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Q:

Who has been appointed as the chairman of Syndicate Bank in August 2017 ?

A) Rudra Narayan Kar B) R N Dubey
C) Melwyn Rego D) Ajay Vipin Nanavati
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ajay Vipin Nanavati

Explanation:

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Ajay Vipin Nanavati appointment as Non-Official Director/Non-Executive Chairman in Syndicate Bank for three years. Melwyn Rego as MD & CEO of Syndicate bank.

As the chairman became responsible for overall policy directions, the managing director and chief executive officer became the executive head, accountable for day-to-day functioning of the bank.

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Q:

What is the 2017 theme of International Day for Biodiversity (IDB)  ?

A) Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism B) Invasive Alien Species
C) Biodiversity and Agriculture D) Convention on Biological Diversity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism

Explanation:

The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) is observed every year on May 22 to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. The 2017 theme “Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism” provides an opportunity to raise awareness and action towards the important contribution of sustainable tourism both to economic growth and to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

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Q:

Who is the newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) ?

A) Achal Kumar Jyoti B) V S Sampath
C) Om Prakash Rawat D) H S Brahma
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Achal Kumar Jyoti

Explanation:

Achal Kumar Jyoti (64), a retired 1975 IAS Officer batch of Gujarat Cadre, is the newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), who took over as the head of the Election Commission in New Delhi on today. He succeeded Dr Nasim Zaidi. Jyoti will continue as the Chief Election Commissioner till January 17, 2018. Prior to this appointment, he was Election Commissioner of India. A CEC or an EC can have a tenure of six years or hold office till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

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Q:

A can complete a piece of work in 12 days and B is 60% more efficient than A. In how many days B will complete the same work  ?

A) 8.7 hrs B) 5.2 hrs
C) 5 hrs D) 7.5 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7.5 hrs

Explanation:

Ratio of times taken by A and B = 160 : 100
A can do the work in 12 days
Let B can do the work in "D" days
=> 160:100 = 12 : D
=> D = 12 x 100/160 = 7.5 hrs

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Q:

Pinaka is a

A) a multi barrel rocket launcher developed by DRDO B) a rocket launcher developed by France
C) a missile developed by DRDO D) a missile imported from Russia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a multi barrel rocket launcher developed by DRDO

Explanation:

1. Pinaka is a multi barrel rocket launcher developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army.

2. The system has a maximum range of 40 km for Mark-I and 75 km for Mark-II, and can fire a salvo of 12 rockets in 44 seconds.

3. The system is mounted on a Tatra truck for mobility.

4. Actually, the meaning of Pinaka is Shiv Dhanush.

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Q:

Which of these investments may pay dividends?

A) Savings account B) Stocks
C) Bonds D) Certificates of deposit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Stocks

Explanation:

Stock investment may pay the dividends.

The amount of dividend will be depended on how many stocks you own and how much is that's company net income in that year

For example :

If you own 15 % of the company, and the company announced that they will pay Rs. 1,00,000 as dividend this year, you will get dividend payment of Rs. 15,000.

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Q:

Physiology :Biology :: Metaphysics : ?

A) Physics B) Statistics
C) Mathematics D) Philosophy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Philosophy

Explanation:

Physiology is a branch of biology. Similarly, mathematics is a branch of philosophy.

 

Hence, Physiology : Biology :: Metaphysics : Philosophy.

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Q:

Who of the following appointed as head of Punjab National Bank  ?

A) Dinabandu Mohapatra B) Usha Ananthasubramanian
C) R A Narayan D) Sunil Mehta
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sunil Mehta

Explanation:

Dinabandu Mohapatra for - Bank of India

Usha Ananthasubramanian  for - Allahabad Bank

R A Sankara Narayan for - Vijaya Bank

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