1.Chartered Accountants’ Day celebrated on which of the following day?
1).Answer: c)
Explanation: Chartered Accountants’ Day celebrated on July 1st
2.Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is now turned into a new name called _____?Explanation: Chartered Accountants’ Day celebrated on July 1st
2).Answer: a)
Explanation: Mumbai’s iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station has been rechristened with addition of an honorific ‘Maharaj’ after ‘Shivaji’ to its earlier name. The British-era landmark was called Victoria Terminus before it was named after the Maratha warrior king in1996. The Central Railway (CR) issued a notification to this effect on June 27.
Explanation: Mumbai’s iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station has been rechristened with addition of an honorific ‘Maharaj’ after ‘Shivaji’ to its earlier name. The British-era landmark was called Victoria Terminus before it was named after the Maratha warrior king in1996. The Central Railway (CR) issued a notification to this effect on June 27.
3.Which of the following country extends ban on Western food imports for another 18 months?
3).Answer: e)
Explanation: Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to extend a ban on Western food imports for another 18 months after the European Union extended economic sanctions against Russia. Putin’s office published a decree on Friday that keeps the food ban in place until December 31, 2018.
Explanation: Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to extend a ban on Western food imports for another 18 months after the European Union extended economic sanctions against Russia. Putin’s office published a decree on Friday that keeps the food ban in place until December 31, 2018.
4.India has contributed how much amount to the UN Peace building Fund recently?
4). Answer: c)
Explanation: India has contributed $500,000 to the UN Peace building Fund, expressing hope that more funding by nations will boost efforts by the world body to build and sustain peace. India has been a member of the Peace building Commission since its inception in December 2005 and has so far contributed $5 million to the Peacebuilding Fund. The fresh contribution of $500,000 to the fund will be affected over the coming days. The fund was launched to support activities, actions, programmes and organisations that seek to build a lasting peace in countries emerging from conflict.
5.The government has lowered interest rate on small saving schemes by what per cent for the July- September quarter?Explanation: India has contributed $500,000 to the UN Peace building Fund, expressing hope that more funding by nations will boost efforts by the world body to build and sustain peace. India has been a member of the Peace building Commission since its inception in December 2005 and has so far contributed $5 million to the Peacebuilding Fund. The fresh contribution of $500,000 to the fund will be affected over the coming days. The fund was launched to support activities, actions, programmes and organisations that seek to build a lasting peace in countries emerging from conflict.
Answer: b)
Explanation: The government has lowered interest rate on small saving schemes by 0.1 per cent for the July- September quarter. The move will prompt banks to lower deposit rates. The rates of small saving schemes like PPF, Kisan Vikas Patra and Sukanya Samriddhi have been lowered across the board compared to the April-June quarter.
Explanation: The government has lowered interest rate on small saving schemes by 0.1 per cent for the July- September quarter. The move will prompt banks to lower deposit rates. The rates of small saving schemes like PPF, Kisan Vikas Patra and Sukanya Samriddhi have been lowered across the board compared to the April-June quarter.
6.Which of the following Two Indian-Americans to be honoured with Great Immigrants award recently?.
6).Answer: c)
Explanation: Two Indian-Americans, Adobe Chief Shantanu Narayen and former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy are among 38 immigrants to be honoured this year for their role in helping advance the country's society, culture and economy. Narayen and Murthy will be honoured with the prestigious 'Great Immigrants' annual award on US's Independence day on Tuesday.
Explanation: Two Indian-Americans, Adobe Chief Shantanu Narayen and former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy are among 38 immigrants to be honoured this year for their role in helping advance the country's society, culture and economy. Narayen and Murthy will be honoured with the prestigious 'Great Immigrants' annual award on US's Independence day on Tuesday.
7. S.N. Subrahmanyan takes charge as the CEO and MD of which of the following organization?
7).Answer: b)
Explanation: S.N. Subrahmanyan takes charge as the CEO and MD of Larsen & Toubro from Saturday, marking the end of an almost two-decade-long tenure of A.M. Naik at the helm. The appointment was approved by the board in April and marks a major change in leadership at L & T, where Naik served for more than 52 years, including as head for 17 years, said a statement. Subrahmanyan is currently the deputy managing director and president of L & T.
8. US President Donald Trump has nominated Krishna R. Urs to be the ambassador to which of the following country?Explanation: S.N. Subrahmanyan takes charge as the CEO and MD of Larsen & Toubro from Saturday, marking the end of an almost two-decade-long tenure of A.M. Naik at the helm. The appointment was approved by the board in April and marks a major change in leadership at L & T, where Naik served for more than 52 years, including as head for 17 years, said a statement. Subrahmanyan is currently the deputy managing director and president of L & T.
8). Answer: d)
Explanation: US President Donald Trump has nominated Krishna R. Urs to be the ambassador to Peru, the White House announced. The appointment of Urs, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, would have to be approved by the Senate. He is currently Charge d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Madrid. Urs took over after James Costos, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama, resigned. Urs, a 30-year veteran of the Foreign Service was earlier the Deputy Chief of Mission in Spain.
9.Rahul Dravid has extended his contract as the coach of the U-19 and ‘A’ teams for a year term of how many years?Explanation: US President Donald Trump has nominated Krishna R. Urs to be the ambassador to Peru, the White House announced. The appointment of Urs, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, would have to be approved by the Senate. He is currently Charge d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Madrid. Urs took over after James Costos, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama, resigned. Urs, a 30-year veteran of the Foreign Service was earlier the Deputy Chief of Mission in Spain.
9). Answer: a)
Explanation: Former India captain, Rahul Dravid, who has played a part in shaping the careers of India’s junior teams from 2015 to 2017, has given his consent to continue as the coach of India under-19 and India ‘A’ team for two more years (2017-2019).
Explanation: Former India captain, Rahul Dravid, who has played a part in shaping the careers of India’s junior teams from 2015 to 2017, has given his consent to continue as the coach of India under-19 and India ‘A’ team for two more years (2017-2019).
10.BHEL has entered into a technology collaboration agreement with which of the following organization for manufacturing of stainless steel coaches and bogies for metros recently?
10).Answer: a)
Explanation: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has entered into a technology collaboration agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd (KHI) of Japan for manufacturing of stainless steel coaches and bogies for metros. The agreement covers establishing design, engineering and manufacturing facilities at BHEL using Japanese technology. It will also entitle BHEL for all technological advances and upgrades.
Explanation: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has entered into a technology collaboration agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd (KHI) of Japan for manufacturing of stainless steel coaches and bogies for metros. The agreement covers establishing design, engineering and manufacturing facilities at BHEL using Japanese technology. It will also entitle BHEL for all technological advances and upgrades.
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