Q.1. What is the rank of India in terms of Oil consumption?
1) 1st
2) 2nd
3) 3rd
4) 4th
5) 5th
Ans: (3)
Source: THE HINDU
Q.2. What is the inflation rate forecast for FY 2016-17 of India by CRISIL?
1) 3
2) 4
3) 5
4) 6
5) 7
Ans: (3)
Source: THE HINDU
Q.3. As per latest forecast by the World Bank, what is the expected global growth rate?
1) 2.0%
2) 2.2%
3) 2.4%
4) 2.6%
5) 2.8%
Ans: (3)
Source: Financial Express
Q.4. Which of the following country has launched "SAIP" app for smartphone users that will alert the users in case of terrorist attack nearby their location?
1) Austria
2) Belgium
3) Argentina
4) France
5) Germany
Ans: (4) The app has been launched in a view to proctect its citizens in case of terrorist attack during Euro Cup 2016 tournament.
Source: THE HINDU
Source: THE HINDU
Q.5. How many prime ministers of India have addressed the joint session of US Congress before Narendra Modi?
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
Ans: (4) Narendra Modi is the fifth prime minister of India to address the joint session of US Congress.
Source: Indian Express
Q.6. On which of the following female tennis star, a ban of 2 years have been imposed due to failing in dope test?
1) Chris Evert
2) Maria Navratilova
3) Venus Williams
4) Jennifer Capriati
5) Maria Sharapova
Ans: (5)
Source: Indian Express
Q.7. As per the World Bank's latest forecast what is the expected growth rate of India for FY 2016-2017?
1) 7.4%
2) 7.5%
3) 7.6%
4) 7.7%
5) None of the above
Ans: (3)
Source: Times of India
Q.8. As per study revealed by Bloomberg, India is providing the ________ highest Fixed Income Returns among the emerging economies.
1) 1st
2) 2nd
3) 3rd
4) 4th
5) None of the above
Ans: (2)
Source:The Economic Times
Q.9. In a move to curb black money the Government is planning to impose 1% extra tax for cash payment in excess of Rs. _____________ for purchasing car and/or premium bike.
1) 1 Lakh
2) 1 Lakh for bike & 2 lakh for car
3) 2 lakh
4) None of the above
5) No such tax is being proposed
Ans: (3)
Source: The Economic Times
Q.10. Investors in the companies providing armoured car service or private guards will have to adhere to ___ % FDI cap.
1) 26%
2) 49%
3) 51%
4) 74%
5) None of the above
Ans: (2)
Source: The Economic Times
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