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Which 6 banking entities of India became history on 1 April 2017 as they were merged with State Bank of India ?

Answer

Five associate banks of SBI – State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur (SBBJ), State Bank of Hyderabad (SBH), State Bank of Mysore (SBM), State Bank of Patiala (SBP) and State Bank of Travancore (SBT), besides Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) became part of the State Bank of India (SBI) on 1 April 2017. This merger catapulted SBI to among the top 50 banks in the world.


– With this six-way mega merger, the merged entity (SBI) will have a deposit base of more than Rs. 26 lakh crore and advances level of Rs. 18.50 lakh crore. It will have a total customer base of 37 crore with a branch network of around 24,000 and nearly 59,000 ATMs across the country.


– The government had in February 2017 approved the merger of these five associate banks with SBI. Later in March 2017, the Cabinet approved merger of BMB as well.


– SBI first merged State Bank of Saurashtra with itself in 2008. Two years later, State Bank of Indore was merged with it.

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Which planet is known as the Morning Star or the Evening Star?

A) Jupiter B) Venus
C) Mercury D) Saturn
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Venus

Explanation:

Venus planet is known as the Morning Star or the Evening Star.

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The National Flag Code of India has taken effect from

A) 26th January 2002 B) 15th August 2000
C) 26th Jan 2001 D) 15th August 2001
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 26th January 2002

Explanation:

There is universal affection and respect for and loyalty to the Indian National Flag. As it is the symbol of our national pride it represents the hopes and aspiration of the people.


The Flag Code of India 2002 permits unrestricted display of the tricolour, consistent with the honour and dignity of the flag.

 

The Flag Code of India has been divided into three parts:-

1. General Description of the National Flag.

2. Display of the National Flag by members of public, private Organizations & educational institutions etc.

3. Display of National Flag by Central or State Governments and their organizations and agencies.

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Q:

A projectile launched at____ degree angle has the greatest range?

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An electric fuse is based on

A) the chemical effect of the current B) the magnetic effect of the current
C) the heating effect of the current D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the heating effect of the current

Explanation:

An electric fuse is based on the heating effect of the current.

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Which of the following leads to the production of urea?

A) Synthesis of protein from amino acids B) Oxidation of glucose
C) Degradation of amino acids D) Incomplete oxidation of fatty acids
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Degradation of amino acids

Explanation:

Urea is a by product of amino acid catabolism, Which occurs in the liver. The nitrogen in the  amino acid becomes converted to ammonia and this is further converted by the liver into urea

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Where is Mount Abu located?

A) Gujarat B) Haryana
C) Rajasthan D) Jharkand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rajasthan

Explanation:

Mount Abu is a popular hill station in the Aravalli Range in Sirohi district of Rajasthan state in western India.

 

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The best - paid player in the world playing with Barcelona team

Answer

Lionel Messi

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