Basic General Knowledge problems
- 1. ISRO has successfully launched GSAT-19 communication satellite through which launch vehicle ?
Options- A. GSLV Mark I
- B. GSLV Mark II
- C. GSLV Mark III
- D. GSLV Mark IV Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT
Correct Answer: GSLV Mark III
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its 3136 kg GSAT-19 communication satellite with its brand new and heaviest ? Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III D-1 (GSLV-Mk III D-1) satellite into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on June 5, 2017. The satellite GSAT-19 has an intended life span of 10 years and is developed to improve telecommunication and broadcasting areas. The GSLV-Mk III is popularly known as ?fat boy? and is developed for 15 years at a cost of around Rs 300 crore. The rocket is capable of carrying payloads of up to 4,000 kg into the GTO and 10,000 kg into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The GSLV-Mk III is a three stage rocket. Its first stage is made of two strap on motors filled with solid fuel. The second stage uses the liquid fuel and the third is the cryogenic upper stage ?C25?, which is powered by the highly complex indigenous cryogenic engine ?CE20?. The number 20 denotes the 20-ton thrust it generates for the rocket to reach the intended height with the heavy mass on board.
- 2. The G-7 is a group consisting of ?
Options- A. the heads of the states of US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan
- B. the heads of the states of US, UK, France, Germany, Russia, Italy and Japan
- C. the finance ministers of US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan
- D. the heads of the states of US, UK, France, Germany, Russia, Canada and Japan Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: the finance ministers of US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan
Explanation:
The finance ministers of US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan is called as G-7 group.
- 3. Which Indian athlete was the flag bearer for the Indian contingent in the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship (AAC)-2017 ?
Options- A. Srabani Nanda
- B. Jitu Rai
- C. Tintu Luka
- D. Dipa Karmakar Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Tintu Luka
Explanation:
The 22nd edition of Asian Athletics Championships (AAC) has started at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on July 6, 2017 and will continue till July 9, 2017. Athlete Tintu Luka was the flag bearer for the Indian contingent which received a rousing welcome from the crowd. Odia athlete Srabani Nanda had the honour of taking the oath on behalf of athletes at the inaugural ceremony. Over 1,200 athletes and officials from 43 countries in Asia witnessed the largest sporting event. The official mascot of the Championship is ?Olly Turtle? that represents the famous Olive Ridley sea turtle.
- 4. Who has been appointed as Secretary to new President Ram Nath Kovind ?
Options- A. Sanjay Kothari
- B. Gopal Baglay
- C. Bharat Lal
- D. Ashok Malik Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk
Correct Answer: Sanjay Kothari
Explanation:
Sanjay Kothari, Chairman of Public Enterprises Selection Board, has been appointed as Secretary to President-elect Ram Nath Kovind.
- 5. According to _____ poll, India's GDP growth will remain in the range of 6.5-7.5 % over the next 12-18 months in August 2017.
Options- A. World Bank
- B. RBI
- C. Nomura
- D. Moody's Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Moody's
Explanation:
India's GDP growth will remain in the range of 6.5-7.5 per cent over the next 12-18 months and GST will support the momentum for faster growth, a Moody's poll said.
- 6. Who has been named as president for its India and SAARC operations by Tech giant Cisco ?
Options- A. Sameer Garde
- B. Ravi Prakash
- C. Vyas Garg
- D. Ravi Mittal Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Sameer Garde
- 7. Who has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) in 2017 ?
Options- A. Debasis Jana
- B. Sankara Rao
- C. Dev Patel
- D. Santosh Sharma Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Santosh Sharma
- 8. _______has conferred the 'Best Performance Award' for 2015-16 and 2016-17 to Karnataka VIKAS GRAMEEN Bank (KVGB) for its work in the field of credit-linking joint liability groups (JLGs).
Options- A. RBI
- B. RRB
- C. NABARD
- D. SBI Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: NABARD
- 9. State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) unveiled its mobile wallet in partnership with _______ to enable one-tap bill payment for its over 100 million subscribers.
Options- A. Free Charge
- B. MobiWik
- C. Paytm
- D. Ezetap Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: MobiWik
- 10. The bank which has launched new scheme 'Shubh Aarambh Home Loan' was ?
Options- A. SBI
- B. Central Bank of India
- C. Syndicate Bank
- D. Axis Bank Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Axis Bank
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