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Question Bank Current Affair - September 2016
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Question 1Single Answer
Who led Indian delegation at the 2016 SAARC Finance Minister Conference ?
 
  1. A
    Sushma Swaraj
     
  2. B
    Shaktikanta Das
     
  3. C
    Amit Miltra
     
  4. D
    Arun Jaitley
     
  5. E
    Maneka Sanjay Gandhi
Question 2Single Answer
Which country will host the 19th SAARC Summit in November,2016?
 
  1. A
    Bangladesh
     
  2. B
    Pakistan
     
  3. C
    Afghanistan
     
  4. D
    Bhutan
     
  5. E
    India
Question 3Single Answer
The President of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was in August,2016 awarded the Olympic Order for his outstanding services to the Olympic movement, is
 
  1. A
    Sunita Jain
     
  2. B
    N. Ramachandran
     
  3. C
    Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
     
  4. D
    Fenil Sherdiwala
     
  5. E
    None of the above
Question 4Single Answer
Union Cabinet approved revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) for avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income with a nation. Name the nation.
 
  1. A
    Cyprus
     
  2. B
    Finland
     
  3. C
    France
     
  4. D
    Fiji
     
  5. E
    None of these
Question 5Single Answer
As per RBI's Direction, What will be the percent at which the women self-help groups (SHGs) in rural areas will be granted loans by All bank ?
 
  1. A
    4%
     
  2. B
    6%
     
  3. C
    7%
     
  4. D
    8%
     
  5. E
    9 %
Question 6Single Answer
SR Nathan, who passed away in August, 2016, was the former President of which country ?
 
  1. A
    Bhutan
     
  2. B
    Singapore
     
  3. C
    Thailand
     
  4. D
    Malaysia
     
  5. E
    Maldives 
Question 7Single Answer
Which e-Liberary has been launched by the union government for Divyang ?
 
  1. A
    E- Pustakalaya
     
  2. B
    Aarudh Pustakalaya
     
  3. C
    Divya pustakalya
     
  4. D
    Sugamya pustakalya
     
  5. E
    Nirvirodh pustakalya
Question 8Single Answer
Subrata Banerjee, who passed away in August, 2016 was related to which sports ?
 
  1. A
    Boxing
     
  2. B
    Cricket
     
  3. C
    Badminton
     
  4. D
    Football
     
  5. E
    freestyle wrestler
Question 9Single Answer
Person Sworn-in as the Lieutenant governor of Anandam and Nicobar Islands in August, 2016.
 
  1. A
    Jagdish Mukhi
     
  2. B
    Shiv visvanathan
     
  3. C
    K. Satchidanandan
     
  4. D
    Romila Thapar
     
  5. E
    None of the above
Question 10Single Answer
Bishweshwar Nandi, who has been chosen for the 2016 Dronacharya Award, in associated with which sports ?
 
  1. A
    Cricket
     
  2. B
    Gymnastics
     
  3. C
    Hockey
     
  4. D
    Boxing
     
  5. E
    Badminton
Question 11Single Answer
The novel 'One Indian Girl' has been authored by whom ?
 
  1. A
    Amitabh Ghosh
     
  2. B
    Kiran Desai
     
  3. C
    Jhumpa Lahiri
     
  4. D
    Chetan Bhagat
     
  5. E
    Raj Singh
Question 12Single Answer
The country that topped the 9th edition Global innovation index (GII) 2016 is
 
  1. A
    Switzerland
     
  2. B
    The USA
     
  3. C
    United Kingdom
     
  4. D
    France
     
  5. E
    Japan
Question 13Single Answer
This web portal was launched by the union government of for e-bedding and e-reserve action for tariff- based competitive bidding (TBCB) in transmission projects
 
  1. A
    e-Trans
     
  2. B
    e-Din
     
  3. C
    e-sin
     
  4. D
    e-cap
     
  5. E
    e-lift
Question 14Single Answer
Name the Indian music composer, who was in August,2016 hinourrs with the tamil ratna Award
 
  1. A
    RB Udhayakumar
     
  2. B
    MS Subbulakshmi
     
  3. C
    P. Shanmugam
     
  4. D
    Jayanthi
     
  5. E
    AR Rahman
Question 15Single Answer
The first National Conference of Investigation Agencies was held from August 12 to 13, 2016 in
 
  1. A
    Pune
     
  2. B
    Bengaluru
     
  3. C
    Patna
     
  4. D
    New Delhi
     
  5. E
    Chennai 
Question 16Single Answer
Which Union ministry has been launched the web portal of star Rating of major mineral mines?
 
