IBPS Clerk 2017 Mains: GA Day 25

Answer : 4. Meghalaya

Answer : 1. Karnataka

Answer : 2. Indonesia

Answer : 2. Telangana

Answer : 1. Manila

Answer : 2. Peso

Answer : 5. Shri Piyush Goyal

Answer : 5. Varanasi

Answer : 4. J & K

Answer : 2.Fattepur

Answer : 3. World Press Freedom Day

Answer : 2. Telangana
Explanation :
From January 1, 2018, farmers in Telangana will get 24-hour free power supply. This is a first of its kind initiative, undertaken by Telangana State Government which will benefit 23 lakh farmers in Telangana. Electricity supply is of utmost importance for farmers who use motorised pumps for irrigation. Supplying free 24-hour electricity to all farmers in the state will create an overall power demand of 11000 MW which will be fully met by March 2018. Power utilities in Telangana have spent Rs 12610 crore in setting up new power lines, transformers and sub-stations for this purpose.

Answer –: 5. Tushar A. Goel
Explanation :
‘Modi Kaka Ka Gaon’, a Hindi feature film inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was released all over India. The film is directed by Tushar A. Goel. The character of Narendra Modi is played by Mumbai businessman Vikas Mahante. The music for the film was composed by Manojan and Choudhary. This film is said be inspired by Narendra Modi’s development plans for India. This film was granted censor certification by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in November 2017.

Answer –: 3. France
Explanation :
China has successfully tested its first photovoltaic highway constructed in Shandong province. China’s photovoltaic highway is based on home-grown technology using solar panels which have a thin sheet of clear concrete on top of them. The 1-kilometer stretch of solar-power highway has a surface area of 5875 square meters. The solar-power stretch constitutes three layers viz. insulator (at bottom), photovoltaic device in middle and protective transparent concrete layer on top. Electricity generated through photovoltaic highway will be transmitted to China’s national power grid. In 2016, France became the first country to introduce photovoltaic road fitted with solar panels.

Answer : 2. SBI
Explanation :
India’s largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI) has announced that its board has approved raising Rs 8000 crore to meet Basel III capital norms. Approval has been given to raise the specified quantum of fund from domestic and international markets by issuing various debt instruments including masala bonds. Bonds issued outside India but denominated in Indian Rupees, rather than the local currency are referred to as Masala Bonds.

Answer : 4. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
Uttar Pradesh government introduced ‘Prakash hai to vikas hai’, a free household power connection scheme for the poor people, to mark former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary. Uttar Pradesh government plans to provide 16 million power connections by the end of 2018 through the ‘Prakash Hai to Vikas Hai’ (the barometer of development is light) scheme. Uttar Pradesh Power Minister, Srikant Sharma, denied increase in power tariff for the benefit private power suppliers. BPL (Below Poverty Line) card holders without a roof or having less than Rs 35,000 income per year are eligible for the scheme. They can avail connection by paying Rs 550. Initial payment for the scheme is only Rs 50. The rest can be paid in 10 instalments of Rs 50.

Answer :5. China
Explanation :
Construction of Bangladesh’s first eco-friendly thermal power plant with ultra-modern clean coal technology has been started by a Chinese consortium in central Bangladesh. The thermal power plant is constructed near a sea port in Payra town in Patuakhali district of Bangladesh. It consists of two units. Both the units would be commissioned in April and October 2019 respectively. Estimated cost of the project is USD 1.56 billion. Bangladesh had signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with the consortium of two Chinese firms in March 2016.

Answer –: 4. Saudi Arabia
Explanation :
Saudi Arabia hosted a world chess tournament for the first time at the APEX Convention Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tournament is called the King Salman World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. It is conducted till 30th December 2017. Prizes worth $2 million would be awarded. It has around 400 international players. 16 players are participating from Saudi Arabia. Also, a women’s chess tournament is held along with the open championship. Earlier in 2016, Saudi Arabi’s top cleric, Grand Mufti Shaikh Abdul Aziz Al Shaikh, said chess is “forbidden” in Islam as it wastes time and leads to rivalry among players.

Answer : 4. Axis Bank
Explanation :
Samsung in partnership with Axis Bank launched its ‘Bill Payments’ on Samsung Pay. The ‘Bill Payments’ feature lets users to pay their utility bills through Samsung Pay’s platform in a convenient way. Users can pay their mobile, landline phone, electricity, gas, water and DTH bills using this feature. Users can view the due amount, details of their previous bills and location-based suggested billers on Samsung Pay. They can also create ‘reminders’ for bill payments.

Answer : 2. Mumbai
Explanation :
Indian Railways flagged off India’s first air-conditioned suburban local train for Mumbai commuters. The inaugural run of this train was carried out on December 25, 2017 between Borivali and Churchgate on the Western Railway (WR). Full-fledged operation will commence on January 1, 2018. It will have 6 round trips (12 one way trips) on daily basis. It will operate on weekday and weekends will be reserved for routine maintenance. Introductory fare for the AC train will be 1.2 times of a first class one-way regular ticket. Later the fare will be hiked and will cost 1.3 times. The full AC air-suspension coaches have been manufactured at Integral Coach Factory, Chennai. All coaches of the entire rack can carry nearly 6000 commuters at a time. It can operate at speeds of up to 100 kmph

Answer :1. April 1
Explanation:
All Priority Sector Lending Certificates(PSLCs) will be valid till March 31st and will expire on April 1st.

Answer : 4. De-materialized Account
Explanation:
DEMAT or De-materialized Account refers to a deposit made at an Indian financial institution that can be used for investing in shares of stocks and other financial assets.Securities are held electronically in a DEMAT Account, thereby eliminating the need for physical paper certificates.

Answer : 4. HSBC
Explanation:
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation(HSBC) was the first bank to introduce the ATM concept in India in 1987.

Answer : 1. Bank of Hindustan
Explanation:
Bank of Hindustan, the first bank in India was established in 1770.

Answer : 3. Indusind Bank
Explanation:
Indusind Bank has launched India’s first digital branch at IndusInd Cybercity Rapid Metro station, Gurgaon. This video branch machine allows customers to connect with the remote teller over a real-time video call and perform regular banking transactions like statement printing, cheque deposits, opening of FD account and encashment, funds transfer along with dispensation of cash.

Answer : 1. National Automated Clearing House (NACH)
Explanation:
A web based solution to facilitate interbank, high volume, electronic transactions which are repetitive and periodic in nature. NACH System can be used for making bulk transactions towards distribution of subsidies, dividends, interest, salary, pension etc. and also for bulk transactions towards collection of payments pertaining to telephone, electricity, water, loans, investments in mutual funds, insurance premium etc.

Answer : 3. NACH’s Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB)
Explanation:
APB System has been successfully channelizing the Government subsidies and benefits to the intended beneficiaries using the Aadhaar numbers. The APB System links the Government Departments and their sponsor banks on one side and beneficiary banks and beneficiary on the other hand.

Answer : 4. Ten
Explanation:
NPCI has ten promoter banks namely, State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Citibank and HSBC.

Answer : 4. National Financial Switch (NFS)
Explanation:
National Financial Switch (NFS) was developed and deployed by the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) in 2004, with the goal of inter-connecting the ATMs in the country and facilitating convenience banking for the common man. It is run by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

Answer : 4. All of these
Explanation:
Services Offered by Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS)
♦ Balance Enquiry
♦ Cash Withdrawal
♦ Cash Deposit
♦ Aadhaar to Aadhaar Fund Transfer
♦ Gateway Authentication Services