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Which of the following best defines a floating-rate bond?

Which of the following best defines a floating-rate bond? [A]A bond with a fixed interest rate and has better yield than varying interest rate bond [B]A bond with...

December 8, 2014

Indian Rupee has touched all-time lows in recent times. Which of the following holds true in view of falling rupee?

Indian Rupee has touched all-time lows in recent times. Which of the following holds true in view of falling rupee? [A]Helps exports [B]Helps imports [C]Helps FDI/FII inflows [D]None...

December 8, 2014

What is the least average daily per capita expenditure (DPCE) for village and cities respectively as per the latest data released by the National Sample Survey Office?

What is the least average daily per capita expenditure (DPCE) for village and cities respectively as per the latest data released by the National Sample Survey Office? [A]Rs.17...

December 8, 2014

The Mayaram panel was constituted to look into which one of the following areas?

The Mayaram panel was constituted to look into which one of the following areas? [A]FDI limits in multi brand retail [B]FDI limits across various sectors [C]FII limits in...

December 8, 2014

What is the minimum public shareholding (MPS) mandated by SEBI for Private Companies and PSUs respectively?

What is the minimum public shareholding (MPS) mandated by SEBI for Private Companies and PSUs respectively? [A]75% and 90% [B]90% and 75% [C]10% and 25% [D]25% and 10%...

December 8, 2014

Currently, which among the following products is facing imports ban from China?

Currently, which among the following products is facing imports ban from China? [A]Milk and Milk products [B]Rice [C]Telecom equipment [D]Heavy electrical engineering equipment Show Answer Milk and Milk...

December 8, 2014

Why the Indirect taxes are termed regressive taxing mechanisms?

Why the Indirect taxes are termed regressive taxing mechanisms? [A]They are charged at higher rates than direct taxes [B]They are charged the same for all income groups [C]They...

December 8, 2014

which among the following sectors?

which among the following sectors? [A]IT and Communications sector [B]Pharma sector [C]Education sector [D]Manufacturing sector Show Answer Pharma sector Recently there have been court orders as well as...

December 8, 2014

Ideological Moorings of the Constituent Assembly of India [UGC-NTA Net Political Science]

The Constituent Assembly of India, formed in 1946, was a very important body in shaping the nation’s constitutional framework. Tasked with drafting the Constitution, it brought together representatives...

December 8, 2014

Who among the following was the first person to determine the Circumference of the Earth ?

Who among the following was the first person to determine the Circumference of the Earth ? [A]Plato [B]Aristotle [C]Eratosthenes [D]Ptolemy III Euergetes Show Answer Eratosthenes Eratosthenes of Cyrene,...

December 8, 2014

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