  1. A
    Personal, public Grievances and Pensions
     
  2. B
    Labour and Employment
     
  3. C
    Textiles
     
  4. D
    Mines
     
  5. E
    None of above 
Question 17Single Answer
In August, 2016, the national payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has tied up with Union Bank of India to launch an USSD based *99# mobile application for their customers. What does USSD stand for?
 
  1. A
    Unstructured server service Data
     
  2. B
    Unstructured supplicant service Data
     
  3. C
    Unstructured supplementary service Data
     
  4. D
    Unstructured Super ability service Data
     
  5. E
    Unstructured super service Data
Question 18Single Answer
Which state has become the first Indian state of ratify GST Constitution Amendment Bill?
 
  1. A
    Haryana
     
  2. B
    Punjab
     
  3. C
    Bihar
     
  4. D
    Assam
     
  5. E
    Gujarat
Question 19Single Answer
The......... has launched a digital transformation program 'Project Ananya' to focus on improved customer service and to Offer latest in digital banking services, in August ,2016 .
 
  1. A
    Syndicate Bank
     
  2. B
    State Bank of India
     
  3. C
    Punjab National Bank
     
  4. D
    UCO Bank
     
  5. E
    Dena Bank
Question 20Single Answer
Which of the following institutions is responsible for enforcing ban on ponzi Scheme which were in news recently ?
 
  1. A
    Union government
     
  2. B
    State government
     
  3. C
    SEBI
     
  4. D
    RBI
     
  5. E
    IRDAI
Question 21Single Answer
The Lok Sabha in August, 2016 Passed the constitution (122nd Amendment) GST bill, 2014. The Bill exempts which of the following Goods and Services from its purview ?
 
  1. A
    Tambaku products
     
  2. B
    Alcoho
     
  3. C
    Steel
     
  4. D
    Furniture
     
  5. E
    None of these
Question 22Single Answer
Which of the following statements is/ are correct regarding Temple of Heaven ?
1. The temple of Heaven is a complex of religious buildings situated in Central Fujjan.
3. The temple of Heaven was increased as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998.
3. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a yoga-Taichi event at the Temple of Heaven
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
 
  1. A
    only 1
     
  2. B
    1, 2 and 3
     
  3. C
    2 and 3
     
  4. D
    Only 3
     
  5. E
    1 and 2
Question 23Single Answer
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, JP Nanda launched 'kayakalp' an initiative for awards to public health facilities. Awards will be given under this scheme.
 
  1. A
    Best two district hospitals in each state (bas to district hospital in a small states),
     
  2. B
    Best two Community Health Centre/Sub District hospitals (Limited to one in a small states)
     
  3. C
    one Primary Health Centre in every district.
     
  4. D
    All of the above
     
  5. E
    None of the above
Question 24Single Answer
The GST will not apply to
1. Petroleum crude
2. High speed diesel
3. Motor spirit (petrol)
4. Natural gas
5. Aviation turbine fuel
Which of the given above is/ are correct ?
 
  1. A
    All of these
     
  2. B
    2,3 and 5
     
  3. C
    1,2 and 3
     
  4. D
    1, 2, 3 and 4
     
  5. E
    3, 4 and 5
Question 25Single Answer
The Finance Minister has, therefore, announced a new Initiative called Atal pension Yojana (APY).False statement regarding APY is
 
  1. A
    Fixed pension for the subscribers ranging between 1000 to 5000.
     
  2. B
    APY is open to all bank account holders who are not members of any statutory social security scheme.
     
  3. C
    The minimum age of joining APY is 11 years and maximum age is 60 years.
     
  4. D
    Manly targeted at unorganized sector worker in APY
     
  5. E
    All of the above
Question 26Single Answer
Government provision (s) under Atal pension Yojna is/are
1. Fixed pension guarantee for the subscribers.
2. Would co-contribute 50% of the subscriber contribution or 1000 per annum, whichever is lower to eligible subscribers
3. Would also reimburse the promotional and development activities including incentive to the contribution collection Agencies to encourage people to join APY.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
 
  1. A
    only 1
     
  2. B
    1, 2 and 3
     
  3. C
    1 and 3
     
  4. D
    2 and 3
     
  5. E
    1 and 2
Question 27Single Answer
Would famous prominent Punjabi writer, novelist and short story writer Gurdial Singh passed away at Bhatinda, Punjab. He is the recipient of which of the following awards ?
1. Padma Shri
2. Padam Bhushan
3. Jnanpith Award
4. Sahitya Akademi Award
Select the correct answers using the codes given below
 
