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Daily Quiz - 13 Jun 2015

Daily Quiz - 13 Jun 2015




Q 443. According to Paris-based think tank OECD which economy showed the "strongest growth" in the first quarter of 2015?

A. India
B. China
C. USA
D. Germany

Answer : A. India

Indian economy saw the "strongest growth" in the first quarter of 2015 among large economies, including China, the US, Germany and Canada, according to Paris-based think tank OECD.

Q 444. Who won gold in 85kg category of the Free Style event in Asian Cadet Wrestling Championship?

A. Pradeep
B. Arun Kumar
C. Vipin Agarwal
D. Tarun Singh

Answer : B. Arun Kumar

Competing in the 85kg category of the Free Style event, Arun edged past Iran's Seyedabolfazl Hashemijouybar with a very close 7-6 scoreline to emerge champion Pradeep claimed the yellow metal in a dominating fashion as he overpowered Japan's Takhashi Sanshiro 6-0 in the final of the 50kg category of the Greco Roman Style.

Q 445. Recently China lowered its full-year GDP growth forecast to ______from the previous estimate of 7.1 percent.

A. 6 percent
B. 6.7 percent
C. 6.9 percent
D. 7 percent
E. None of these

Answer : D. 7 percent

The People's Bank of China has lowered its full-year GDP growth forecast to 7 percent from the previous estimate of 7.1 percent issued in December as first-half economic momentum turned out to be weaker than expected.

Q 446. According to the global financial services major, Citigroup's report India's GDP growth is likely to revive to___________ in 2015.

A. 8.1 percent
B. 8.0 percent
C. 7.9 percent
D. 7.7 percent

Answer : C. 7.9 percent

India's GDP growth is likely to revive to 7.9 per cent in the current financial year and then further up to 8.1 per cent in 2016-17, driven by structural reforms and cyclical easing of the monetary policy, says a Citigroup report.

Q 447. Recently creator of world famous Rock Garden ______ passed away.

A. Nek Chand
B. Hardayal Yadav
C. Manik Chand
D. Sriraj Saxena

Answer : A. Nek Chand

Nek Chand, the creator of Chandigarh’s iconic Rock Garden, died. He was 90.

Q 448. Recently Matt Prior has announced his retirement. He is a _______.

A. wrestler
B. cricketer
C. golfer
D. boxer

Answer : B. Cricketer

Wicketkeeper Matt Prior, who helped England win three Ashes series, announces his retirement from cricket

Q 449. Recently Indian-origin US Surgeon __________ received the Pride of the Community Award by the Hindu American Foundation (HAF).

A. Sumit Rastogi
B. Vivek Murthy
C. Jai Sharma
D. Narendra Chatterjee

Answer : B. Vivek Murthy

Indian-origin US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has been presented with the Pride of the Community Award by a prominent Hindu advocacy group. Receiving the award by the Hindu American Foundation at its 12th Annual Day reception at Capitol Hill, Murthy said that he draws inspiration from the life of Swami Vivekananda

Q 450. Who has topped the list of top-50 Highest Rated CEOs in 2015 by career website Glassdoor?

A. Shantanu Narayen
B. Francisco D'souza
C. Vishal Sikka
D. Larry Page

Answer : C. Vishal Sikka

Just a little over 10 months after he assumed charge at Infosys, India’s second-largest information technology (IT) services company, Vishal Sikka, the chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) of the Bengaluru-headquartered company, has made it to the list of top-50 Highest Rated CEOs in 2015 by career website Glassdoor. This is the first time an Infosys CEO has made it to this list, running its third year.

Q 451. Recently a mobile app named Payzapp has been launched by which bank?

A. SBI
B. Axis Bank
C. ICICI Bank
D. HDFC Bank

Answer : D. HDFC Bank

To give digital banking a push, country’s second largest private lender, HDFC Bank will shortly launch its digital payments and purchase mobile application ‘PayZapp’ that will enable customers access a host of online marketplaces in one go and make payments in one click.

Q 452. Recently Indian para-athlete ________ has been selected as one of the Queen's Young Leaders Award winners from across all the Commonwealth Nations.

A. Shabana Rizvi
B. Devika Malik
C. Anu Bhasin
D. Kelly Methew

Answer : B. Devika Malik

Multiple-medal winner para-athlete, Devika Malik has been selected as one of the Queen's Young Leaders Award winners from across all the Commonwealth Nations


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