Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani jointly tele-inaugurated the restored stor Palace in...............?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Herat
(c) Kandahar
(d) Mumbai
(e) Kabul
Q2. Name the former CCI head, who will take over as Non-Executive Part-time Chairman of YES Bank from October as the lender has received approval from the Reserve Bank for this appointment.
(a) MK Sharma
(b) Rana Kapoor
(c) Chanda Kochhar
(d) Ashok Chawla
(e) None of the above
Q3. Name the actor, who will be awarded the Chevalier de L'Ordre Arts et Lettres (The Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government.
(a) Ranveer Singh
(b) Amitabh Bachchan
(c) Kamal Haasan
(d) Hritik Roshan
(e) None of the above
Q4. Who was sworn-in as the Governor of Assam recently?
(a) PB Acharya
(b) Banwarilal Purohit
(c) Najma Heptulla
(d) Ajay Kumar Singh
(e) None of the above
Q5. Sports is the flavour of the season, and the Karnataka State government has decided to inject professionalism in the selection of sportspersons for the Karnataka Ekalavya and Life Achievement awards. It has appointed the former cricketer ________ as chairman of the selection committee.
(a) Syed Kirmani
(b) VVS Laxman
(c) Sachin Tendulkar
(d) Anil Kumble
(e) Rahul Dravid
Q6. The Bangladesh Cabinet approved a draft law, with a provision for life-term imprisonment and Tk.1 crore fine for “carrying out propaganda” against the Liberation War and the nation’s founding father _________ on the electronic media.
(a) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
(b) Syed Nazrul Islam
(c) Tajuddin Ahmad
(d) Zillur Rahman
(e) None of the above
Q7. Indian govt's Tourism Ministry has decided who among the following the brand ambassador for the Incredible India campaign?
(a) Sachin Tendulkar
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) Shivraj Singh Chauhan
(d) Deepika Padukone
(e) PV Sindhu
Q8. United States has announced 138 million dollar new aid to which of the following countries recently?
(a) Cuba
(b) Ghana
(c) South Sudan
(d) Syria
(e) Pakistan
Q9. Name the former President of Singapore, who passed away?
(a) Yusof Ishak
(b) Yang di-Pertuan Negara
(c) Utusan Melayu
(d) SR Nathan
(e) None of the above
Q10. Which of the following companies inked pact with Microsoft India to offer telecom and IT solutions for big businesses promoting the demand for IT and cloud services?
(a) BHEL
(b) ONGC
(c) IRCTC
(d) IOC
(e) BSNL
Q11. Name the Managing Director and chief executive of Catholic Syrian Bank, who has resigned, a year after taking over the posts.
(a) Anand Krishnamurthy
(b) Ashok Chawla
(c) Kamal Haasan
(d) Sunil Bharti Mittal
(e) None of the above
Q12. The government is set to ban cash transactions over how much amount as it seeks to clamp down on black money in the economy following recommendations from the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team?
(a) Rs 10 Lakh
(b) Rs 3 Lakh
(c) Rs 1 Lakh
(d) Rs 15 Lakh
(e) Rs 20 Lakh
Q13. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust to sign agreement with bankers for External Commercial Borrowing. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust is located in..........?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Maharashtra
(d) West Bengal
(e) Kerala
Q14. Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal launched a mobile app _________ for farmers.
(a) Kisan Sahayata
(b) Kisan Sahyog
(c) Kisan Vikas
(d) Kisan Suvidha
(e) None of the above
Q15. Who won a double to clinch the title in the MRF Formula 1600 category and a ticket for the Mazda Road to Indy shootout as the fifth and final round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Racing Championship concluded in Chennai?
(a) Purav Raja
(b) Divij Sharan
(c) Dipika Pallikal
(d) Yasir Shah
(e) Vikash Anand
Answers:
Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani jointly tele-inaugurated the restored stor Palace in...............?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Herat
(c) Kandahar
(d) Mumbai
(e) Kabul
Extra Info: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani jointly tele-inaugurated the restored stor Palace in Kabul. Speaking after the inauguration, Mr Modi said, the stor Palace brings back to life a valuable landmark of Afghanistan's cultural heritage. He said, restored stor palace is reminder of glory of Afghanistan's traditions for those who can't see beyond shadows of violence in Afghanistan.
Extra Info: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani jointly tele-inaugurated the restored stor Palace in Kabul. Speaking after the inauguration, Mr Modi said, the stor Palace brings back to life a valuable landmark of Afghanistan's cultural heritage. He said, restored stor palace is reminder of glory of Afghanistan's traditions for those who can't see beyond shadows of violence in Afghanistan.
Q2. Name the former CCI head, who will take over as Non-Executive Part-time Chairman of YES Bank from October as the lender has received approval from the Reserve Bank for this appointment.
(a) MK Sharma
(b) Rana Kapoor
(c) Chanda Kochhar
(d) Ashok Chawla
(e) None of the above
Extra Info: According to YES Bank, Chawla’s appointment is for a period of three years, with effect from the date of joining the bank.
