You Are On Multi Choice Question Bank SET 293
14651. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding recent policy around Minority: 1. Indian Government to allow Hindu minority communities of Pakistan, staying in India will buy property & open bank accounts. 2. The number of minority refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan living in India is 24 Lakhs.
14652. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding EPF norms: 1. EPF members have three more months to withdraw the entire balance in their EPF accounts. 2. The government has decided to defer new rules restricting PF withdrawals till retirement. 3. The restrictions will now apply from 1st September 2016 instead of 1st May 2016.
14653. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding Laureus World Sports Awards: Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have bagged the sportsman and sportswoman of the year Laureus World Sports Awards. American golfer Jordan Spieth clinched the breakthrough of the year award. Lionel Messi was the team athlete of the year.
14654. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding GeoSmart India 2016: It is organised in Bengaluru, India. It is the biggest geospatial conference in South Asia . It is to discuss the potential of geospatial technologies and its applications for India’s economic development.
14655. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding Katoch panel: It is a committee headed by V M Katoch, Secretary of Health Research. It is set up by the government to suggest ways to reduce the dependency on bulk drug imports from the US. The Committee recommended the establishment of mega parks for APIs with common facilities.
14656. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding Tintorang Azooka Life Sciences has built the world's first food-grade DNA/RNA stain named as Tintorang. 2. It aims to reduce the time taken to diagnose conditions such as HIV to a day from 45 days at present Azooka is the Indian Institute of Science’s startup.
14657. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding recent MoU between Indian and Mauritius: India, Mauritius sign MoU to promote Traditional Medicine and Homoeopathy recently. 2. The MoU was signed during the visit of MoS of AYUSH, Shri J P Nada to Mauritius. 3. It envisages exchange of experts, supply of traditional medicinal substances, joint research and development and recognition of the traditional systems of health and medicine in both countries.
14658. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding Brazilian parliament: The Brazilian Parliament’s lower house has voted in favour of impeaching President Dilma Rousseff. 2. The two-third majorities required by law have voted in favour of impeachment. Only 140 lawmakers have voted against it out of 530 legislators.
14659. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding e-KYC: 1. Department of Telecom is planning to issue e-KYC norms. It will help in activating mobile phone connections in a few minutes. 3. The government has been working on Aadhaar linked verification of subscribers.
14660. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding Gurgaon/Mewat: 1. Haryana Government has renamed Gurgaon as Gurugram. The Government has also renamed Mewat as Nuh. 3. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has accorded approval to it.
14661. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding Masala Bond: 1. RBI has reduced the minimum tenure of Masala bonds to 3 years. 2. The maximum amount a single issuer can raise through masala bonds is Rs.5,000 crore. The investor has to pay 4% withholding tax. 4. Masala bonds are issued in rupees but can be settled in US dollars.
14662. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding recent agreement with Germany 1. India has signed an agreement with Germany to attain the pristine status of Ganga by adopting river basin management strategies. 2. The agreement was signed between Ministry of Water Resources and German International Cooperation in New Delhi. 3. The duration of the project is two years and the German contribution to the project will be to the tune of 25.5 crore rupees.
14663. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding recent announcement by Cabinet: Indian Cabinet approved an agreement between India & UAE on cooperation in preventing and combating of Human Trafficking. 2. The cabinet also approves the proposal of India adopting the Statute of the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network. 3. The Union Cabinet was chaired by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
14664. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding recent IMF growth projection: 1. IMF has projected India's growth to notch up to 7.5 percent in 2016-17. 2. India is overtaking China's GDP by more than 1.5 percent. The growth forecast has been released in it World economic Outlook reports.
14665. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding remittance report: 1. India has remained the world's largest remittance recipient in 2015. In 2015, India has attracted about 69 billion US dollars in remittances, down from 70 billion in 2014. India is followed by China with the remittances of 67 billion US dollars.
14666. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding the Prohibition of Social Boycott Bill: 1. Madhya Pradesh Government has unanimously passed the Prohibition of Social Boycott Bill. 2. The bill seeks to crack down on extra-judicial bodies like caste and community panchayats. There is the provision of seven years in prison or fine up to 5 lakh rupees or both as maximum punishment.
