Dear Readers, Here we have given the Current Affairs GK questions based on the previous days Daily Current Affairs updates. Candidates those who are preparing for IBPS/SBI/PO/Clerk exam and all other Banking exams can use these questions.
Answer: a)
Explanation: Minority Affairs Minister Dr NajmaHeptulla and Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises G.M. Siddeshwara have resigned from the Union Council of Ministers. Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has been given the independent charge of the Ministry.
2). Which government to set up 300 dengue clinics to provide treatment for dengue this year?
Answer: c)
Explanation: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said as many as 300 clinics will be set up across the capital to provide treatment for dengue this year.These clinics will operate like the 'mohalla clinics', and nodal officers will be appointed for their supervision, officials stated.Nearly 16,000 dengue cases were reported in the city in 2015.
3). Who is the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh?
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Supreme Court has ordered the restoration of former Chief Minister NabamTuki’s Congress government in Arunachal Pradesh.Verdict in this regard was given by a five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice JS Kehar on a bunch of petitions.
4). Name the independent base of Marine Commandos (MARCOS) that has commissioned by Indian Navy at Bheemuni patanam Naval Base, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh recently.
Answer: c)
Explanation: Indian Navy has commissioned INS Karna, an independent base of Marine Commandos (MARCOS) at Bheemunipatanam Naval Base, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was commissioned by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba at the commissioning ceremony held at Bheemunipatanam Naval Base.
5). With which among the following countries does India recently signed an agreement for the construction of a 1,320 megawatt (MW) coal fired power plant?
Answer: d)
Explanation: Bangladesh and India have signed an agreement for the construction of a 1,320 megawatt (MW) coal fired power plant near Sundarbans.The agreement was signed between Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company (Pvt) Limited (BIFPCL), the joint venture enterprise and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL).
6). US Defence Secretary has announced to provide funding for the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces by
Answer: a)
Explanation: US Defence Secretary has announced to provide funding for the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces by 2020. At a joint press conference with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul, Mr Carter said, US and its allies intend to remain fully committed to the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan.
7). Who among the following has been appointed as chairman-cum-managing director of the Jute Corporation of India Limited with the effect from this month beginning?
Answer: c)
Explanation: K V R Murthy has been appointed as chairman-cum-managing director of the Jute Corporation of India Limited with the effect from this month beginning.The appointment is valid for a period of five years or till the date of his superannuation, whichever is earlier.Prior to this appointment Murthy was earlier associated with Eastern Railways in the capacity of Chief Commercial Manager.
8). Paperless SIP introduced by BSE for mutual fund investors. The scheme is available for instalment of amount more than
Answer: d)
Explanation: Paperless SIP’ (systematic investment plans) which allows mutual fund investors to make transactions through various modes of payments has been unveiled by the leading Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).It is noted that this scheme is available only for non-demat transactions and for instalment of amount more than Rs 2 lakh.
9). Which bank announced the acquisition of GramaVidiyal Microfinance, a Trichy-based Microfinance company?
Answer: a)
Explanation: IDFC Bank announced the acquisition of GramaVidiyal Microfinance, a Trichy-based Microfinance company.IDFC Bank said it is the first time an Indian bank has acquired a microfinance institution.
10). Which bank opens international banking unit at GIFT City?
Answer: c)
Explanation: IndusInd Bank has opened international banking unit (IBU) at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) to meet the requirements of offshore banking operations from India.The IBU will provide the bank access to international financial markets and will allow IndusInd Bank to deliver a complete range of products to its clients with foreign currency funding requirements.
11). Which among the following banks inks a MoU with IIT Bombay to promote startups in financial sector?
Answer: b)
Explanation: The State Bank of India (SBI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay to promote innovation by start-ups in the financial sector.The SINE is IIT Bombay’s technology business incubator to promote innovation by startups in the financial sector.
12). Which international airlines has been named the 'World's Best Airline' by consumer aviation website Skytrax?
Answer: d)
Explanation: Dubai-based airline Emirates has been named the 'World's Best Airline' by consumer aviation website Skytrax. It was presented with the award at a ceremony during the 2016 Farnborough Air Show. The award was won by Qatar Airways last year.
13). According to report released by Forbes who is the world’s highest-earning sportsman?
Answer: e)
Explanation: Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s highest-paid sportsman, with $88 million yearly earnings, as per Forbes’ Celeb 100, a list of the top-earning celebrities worldwide.
14). Which team wins EurAsia Cup Hockey 2016?
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Indian men’s junior hockey team beat Russian club Dynamo Stroitel 3-2 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, to win the 2016 EurAsia Hockey Cup.Goals from Gurjant Singh, Varun Kumar, and Parvinder Singh helped India win the tournament.
15). Which country topped in the recently released ICC Test rankings?
Answer: d)
Explanation: India held the second position with third-placed Pakistan breathing down its neck, while RavichandranAshwin topped the all-rounders list besides being placed second in bowling in the latest ICC Test rankings released on July 12. Australia topped the list.
1). Who has been given the independent charge of Minority Affairs Minister after the resignation of current minister Dr Najma Heptulla?
a) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
b) Vijay Goel
c) Anil Mahadev Dave
d) Manoj Sinha
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: Minority Affairs Minister Dr NajmaHeptulla and Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises G.M. Siddeshwara have resigned from the Union Council of Ministers. Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has been given the independent charge of the Ministry.
