month in Doyang on the bank of the water reservoir of the Doyang hydroelectric project.
The Doyand Lake in Nagaland is set to develop as an eco-tourism spot for bird-watchers. Amur falcons come to roost at Doyang Lake in Wokha district of Nagaland every year, during their flight from Mongolia to Africa. The falcons travel almost 22,000km every year and come to Doyang every year in millions. They spend nearly a month in Doyang on the bank of the water reservoir of the Doyang hydroelectric project.
A. Jaipur
B. Bangalore
C. Ahmedabad
D. Hyderabad
B. Bangalore
C. Ahmedabad
D. Hyderabad
Hyderabad
The SKILLS 2015 International Conference will be held in Hyderabad on November 19 and 20. The conference aims to address the crucial aspect of skill development needed for achieving and sustaining a Clean India. .
The SKILLS 2015 International Conference will be held in Hyderabad on November 19 and 20. The conference aims to address the crucial aspect of skill development needed for achieving and sustaining a Clean India. .
Wednesday 4 November 2015
General Knowledge Questions Asked in IBPS - PO Exam (Evening Shift) 31 OCT 2015
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- What is the full form of C in MICR?
- Constituency of Nitin Gadkari?
- Federal Reserve is the Central Bank of which country?
- Book ‘India the future is now’ is written by?
- Bank with head office in Kolkata?
- What is the currency of Egypt?
- What is the cost for Delhi National Memorial?
- Rupay is launched by?
- Where is BIS located?
- Nobel prize in literature?
- Lima is the capital of?
- Headquarter of Central bank of India is in?
- Betla national park is located in which state?
- Ravindra Jain who passed recently was a famous?
- 1st dec is celebrated as?
- 1st Person to be awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously?
- Who is President of Iran?
- Bi-Monthly Policy is Formed by?
- Chetan Anand is related to?
- Manmoon Hussain is president of?
- International Devel Association is a subsidiary of?
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