Basic General Knowledge problems
- 1. One of the common forms of representing remote sensing data as information is in the form of
Options- A. Thematic Maps
- B. Political maps
- C. Distribution maps
- D. Land use maps Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Thematic Maps
- 2. Which of the following statements about the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) is/are correct? 1. It has been incorporated as a Public Limited Company. 2. It started its operation by establishing two pilot branches at Hyderabad and Varanasi. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options- A. 1 only
- B. 2 only
- C. Both 1 and 2
- D. Neither 1 nor 2 Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: 1 only
Explanation:
With simple, diverse and growth-oriented offerings, IPPB aims to give every Indian access to efficient banking services.Incorporated as a Public-Sector Bank under the Department of Posts with 100% GOI equity, IPPB has launched on January 30th, 2017 in Ranchi and Raipur with the objective of being present in all corners of India by the end of the year.
- 3. Beginning from the Financial Year 2017-18 NITI Ayog plans to replace the 5 year plans with which of the following
Options- A. 5 year Vision Document
- B. 10 year Vision Document
- C. 15 year Vision Document
- D. 20 year Vision Document Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: 15 year Vision Document
- 4. Which one of the following was a focus country of the World Food India?, a mega food event held in November 2017 in New Delhi?
Options- A. Germany
- B. Japan
- C. Denmark
- D. Italy Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Italy
- 5. Which one of the following States will host the Nobel Prize Series?India 2018 (Science Impacts Life) Exhibition?
Options- A. Gujarat
- B. Rajasthan
- C. Goa
- D. Madhya Pradesh Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Goa
Explanation:
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has collaborated with Nobel Media AB, Sweden to hold the Nobel Prize Series in India for five years.
The second edition of the Nobel Prize Series -India 2018 will be held at Panjim, Goain partnership with Government of Goa on February 1-2, 2018. It will start on February 1, 2018 with the formal inauguration of the Nobel Prize Series -India 2018, Science Exhibition by the Hon'ble Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Parrikar.
- 6. The Ministry of Communication has recently launched a Pan India scholarship programme for school children called TDeen Dayal SPARSH Yojana?. The objective of the scheme is to increase the reach of
Options- A. sports
- B. philately
- C. music
- D. web designing Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: philately
Explanation:
Minister of Communications Shri Manoj Sinha today launched a Pan India scholarship program for school children called Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana to increase the reach of Philately. Under the scheme of SPARSH (Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude & Research in Stamps as a Hobby), it is proposed to award annual scholarships to children of Standard VI to IX having good academic record and also pursuing Philately as a hobby through a competitive selection process in all postal circles.The Minister said that to avail this scholarship, a child must be a student of a recognized school within India and the concerned school should have a Philately Club and the candidate should be a member of the Club.
- 7. Which one of the following statements about India is not correct?
Options- A. India has 12 major ports and about 200 non-major ports.
- B. 95 percent of India?s trade by volume and 68 percent by value are moved through maritime transport.
- C. India has a coastline of about 7500 km.
- D. In the Maritime Agenda, 2010-2020, a target of 300 MT port capacity has been set for the year 2020. Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: In the Maritime Agenda, 2010-2020, a target of 300 MT port capacity has been set for the year 2020.
Explanation:
Statement 1 and 3 are factual and are correct.The Maritime Agenda projects a total traffic of 2494.95 million tonnes for all major and non-major ports taken together and a capacity of 3280.04 million tonnes. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.
- 8. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
Options- A. India joined MTCR in 2016.
- B. India submitted a formal application for membership of the NSG in 2016.
- C. India proposed the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in 1996.
- D. The Common wealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in 2016 at Malta. Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: The Common wealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in 2016 at Malta.
Explanation:
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is held every 2 years. It is the association?s ultimate policy and decision-making forum. The November 2015 Meeting, to be held in Malta, had the theme of ?Commonwealth ?Adding Global Value?.
- 9. Which of the following about the role of Indian Coast Guard is/are correct? 1. Indian Coast Guard has been entrusted with the offshore security coordination authority 2. Lead intelligence agency for coastal and sea border 3. Coastal security in territorial waters Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options- A. 1 and 3 only
- B. 1, 2 and 3
- C. 1 and 2 only
- D. 3 only Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
After the Mumbai attacks in 2008, there has been a paradigm shift in the maritime security apparatus that increased emphasis on surveillance, intelligence gathering and information sharing amongst the various stakeholders to ensure an effective response to any emerging situation. In Feb 2009, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was additionally designated as the authority responsible for coastal security in territorial waters, including areas to be patrolled by the Coastal Police.
The Coast Guard is also responsible for overall coordination between Central and State agencies in matters relating to Coastal Security.In order to achieve near gap-free surveillance of the entire coastline, 38 additional Radar Stations and 08 Mobile Surveillance Systems are being installed.
- 10. The Ministry of Power, Government of India has recently constituted a Committee to investigate the causes of the accident that occurred on 1stNovember, 2017 at Feroze Gandhi Thermal Power Plant Ltd., Unchahar, in Uttar Pradesh. Who among the following is the Chairman of the Committee?
Options- A. Dr. L. D. Papney
- B. Shri Dhawal Prakash Antapurkar
- C. Shri Subir Chakraborty
- D. Shri P. Siwal Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Shri P. Siwal
Explanation:
Power Ministry constitutes a Committee to investigate into the causes of the NTPC, Unchahar Thermal Power Plant accident
The composition of the committee would be as follows:
Name Position
Shri P.D. Siwal, Member (Thermal), CEA Chairman
Shri Subir Chakraborty,Director (Projects), UPRVUNL Member
Shri Dhawal Prakash Antapurkar,Director of Steam Boilers, Maharashtra Member
Dr. L.D. Papney,Chief Engoneer, (TE&TD), CEA Member & Convenor
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