Syndicate/Canara Bank PO (PGDBF) 2018 Exam: GA Test Day 18

Answer – 3. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer – 3. Rajasthan

Answer – 2. Khelo India
Explanation :
On 28th January 2018, Tableau of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for Republic Day 2018 was selected as the best Tableau in the Tableaux of the Ministries/Departments category. Union Defence Minister Nirmala Seetharaman presented the Trophy and Certificate for best Tableau to Rahul Bhatnagar, Secretary (Sports) at an event in New Delhi. The theme of the Tableau of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports was Khelo India. The slogan mentioned on the float was “Khelo India, Jo Khelega Woh Khilege (Play India! The one who plays sport is the one who blossoms)”. Kheo India Programme has been launched by the Department of Sports. It focuses on integrating sports with education, developing sports infrastructure, identification of sports talent, hosting sports competitions, enhancing physical fitness of school children, sports for women, etc.

Answer – 2. Dinesh Nandan Sahay
Explanation :
Dinesh Nandan Sahay, Chhattisgarh’s first Governor passed away in Madhepura, Bihar. Dinesh Nandan Sahay was the first Governor of Chhattisgarh during the period 2000 -2003. He was also the former governor of Tripura. He was born on 2nd February 1936 in Madhepura, ‎Bihar. He joined Indian Police Service in 1960.

Answer – 4. Palikir

Answer – 2. USD

Answer – 2. Stable
Explanation :
Rating agency CRISIL has upgraded its outlook on 18 Indian public sector banks (PSBs) from “negative” to “stable”. This upgrade by CRISIL was on account of PSB recapitalisation plan unveiled by Government on January 24, 2018. As per the recapitalisation plan, Government will infuse Rs. 88139 crore capital in 20 public sector banks (PSBs) before March 31, 2018. According to CRISIL, capital infusion will improve the financial risk profile of these banks and will help them meet Basel-III regulatory capital norms. Along with capital infusion announcement, Government also unveiled ‘Enhanced Access and Service Excellence (EASE)’, a six-fold roadmap for reforms in PSBs which will improve the overall functioning of these banks

Answer – 3. Mumbai

Answer – 5. Kerala

Answer – 2. Kolkata
Explanation :
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, inaugurated the floating market located at Lake Patuli on the eastern part of Kolkata. The floating market was opened for the public on 25th January 2018. This floating market has been created to accommodate nearly 200 shopkeepers from a market that was closed during the extension of the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass. The floating market will accommodate nearly 114 boats. Each boat will accommodate two shops. Daily-use items like vegetables, fruits, flowers, fish, meat and poultry will be sold in these shops. People can reach the boats by means of wooden walkways. The market will be open on all days from 6 am to 9 pm. Kolkata has become the first metro in India to get a floating market.

Answer – 2. World Leprosy Day

Answer – 4. Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched the ‘Shakti’ app that features a panic button, for the safety of woman, in Himachal Pradesh. The ‘Shakti’ app was developed by Himachal Pradesh government’s National Informatics Centre (NIC). The ‘Shakti’ app is available in Hindi and English. It doesn’t require internet connectivity. When the mobile phone is shook the app is triggered and send its location through GPS (Global Positioning System). Message will be sent to the nearest police control room and audio, video recording is started after 20 seconds. Jai Ram Thakur also launched the ‘GUDDIYA’ helpline number 1515 and ‘Hoshiyar Singh’ helpline number 1090. The ‘Hoshiyar Singh’ helpline will be monitored by the Chief Minister’s office on 24×7 basis.

Answer – 3. Dr. Sadhana Pandey
Explanation :
Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu released the book ‘Staniya Svasasan Mei Addhi Aabadhi’ in New Delhi. This book has been authored by Dr. Sadhana Pandey. Mr. Naidu said that it is an empirical study that captures the voices of the rural women who are occupying positions of authority at the local level. He added that it can help the policy makers to understand the perspectives of women representatives and address the key issues of empowerment, health, education, nutrition, information sharing and economic independence.

Answer – 1. Delhi
Explanation :
Delhi won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. Delhi defeated Rajasthan by 41 runs in the finals and won their first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Pradeep Sangwan of Delhi was declared Man of the Match. Unmukt Chand scored a half century and Delhi set a target of 154 runs for Rajasthan. But Rajasthan was dismissed at 112 runs.