14667. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding Yellow Virus: 1. Yellow fever is an acute viral disease. 2. It is spread primarily by mosquitoes of the Aedes aegypti species. The virus is a DNA virus of the genus Flavivirus. Its recent outbreaks occur in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
14668. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan: 1. Indian Government has launched the Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan recently. The programme on the occasion of 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar. It aims to strengthen Panchayati Raj in villages and ensure social harmony.
14669. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding 3rd Asia Ministerial Conference: It was on the Tiger Conservation and began in New Delhi. The conference was launched by PM Narendra Modi. It is a 7-day conference.
14670. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding Committee on Content Regulation: 1. Information and Broadcasting Ministry has formed committee for content regulation of government advertising. The committee consists of 3 members. The Committee will be chaired by Former Chief Election Commissioner B B Tandon.
14671. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding Jan Aushadhi scheme: It aims to provide low-cost generic medicines. A total 278 Jan Aushadhi stores are functional in the country. Health Ministry has decided that 3000 such stores will be opened and 600 medicines will be available in these stores.
14672. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding MoU between India and Maldives: 1. India and Maldives have signed 7 agreements in different sectors. The agreement includes avoidance of double taxation, conservation and restoration of an ancient mosque, tourism and defence. The MoU signed after bi-lateral talks between PM Narendra Modi & Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.
14673. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding Tiger's global Census: It is released by the World Wildlife Fund. 2. The recent tiger data revealed that there are about 3,890 tigers in the world. The tigers population has been increased for the first time 20 in years. India has the maximum tiger population of 2226 tigers.
14674. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding Unified Payments Interface (UPI): Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan has launched the Unified Payments Interface. It is a channel that powers multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application (of any bank)of a participating bank. The interface is the advanced version of NPCI’s Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) which is a 245300 funds transfer service.
14675. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding World Bank's economic growth forecast: 1. World Bank slashed the economic growth forecasts for developing East Asia and Pacific for 2016, 2017. The WB expects China to grow 6.4 percent in 2016 and 6.5 percent in 2017. The World Bank is based in Washington, D.C.
14676. Consider the following statements regarding North East-ASEAN Business Summit: 1. It begins in Imphal. It is a 7-days summit It is jointly organised by MCID in collaboration MEA & DoNER, ICC & ICSI.
14677. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding 6th Asian Awards: 1. Mother Teresa has been posthumously conferred with the UK’s prestigious Founders Award 2016. 2. The 6th Asian Awards takes place in Italy, UK. 3. Leading NRI entrepreneur and philanthropist Rami Ranger has won the award for its outstanding contribution in community services.
14678. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding NFC: 1. Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), Hyderabad has set a new world record with production of 1503 metric tonnes (MT) of nuclear fuel in 2015-16. 2. NFC Hyderabad is a part of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). 3. Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) was established in 1973.
14679. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding OROP: 1. Recently, Union Cabinet also gave ex-post facto approval for implementation of OROP. 2. A total 2,861 crore rupees have been given to 15.91 lakh defence pensioners under OROP. The government will pay more than 17,925 crore rupees as arrears.
14680. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding Rajasthan Urban Lan Bill, 2016: 1. Rajasthan State Assembly has passed the Rajasthan Urban Land (Certification of Titles) Bills 2016. 2. Rajasthan has become the third state in India to pass land title bill. 3. The state government will set up an authority which will be headed by an IAS.
14681. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding recent DA announcement: Indian Government has hiked 6% DA for Central Government Employees. Now, the DA stood at 125% of the Basic pay. It will be applied from the 1st July 2016.
14682. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding recent Forbes Asia's 50 Power Businesswomen list: 1. Nita Ambani has been named the most powerful businesswoman in Asia. 2. Arundhati Bhattacharya has been ranked third on the 2016 ‘Asia’s 50 Power Businesswomen’ list The list has been released by Forbes.
14683. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding recent National Energy Efficient Agriculture Pumps Programme: 1. Union Minister Piyush Goyal has launched two schemes in Uttar Pradesh. In National Energy Efficient Agriculture Pumps Programme will help farmers in replacing old agricultural pumps with the new energy efficient agricultural pumps. In National Energy Efficient Fan Programme- ceiling fans of 5-star rating with 50 Watt capacity from leading companies will be provided to the consumers.
