22 MAY 2015-- general awareness -- kundan sir

22 MAY 2015

Ques. : 1 How many countries have joined the China-promoted AIIB bank as founder members?
1) 48
2) 57
3) 51
4) 63
5) 71
Answer:- 2) 57

Ques. : 2 The National Payments Corp. of India (NPCI) has signed an agreement with UnionPay International to facilitate the latter's card holders to withdraw cash and use PoS in India. UnionPay is NPCI’s counterpart from
1) Germany
2) Japan
3) France
4) Italy
5) China
Answer:- 5) China

Ques. : 3 Among both developed and emerging countries, the rich-poor gap has been found to be highest in which of the following countries by the Paris-based OECD recently?
1) Russia
2) Brazil
3) China
4) Denmark
5) South Africa
Answer:- 5) South Africa

Ques. : 4 As per the global information and measurement company Nielsen, which of the following countries continues to lead in Global Consumer Confidence Index for the sixth quarter in a row?
1) Philippines
2) Indonesia
3) India
4) China
5) None of these
Answer:- 3) India

Ques. : 5 In a first, a Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force on 21 May successfully landed on the Yamuna Expressway, in UP. Which of the following is/are among the countries that have road runways so far?
1) Singapore
2) China
3) Pakistan
4) Sweden
5) All the above
Answer:- 5) All the above

Ques. : 6 Japan unveiled a plan on 21 May to provide aid for Asian infrastructure projects. What is the amount of aid on offer?
1) USD 50 billion
2) USD 80 billion
3) USD 110 billion
4) USD 120 billion
5) None of these
Answer:- 3) USD 110 billion

Ques. : 7 The govt on 21 May relaxed FDI norms for NRIs, OCIs and PIOs. Which of the following statements is correct in this regard?
1) The non-repatriable investments by such investors will be deemed as domestic investment.
2) Such investors can buy stakes in regulated sectors and companies beyond the limits allowed to foreign investors.
3) Such investors can put their money in sectors like multi-brand retail where FDI is not permitted.
4) All the above
5) Only 1) and 2)
Answer:- 4) All the above

Ques. : 8 Which state of India has signed agreements worth over Rs 30,000 cr with Chinese company during its CM’s recent visit to China?
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Kerala
Answer:- 2) Gujarat

Ques. : 9 The country’s largest property developer DLF is working on launching its first REIT. In the term REIT, what do letters RE stand for?
1) Rail Establishment
2) Referral Establishment
3) Reserve Estimation
4) Real Estate
5) None of these
Answer:- 4) Real Estate

Ques. : 10 Among both developed and emerging countries, the rich-poor gap has been found to be lowest in which of the following countries by the Paris-based OECD recently?
1) India
2) Columbia
3) Argentina
4) Denmark
5) Indonesia
Answer:- 4) Denmark