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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
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Category: General Awareness
Who among the following cricketers became an acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gulf Oil India just for a day on April 3, 2017?
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Explanation :
MS Dhoni took charge of Gulf Oil India at the Mumbai head office. He was named CEO of the day by the company. As a CEO of the company for the day, Dhoni has attended all the special meetings of the company. Mahendra Singh Dhoni was also named as the brand ambassador for Gulf Oil in the year 2011.
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MS Dhoni took charge of Gulf Oil India at the Mumbai head office. He was named CEO of the day by the company. As a CEO of the company for the day, Dhoni has attended all the special meetings of the company. Mahendra Singh Dhoni was also named as the brand ambassador for Gulf Oil in the year 2011.
Question 2 of 15
2. Question
1 points
Category: General Awareness
‘Jhargram’ has been declared as 22nd district of which Indian State?
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on April 4, 2017 declared Jhargram as the 22nd district of West Bengal. Jhargram has been bifurcated from West Midnapore and it has a population of more than 11.37 lakh.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on April 4, 2017 declared Jhargram as the 22nd district of West Bengal. Jhargram has been bifurcated from West Midnapore and it has a population of more than 11.37 lakh.
Question 3 of 15
3. Question
1 points
Category: General Awareness
Which among the following is set to become the first country in the world to neutralise gender pay gap?
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Iceland’s parliament has presented a bill that would require public and private businesses to prove they offer equal pay to employees. This would be the first such requirement in the world.
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Iceland’s parliament has presented a bill that would require public and private businesses to prove they offer equal pay to employees. This would be the first such requirement in the world.
Question 4 of 15
4. Question
1 points
Category: General Awareness
Which theatre group is organising India’s first ever micro-drama festival, ‘Thespis’ which is scheduled to be held at the Indira Gandhi National
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The festival is named after Thespis of Icaria, who lived in 6th century BC and was the first actor to perform solo in Greek drama. During the festival, a series of 10-minute plays will be presented.
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The festival is named after Thespis of Icaria, who lived in 6th century BC and was the first actor to perform solo in Greek drama. During the festival, a series of 10-minute plays will be presented.
Question 5 of 15
5. Question
1 points
Category: General Awareness
Uttar Pradesh government has given its approval to build a music village named ‘Bismillah Khan Sangeet Gram’. Ustad Bismillah Khan was an exponent of which musical instrument?
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The Uttar Pradesh government led by Yogi Adityanath has given its approval to building a music village named ‘Bismillah Khan Sangeet Gram’ to honour the legendary Shehnai player Ustad Bismillah Khan. This project will be developed at Varanasi. It was conceived by Padma Shri Soma Ghosh, the adopted daughter of the legendary shehnai player.
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The Uttar Pradesh government led by Yogi Adityanath has given its approval to building a music village named ‘Bismillah Khan Sangeet Gram’ to honour the legendary Shehnai player Ustad Bismillah Khan. This project will be developed at Varanasi. It was conceived by Padma Shri Soma Ghosh, the adopted daughter of the legendary shehnai player.
Question 6 of 15
6. Question
1 points
Category: General Awareness
Which of the following is an Association of Commercial Banks, Financial Institutions and Primary Dealers?
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Explanation:
FIMMDA stands for The Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA). It is an Association of Commercial Banks, Financial Institutions and Primary Dealers. FIMMDA is a voluntary market body for the bond, Money And Derivatives Markets.
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FIMMDA stands for The Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA). It is an Association of Commercial Banks, Financial Institutions and Primary Dealers. FIMMDA is a voluntary market body for the bond, Money And Derivatives Markets.
Question 7 of 15
7. Question
1 points
Category: General Awareness
A long-term security yielding a fixed rate of interest, issued by a company is called ________
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A debenture is a type of debt instrument that is not secured by physical assets or collateral. Instruments issued by companies are called debentures. The difference between the two is actually a function of where they are registered and pay stamp duty and how they trade.
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A debenture is a type of debt instrument that is not secured by physical assets or collateral. Instruments issued by companies are called debentures. The difference between the two is actually a function of where they are registered and pay stamp duty and how they trade.
Question 8 of 15
8. Question
1 points
Category: General Awareness
Which of the following is subject to payment of Stamp Duty under Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Central Act)?
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Explanation:
CD is subject to payment of Stamp Duty under Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Central Act).
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CD is subject to payment of Stamp Duty under Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Central Act).
Question 9 of 15
9. Question
1 points
Category: General Awareness
An Indian rupee denominated bond issued outside India is called ________
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Explanation:
Masala bonds an Indian rupee denominated bond issued outside India.
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Masala bonds an Indian rupee denominated bond issued outside India.
Question 10 of 15
10. Question
1 points
Category: General Awareness
The headquarters of India’s first Asset Reconstruction Company India Limited(Arcil) is ________
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The headquarters of India’s first Asset Reconstruction Company India Limited(Arcil) is Mumbai
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The headquarters of India’s first Asset Reconstruction Company India Limited(Arcil) is Mumbai
Question 11 of 15
11. Question
1 points
Category: General Awareness
Which day is observed on July 11?
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World Population day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989.
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World Population day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989.
Question 12 of 15
12. Question
1 points
Category: General Awareness
Danish Krone is the currency of which of the following countries?
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Explanation :
Greenland – Nuuk(Capital) and Danish Krone(Currency)
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Greenland – Nuuk(Capital) and Danish Krone(Currency)
Question 13 of 15
13. Question
1 points
Category: General Awareness
Which of the following is the capital of Anguilla?
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Explanation :
Anguilla – The Valley (Capital) and Dollar(Currency)
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Anguilla – The Valley (Capital) and Dollar(Currency)
Question 14 of 15
14. Question
1 points
Category: General Awareness
Who is the author of the book “Bose: The Indian Samurai – Netaji and the Ina a Military Assessment”?
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Explanation :
The book titled Bose: The Indian Samurai – Netaji and the Ina a Military Assessment penned by G. D. Bakshi. This is a path-breaking book by a former General that seeks to evaluate Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose as a military leader and indeed, the First Supreme Commander of India.
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The book titled Bose: The Indian Samurai – Netaji and the Ina a Military Assessment penned by G. D. Bakshi. This is a path-breaking book by a former General that seeks to evaluate Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose as a military leader and indeed, the First Supreme Commander of India.
Question 15 of 15
15. Question
1 points
Category: General Awareness
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the state of
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Explanation :
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 175 km². It is located along the foothills of the Great Himalayan Range. The area was declared as a sanctuary in 1998.
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Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 175 km². It is located along the foothills of the Great Himalayan Range. The area was declared as a sanctuary in 1998.
