E.T Trivia - Sunday
The Quiz is based on Economic Times.
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Which is the worlds biggest Gold consuming country?
- A.
U.S.A
- B.
Luxembourg
- C.
U.A.E
- D.
Switzerland
- E.
India
Correct Answer
E. IndiaExplanation
India is the correct answer because it is the world's biggest gold consuming country. India has a long-standing cultural tradition of gold ownership and consumption, with gold being considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity. The country's large population and growing middle class contribute to the high demand for gold in various forms, including jewelry and investment. India's gold consumption also plays a significant role in the global gold market, making it the largest consumer of gold worldwide.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Air India's accumulated losses since March-09 is?
- A.
72 Lacs
- B.
7.2 Crs
- C.
72 Crs
- D.
720 Crs
- E.
7200 Crs
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E. 7200 CrsExplanation
Air India's accumulated losses since March-09 amount to 7200 Crs. This indicates that the losses incurred by Air India over the years have reached a significant amount of 7200 Crs. This could be due to various factors such as operational inefficiencies, high costs, low revenue, or other financial challenges faced by the company. The large accumulated losses highlight the financial difficulties faced by Air India and the need for strategic measures to improve its financial performance.Rate this question:
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Wockhardt Hospitals has agreed to sell 10 of its hospitals for Rs 909 crore to?(The biggest healthcare deal in the country)
- A.
Philips Medical Systems
- B.
AIIMS
- C.
Fortis Healthcare
- D.
Escorts Heart Institute
- E.
Baxter Healthcare Company
Correct Answer
C. Fortis HealthcareExplanation
Wockhardt Hospitals has agreed to sell 10 of its hospitals for Rs 909 crore to Fortis Healthcare. This is the biggest healthcare deal in the country.Rate this question:
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What is India's GDP (Nominal)? (Fig in Million USD - as per World Bank's 2008 estimates)
- A.
2,293,008 - ($2.29 Trn)
- B.
1,217,490 - ($1.21 Trn)
- C.
3,860,039 - ($3.86Trn)
- D.
514,389 - ($0.51Trn)
- E.
215,355 - ($0.22 Trn)
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B. 1,217,490 - ($1.21 Trn)Explanation
World GDP (2008) is $60 Trillion
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(nominal)Rate this question:
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Who is Chief justice of India?(CJI- highest judge in the Supreme Court of India)
- A.
R. M. Lodha
- B.
K. Subba Rao
- C.
B. N. Agrawal
- D.
Y. K. Sabharwal
- E.
K. G. Balakrishnan
Correct Answer
E. K. G. BalakrishnanExplanation
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India is a member of "Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)".
- A.
True
- B.
Flase
Correct Answer
B. FlaseExplanation
OECD-is an international organisation of 30 countries that accept the principles of representative democracy and free-market economy. Most OECD members are high-income economies with a high HDI and are regarded as developed countriesRate this question:
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CEO & MD of TCS, Subramaniam Ramadorai bows out on 1st October 09, Who will take over from him?
- A.
N. Chandrasekaran (Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director )
- B.
S. Mahalingam (Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director)
- C.
Phiroz A Vandrevala (Executive Director and Head, Global Corporate Affairs)
- D.
Laura M Cha (Director)
- E.
Aman Mehta (Director)
Correct Answer
A. N. Chandrasekaran (Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director )Explanation
Hint: Which is important...Finance,Operations or corporate affairsRate this question:
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What does DOT stands for?
- A.
Department of Transport
- B.
Directorate of Telecommunication
- C.
Department of Taxation
- D.
Department of Telecom
- E.
Directorate of Technology
Correct Answer
D. Department of TelecomExplanation
The correct answer is Department of Telecom. DOT stands for Department of Telecom, which is a government department responsible for the regulation and development of telecommunications services in a country.Rate this question:
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What Does KG in KG-Gas dispute between Ambani brothers stand for?
- A.
Kaveri-Godavari
- B.
Krishna-Ganga
- C.
Krishna-Godavari
- D.
Kaveri-Ganga
- E.
Kaveri-Gomti
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C. Krishna-GodavariExplanation
The KG in KG-Gas dispute between Ambani brothers stands for Krishna-Godavari. The dispute revolves around the natural gas reserves in the Krishna-Godavari basin, off the eastern coast of India. The brothers, Mukesh and Anil Ambani, had a disagreement over the sharing of these gas reserves, leading to a legal battle between their respective companies.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is L&T's current stake in Mahindra-Satyam?
- A.
5%
- B.
12%
- C.
22%
- D.
49%
- E.
33.3%
Correct Answer
B. 12%Explanation
L&T's current stake in Mahindra-Satyam is 12%.Rate this question:
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