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The Central Excise Day (CED) is celebrated on which date in India ?

 

A) February 24 B) February 22
C) February 21 D) February 27

Answer:   A) February 24



Explanation:

The Central Excise Day (CED) is celebrated every year on February 23 in India to commemorate the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act, 1944. The Central Excise officers all over the country celebrate this day by organizing seminars, workshops, trade interactions and cultural events etc.

 

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Phoenix India Research and Development Group launched the first bio-gas fuelled bus in which of the following Indian cities keeping a flat fare of just Rs 1 ?

A) Kolkata B) Bengaluru
C) Chennai D) Mumbai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Kolkata

Explanation:

Phoenix India Research and Development Group launched the first bio-gas fuelled bus in Kolkata keeping a flat fare of just Rs 1.

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Who is appointed as MD and CEO of IDBI Bank in April, 2017 ?

A) Kanungo B) Mahesh Kumar Jain
C) Ravi Chander D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mahesh Kumar Jain

Explanation:

Mahesh Kumar Jain was appointed as MD and CEO of IDBI bank in April 2017.

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Which of the following Indian Universities has topped the list of country's official higher education rankings, recently announced by the HRD Ministry ? 

A) Jawaharlal Nehru University B) Banaras Hindu University
C) IISc-Bengaluru D) Delhi University
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) IISc-Bengaluru

Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc)- Bengaluru has topped the list of best universities of country's official higher education rankings, recently announced by the HRD Ministry.

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Govt launched 'PowerTex India' in April 2017 - a scheme for _____?

A) Electricity Consumption B) Income Tax sector
C) Powerloom sector D) Water Grid sector
 
Answer & Explanation 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.

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Which bank will become the first bank to integrate Aadhaar offering OTP-based financial services ?

A) Karur Vysya Bank B) City Union Bank
C) IndusInd Bank D) Kotak Mahindra Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Kotak Mahindra Bank

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_____ officially recognises Bitcoin as currency ?

A) South Korea B) China
C) Japan D) India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Japan

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

A) New York B) Florida
C) Texas D) California
 
Answer & Explanation 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.

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Which of he following Chief Minister has been selected for the award of ‘Transformative Chief Minister’ by The US India Business Council ?

A) N. Chandrababu Naidu B) Devendra Fadnavis
C) K. Chandra Shekar Rao D) Mamata Banerjee
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) N. Chandrababu Naidu

Explanation:

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu has been selected for another prestigious award. The US India Business Council has selected the CM for award of ‘Transformative Chief Minister’ and Naidu would be receiving coveted award at second annual West Coast summit which to be held in California on May 8, 2017.

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