Answer – 2. Usha Ananthasubramanian
Explanation :
Usha Ananthasubramanian became the first woman chairman of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). Usha Ananthasubramanian is the MD and CEO of Allahabad Bank. She was elected as Chairman of IBA for 2017-18 by its Managing Committee.The Chairman post of IBA was vacant since the superannuation of Jatinder Bir Singh. Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, State Bank of India, has been elected to the post of Deputy Chairman of IBA for 2017-18.

Answer – 3. Davos, Switzerland
Explanation :
The annual meeting of World Economic Forum (WEF) is being held in Davos, Switzerland from 23rd – 26th January 2018. Over the course of this event, global leaders from different sectors, including business, politics, academia and journalism will hold discussions and share their views on the most pressing contemporary issues facing the world. This year’s theme is “Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World

Answer – 1. 177th
Explanation :
India has ranked 177th among 180 countries on Environmental Performance Index 2018. This marks a drop from 141st position in 2016. The Index was released on January 23, 2018, the first day of World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The EPI report outlined that countries such as India, China and Pakistan which scored badly in air quality category are facing public health crisis that need urgent attention. Decline in India’s rank as compared to 2016 can be attributed to the quality of data and the broadening the base of parameters. However, Indian Government’s ‘Ujjwala Yojana’ got a special mention in the report. Switzerland topped the index followed by France and Denmark at No.2 and No. 3 respectively. Data from international organisations like World Bank and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation has also been taken into consideration for compiling EPI 2018.

Answer – 2. India
Explanation :
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan has announced that 16th International Energy Forum (IEF) Ministerial meeting will be held in New Delhi from 10th – 12th April 2018. This event will be hosted by Government of India and co-hosted by the Government of China and South Korea. Representatives from 92 countries (including 72 member countries of IEF and 20 guest countries) will be participating in the meeting. Besides, representatives from international multilateral energy organisations, including the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and International Energy Agency (IEA) will also attend this meet. India had last hosted the IEF ministerial meet in year 1996.

Answer – 1. Bhubaneswar
Explanation :
Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha will host the 7th edition of the Asia Steel International Conference from February 6, 2018. This conference will be organised by Tata Steel and Indian Institute of Metals. 7th Asia Steel International Conference will serve as a platform for experts from across the world to discuss innovative and environment friendly technologies for making iron and promoting automation and digitisation in steel industry. Nearly 70 key speakers including those from countries such as Japan, China, Netherlands, the UK, Germany and the US will address this conference. This conference is held once in every three years. Last edition was held in 2015 at Yokohama, Japan.

Answer – 2. Form 15H
Explanation:
If a depositor is a senior citizen, his total income is below the taxable limit, He/She can submit Form 15H to the bank requesting them not to deduct any TDS on their interest.

Answer – 1. Ahmedabad
Explanation:
The Headquarters of Disha Microfin Ltd – Ahmedabad

Answer – 1. Kampala
Explanation:
Bank of Uganda – Kampala

Answer – 5. IFC
Explanation:
BRAC Bank is a private commercial bank in Bangladesh focused on Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)

Answer – 2. Section 10
Explanation:
Authorised Money Changers (AMCs) are entities, authorised by the Reserve Bank under section 10 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.

Answer – 4. Rs. 25 lakh
Explanation: The minimum Net Owned Funds (NOF) required for consideration as FFMC for single branch is Rs. 25 lakh

Answer – 3. Rs. 50 lakh
Explanation:
The minimum Net Owned Funds (NOF) required for consideration as FFMC for multiple branch is Rs. 50 lakh

Answer – 5. Challan Identification Number
Explanation:
CIN – Challan Identification Number.

Answer – 2. 7 digits
Explanation:
CIN Number – 7 digits

Answer – 2. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
Explanation:
Persons resident in India as defined under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 are eligible to invest in SGB

Answer – 3. Connectivity, Commerce and Culture
Explanation :
ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations was held in New Delhi on January 25, 2018. Theme of this Summit was “Shared Values, Common Destiny”.A join statement, titled ‘Delhi Declaration’ was issued outlining the participating countries’ commitment to political, economic and socio-cultural cooperation. The declaration focused on the three Cs – Connectivity, Commerce and Culture. The participating countries reaffirmed their commitment in promoting peace, stability, maritime safety and security in the region and agreed to work closely together on regional and international security issues of mutual concern. In context of trade and commerce, the declaration called for further strengthening ASEAN-India economic relations, including effective implementation of the ASEAN-India Free Trade Area, and efforts to conclude the mutually beneficial Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).