Important Current Affairs GK Quiz for IBPS RRB/Clerk Exams 2016

Important Current Affairs GK Quiz for IBPS RRB/Clerk Exams (9th December 2016):

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 RRB/Clerk exam and all other Banking exams can use these questions.

1).International Anti-Corruption day was observed on

a) 9^th December

b) 9^th October

c) 10^th December

d) 10^th October

e) 9^th November

Answer: a)
Explanation: The United Nations Convention against Corruption is the world's strongest legal instrument to buildintegrity and fight corruption. The United Nations’ (UN) International Anti-Corruption Dayaims to raise public awareness of corruption and what people can do to fight it. It is observed on December 9 each year.

2).Name the former US Astronaut and the first American to orbit Earth died.

a) John Glenn

b) Gus Grissom

c) Buzz Aldrin

d) Scott Kelly

e) None of these

Answer: a)
Explanation: The former astronaut and U.S. senator was being hospitalized at the Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State University in Columbus when he died. On February 20, 1962 Glenn flew the NASA mission Friendship 7, becoming the first American to orbit the Earth.

3).In a further move to take the Indian Railways at an advanced level, Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, Minister of Railways launched website of National Rail Plan, 2030. Name the website.

e) None of these

Answer: c)
Explanation: Minister of Railways Shri Suresh PrabhakarPrabhu in a programme held in Rail Bhawan today i.e. 08.12.2016 launched website of National Rail Plan, 2030. The website can be accessed at http://www.nationalrailplan.in.

4).Where was the 28^th edition of state Information Ministers Conference held?

a) Bengaluru

b) Jamshedpur

c) Mumbai

d) New Delhi

e) Vadodara

Answer: d)
Explanation: Information and Broadcasting Secretary Ajay Mittal has said that states have an important role to play in nation's development. Addressing officials at the inaugural session of 28th State Information Ministers Conference, SIMCON 2016 in New Delhi today, Mr Mittal said, it is the government's philosophy that Centre and States should work together under the federal structure.

5).Manohar Parrikar and the United States Secretary of Defence have finalised India’s designation as Major Defence Partner of the United states in the India-US joint statement. Who is the current United States Secretary of Defence?

a) Ashton Carter

b) John Kerry

c) Satly Jewell

d) Alester Cook

e) None of these

Answer: a)
Explanation: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and United States Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter finalised India’s designation as a Major Defense Partner of the United States. This was announced in the India-US joint statement on Carter’s visit to New Delhi.

6).According to the World Power Language Index (PLI) released by World Economic Forum (WEF), what will be the rank of Hindi in the Most Powerful Language list in 2050?

a) Tenth

b) Ninth

c) Eighth

d) Seventh

e) Sixth

Answer: b)
Explanation: As per the report, the Top 10 most powerful languages in 2050 will be English, Mandarin, Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian, German, Portuguese, Hindi, and Japanese. It clearly depicts that Hindi will be outweighing Japanese by 2050.

7).Which among the following banks has informed BSE that the Board of Directors of the Bank has approved the appointment of Ms. VeenaMankar as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board?

a) Bank of Baroda

b) State Bank of Hyderabad

c) Karnataka Bank

d) Andhra Bank

e) IDFC Bank

Answer: e)
Explanation: IDFC Bank Ltd has informed BSE that the Board of Directors of the Bank has approved the appointment of Ms. VeenaMankar as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board w.e.f December 09, 2016 upto July 26, 2018, in place of Mr. Anil Baijal who would step down from the Board on December 08, 2016 consequent to his Reserve Bank of India ('RBI') approved tenure coming to an end.

8).The state government of Kerala launches HarithaKeralam Mission to create new developments by the optimum utilization of the natural resources. Who is the Chief Minister of Kerala?

a) Panner Selvam

b) Pinarayi Vijayan

c) K Chandra Shekar Rao

d) Siddiramaianh

e) N Chandra Babu Naidu

Answer: b)
Explanation: The state government of Kerala launches HarithaKeralam Mission to create new developments by the optimum utilization of the natural resources. This project is launched by the chief minister PinarayiVijayan today 8 December 2016.

9).The Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) is scheduled to be held from 16 December to 23 December 2016 in which among the following Indian cities?

a) New Delhi

b) Mumbai

c) Hyderabad

d) Goa

e) Chennai

Answer: d)
Explanation: The Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) is scheduled to be held from 16 December to 23 December 2016 in Goa. The festival will see a stellar line-up of 33 global artists, who will display their work at the eight-day inspiration-packed festival.

10).Which among the following High Court has ruled that the practice of triple talaq (Talaq-e-bidat) among Muslims is unconstitutional and violates the rights of women enshrined in constitution?

a) Allahabad High Court

b) Mumbai High Court

c) Madras High Court

d) Delhi High Court

e) Manipur High Court

Answer: a)
Explanation: The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the practice of triple talaq (Talaq-e-bidat) among Muslims is unconstitutional and violates the rights of women enshrined in constitution. The order was passed by HC Justice Suneet Kumar while hearing a petition filed by a woman who claimed her husband arbitrarily divorced her.