Banking Awareness GK Questions
Which of the following organizations is a publication of 'World Development Report'?
(A) International Monetary Fund
(B) World Trade Organization
(C) World Bank
(D) UNCTAD
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The World Development Report (WDR) is an annual report published since 1978 by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) or World Bank.
'Dogri' language is spoken in which Indian territory?
(A) Puducherry
(B) Jammu and Kashmir Province
(C) Nagaland
(D) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Dogri is spoken by approximately 2.6 million people, most commonly in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is an officially recognized language of India.
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on which of the following days?
(A) 10 January
(B) 12 March
(C) 15 April
(D) 17 October
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, celebrated annually on October 17th, aims to promote understanding and dialogue between people living in poverty and the wider society
Where has Nirav Modi, who cheated Punjab National Bank, been arrested?
(A) London
(B) Hungary
(C) Spain
(D) Portugal
Correct Answer : A
The United Nations Security Council has imposed new comprehensive international sanctions on which country in March 2016?
(A) Pakistan
(B) China
(C) North Korea
(D) South Korea
Correct Answer : C
When was the “National Vayoshri Yojana” launched?
(A) 1 April 2016
(B) 1 July 2016
(C) 1 July 2017
(D) 1st April 2017
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Rashtriya Vayoshree Yojana was launched on 1 April 2017. This scheme was launched by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh.
Recently which country successfully test-fired the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos?
(A) India
(B) Nepal
(C) Pakistan
(D) Bangladesh
Correct Answer : A
After how many years Palestine is ready to hold its first national election in the year 2021?
(A) 10 years
(B) 25 years
(C) 20 years
(D) 14 years
Correct Answer : D
Where is Kolleru Lake?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Maharashtra
Correct Answer : B
Pulicat is a?
(A) Khari Lake
(B) dry lake
(C) Crater Lake
(D) Lagoon
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Pulicat Lake, saltwater lagoon on the Coromandel Coast of Andhra Pradesh state, southern India. It extends from the extreme southeastern portion of Andhra Pradesh into the adjacent portion of Tamil Nadu state and has a length of about 30 miles (50 km) and a width of 3 to 10 miles (5 to 16 km).