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 PO/RRB exam and all other Banking exams can use these questions.
1). The state that cleared a proposal to rename its existing name is
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Cabinet has cleared changing the name of West Bengal to Bengal in English, and Bangla or Banga in Bengali.
2). The Rajya Sabha passed by voice vote the Indian Medical Council Bill, 2016 seeks to the amendment of Indian Medical Council Act,
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Rajya Sabha passed by voice vote the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2016, and the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2016, The bills provide for a Constitutional status to the 'National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and seek to amend the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, and the Dentists Act, 1948.
3). Indian art and culture to be on full display during first ever Festival of India. The festival is going to conducted in which country?
Answer: d)
Explanation: Indian art and culture to be on full display during first ever Festival of India. The four-month festival beginning this month will continue till November in seven cities in Australia.
4). Accredited Social Health Activists is a social welfare programme initiated by which Indian state?
Answer: b)
Explanation: In Haryana, the monthly honorarium of Accredited Social Health Activists, ASHAs has been doubled from 500 rupees to 1,000 rupees.
5). How many Jan Aushadhi Stores to be opened across India under Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana?
Answer: e)
Explanation: Under Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMJAY), the central government will open 3,000 Jan Aushadhi Stores (JAS) pan India by the end of this fiscal to make quality drugs available at affordable prices.
6). Name the typhoon which struts China recently?
Answer: c)
Explanation: In China, typhoon Nida, which made landfall at Dapeng Peninsula in the city of Shenzhen, has caused direct economic losses estimated at 288 million yuan.
7). The seventh meeting of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Immigration Authorities was held in
Answer: a)
Explanation: The seventh meeting of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Immigration Authorities was held in Islamabad, Pakistan.
8). According to S&P Global Ratings, to meet the BESEL-III norms PSBs need _____ crore capital infusion over next 3 years.
Answer: d)
Explanation: International rating agency S&P Global Ratings said that Indian state-run banks will need Rs 2.5 lakh crore capital infusion over the next three years to meet Basel-III requirements.
9). Which insurance company has launched a new linked insurance product 'iNVESTSHIELD'?
Answer: e)
Explanation: Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance has launched a new linked insurance product 'iNVESTSHIELD' that aims to protect and meet an individual's present and future financial needs.
10). According to the latest report released Country's infrastructure sector grows by how much percentage in June?
Answer: b)
Explanation: NEW DELHI: Riding on double digit growth in the cement and coal sector, the country’s infrastructure output grew at 5.2 percent in June, the fastest in two months. The eight core industries comprise nearly 38 percent of the weightage in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
11). State-run BHEL has commissioned the second 500 MW thermal unit in
Answer: b)
Explanation: State-run BHEL has commissioned the second 500 MW thermal unit at Marwa Thermal Power Station in Chhattisgarh. Located in Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh, Marwa TPS has been set up by Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company (CSPGCL).
12). Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has been elected as Prime Minister of
Answer: a)
Explanation: In Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has been elected as Prime Minister. Earlier, Prime Minister K P Oli resigned on July 24, triggering a political turmoil in Nepal.
13). Name the artist who has been awarded the 2016 PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant?
Answer: b)
Explanation: Translator and artist Anita Gopalan has been awarded the 2016 PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant for her English translation of Hindi novel “Simsim” by Geet Chaturvedi.
14). Name the The Egyptian-born Nobel-winning scientist who has died recently.
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Egyptian-born Nobel-winning scientist Ahmed Zewail has died in the United States. He was 70.
a) Andhra Pradesh
c) West Bengal
d) Chhattisgarh
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Cabinet has cleared changing the name of West Bengal to Bengal in English, and Bangla or Banga in Bengali.
2). The Rajya Sabha passed by voice vote the Indian Medical Council Bill, 2016 seeks to the amendment of Indian Medical Council Act,
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Rajya Sabha passed by voice vote the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2016, and the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2016, The bills provide for a Constitutional status to the 'National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and seek to amend the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, and the Dentists Act, 1948.
