Q1. Which of the following banks raised Rs. 30 billion ($450 mn) by issuing the world’s first ever “Masala” or rupee-denominated bond outside India in London Stock Exchange (LSE), a landmark event that will boost economic ties between India and the UK post Brexit?
a) State Bank of India
b) ICICI Bank
c) IDFC Bank
d) Bank of Baroda
e) HDFC Bank
Q2. How much credit has been approved by the World Bank Board from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Government of Sri Lanka's economic reform program recently?
a) $1500 million
b) $2000 million
c) $500 million
d) $100 million
e) $1000 million
Q3. Name the Mobile payments company, which has announced the partnership with IRCTC's app for power e-cash payments on IRCTC's e-catering app, Food on Track.
a) Paytm
b) ITZ Cash Card
c) MobiKwik
d) iKaaz
e) None of the above
Q4. Which Bank has introduced home loan products for central/ state government/ public sector undertaking employees and defence personnel, whereby they will get the benefit of repaying the loan over a longer period and softer interest rates?
a) Axis Bank
b) State Bank of India
c) ICICI Bank
d) Corporation Bank
e) Bandhan Bank
Q5. Which of the following team have won the fourth edition of STAR Sports-ProKabaddi League by defeating Jaipur Pink Panthers in the final match played at Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad (Telangana)?
a) Patna Pirates
b) Puneri Paltan
c) Dabang Delhi
d) Telugu Titans
e) Bengaluru Bulls
Q6. Global software major, Oracle India has announced a corporate citizenship collaboration with which Bank and launched the 'D-Change' programme which will support education and learning, women's empowerment and rural skills development in the country?
a) State Bank of India
b) Canara Bank
c) ICICI Bank
d) Axis Bank
e) Bank of Baroda
Q7. Who has won the 2016 German Grand Prix title of Formula One?
a) Sebastian Vettel
b) Lewis Hamilton
c) Jules Bianchi
d) Jenson Button
e) Nico Rosberg
Q8. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to launch the facility of travel insurance for passengers who book tickets on its website. The service, scheduled to come into effect from September, can be availed at a premium of Re ...........?
a) Re 5
b) Re 10
c) Re 1
d) Re 3
e) Re 100
Q9. Which of the following Tennis player has won the fourth Rogers Cup championship recently?
a) Kei Nishikori
b) Roger Federer
c) Andy Murray
d) Novak Djokovic
e) None of the above
Q10. Name the person, who has sworn-in as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court.
a) Justice Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale
b) Justice D Y Chandrachud
c) Justice Iqbal Ahmed Ansari
d) Justice Jasti Chelameswar
e) Justice Madan Bhimarao Lokur
Answers:
Q1. Which of the following banks raised Rs. 30 billion ($450 mn) by issuing the world’s first ever “Masala” or rupee-denominated bond outside India in London Stock Exchange (LSE), a landmark event that will boost economic ties between India and the UK post Brexit?
a) State Bank of India
b) ICICI Bank
c) IDFC Bank
d) Bank of Baroda
e) HDFC Bank
(It has a maturity of three years and an annual yield of 8.33 per cent and was more than four times oversubscribed.)
(It has a maturity of three years and an annual yield of 8.33 per cent and was more than four times oversubscribed.)
Q2. How much credit has been approved by the World Bank Board from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Government of Sri Lanka's economic reform program recently?
a) $1500 million
b) $2000 million
c) $500 million
d) $100 million
e) $1000 million
(Sri Lanka has been making steady progress on economic reforms, with the government aiming to create one million new jobs through a reform package focused on improving the country’s competitiveness, transparency and macroeconomic stability. A recent World Bank study, the Systematic Country Diagnostic, highlighted the need for Sri Lanka to move from a largely inward looking and public sector driven economy to one that is capable of unleashing the potential of the private sector – leading to post-conflict economic growth and creating more and better jobs for Sri Lankans.)
(Sri Lanka has been making steady progress on economic reforms, with the government aiming to create one million new jobs through a reform package focused on improving the country’s competitiveness, transparency and macroeconomic stability. A recent World Bank study, the Systematic Country Diagnostic, highlighted the need for Sri Lanka to move from a largely inward looking and public sector driven economy to one that is capable of unleashing the potential of the private sector – leading to post-conflict economic growth and creating more and better jobs for Sri Lankans.)
Q3. Name the Mobile payments company, which has announced the partnership with IRCTC's app for power e-cash payments on IRCTC's e-catering app, Food on Track.
a) Paytm
b) ITZ Cash Card
c) MobiKwik
d) iKaaz
e) None of the above
(The app allows passengers to book and get food from their preferred restaurants, delivered right at their train coaches. MobiKwik is also powering payments for IRCTC Connect, which allows users to book train tickets instantly.)
(The app allows passengers to book and get food from their preferred restaurants, delivered right at their train coaches. MobiKwik is also powering payments for IRCTC Connect, which allows users to book train tickets instantly.)