2). Which government to set up 300 dengue clinics to provide treatment for dengue this year?
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
d) West Bengal
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said as many as 300 clinics will be set up across the capital to provide treatment for dengue this year.These clinics will operate like the 'mohalla clinics', and nodal officers will be appointed for their supervision, officials stated.Nearly 16,000 dengue cases were reported in the city in 2015.
3). Who is the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Kalikho Paul
b) NabumTuki
c) Lakshmikanth Pareskar
d) Narayanasamy
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: The Supreme Court has ordered the restoration of former Chief Minister NabamTuki’s Congress government in Arunachal Pradesh.Verdict in this regard was given by a five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice JS Kehar on a bunch of petitions.
4). Name the independent base of Marine Commandos (MARCOS) that has commissioned by Indian Navy at Bheemuni patanam Naval Base, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh recently.
a) INS Arjuna
b) INS Lava
c) INS Karna
d) INS Kusa
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: Indian Navy has commissioned INS Karna, an independent base of Marine Commandos (MARCOS) at Bheemunipatanam Naval Base, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was commissioned by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba at the commissioning ceremony held at Bheemunipatanam Naval Base.
5). With which among the following countries does India recently signed an agreement for the construction of a 1,320 megawatt (MW) coal fired power plant?
b) Sri Lanka
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: Bangladesh and India have signed an agreement for the construction of a 1,320 megawatt (MW) coal fired power plant near Sundarbans.The agreement was signed between Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company (Pvt) Limited (BIFPCL), the joint venture enterprise and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL).
6). US Defence Secretary has announced to provide funding for the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces by
Answer: a)
Explanation: US Defence Secretary has announced to provide funding for the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces by 2020. At a joint press conference with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul, Mr Carter said, US and its allies intend to remain fully committed to the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan.
7). Who among the following has been appointed as chairman-cum-managing director of the Jute Corporation of India Limited with the effect from this month beginning?
a) Deepak Mohanthy
b) Akhilesh Sharma
c) K V R Murthy
d) Vijay Padoudi
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: K V R Murthy has been appointed as chairman-cum-managing director of the Jute Corporation of India Limited with the effect from this month beginning.The appointment is valid for a period of five years or till the date of his superannuation, whichever is earlier.Prior to this appointment Murthy was earlier associated with Eastern Railways in the capacity of Chief Commercial Manager.
8). Paperless SIP introduced by BSE for mutual fund investors. The scheme is available for instalment of amount more than
a) 50000 rupees
b) 100000 rupees
c) 150000 rupees
d) 200000 rupees
e) 250000 rupees
Answer: d)
Explanation: Paperless SIP’ (systematic investment plans) which allows mutual fund investors to make transactions through various modes of payments has been unveiled by the leading Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).It is noted that this scheme is available only for non-demat transactions and for instalment of amount more than Rs 2 lakh.
9). Which bank announced the acquisition of GramaVidiyal Microfinance, a Trichy-based Microfinance company?
a) IDFC Bank
b) HDFC Bank
c) DCB Bank
d) RBL Bank
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: IDFC Bank announced the acquisition of GramaVidiyal Microfinance, a Trichy-based Microfinance company.IDFC Bank said it is the first time an Indian bank has acquired a microfinance institution.
10). Which bank opens international banking unit at GIFT City?
a) Indian Overseas Bank
b) IDBI Bank
c) IndusInd Bank
d) State Bank of India
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: IndusInd Bank has opened international banking unit (IBU) at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) to meet the requirements of offshore banking operations from India.The IBU will provide the bank access to international financial markets and will allow IndusInd Bank to deliver a complete range of products to its clients with foreign currency funding requirements.
11). Which among the following banks inks a MoU with IIT Bombay to promote startups in financial sector?
a) Punjab National Bank
b) State Bank of India
c) Bank of Baroda
d) Syndicate Bank
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: The State Bank of India (SBI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay to promote innovation by start-ups in the financial sector.The SINE is IIT Bombay’s technology business incubator to promote innovation by startups in the financial sector.
12). Which international airlines has been named the 'World's Best Airline' by consumer aviation website Skytrax?
a) Air Asia
b) Qatar Airways
c) Air Arabia
d) Emirates
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: Dubai-based airline Emirates has been named the 'World's Best Airline' by consumer aviation website Skytrax. It was presented with the award at a ceremony during the 2016 Farnborough Air Show. The award was won by Qatar Airways last year.
13). According to report released by Forbes who is the world’s highest-earning sportsman?
a) Rodger Federer
b) Lewis Hamilton
c) Leonard Fournette
d) Lionel Messi
e) None of these
Answer: e)
Explanation: Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s highest-paid sportsman, with $88 million yearly earnings, as per Forbes’ Celeb 100, a list of the top-earning celebrities worldwide.
14). Which team wins EurAsia Cup Hockey 2016?
c) Germany
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Indian men’s junior hockey team beat Russian club Dynamo Stroitel 3-2 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, to win the 2016 EurAsia Hockey Cup.Goals from Gurjant Singh, Varun Kumar, and Parvinder Singh helped India win the tournament.
15). Which country topped in the recently released ICC Test rankings?
b) Pakistan
c) England
d) Australia
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: India held the second position with third-placed Pakistan breathing down its neck, while RavichandranAshwin topped the all-rounders list besides being placed second in bowling in the latest ICC Test rankings released on July 12. Australia topped the list.
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