3). Indian art and culture to be on full display during first ever Festival of India. The festival is going to conducted in which country?
b) Singapore
c) Malaysia
d) Australia
e) None of these
Answer: d)
Explanation: Indian art and culture to be on full display during first ever Festival of India. The four-month festival beginning this month will continue till November in seven cities in Australia.
4). Accredited Social Health Activists is a social welfare programme initiated by which Indian state?
a) Mizoram
b) Haryana
d) West Bengal
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: In Haryana, the monthly honorarium of Accredited Social Health Activists, ASHAs has been doubled from 500 rupees to 1,000 rupees.
5). How many Jan Aushadhi Stores to be opened across India under Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana?
Answer: e)
Explanation: Under Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMJAY), the central government will open 3,000 Jan Aushadhi Stores (JAS) pan India by the end of this fiscal to make quality drugs available at affordable prices.
6). Name the typhoon which struts China recently?
e) None of these
Answer: c)
Explanation: In China, typhoon Nida, which made landfall at Dapeng Peninsula in the city of Shenzhen, has caused direct economic losses estimated at 288 million yuan.
7). The seventh meeting of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Immigration Authorities was held in
a) Pakistan
b) Bangladesh
e) Maldives
Answer: a)
Explanation: The seventh meeting of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Immigration Authorities was held in Islamabad, Pakistan.
8). According to S&P Global Ratings, to meet the BESEL-III norms PSBs need _____ crore capital infusion over next 3 years.
a) Rs.1.5 lakh
b) Rs.3.5 lakh
c) Rs.4.5 Lakh
d) Rs.2.5 lakh
e) Rs.5.5 lakh
Answer: d)
Explanation: International rating agency S&P Global Ratings said that Indian state-run banks will need Rs 2.5 lakh crore capital infusion over the next three years to meet Basel-III requirements.
9). Which insurance company has launched a new linked insurance product 'iNVESTSHIELD'?
a) Birla Sun Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
b) Future General India Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
c) HDFC Standard Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
d) IDBI Federal Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
e) Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
Answer: e)
Explanation: Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance has launched a new linked insurance product 'iNVESTSHIELD' that aims to protect and meet an individual's present and future financial needs.
10). According to the latest report released Country's infrastructure sector grows by how much percentage in June?
Answer: b)
Explanation: NEW DELHI: Riding on double digit growth in the cement and coal sector, the country’s infrastructure output grew at 5.2 percent in June, the fastest in two months. The eight core industries comprise nearly 38 percent of the weightage in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
11). State-run BHEL has commissioned the second 500 MW thermal unit in
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Chhattisgarh
d) Telangana
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: State-run BHEL has commissioned the second 500 MW thermal unit at Marwa Thermal Power Station in Chhattisgarh. Located in Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh, Marwa TPS has been set up by Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company (CSPGCL).
12). Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has been elected as Prime Minister of
c) Sri Lanka
d) Bangladesh
e) None of these
Answer: a)
Explanation: In Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has been elected as Prime Minister. Earlier, Prime Minister K P Oli resigned on July 24, triggering a political turmoil in Nepal.
13). Name the artist who has been awarded the 2016 PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant?
a) Sarita Gopalan
b) Anita Gopalan
c) Gita Gopalan
d) Haritha Gopalan
e) None of these
Answer: b)
Explanation: Translator and artist Anita Gopalan has been awarded the 2016 PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant for her English translation of Hindi novel “Simsim” by Geet Chaturvedi.
14). Name the The Egyptian-born Nobel-winning scientist who has died recently.
a) Ahmed Zewail
b) Mohamad Zilani
c) Vinod Akram
d) Irfan Pathan
e) Mohamad Iqbal
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Egyptian-born Nobel-winning scientist Ahmed Zewail has died in the United States. He was 70.
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