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Quiz 616: Current General Awareness Questions for IBPS Bank PO Examination

123456789101. Barak valley in Assam is famous for which among the following?Petroleum ProductionTea CultivationBamboo IndustryCottage Industries2. Consider the following statements: UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF) was launched in 2005...

April 30, 2012

Govt to sell more grains through open market, PDS

In order to clear space for stashing away fresh grains, several options are being considered by the Govt, including providing more food-grain into the PDS (Public Distribution System)...

April 29, 2012

‘Escaped China activist in US protection’

Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng is under US protection in Beijing after a dauntless escape from 19 months under house arrest, in a drama that endangers to erupt...

April 29, 2012

UK economy in double-dip recession

The UK economy has returned to recession, after shrinking by 0.2% in the first 3 months of 2012. The Office of National Statistics held that a sharp fall...

April 29, 2012

China offers $8 billion loan to South Sudan

China has offered $8 billion in loan to South Sudan to fund a broad range of infrastructure projects over the next 2 years. The funds would be used...

April 29, 2012

RISAT-1 placed in final Polar Sun-synchronous orbit

India’s indigenously built Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT-1), launched on April 26, 2012 has been placed in its final Polar Sun-synchronous Orbit. On April 27-28, 2012 the satellite’s propulsion...

April 29, 2012

“Caravan of Women”: World’s largest mural painting unveiled in Dubai

“Caravan of Women” by Lebanese artist Souheil Madi, the world’s largest mural painting of its kind, was unveiled in Dubai. It is a football field size painting on...

April 29, 2012

Indian Ambassador asks US students to stay alert on effects of protectionism

Addressing the students at University of Florida, India’s Ambassador to the United States Nirupama Rao has asked American students to be alert to the crushing effects of protectionism...

April 29, 2012

Aditya Mehta stuns Pankaj Advani for Asian snooker title

India’s Aditya Mehta stunned compatriot Pankaj Advani to become only the third Indian ever to clinch the Asian Snooker Championships in Doha. Aditya sealed the match 7-5. Aditya...

April 29, 2012

Cardiac Dysmetabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X

Cardiac Dysmetabolic Syndrome (CDMS) represents a number of reversible abnormalities in the utilization of fats and carbohydrates. If not managed in time, these abnormalities can cause diabetes, high...

April 29, 2012

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