  1. A
    1,3 and 4
     
  2. B
    1,2 and 3
     
  3. C
    2,3 and 4
     
  4. D
    3 and 4
     
  5. E
    1 and 2
Question 28Single Answer
China has successfully launched a new high-resolution synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) dubbed as  Gaofen-3. Choose the correct statement (s) regarding Gaofen-3 :
 
  1. A
    The Gaofen-3 satellite is China's first low Orbit Remote Sensing satellite.
     
  2. B
    It has lifespan of 8 years.
     
  3. C
    It will provide high-definition Remote Sensing data for its users over long period of time.
     
  4. D
    It has 12 imaging modes that will provide high-definition observation satellite is capable of taking wide pictures of earth and Photographing detailed scenarios of specific areas.
     
  5. E
    All of the above
Question 29Single Answer
Choose the correct statements regarding Central Silk Board (CSB).
 
  1. A
    CBS is a statutory body is established under the central silk Board act, 1948.
     
  2. B
    It functions under the aegus of union Ministry of textile.
     
  3. C
    It is a National Organisation for overall development of silk sector in India.
     
  4. D
    All of the above
     
  5. E
    None of the above
Question 30Single Answer
Choose the correct statement regarding Dinesh Kumar Khara :
 
  1. A
    Dinesh Kumar kara was appointed Managing Director (MD) State Bank of India (SBI), India's largest lender.
     
  2. B
    His Appointment was confirmed by the appointments committee of the cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi .
     
  3. C
    He has been appointed for the period of 3 years.
     
  4. D
    Both A and B
     
  5. E
    All of the above
Question 31Single Answer
What are Non- performing Assets (NPAs) ?
 
  1. A
    NPAs are Loan made by Bank or finance company on which repayments or interest payments are not being made on time .
     
  2. B
    The loan is considered to be a NPA, once the borrower fails to make interest or principal payments for 90 days.
     
  3. C
    In case of Agriculture/ Farms Loans, the NPA various for of short duration crop loan (interest not paid for 2 crop seasons), long duration crops (interest not paid for 1 crop season).
     
  4. D
    All of the above
     
  5. E
    None of the above
Question 32Single Answer
Choose the correct statement (s) regarding goods and services tax (GST) :
 
  1. A
    GST is considered as great step towards transformation and transparency in tax regime.
     
  2. B
    It will bring freedom from tax terrorism as it will be levied on consumption rather than production.
     
  3. C
    The GST will also benefit states which are considered backward state and also address the problem of imbalanced development.
     
  4. D
    It will help to Curtail black money as Traders will be compelled to give proper bills.
     
  5. E
    All of the above
Question 33Single Answer
The player, who won the UEFA Best Player in Europe award for 2015-16 is
 
  1. A
    Lukas Weibhaidinger
     
  2. B
    Piotr Malachowski
     
  3. C
    Robert Harting
     
  4. D
    Christoph Harting
     
  5. E
    Cristiano Ronaldo
Question 34Single Answer
In August, 2016 India has launched Akashvani Maitree channel for the listeners from which of the following neighbouring countries?
 
  1. A
    Afghanistan
     
  2. B
    Nepal
     
  3. C
    Bangladesh
     
  4. D
    Bhutan
     
  5. E
    Mynamar
Question 35Single Answer
The book 'an intimate History of killing. Face to face killing in Twentieth century warrfare' authored by whom ?
 
  1. A
    Fenil Sherdiwala
     
  2. B
    Bhikhu Parekh
     
  3. C
    Joanna Bourke
     
  4. D
    AS kiran Kumar
     
  5. E
    Kirti Rambhatla
Question 36Single Answer
Name the state that name Rio Olympics bronze Midallist Sakshi Malik, as its brand ambassador for 'Beti Bachao, beti padhao' compaign.
a.  West Bengal
b. Punjab
c.  Haryana
d.  Assam
e. Uttar Pradesh
  1. A
    West Bengal
     
  2. B
    Punjab
     
  3. C
    Haryana
     
  4. D
    Assam
     
  5. E
    Uttar Pradesh
Question 37Single Answer
Who of the following will be conferred with the 2016 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna ?
 
