Quiz Of General Awareness (By Vikram Sir)

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1. Which among the following is an apex institution in the sphere of Agriculture credit in India?

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National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development is an apex development financial institution in India, headquartered at Mumbai with regional offices all over India.

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Curated by Vikram Sir, this quiz enhances general awareness with questions on IMF forecasts, military exercises, hockey coaching, railway certifications, FIFA council membership, and World Health Day themes.

2. Which city in India is called the 'Lake City'?

Explanation

Udaipur is known as the "Lake City" in India. It is called so because it is home to several beautiful lakes, including Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, and Udai Sagar Lake. These lakes not only enhance the scenic beauty of the city but also serve as important sources of water for the local population. Udaipur's association with lakes has earned it the nickname "Lake City."

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3. Which one of the following countries is not a member of the "BRICS" group?

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BRICS is the acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Indonesia is not a member of BRICS group

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4.  What is the theme of World Health Day 2019?

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April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. The theme of World Health Day 2019 is ‘Universal health coverage (UHC): Everyone, Everywhere’, according to WHO

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5. On which river is the Bhakra Nangal Dam of India built?

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Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Sutlej River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The dam forms the Gobind Sagar reservoir.

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6. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting decided to Reduce the policy repo rate to 6.0% from _________ with immediate effect.

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On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today decided to Reduce the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points to 6.0% from 6.25% with immediate effect.

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7. Name the person who has been appointed as the President of the World Bank.

Explanation

David Malpass has been appointed as the President of the World Bank. He was US President Donald Trump’s nominee and won unanimous approval from the institution’s executive board. He has replaced Former World Bank President Jim Yong Kim who left in January 2019.

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8. Which of the following controls the insurance business of India? 

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The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is an autonomous, statutory agency tasked with regulating and promoting the insurance and re-insurance industries in India.

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9. Who released a book titled 'Mann Ki Baat – A Social Revolution on Radio' a compilation of 50 episodes of PM Modi's talk with the citizens of India?

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Arun Jaitley released a book titled 'Mann Ki Baat – A Social Revolution on Radio' which is a compilation of 50 episodes of PM Modi's talk with the citizens of India.

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10.  Military forces of India and Singapore got together to participate in a joint exercise 'Bold Kurukshetra–2019', in_________.

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Military forces of India and Singapore got together to participate in a joint exercise in Babina Cantonment in Jhansi. The three-day exercise, ‘Bold Kurukshetra–2019’, is being conducted to develop military technology, boost maritime security and bolster the nations’ fight against terrorism.

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11. Which of the following railway station has become the first ever railway station in the Indian Railways to get an ISO certification from the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?

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he Guwahati Railway Station has become the first ever railway station in the Indian Railways to get an ISO certification from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for “providing passenger amenities in a clean and green environment.”

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12. What is the accounting year of the Reserve Bank of India?

Explanation

The accounting year of the Reserve Bank of India is July-June. This means that the financial year for the Reserve Bank of India starts in July and ends in June of the following year. This accounting year is different from the standard calendar year which starts in January and ends in December.

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13. Praful Patel has become the first Indian to be elected as a member of FIFA Executive Council. He is _

Explanation

Praful Patel, president of All India Football Federation (AIFF), has become the first Indian to be elected as a member of FIFA Executive Council. Patel got 38 votes out of the total 46 votes, which only shows how highly he is regarded by the fellow Asian nations.

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14.  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its economic growth forecasts for India to _____ for FY20.

Explanation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its economic growth forecasts for India by 20 basis points (bps) each from its January predictions to 7.3% for FY20 and 7.5% for the next fiscal.

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15. Hockey India named ____________ as the new chief coach of the India men's hockey team.

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Hockey India has appointed Graham Reid as the new chief coach of the India men's hockey team. This suggests that Reid has been selected to lead and guide the team in their future endeavors.

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Which among the following is an apex institution in the sphere of...
Which city in India is called the 'Lake City'?
Which one of the following countries is not a member of the "BRICS"...
 What is the theme of World Health Day 2019?
On which river is the Bhakra Nangal Dam of India built?
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting decided to Reduce...
Name the person who has been appointed as the President of the World...
Which of the following controls the insurance business of India? 
Who released a book titled 'Mann Ki Baat – A Social Revolution...
 Military forces of India and Singapore got together to...
Which of the following railway station has become the first ever...
What is the accounting year of the Reserve Bank of India?
Praful Patel has become the first Indian to be elected as a member of...
 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its economic growth...
Hockey India named ____________ as the new chief coach of the India...
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