Extra Info: According to YES Bank, Chawla’s appointment is for a period of three years, with effect from the date of joining the bank.
Q3. Name the actor, who will be awarded the Chevalier de L'Ordre Arts et Lettres (The Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government.
(a) Ranveer Singh
(b) Amitabh Bachchan
(c) Kamal Haasan
(d) Hritik Roshan
(e) None of the above
Extra Info: Actor Kamal Haasan will be awarded the Chevalier de L'Ordre Arts et Lettres (The Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government. The Order is part of France’s premier award, the Legion of Honor.
Extra Info: Actor Kamal Haasan will be awarded the Chevalier de L'Ordre Arts et Lettres (The Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government. The Order is part of France’s premier award, the Legion of Honor.
Q4. Who was sworn-in as the Governor of Assam recently?
(a) PB Acharya
(b) Banwarilal Purohit
(c) Najma Heptulla
(d) Ajay Kumar Singh
(e) None of the above
Extra Info: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Banwarilal Purohit was sworn-in as the Governor of Assam in a glittering ceremony graced by dignitaries. Mr. Purohit was administered the oath of office and secrecy by the Chief Justice of Guwahati High Court at the Durbar Hall of the Raj Bhawan in Guwahati.
Extra Info: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Banwarilal Purohit was sworn-in as the Governor of Assam in a glittering ceremony graced by dignitaries. Mr. Purohit was administered the oath of office and secrecy by the Chief Justice of Guwahati High Court at the Durbar Hall of the Raj Bhawan in Guwahati.
Q5. Sports is the flavour of the season, and the Karnataka State government has decided to inject professionalism in the selection of sportspersons for the Karnataka Ekalavya and Life Achievement awards. It has appointed the former cricketer ________ as chairman of the selection committee.
(a) Syed Kirmani
(b) VVS Laxman
(c) Sachin Tendulkar
(d) Anil Kumble
(e) Rahul Dravid
Extra Info: To ensure transparency and avoid political influence in the selection of sportspersons for awards, Minister of State for Youth Empowerment and Sports Pramod Madhwaraj quit the post of chairman of the selection panel. Other members of the panel are Arjuna awardee Suma Shirur (shooting), A.B. Subbaiah and Elvira Britto (hockey), and Dhyan Chand awardee Uday Prabhu.
Extra Info: To ensure transparency and avoid political influence in the selection of sportspersons for awards, Minister of State for Youth Empowerment and Sports Pramod Madhwaraj quit the post of chairman of the selection panel. Other members of the panel are Arjuna awardee Suma Shirur (shooting), A.B. Subbaiah and Elvira Britto (hockey), and Dhyan Chand awardee Uday Prabhu.
Q6. The Bangladesh Cabinet approved a draft law, with a provision for life-term imprisonment and Tk.1 crore fine for “carrying out propaganda” against the Liberation War and the nation’s founding father _________ on the electronic media.
(a) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
(b) Syed Nazrul Islam
(c) Tajuddin Ahmad
(d) Zillur Rahman
(e) None of the above
Extra Info: “As per the proposed law, if anybody conducts propaganda against the War of Liberation and its spirit, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman through the electronic media, he or she will face imprisonment and Tk.1 crore fine or both as punishment.
Extra Info: “As per the proposed law, if anybody conducts propaganda against the War of Liberation and its spirit, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman through the electronic media, he or she will face imprisonment and Tk.1 crore fine or both as punishment.
Q7. Indian govt's Tourism Ministry has decided who among the following the brand ambassador for the Incredible India campaign?
(a) Sachin Tendulkar
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) Shivraj Singh Chauhan
(d) Deepika Padukone
(e) PV Sindhu
Extra Info: Indian government’s Tourism Ministry has decided that instead of getting a brand ambassador for the Incredible India campaign, it will make Prime Minister Narendra Modi the face of the campaign. After analysis and studies it was found that Modi’s popularity can be made use of in the Incredible India campaign.
Extra Info: Indian government’s Tourism Ministry has decided that instead of getting a brand ambassador for the Incredible India campaign, it will make Prime Minister Narendra Modi the face of the campaign. After analysis and studies it was found that Modi’s popularity can be made use of in the Incredible India campaign.
Q8. United States has announced 138 million dollar new aid to which of the following countries recently?
(a) Cuba
(b) Ghana
(c) South Sudan
(d) Syria
(e) Pakistan
Extra Info: United States has announced 138 million dollar new aid to South Sudan. US Secretary of State John Kerry said the aid is meant for food, water, and medicine for those in need.
Extra Info: United States has announced 138 million dollar new aid to South Sudan. US Secretary of State John Kerry said the aid is meant for food, water, and medicine for those in need.
Q9. Name the former President of Singapore, who passed away?