  1. A
    Sakshi Malik
     
  2. B
    PV Sindhu
     
  3. C
    Jitu Rai
     
  4. D
    Dipa Karmakar
     
  5. E
    All of these
Question 38Single Answer
The 'world Mosquito Day' is observed on which day ?
 
  1. A
    August 20
     
  2. B
    August 21
     
  3. C
    August 22
     
  4. D
    August 23
     
  5. E
    August 24
Question 39Single Answer
The Rajya Sabha Rajya Sabha has passed the Maternity benefits (Amendments) bill, 2016 to raise maternity leave for working women from 12 to 26 weeks for to surviving children. consider the following statements regarding Bill:
1. The Bill aims at increasing women's participation in the workforce which is 'Decreasing day-by-day'
2. No employer can remove any women employees on the ground of pregnancy.
3. it is a mandatory for every establishment having 50 or more employees to have Creche.
4. The a woman who has two or more children will continued to get only 12 weeks maternity leave.
 which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
 
  1. A
    1, 2 and 3
     
  2. B
    2, 3 and 4
     
  3. C
    1 and 2
     
  4. D
    1 and 3
     
  5. E
    All of these
Question 40Single Answer
Name of the former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh who was found dead at the chief Minister's official residence.
 
  1. A
    Tomo riba
     
  2. B
    Mukut Mithi
     
  3. C
    Kalikho Pul
     
  4. D
    Dorjee Khandu
     
  5. E
    None of these
Question 41Single Answer
Arrange the following countries in Chronological order (ascending order) of the top in the list of Human Capital index 2015, complied by the world Economic forum (WEF) :
1. Switzerland
2. Finland
3. Japan
4. Canada
 
  1. A
    Codes :
    1,2,4,3
     
  2. B
    3,2,4,1
     
  3. C
    2,1,3,4
     
  4. D
    1,3,2,4
     
  5. E
    1,2,3,4,
Question 42Single Answer
The first Indian TV channels on skill development has been launched in which city ?
 
  1. A
    Pune
     
  2. B
    Chennai
     
  3. C
    New Delhi
     
  4. D
    Guwahati
     
  5. E
    Bengaluru
Question 43Single Answer
The world's longest and highest class- bottomed Bridge will open to which of the following countries ?
 
  1. A
    The USA
     
  2. B
    The UK
     
  3. C
    Germany
     
  4. D
    China
     
  5. E
    France
Question 44Single Answer
HDFC Bank launches prepaid medical card. Consider the following statement regarding this :
1.The second largest private lender HDFC Bank launched co-branded medical benefits card with Apollo Hospitals.
2. The card comes with a free accidental death Insurance of 3 lakh.
3. Accident hospitalisation Insurance of 150000 apart from discount and Apollo network.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
 
  1. A
    Only 1
     
  2. B
    1 and 2
     
  3. C
    2 and 3
     
  4. D
    Only 3
     
  5. E
    1,2 and 3
Question 45Single Answer
India's first comprehensive' crime criminal tracking network system (CCTNS)' has been launched by which state government ?
 
  1. A
    Bihar
     
  2. B
    Madhya Pradesh
     
  3. C
    Haryana
     
  4. D
    Maharashtra
     
  5. E
    Odisha
Question 46Single Answer
Choose the correct correct statements (s) regarding the soil health card scheme of SHC :
 
  1. A
    SHC has in it all basic and Crowise Recommendation of filter fertiliser and nutrients.
     
  2. B
    Punjab has become the first ever state in the country to issue soil Health cards
     
  3. C
    Checking of soil health on quarterly basis
     
  4. D
    Both (a) and (b)
     
  5. E
    All of the above
Question 47Single Answer
In August, 2016 ,the National Association of software and services companies (NASSCOM), an apex IT industry Body in India, has launched its startup warehouse at sunrise Startup Village at Rushikonda in
 
  1. A
    Chennai
     
  2. B
    Visakhapatnam
     
  3. C
    Hyderabad
     
  4. D
    New Delhi
     
  5. E
    Patna
Question 48Single Answer
The 2016 SAARC Youth Parliamentarians Conference on 'peace and Harmony for Development' was held in which of the following cities ?
 
  1. A
    Karachi
     
  2. B
    New Delhi
     
  3. C
    Kathmandu
     
  4. D
    Islamabad
     
  5. E
    None of these
Question 49Single Answer
How many cities were selected for infrastructure development under the Smart Ganga city Scheme for the union government?
 
  1. A
    6
     
  2. B
    8
     
  3. C
    10
     
  4. D
    15
     
  5. E
    20
Question 50Single Answer
Indian Railways has partnered with which technology Giant to showcase its heritage digitally ? 
  1. A
    Snapdeal
     
  2. B
    Flipkart
     
  3. C
    OLX
     
  4. D
    Microsoft
     
  5. E
    Google
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