2001+ General Awareness Questions and Answers with Explanation

Q:

The World Braille Day is observed across the world every year on ______.

A) January 2	B) January 3
C) January 4	D) January 5

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) January 4

Explanation:

The World Braille Day is observed across the world every year on 4th January to mark the birth anniversary of Louise Braille. He was the inventor of Braille code. Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired.

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According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, with spending of $55.9 Billion in 2016, which country became world’s fifth-largest military spender?

A) China	B) USA
C) Russia	D) India

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) India

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Which state government has made yoga guru Ramdev Baba as the brand ambassador of Yoga and Ayurveda?

A) Uttar Pradesh	B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Haryana	D) Rajasthan

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Haryana

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In April 2017, Agriculture Ministry Unveiled Model APMC Act. This is to give more freedom to sell their produce. What does ‘M’ stand for in ‘APMC’ act?

A) Managing	B) Market
C) Modifying	D) Ministerial

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Market

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Who among the following inaugurated the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial in Rameswaram?

A) Narendra Modi	B) O. Panneerselvain
C) Pranab Mukheijee	D) K. Palaniswami

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Narendra Modi

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As per guidelines of the RBI, payments banks can accept demand deposits (savings and current) up to a maximum of _______________ per customer.

A) Rs 1,00,000	B) Rs 2,00,000
C) Rs 50,000	D) Rs 5,00,000

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 1,00,000

Explanation:

As per guidelines of the RBI, payments banks can accept demand deposits – savings and current – up to a maximum of ?1 lakh per customer. To overcome this restriction of holding a maximum balance of ?1 lakh per customer, payments banks have entered into tie-ups with mainline banks so that balances over ?1 lakh can be converted into fixed deposits with the latter.

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Which of the following is the first micro finance companyto start operation as a commercial bank?

A) Oriental Bank of Commerce	B) State Bank of India
C) Reserve Bank of India	D) Punjab National Bank

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Which Indian organisation is developing ‘Green propulsion’ technology, that was seen in the news recently?

A) ISRO	B) BARC
C) DRDO	D) OFB

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