Current Affairs - Current Affairs

Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 9, 2016 Current Affairs
1.
Which bank was considered as the Best Bank for SME Lending by Assocham?
Vijaya Bank
Axis Bank
HDFC Bank
IDBI Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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2.
Which country's president faces an impeachment vote?
France
Germany
Poland
South Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.

3.
Which state launched the Purse mobile app to promote digital transactions?
Himachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.

4.
What is the theme of the 2016 International Anti-Corruption Day?
Break the corruption chain
Act against Corruption Today
United against corruption for development, peace and security
None of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.

5.
The India-UK Conference on Ease of Doing Business has started in which of the following cities?
Manchester
Birmingham
New Delhi
London
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.

6.
The Chief Minister of Kerala recently launched Haritha Keralam Mission to make the state clean, protect its water sources and soil. Who is the Chief Minister of the state?
T K Nair
Oommen Chandy
Pinarayi Vijayan
V. S. Achuthanandan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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7.
Who of the following was recently appointed as the Chief Justice of Pakistan?
Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk
Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani
Justice Mian Saqib Nisar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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8.
The 2016 India-Arab Partnership Conference will be held in which country?
India
Oman
Turkey
Iran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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9.
Which Indian State's High Court has ordered a liquor and tobacco ban in three of its districts?
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Orissa
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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10.
Which high court of India has termed the practice of triple talaq (Talaq-e-bidat) among Muslims as unconstitutional?
Allahabad High Court
Delhi High Court
Calcutta High Court
Mumbai High Court
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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11.
Who is the newly appointed Director General of the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)?
Ahmad Ngma
Adwaita Gadanayak
Rajeev Lochan
Sabeena Gadihoke
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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12.
Which city will host 2016 "Laureates and Leaders" summit for children?
Pune
Lucknow
Bhopal
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.

13.
Who has been named as the Time magazine's Person of the Year 2016?
Donald Trump
Mark Zuckerberg
Narendra Modi
Hillary Clinton
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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14.
The first elite men's senior national boxing tournament has started in which state of India?
Pune
Guwahati
Gangtok
Shimla
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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15.
Which South Indian Temple relaxed its dress norms for women and later reversed its decision?
Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple
Ramanathaswamy Temple
The Guruvayoor Shri Krishna temple
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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16.
Who was named as the Asian of the Year 2016 by The Straits Times?
Sachin Bansal
Mukesh Ambani
Sunil Mittal
Ratan Tata
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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17.
Which is the most powerful language as per the 2016 World Power Language Index (PLI)?
English
French
Spanish
Mandarin
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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18.
Which android app dedicated to Army Veterans and Veer Naris has been launched by Indian Army?
Veterans Outreach App
Veterans Outroute App
Veterans Outbunch App
Veterans Outrail App
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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19.
India was recently designated as a Major Defence Partner of the United States during the visit of US Secretary of Defence to New Delhi. Who is the US Secretary of Defence?
Ashton Carter
Chuck Hagel
Robert Gates
Leon Panetta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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20.
Which country was denied $100 million loan from the World Bank?
India
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Thailand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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21.
Which Indian organisation announced to provide financial support to eligible banks for deployment of 2 POS devices each in 1 Lakh villages with population of less than 10000?
RBI
NABARD
NITI Aayog
FASSAI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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22.
The tropical cyclone 'Vardah' is expected to hit which country?
India
China
Japan
South Africa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.

23.
What is the theme of 2016 United Nations' (UN) International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD)?
Zero Corruption, 100% Development
Your No Counts
United against corruption for development, peace and security
Break the Corruption chain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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24.
Which Indian Airlines faces a summoning from the Enforcement Directorate for violating FEMA regulations?
Air India
Air Asia India
GoAir
SpiceJet
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.