(a) Yusof Ishak
(b) Yang di-Pertuan Negara
(c) Utusan Melayu
(d) SR Nathan
(e) None of the above
Extra Info: Prior to becoming President, Nathan held key positions in the civil service, as well as in security, intelligence and foreign affairs. He was appointed as Singapore's High Commissioner to Malaysia in 1988 and later Singapore's Ambassador to the United States of America from 1990 to 1996.
Extra Info: Prior to becoming President, Nathan held key positions in the civil service, as well as in security, intelligence and foreign affairs. He was appointed as Singapore's High Commissioner to Malaysia in 1988 and later Singapore's Ambassador to the United States of America from 1990 to 1996.
Q10. Which of the following companies inked pact with Microsoft India to offer telecom and IT solutions for big businesses promoting the demand for IT and cloud services?
(a) BHEL
(b) ONGC
(c) IRCTC
(d) IOC
(e) BSNL
Extra Info: The agreement was signed and exchanged by BSNL chairman and managing director Anupam Shrivastava and Microsoft India chairman Bhaskar Pramanik. The partnership will serve government to government, government to consumer, government to business, and business to business segments. Microsoft won the bid for a request for proposal invited by BSNL from companies that have command over this area, strategic business alliances with popular companies.
Extra Info: The agreement was signed and exchanged by BSNL chairman and managing director Anupam Shrivastava and Microsoft India chairman Bhaskar Pramanik. The partnership will serve government to government, government to consumer, government to business, and business to business segments. Microsoft won the bid for a request for proposal invited by BSNL from companies that have command over this area, strategic business alliances with popular companies.
Q11. Name the Managing Director and chief executive of Catholic Syrian Bank, who has resigned, a year after taking over the posts.
(a) Anand Krishnamurthy
(b) Ashok Chawla
(c) Kamal Haasan
(d) Sunil Bharti Mittal
(e) None of the above
Extra Info: Anand Krishnamurthy, managing director and chief executive of Catholic Syrian Bank, has resigned, a year after taking over the posts. The process of selecting a successor to facilitate a smooth transition is in an advanced stage.
Extra Info: Anand Krishnamurthy, managing director and chief executive of Catholic Syrian Bank, has resigned, a year after taking over the posts. The process of selecting a successor to facilitate a smooth transition is in an advanced stage.
Q12. The government is set to ban cash transactions over how much amount as it seeks to clamp down on black money in the economy following recommendations from the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team?
(a) Rs 10 Lakh
(b) Rs 3 Lakh
(c) Rs 1 Lakh
(d) Rs 15 Lakh
(e) Rs 20 Lakh
Extra Info: The government is set to ban cash transactions over Rs 3 lakh as it seeks to clamp down on black money in the economy following recommendations from the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team.
Extra Info: The government is set to ban cash transactions over Rs 3 lakh as it seeks to clamp down on black money in the economy following recommendations from the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team.
Q13. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust to sign agreement with bankers for External Commercial Borrowing. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust is located in..........?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Maharashtra
(d) West Bengal
(e) Kerala
Extra Info: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust to sign agreement with bankers for External Commercial Borrowing. Port projects, including connectivity projects, are critical to developing cargo handling capacity at Ports. With the thrust on port led development under the Sagarmala program, improving viability of projects is critical.
Extra Info: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust to sign agreement with bankers for External Commercial Borrowing. Port projects, including connectivity projects, are critical to developing cargo handling capacity at Ports. With the thrust on port led development under the Sagarmala program, improving viability of projects is critical.
Q14. Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal launched a mobile app _________ for farmers.
(a) Kisan Sahayata
(b) Kisan Sahyog
(c) Kisan Vikas
(d) Kisan Suvidha
(e) None of the above
Extra Info: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal launched a mobile app 'Kisan Suvidha' for farmers. The app will provide basic information on weather updates, crop prices and expert advices.
Extra Info: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal launched a mobile app 'Kisan Suvidha' for farmers. The app will provide basic information on weather updates, crop prices and expert advices.
Q15. Who won a double to clinch the title in the MRF Formula 1600 category and a ticket for the Mazda Road to Indy shootout as the fifth and final round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Racing Championship concluded in Chennai?
(a) Purav Raja
(b) Divij Sharan
(c) Dipika Pallikal
(d) Yasir Shah
(e) Vikash Anand
Extra Info: Chennai hailed Vikash Anand won a double to clinch the title in the MRF Formula 1600 category and a ticket for the Mazda Road to Indy shootout as the fifth and final round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Racing Championship concluded in Chennai. This f1600 category was led by triple-header, Vikashwho clocked 16mins, Vikash Anand wins premier title in National Racing54.111secs and Karthik Tharani were locked on 138 points clocking 16:58.677.
Extra Info: Chennai hailed Vikash Anand won a double to clinch the title in the MRF Formula 1600 category and a ticket for the Mazda Road to Indy shootout as the fifth and final round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Racing Championship concluded in Chennai. This f1600 category was led by triple-header, Vikashwho clocked 16mins, Vikash Anand wins premier title in National Racing54.111secs and Karthik Tharani were locked on 138 points clocking 16:58.677.