Q4. Which Bank has introduced home loan products for central/ state government/ public sector undertaking employees and defence personnel, whereby they will get the benefit of repaying the loan over a longer period and softer interest rates?
a) Axis Bank
b) State Bank of India
c) ICICI Bank
d) Corporation Bank
e) Bandhan Bank
(Government employees will have the flexibility of repaying home loan up to the age of 75 years. Under existing Home Loan schemes, repayment is normally available up to the age of 70 years only. The bank has introduced ‘Privilege Home Loan’ for government employees and ‘Shaurya Home Loan’ for Defence Personnel with pensionable service.)
(Government employees will have the flexibility of repaying home loan up to the age of 75 years. Under existing Home Loan schemes, repayment is normally available up to the age of 70 years only. The bank has introduced ‘Privilege Home Loan’ for government employees and ‘Shaurya Home Loan’ for Defence Personnel with pensionable service.)
Q5. Which of the following team have won the fourth edition of STAR Sports-ProKabaddi League by defeating Jaipur Pink Panthers in the final match played at Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad (Telangana)?
a) Patna Pirates
b) Puneri Paltan
c) Dabang Delhi
d) Telugu Titans
e) Bengaluru Bulls
(Patna, who were the champions of season 3, dominated the game right from the first whistle. With this Patna, the unit made history as they became the only team to lift the trophy twice in the tournament’s history of four editions. The Puneri Paltan was placed at the third place in this edition after they defeated Telugu Titans.)
(Patna, who were the champions of season 3, dominated the game right from the first whistle. With this Patna, the unit made history as they became the only team to lift the trophy twice in the tournament’s history of four editions. The Puneri Paltan was placed at the third place in this edition after they defeated Telugu Titans.)
Q6. Global software major, Oracle India has announced a corporate citizenship collaboration with which Bank and launched the 'D-Change' programme which will support education and learning, women's empowerment and rural skills development in the country?
a) State Bank of India
b) Canara Bank
c) ICICI Bank
d) Axis Bank
e) Bank of Baroda
Q7. Who has won the 2016 German Grand Prix title of Formula One?
a) Sebastian Vettel
b) Lewis Hamilton
c) Jules Bianchi
d) Jenson Button
e) Nico Rosberg
(Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has won the 2016 German Grand Prix title of Formula One. It was his fourth consecutive win in the 2016 season and overall fifth title of the 2016 season. Prior to this he has also won the German Grand Prix of F1 in the year 2008 and in 2011. This is his third win of the German Grand Prix of Formula One. Earlier in 2016 season, he had won Monaco (May 2016), Canadian (June 2016), Austrian (July 2016), British (July 2016) and Hungarian (July 2016) Grand Prixes.)
(Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has won the 2016 German Grand Prix title of Formula One. It was his fourth consecutive win in the 2016 season and overall fifth title of the 2016 season. Prior to this he has also won the German Grand Prix of F1 in the year 2008 and in 2011. This is his third win of the German Grand Prix of Formula One. Earlier in 2016 season, he had won Monaco (May 2016), Canadian (June 2016), Austrian (July 2016), British (July 2016) and Hungarian (July 2016) Grand Prixes.)
Q8. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to launch the facility of travel insurance for passengers who book tickets on its website. The service, scheduled to come into effect from September, can be availed at a premium of Re ...........?
a) Re 5
b) Re 10
c) Re 1
d) Re 3
e) Re 100
(According to the statement issued by the IRCTC, the scheme offers passengers or their families compensation of up to Rs 10 lakh in the event of death or permanent total disability, Rs 7.5 lakh for permanent partial disability, up to Rs 2 lakh for hospitalisation expenses.)
(According to the statement issued by the IRCTC, the scheme offers passengers or their families compensation of up to Rs 10 lakh in the event of death or permanent total disability, Rs 7.5 lakh for permanent partial disability, up to Rs 2 lakh for hospitalisation expenses.)
Q9. Which of the following Tennis player has won the fourth Rogers Cup championship recently?
a) Kei Nishikori
b) Roger Federer
c) Andy Murray
d) Novak Djokovic
e) None of the above
(World number one Novak Djokovic defeated Japan's Kei Nishikori in the final of the Rogers Cup in Toronto. Djokovic secured a 6-3 7-5 victory against Nishikori. Djokovic, a 12-time grand slam champion, will now turn his focus to the Rio Olympics.)
(World number one Novak Djokovic defeated Japan's Kei Nishikori in the final of the Rogers Cup in Toronto. Djokovic secured a 6-3 7-5 victory against Nishikori. Djokovic, a 12-time grand slam champion, will now turn his focus to the Rio Olympics.)
Q10. Name the person, who has sworn-in as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court.
a) Justice Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale
b) Justice D Y Chandrachud
c) Justice Iqbal Ahmed Ansari
d) Justice Jasti Chelameswar
e) Justice Madan Bhimarao Lokur
(Justice Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale has sworn-in as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court. His oath of the office was administered by Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik. The post had been vacant since May this year when Justice Bhosale's predecessor, Justice D Y Chandrachud, was elevated to the Supreme Court.)
