General Awareness Practice Question and Answer

Q: Which city has topped the list of most expensive cities for expatriates, according to Mercer’s 2017 Cost of Living Survey  ? 1538 0

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    Zurich
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    Launda
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    Germany
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    Toyko
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Answer : 2. "Launda"
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Answer: B) Launda Explanation: Luanda, the capital of Angola, has topped the list of most expensive cities for expatriates, according to Mercer’s 23rd annual Cost of Living Survey. Hong Kong has acquired 2nd position, followed by Tokyo, Zurich, Singapore, Seoul and Geneva. From India, Mumbai is the most expensive city for expatriates that has ranked 57th on the list, followed by New Delhi (99), Chennai (135), Bangalore (166) and Kolkata (184). The Mercer’s survey includes 209 cities across five continents. The world’s least expensive cities for expatriates, according to Mercer’s survey, are Tunis (209), Bishkek (208) and Skopje (206). Mercer’s authoritative survey is one of the world’s most comprehensive, and is designed to help multinational companies and governments determine compensation allowances for their expatriate employees.

Q: Which unit of valuation is known as paper gold? 1531 0

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    SDR
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    Eurodollar
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    GDR
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    Petrodollar
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Answer : 1. "SDR"
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Answer: A) SDR Explanation: SDR means Special Drawing Rights.   SDRs are a measure of a country's reserve assets with IMF and, whereas not 'money' in the strict sense, have several characteristics of money as interest-bearing assets, store of value, and means of settling indebtedness.   International financing instrument created in 1970 by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to coincide with the disfavor of the US dollar as the principal currency of the world trade. Also called paper gold, an SDR is neither paper nor gold but an accounting entry. It is not backed by any currency or precious metal and is used only among governments and IMF for balance Of payments settlements.

Q: The U-shaped skyscraper ‘The Big Bend’ will be build in which city ? 1531 0

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    New York
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    Florida
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    Texas
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    California
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Answer : 1. "New York"
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Answer: A) New York Explanation: The design plans for the U-shaped skyscraper ‘The Big Bend’ in New York, hailed as the world’s longest building, have been revealed. The 4,000-foot long building will feature an elevator system that can travel in curves, horizontally and in loops.

Q: The study of the weather is known as 1525 0

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    Weatherology
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    Siesmology
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    Meteorology
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    Pulmology
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Answer : 3. "Meteorology"
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Answer: C) Meteorology Explanation: Meteorology is the study of weather and Earth's atmosphere. Climatology is another term used to describe the study of weather.   Studying the weather is not only useful for determining if you'll need an umbrella for the day. While forecasting is an important aspect of studying weather, understanding weather patterns provides valuable information about the status of the planet.

Q: Which of the following became the first company to launch mobile payment service in India ? 1523 0

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    Google
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    Samsung
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    IBM
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    Apple
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Answer : 2. "Samsung"
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Answer: B) Samsung Explanation: Samsung has become the first company in India to launch its mobile payment service named Samsung pay.

Q: Which is the first Indian company to be listed on NASDAQ ? 1511 0

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    Reliance
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    TCS
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    HCL
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    Infosys
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Answer : 4. "Infosys"
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Answer: D) Infosys Explanation:

Q: Govt launched 'PowerTex India' in April 2017 - a scheme for _____? 1511 0

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    Electricity Consumption
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    Income Tax sector
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    Powerloom sector
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    Water Grid sector
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Answer : 3. "Powerloom sector"
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Answer: C) Powerloom sector Explanation: The Government has launched PowerTex India, a comprehensive scheme for powerloom sector development, simultaneously at over 45 locations in the country.   Launching the scheme in Bhiwandi, Thane district, Maharashtra, the Union Textiles Minister, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani said that Bhiwandi will be known for resurgence in Powerloom sector. Recalling that the powerloom sector alone employs over 44 lakh people, the Minister said that the scheme will especially benefit small powerloom weavers.

Q: What group sets hunting regulations in most states? 1497 0

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    Forest management agency
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    Head hunting firms agency
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    Hunting outfitters agency
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    A wildlife management agency
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Answer : 4. "A wildlife management agency"
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Answer: D) A wildlife management agency Explanation: A wildlife management agency sets hunting regulations in most states.     These agencies will have regular meetings where the public can voice their concerns and make suggestions. Hunters wishing to propose changes to the regulations should participate in these meetings or join a hunting organization that interacts with the agency.

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