14684. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding recent Union Cabinet meeting: 1. Union Cabinet has allowed public sector oil companies to have their own independent crude import policy based on their commercial requirements. 2. The Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. The Cabinet has given its approval to replace the existing policy by vesting oil PSUs with power to evolve their own policies.
14685. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding recent WTO forecast: 1. World Trade Organization has revised its 2016 global trade forecast. It has decreased the forecast by more than 1% to 3.2%. WTO is an intergovernmental organization and has HQ in Geneva.
14686. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding RBI's first bi-monthly policy for the year 2016-17: 1. The RBI has cut key interest rates by 25 basis points. The CRR has remained unchanged at 23%. 3. The rate at which RBI lends to the financial system has come down to 6.5 percent. 4. The rate at which banks can keep excess funds with the RBI was hiked to 6 percent.
14687. Consider the following statements regarding new Income Tax Return Norms: IT department introduces a new set of Income Tax Return (ITR) forms for the assessment year 2017-18. People with Income above 30 lakhs rupees will have to disclose their costly assets. The norms were imposed from 1st April 2016. 4. The startups will get 100 percent tax exemption for three years. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
14688. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct: 1. India ranks sixth among the world's Top-Ten largest manufacturing countries. 2. Previously, India ranks 11th in the list. The report is released by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
14689. Which of the below statement/s regarding COP 21 is/are correct: 1. India to ratify COP 21 global climate agreement. 140 other nations would also ratify the COP-21 Global Climate Agreement. A high-level signing ceremony to be convened at the UN Headquarters in New York
14690. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct Aadhar: 1. Aadhaar set to cross the 100 crore enrolments. Aadhaar is a 16-digit number and not a card which is unique for every individual. Which of the above statements are correct?
14691. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding Defend Trade Secrets Act : US Senate unanimously approves trade secrets bill. 2. The Defend Trade Secrets Act was passed by 87-0 votes. It aims to give companies greater legal protections for their commercial secrets.
14692. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding Gatimaan Express: It is the India’s First Semi-High Speed Train, It has the maximum speed of 250 km/hr. It runs from New Delhi to Agra (200 Km).
14693. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding Stand up India scheme for women & SC/ST: 1. PM Narendra Modi has launched the Stand-up India scheme to give a push to government's financial inclusion programme. A total of 1.25 lakh bank branches will provide loans up to 1 crore rupees to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. 3. This programme will help in creating 1.25 lakh entrepreneurs throughout the country.
14694. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct regarding agreement with IDB: 1. India has signed an agreement with the Islamic Development Bank. It is for the possible USD 500 million line of credit to facilitate exports to IDBs member countries. 3. The agreement was signed by Tarun Sharma, regional head of EXIM Bank and Khaled Al Aboodi, the CEO and General Manager of ICD.
14695. Consider the following statement regarding Madhura Gram Yojna: 1. Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank (KVGB) and Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India will provide ₹50,000 to each village panchayat. 2. KVGB is the Dharwad-based RRB. 3. Under this scheme, LIC will contribute ₹35,000 and KVGB ₹15,000. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
14696. Consider the following statements regarding NBFC: 1. Reserve Bank of India has canceled the registration of 22 non-banking finance companies. It includes Amazan Capital and Mascot Commerce. 3. These companies now cannot transact the business of a non-banking financial institution. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
14697. Consider the following statements regarding Swacch Bharat Project: The World Bank has signed a $ 1.5 billion loan agreement with India for the Swachh Bharat Mission Support Operation Project. It aims to ensure that all citizens in the rural areas have access to improved sanitation with a focus on changing behaviour and eliminating the practice of open defecation by 2019 3. The loan agreement was signed by Raj Kumar, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Onno Ruhl, World Bank Country Director, India. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
14698. Consider the following statements regarding LIGO Project: 1. India signs MoU with the United States for building a state-of-the-art Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory project. A MoU signed between the US's National Science Foundation and India's Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Science and Technology. 3. DAE Secretary Sekhar Basu has signed the agreement in the US. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
14699. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct? 1. FICCI signs a MoU with Australia-India Business Council. The agreement was signed in the presence of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It aims to further strengthen and promote India's business ties with Australia.
14700. Which of the below statement/s is/are correct? 1. Indian Government will issue National Savings Certificate (NSC) and Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)in electronic mode. 2. The existing system of physical pre-printed certificates for KVP and NSC has been discontinued from 1st July 2016.
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