Basic General Knowledge problems
- 1. The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on 27 March 2017 launched an online film certification system that is expected to make the CBFC paperless and transparent. What is the name given to this ambitious system ?
Options- A. E-Certify
- B. E-Cinepramaan
- C. E-Cinema
- D. E-Cineboard Also asked in: Bank Exams, Bank Clerk
Correct Answer: E-Cinepramaan
Explanation:
?E-Cinepramaan? is the name of the online film certification system (OFCS) that was launched by Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu on 27 March 2017.
? This online system is being seen as a big step towards making the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) paperless and transparent, enabling effective monitoring and real-time progress tracking for applicants.
? E-Cinepramaan will enable producers to track the status of their application online and would be inform them through SMSes and e-mails about any required action. The system also has inbuilt alerts to ensure that time-limits are adhered to.
- 2. Name the Asian country that has 1st time turned around from a Net importer of electricity to Net Exporter of electricity, as per Central Electricity Authority of the country.
Options- A. India
- B. Bangladesh
- C. Myanmar
- D. Pakistan Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: India
Explanation:
As per Central Electricity Authority, the Designated Authority of Government of India for Cross Border Trade of Electricity, 1st time 'India' has turned around from a net importer of electricity to Net Exporter of electricity.
- 3. What is the name of the scheme for providing physical aids and assisted-living devices for senior citizens belonging to BPL category that was launched in Andhra Pradesh?s Nellore district on 1 April 2017?
Options- A. Sarkari Yojana
- B. Yantra Laxmi
- C. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
- D. Vayovrudh Yojana Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk
Correct Answer: Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
Explanation:
?Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana? was launched by the Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment on 1 April 2017 at Nellore (Andhra Pradesh). Under the scheme, physical aids and assisted-living devices for senior citizens were distributed to senior citizens belonging to below poverty line (BPL) category.
? The scheme has been implemented through the sole implementing agency ? Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO), a public sector undertaking. The aids to be distributed under the ?Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana? scheme include walking sticks, elbow crutches, walkers, tripods / quadpods, hearing aids, artificial dentures and spectacles.
? The ambitious scheme, first of its kind in the country, is expected to benefit 5,20,000 Senior citizens over a period of the 3 years.
- 4. Which of he following Chief Minister has been selected for the award of ?Transformative Chief Minister? by The US India Business Council ?
Options- A. N. Chandrababu Naidu
- B. Devendra Fadnavis
- C. K. Chandra Shekar Rao
- D. Mamata Banerjee Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: N. Chandrababu Naidu
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu has been selected for another prestigious award. The US India Business Council has selected the CM for award of ?Transformative Chief Minister? and Naidu would be receiving coveted award at second annual West Coast summit which to be held in California on May 8, 2017.
- 5. _____ officially recognises Bitcoin as currency ?
Options- A. South Korea
- B. China
- C. Japan
- D. India Discuss
Correct Answer: Japan
- 6. Who is appointed as MD and CEO of IDBI Bank in April, 2017 ?
Options- A. Kanungo
- B. Mahesh Kumar Jain
- C. Ravi Chander
- D. None Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Mahesh Kumar Jain
Explanation:
Mahesh Kumar Jain was appointed as MD and CEO of IDBI bank in April 2017.
- 7. " One Earth ? is the name of the corporate headquarters of which firm ?
Options- A. Tata Consultancy Services
- B. Suzlon Energy
- C. Power grid Corporation of India Ltd
- D. Wipro Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Suzlon Energy
Explanation:
Suzlon energy has its corporate headquarter in Pune, Maharashtra with the name of ?One Earth?. Spread over 10 acres of land, the structure is completely powered by renewable energy. One Earth has been certified as the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) Platinum building. Suzlon is largest wind turbine manufacturer in India and third largest in world.
- 8. India's largest e-commerce player Flipkart recently bought eBay's India business, and closing a $1.4 billion fund-raising round from Tencent, eBay and Microsoft. Name the Chief Executive Officer of Flipkart.
Options- A. Devin Wenig
- B. Kalyan Krishnamurthy
- C. Jeff Bejos
- D. Satya Nadella Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Kalyan Krishnamurthy
Explanation:
India's largest e-commerce player Flipkart buys eBay's India business, and closing a $1.4 billion fund-raising round from Tencent, eBay and Microsoft. Mr. Kalyan Krishnamurthy is the CEO of Flipkart.
- 9. What is the name of India?s first-ever industrial-articulated robot that was launched on 11 April 2017 by TAL Manufacturing Solutions ?
Options- A. RAINBOW
- B. BRAVO
- C. TURBO
- D. BRABO Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: BRABO
Explanation:
TAL Manufacturing Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors, on 11 April 2017 launched India?s first industrial-articulated robot and it goes by the name ?BRABO?.
? BRABO is meant to complement the human workforce and perform repetitive, high volume, dangerous and time-consuming tasks from raw material handling to packaging of finished products.
? This is the first time that an industrial robot has been conceptualised, designed and manufactured in India. It is expected to increase productivity by 15-30%, with a payback period of 15 to 18 months.
- 10. What was the name of India's first ever micro-drama festival that was held recently in New Delhi ?
Options- A. Thanes Hare
- B. Taapsi
- C. Thespis
- D. Ankulrama Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Thespis
Explanation:
India's first ever micro-drama festival, named Thespis, was held recently in New Delhi.
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