1. Which of the following recently launched Small Finance Bank in India has its tagline “A Bank of Smiles”?
[A] Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
[B] Suryoday Small Finance Bank
[C] Janalakshmi Small Finance Bank
[D] Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
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Correct Answer: B [ Suryoday Small Finance Bank ]
Notes:
Suryoday Small Finance Bank with its tagline “A Bank of Smiles”, has recently launched its first branch in Belapur, Navi Mumbai.
2. The Australia group was established to control the spread of which of the following?
[A] Ballistic Missiles
[B] Nuclear Weapons
[C] Chemical and Biological Weapons
[D] Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Weapons
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Correct Answer: C [ Chemical and Biological Weapons ]
Notes:
The Australia Group is an informal group of countries that work together to prevent the spread of chemical and biological weapons. The group was established in 1985 after Iraq used chemical weapons in 1984. The group’s members include 42 countries and the European Union. The group’s members meet annually to improve export licensing measures and stop potential proliferators from acquiring CBW materials.
The Australia Group’s members coordinate their national export controls to limit the supply of chemicals, biological agents, and related equipment, technologies, and knowledge. In 2020, the group agreed to add Novichok nerve agent precursors to its list of chemical weapons precursors.
The Australia Group’s first meeting was held in Brussels, Belgium in September 1989. India became the 43rd member of the group.
3. Which among the following country is India’s top trading partner?
[A] UAE
[B] USA
[C] Japan
[D] China
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Correct Answer: D [China]
Notes:
On 25-12-2017, India’s top 10 trade partners are China, USA, UAE, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Germany, Switzerland, Indonesia and Singapore.
4. The percentage expenses on various items during book production and sale.
The cental angle for the sector on “Paper-Cost” is :
[A] 22.5°
[B] 36°
[C] 16°
[D] 54.8°
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Correct Answer: B [36°]
Notes:
100%=360°
∴1%=360°/100
∴10%=360°*10/100=36°
5. Kachchatheevu, an uninhabited island, is a disputed territory between which two countries?
[A] India and Sri Lanka
[B] Sri Lanka and Maldives
[C] Maldives and Pakistan
[D] India and Maldives
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Correct Answer: A [India and Sri Lanka]
Notes:
Kachchatheevu is a small uninhabited barren island in the Palk Bay, which was ceded to Sri Lanka in 1974. It has been frequently in news due to continuous violent attacks, torture and arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy near the island.
6. Which of the following has been included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2016?
[A] Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
[B] Nokrek Biosphere Reserve
[C] Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
[D] Simlipal Biosphere Reserve
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Correct Answer: A [ Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve ]
Notes:
Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve became part of World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2016. ABR includes the Indian Ecoregions of South Western Ghats moist deciduous forests, South Western Ghats montane rain forests and Shola. It is the habitat for 2,000 varieties of medicinal plants, of which at least 50 are rare and endangered species. Rare animals include the tiger, Asian Elephant, and Nilgiri tahr.
7. Kachuga dhonkoga, which was making news for being on the verge of extinction due to its consumption for subsistence, is a _?
[A] Turtle
[B] Frog
[C] Primate
[D] Antelope
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Correct Answer: A [ Turtle ]
Notes:
Kachuga dhonkoga is a turtle species which was in news for being on the verge of extinction because of consumption for subsistence by local populations in its distribution.
8. The logic behind the e-Way bill is to track the tax evasion on movement of goods worth _?
[A] Rs 50,000 and above
[B] Rs 1 Lakh and above
[C] Rs 5 Lakhs and above
[D] Rs 10 Lakhs and above
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Correct Answer: A [Rs 50,000 and above]
Notes:
The logic behind the e-Way bill is to track the tax evasion on movement of goods within the state and interstate worth Rs 50000 and above. The government has planned for all-India rollout of e-Way bill by February, 2017.
9. Which of the following schemes has been announced in Budget 2018 for converting cattle dung and solid waste in farms to compost, biogas and bio-CNG?
[A] GOBAR-SAMPATTI
[B] GOBAR-DHAN
[C] GOBAR-SAMPADA
[D] GOBAR- VITT
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Correct Answer: B [GOBAR-DHAN]
Notes:
In Budget 2018, government announced for Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBAR-DHAN) scheme that aims to convert cattle dung and solid waste in farms to compost, biogas and bio-CNG.
10. Mannavaram power project, which was recently in news, is located in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Mannavaram power project is a proposed power project in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
