Current Affairs Based on "The Hindu" for SBI/IBPS Exams

1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched ______ satellites in a single mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota making a record.

 25

 32

 12

 20

 None of the above

2. Which of the following state government has launched a Rs. 640 crore project for skill development under which multipurpose training and marketing centres would be developed in rural areas as per the needs of local youths recently?

 Andhra Pradesh

 Madhya Pradesh

 Uttar Pradesh

 Arunachal Pradesh

 Himachal Pradesh

3. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) unveiled the iconic X-57 Hybrid Electric Research Plane nicknamed as?

 Maxwell

 Audix

 Giant

 Loop

 None of the above

4. The computer called "Sunway TaihuLight" that can make 93 quadrillions calculations per second has claimed the top spot on the list of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, designed and made in which of the following country?

 Russia

 USA

 China

 Germany

 None of the above

5. Who would become president and chief operating officer to replace Nikesh Arora of SoftBank Group Corporation?

 Jack Ma

 Takehiko Nakao

 Ken Miyauchi

 Lin Kuei

 None of the above

6. Which of the following Indian company has snapped up digital transformation firm UK-based entity BIO Agency for 40 million pounds in an all-cash deal to expand it's digital portfolio recently?

 RIL

 Tech Mahindra

 TCS

 Wipro

 Adani Group

7. The Union Cabinet approved the mega spectrum auction plan, which is estimated to fetch about how much to the exchequer?

 Rs 5.66 lakh crore

 Rs 12.20 lakh crore

 Rs 7.26 lakh crore

 Rs 15.45 lakh crore

 None of the above

8. To commemorate the 2nd International Day of Yoga, _____________ Postal circle on 21 June 2016 released “Information booklet, Stamps on Yoga” and “12 stamps on Suryanamaskarams”.

 Haryana

 Bihar

 Uttar Pradesh

 Andhra Pradesh

 Telangana

9. The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has sought additional equity infusion from the Centre this fiscal. The specialised lending institution is seeking an additional Rs...............?

 Rs 1000 crore

 Rs 900 crore

 Rs 1300 crore

 Rs 500 crore

 Rs 800 crore

10. Government has extended the date for reporting details of accounts under Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act(FATCA) by six months to.............?

 September 30, 2016

 March 31, 2017

 December 31, 2016

 November 30, 2016

 None of the above

Answers:

1. d
2. e
3. a
4. c
5. c
6. b
7. a
8. d
9. e
10. c