General Knowledge Questions

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Clement

Who has recently been appointed as the Chief of New Development Bank of BRICS country, has also served as the chairman of Infosys Ltd, and was non-Executive chairman of ICICI Bank in the past?

The huge storm known as Great red spot is associated with which planet?

Which of the following sportspersons recently wrote the autobiographical book 'Ace Against Odds'?

The first Indian to win an olypic medal in badminton was

Which Indian king used naval power to conquer parts of East Asia?

Which of the following is a land locked country?

Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.

The public sector banks are witnessing in india a period of transition and are at crossroads, where they without giving up social responsibility, should also remain healthy. They need to undertake risky experiments yet perform it innovatively in a way it does not fail. They should make forays into new areas which are rarely tread by them and lose no emerging opportunities. It should be understood that absence of any bad advance is no sign of efficient banking system. It only indicates immense conservatism. However this is no guarantee for profit. There should be a balance between liquidity and risk. Past sins should be forgotten. Novel and pragmatic techniques should be adopted without which banks would be in danger.

In addition to being socially responsible, what does the author want the banks to be.