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Daily Quiz - 09 Aug 2015

Daily Quiz - 09 Aug 2015



Q 1027. Name the drive that has been launched by the Government in a Mission Mode through participating banks and insurance companies to facilitate enrolment under social security schemes?

A. Suraksha Bandhan
B. Banking Vinivesh
C. Dhan Sanchay
D. Khaata Jeevan Yojna

ANSWER: A. Suraksha Bandhan

The schemes are Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, PMSBY, and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, PMJJBY. The drive launched in the back drop of Raksha Bandhan aims at taking forward the Government’s objective of creating a universal social security system in the country, targeted especially at the poor and the under-privileged.

Q 1028. Name the country where four major parties have reached a landmark deal to divide the country into six provinces, each sharing its border with India?

A. Pakistan
B. Sri Lanka
C. Nepal
D. Bangladesh

ANSWER: C. Nepal

The agreement resolves contentious issues of federalism under the new constitution, a crucial development praised by Prime Minister Sushil Koirala. Mr Koirala and top leaders of CPN-UML, Nepali Congress, Unified CPN-Maoist and Madhesi Peoples Rights Forum Democratic, MPRFD, were present during the meeting. However, UCPN-Maoist and MPRFD, have signed the deal with some reservations.

Q 1029. Name the typhoon called the biggest typhoon of the year that made a landfall in the Chinese coast on the night of 8th Aug’15?

A. El Nino
B. La Nino
C. Katrina
D. Soudelor

ANSWER: D. Soudelor

After pounding Taiwan, Soudelor made a landfall in Fujian Province and moved from there to neighbouring Zhejiang and Jiangxi provinces and has weakened.

Q 1030. In which district of Tamil Nadu, Stanley Reservoir has been opened for irrigation?

A. Coimbatore
B. Salem
C. Erode
D. Kanchipuram

ANSWER: B. Salem

It is the major dam in the state and its sluice gates are normally opened every year on June 12. However, during deficient storage years, the date of release used to be deferred. The release on 9th Aug’15 would help to irrigate over 12-lakh acres of land in the Cauvery Delta districts for Samba Crop.

Q 1031. In which country, the World Badminton Championship will be started from 10th Aug’15?

A. India
B. Malaysia
C. China
D. Indonesia

ANSWER: D. Indonesia

Led by Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth, India will be fielding its biggest contingent at the prestigious championships which will be held at the Gelora Bung Karno stadium. It is for the first time that India will have two players in the top 5 -- Saina (World No 2 in women's singles) and Srikanth (World No 3 in men's singles).

Q 1032. Which country’s government on 7th Aug’15 announced that it will establish its own time zone from 15th August by pulling back its current standard time by 30 minutes?

A. India
B. China
C. North Korea
D. Japan

ANSWER: C. North Korea

On 15th Aug’15 North Korea will celebrate 70th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese rule at the end of the World War II. At present North Korea has the same time zone as of Japan.

Q 1033. On 8th Aug’15 which bank has reported a 51% decline in its net profit to 256.7 crore rupees for the first quarter ended June 30 against the same quarter last fiscal?

A. PNB
B. UCO Bank
C. Allahabad Bank
D. Union Bank of India

ANSWER: B. UCO Bank

The Gross Non-performing Assets as a percentage of total advances increased to 7.3 percent during June quarter, from 4.3 percent in the same period last fiscal. Net non-performing assets also rose to 4.5 percent against 2.3 per cent during the same quarter last year.

Q 1034. As per the notification by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 6th Aug’15, in which areas the banks are allowed to shift, merge or close branches without seeking its prior permission?

A. Urban Areas
B. Rural Areas
C. Semi-Rural Areas
D. Semi-Urban Areas

ANSWER: A. Urban Areas

In a notification on its website, RBI said banks can “shift, merge or close all branches except rural branches and sole semi-urban branches at their discretion”. Shifting, merging or closing a branch in a rural area or a sole branch in a semi-urban area would, however, continue to require prior permission from RBI.


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