Question 1

Who becomes the first Indian woman President of Indian National Congress?

Accepted Answer

The first Indian woman President of Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu in the year 1925. First woman to become the president of INC - Annie Besant 1917.

Question 2

Choose the most appropriate answer:Think-tank of Government of India that replaced Planning Commission on 01 January 2015 is

Accepted Answer

Government establishes NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) to replace Planning Commission. It will emerge as a "think-tank" that will provide Governments at the central and state levels with relevant strategic and technical advice across the spectrum of key elements of policy.

Question 3

The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has released the ‘All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) Report 2016-17. Which of the following state has topped in terms of Gross Enrolment Ratio in Higher Education?

Accepted Answer

The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has released the ‘All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) Report 2016-17. Tamil Nadu has topped in terms of Gross Enrolment Ratio in Higher Education.Note: Tamil Nadu recorded 46.9% GER. GER is the ratio of enrolment in higher education to population in the eligible age group (18-23 years).

Question 4

Who is the head of the cabinet-level committee concerning the merger of public sector banks?

Accepted Answer

With reforms in the public sector banking space, the government has constituted a ministerial panel headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley that will oversee merger proposals of state-owned banks. The other members of the panel include Railway and Coal Minister Piyush Goyal and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Question 5

Under which of the following denomination Kisan Vikas Patra is not available?

Accepted Answer

Kisan Vikas Patra is a saving certificate scheme which was first launched in 1988 by India Post. KVP certificates are available in the denominations of Rs 1000, Rs 5000, Rs 10000 and Rs 50000. The minimum amount that can be invested is Rs 1000. However, there is no upper limit on the purchase of KVPs

Question 6

Which of the following Acts has specially been launched to facilitate banks in recovery of bad loans?

Accepted Answer

The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI) empowers Banks / Financial Institutions to recover their non-performing assets without the intervention of the Court.

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