Daily Prelims Quiz with explanations -March 10 2017

Daily Prelims Quiz with explanations -March 10 2017

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PRELIMS DAILY QUIZ WITH EXPLANATIONS. CLICK HERE TO SEE PREVIOUS DATES ARCHIVE click here for DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS NOTES 1.Which among the following are correct about recent banking sector initiatives? India’s first biometric-based payment system “Aadhaar Pay” has been launched by IDFC Bank ‘Work from Home’ facility has been launched by south indian Bank First Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based banking chat bot launched by HDFC A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D.None of the above [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]Option B Only 2 is wrong as Its launched by State bank of india. Explanation :Mumbai based State Bank of India has launched a new facility ‘Work from Home’ to enable its employees to work from home. Aim: To enable its employees to work while at home using mobile devices to…
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Daily Prelims Quiz with explanations -March 9 2017

Daily Prelims Quiz with explanations -March 9 2017

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PRELIMS DAILY QUIZ WITH EXPLANATIONS. CLICK HERE TO SEE PREVIOUS DATES ARCHIVE click here for DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS NOTES 1.Consider following regarding 2017 Global Corruption Barometer for the Asia Pacific Region. Released by Anti corruptions Bureau. India tops the list for being the most corrupt nation. A. 1 is correct & 2 is correct explanation B. 1 is wrong but 2 is correct explanation C.I is correct but 2 is wrong D. Both 1 and 2 are wrong [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]Option B Explanation :According to the Global Corruption Barometer for the Asia Pacific Region released by Transparency International on March 7, in Berlin for 16 Asia Pacific countries, India tops the list for being the most corrupt nation. According to the survey, about 69 percent of the population in India paid bribe to get their work done. India was followed by Vietnam…
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Prelims Daily Quiz with explanations -March 8 2017

Prelims Daily Quiz with explanations -March 8 2017

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PRELIMS DAILY QUIZ WITH EXPLANATIONS. CLICK HERE TO SEE PREVIOUS DATES ARCHIVE click here for DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS NOTES 1.Consider the following statements about Surya Kiran Xi It is joint military exercise between india & sri lanka Aim is to train both the troops in the area of various counter insurgency operations over a prolonged period. The Surya Kiran series of exercises are being conducted annually,alternatively between countries. which among the following are incorrect A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1,2,and 3 [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]Option B Explanation :The two-week long India-Nepal joint military exercise ‘Surya Kiran-Xi‘ begins  in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand on March 7, 2017. Aim: To train both the troops in the area of various counter insurgency operations over a prolonged period. It will also focus on other…
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Prelims Daily Quiz with explanations -March 7 2017

Prelims Daily Quiz with explanations -March 7 2017

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PRELIMS DAILY QUIZ WITH EXPLANATIONS. CLICK HERE TO SEE PREVIOUS DATES ARCHIVE click here for DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS NOTES 1.Consider the following statements SBI reintroduced penalty on non-maintenance of minimum balance in accounts. In case of failing to maintain Monthly Average Balance (MAB) in saving accounts, penalty of up to Rs. 100 plus service tax would be levied. The penalty amount will be used by the bank to cover expenses such as running operations and systems for its 250 million savings accounts. which among are correct? A. 1 & 2 only B.1 and 3 only C.2 and 3 only D.All The above [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]Option D Explanation :The country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has decided to reintroduce penalty on non-maintenance of minimum balance in accounts to be effective from April 1, 2017. In case of failing to maintain Monthly Average Balance (MAB) in saving…
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Daily Prelims Quiz with explanations -March 6 2017

Daily Prelims Quiz with explanations -March 6 2017

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PRELIMS DAILY QUIZ WITH EXPLANATIONS. CLICK HERE TO SEE PREVIOUS DATES ARCHIVE click here for DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS NOTES 1.Consider the following statements;Which among are correct Recently Assam has agreed to supply additional 60 MW of power to Bangladesh to solve its power crisis. This development comes after Bangladesh sought 100 MW electricity from India to solve its power crisis in the eastern part of the nation. A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D.Neither 1 nor 2 [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]Option B Explanation : North Eastern state Tripura has agreed to supply an additional 60 MW to Bangladesh over the 100 MW of power the north-eastern state is supplying to the neighbouring country. This development comes after Bangladesh sought 100 MW electricity from India to solve its power crisis in the eastern part of the nation.…
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Daily Prelims Quiz with explanations -March 5 2017

Daily Prelims Quiz with explanations -March 5 2017

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PRELIMS DAILY QUIZ WITH EXPLANATIONS. CLICK HERE TO SEE PREVIOUS DATES ARCHIVE 1. Which among the following statements are incorrect? Foal Eagle is a military exercise between United States and North Korean troops. Foal eagle is to test the defense readiness. Strategical move to after North korean's first ballistic missile test of 2017 A.1 only B.1 and 2 only C.1 and 3 only D.2 and 3 only [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]Option A Explanation :United States and South Korean troops started their large-scale annual military drill named Foal Eagle. The aim of the military exercise is to test their defense readiness against the threat from North Korea. North Korea conducted its first ballistic missile test of 2017 in February and views the Foal Eagle Exercise 2017 as preparation for war against it. The…
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