Quiz Of General Awareness (By Vikram Sir)
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Questions and Answers
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its economic growth forecasts for India to _____ for FY20.
- A.
7.1%
- B.
7.3%
- C.
7.5%
- D.
7 %
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B. 7.3%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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Military forces of India and Singapore got together to participate in a joint exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra–2019’, in_________.
- A.
Nagpur
- B.
Jhansi
- C.
Pune
- D.
Jodhpur
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B. JhansiExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Hockey India named ____________ as the new chief coach of the India men’s hockey team.
- A.
Graham Reid
- B.
Harendra Singh
- C.
Leo Pinto
- D.
Thoiba Singh
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A. Graham ReidExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
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)?
- A.
Gangtok Railway Station
- B.
Guwahati Railway Station
- C.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal
- D.
Chandigarh Railway Station
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B. Guwahati Railway StationExplanation
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.”Rate this question:
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- 5.
Praful Patel has become the first Indian to be elected as a member of FIFA Executive Council. He is _
- A.
President of AIBA
- B.
Chairman of AIFF
- C.
Chairman of AIBA
- D.
President of AIFF
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D. President of AIFFExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the theme of World Health Day 2019?
- A.
Universal health coverage: Everyone, Everywhere
- B.
Beat Diabetes
- C.
Depression, Let's Talk
- D.
Health Priority on Top
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A. Universal health coverage: Everyone, EverywhereExplanation
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 WHORate this question:
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The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting decided to Reduce the policy repo rate to 6.0% from _________ with immediate effect.
- A.
6.50%
- B.
6.25%
- C.
6.75%
- D.
5.75
Correct Answer
B. 6.25%Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Name the person who has been appointed as the President of the World Bank.
- A.
Jim Yong Kim
- B.
Son Ban ki
- C.
Robert Lightfoot
- D.
David Malpass
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D. David MalpassExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is the accounting year of the Reserve Bank of India?
- A.
April-March
- B.
July-June
- C.
January-December
- D.
October-September
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B. July-JuneExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which among the following is an apex institution in the sphere of Agriculture credit in India?
- A.
EXIM Bank
- B.
SIDBI
- C.
NABARD
- D.
NAFED
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C. NABARDExplanation
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development is an apex development financial institution in India, headquartered at Mumbai with regional offices all over India.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which one of the following countries is not a member of the “BRICS” group?
- A.
Brazil
- B.
Russia
- C.
China
- D.
Indonesia
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D. IndonesiaExplanation
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 groupRate this question:
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- 12.
Which of the following controls the insurance business of India?
- A.
IRDA
- B.
RBI
- C.
SEBI
- D.
DICGC
Correct Answer
A. IRDAExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 13.
On which river is the Bhakra Nangal Dam of India built?
- A.
Yamuna
- B.
Ganga
- C.
Sutlej
- D.
Brahmaputra
Correct Answer
C. SutlejExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which city in India is called the ‘Lake City’?
- A.
Udaipur
- B.
Jaipur
- C.
Jodhpur
- D.
Raipur
Correct Answer
A. UdaipurExplanation
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."Rate this question:
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- 15.
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?
- A.
Arun Jaitley
- B.
Salam Fayyad
- C.
Venkaiah Naidu
- D.
Sri Ravi Shankar
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A. Arun JaitleyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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